USB was designed to handle hundreds of applications. USB has nothing to do with RS232 com ports. The bridge is made in the driver software that tells the USB to behave as if it were a RS232 device. I suspect you have conflicting drivers. The solution is to change to drivers that do not conflict. That can be done by changing to multi serial port devices of the same kind. 73 Fred, AE6QL
-----Original Message----- >From: John Lawrence <j123...@aol.com> >Sent: Apr 1, 2014 12:39 PM >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 configuration to allow seven USB 2.0 devices to >work together in a multitasking enviorment? > > >Dear Computer Gurus > >In addition to all the normal devices such as the mouse and keyboard, I had >hoped >to be able to run a full load of USB 2.0 devices with a simple configuration >of the USB ports using the WINDOWS 7 Device Manager tool. > >I'm running into conflicts when putting the K3 together with the KX3 and RF >amplifier, all with their own utility application software programs on >separate USB 2.0 ports. I've been exploring choices for some kind of USB >management program that will allow me easier monitoring of all the USB >connectivity devices. Right now I get conflicting statements off the Windows >7 OS as it tries to deal with COM3, 4 and 5 together while the mouse and >keyboard are attached via two other USB ports. This is a DELL I5 small >desktop. > >To avoid the trial and error world and continuing to use the Microsoft System >7 Device manager alone, is there a utility program that will help me? Oh yes, >and I'm scared to death of on line free solutions that most often piggy back >other stuff you don't want on to the computer. Yes, this OT wants to plug and >play on the computer side so I can continue my focus on the application >details. > >Who knows where I can find the utility that will help? > >Thanks > > >John Lawrence, W1QS > >j123...@aol.com > >207-615-2824 > >______________________________________________________________ > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
