http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/cef0/ solved all the power and USB hub problems here.
The internal power supply is good for 22W, plenty 'nuff for 8-9 power-hungry USB devices. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 1 Apr 2014 15:39:39 -0400 (EDT), you wrote: > >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 mzil...@roadrunner.com Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." -A. Lincoln ______________________________________________________________ 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