Hi, Dick. Maybe I need to describe my setup a bit more thoroughly. I do not have a Serial Port of any kind on my DELL laptop computer: hence trying an Adapter. So yes, I'm using a KEYSPAN USB-to-Serial Adapter with a "straight through" 9-pin male to 9-pin female cable to my K3. But what I didn't tell you is that I have a powered USB Hub installed in a USB port on the back of my computer, then the USB Cable that came with the KEYSPAN Adapter connected to the KEYSPAN USB-Serial Adapter, then my "straight through" Cable connected between the Adapter and the rear of my K3 for loading. I am using Com Port 4. Now that I've given my best description of my setup, it's fairly clear I have many connection points where the possible "gremlim" lies unless you can define some other area problem! If all of the above isn't REALLY so terribly bad, should I be looking for the special Cable you were talking about earlier? Do you think that would help? I did go to the KEYSPAN link you referenced and downloaded the driver again. It was the same version but maybe it repaied my version. Thanks & Best 73. Jim......... WA4NTM
--- On Wed, 9/2/09, Dick Dievendorff <die...@comcast.net> wrote: From: Dick Dievendorff <die...@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading! To: capo...@bellsouth.net, "'ELECRAFT Reflector'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 4:08 PM I think you’re using a USB to Serial Adapter in addition to a “straight thru” 9-pin male to female connector. The Keyspan 19HS is a USB to Serial Adapter. COM4 is the port you’re loading the K3 through, right? If your personal computer has any free serial RS-232 ports (the 9-pin “D” male type), that’s preferable to any USB to Serial adapter. I believe 3.7 is the current driver version for the Keyspan USA-19H. But it won’t hurt to try updating the Keyspan drivers from the http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtModelID=3914 site (use the “Help & downloads tab from that site). Dick, K6KR From: James Harris [mailto:capo...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:45 PM To: Dick Dievendorff; ELECRAFT Reflector Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading! Good afternoon, Dick. Thanks for you quick reply. a.) - I have a "straight through" 9 male pin to 9 pin female cable. b.) - As far as I know, the cable isn't a special USB-to-Serial Cable. I have checked it with a meter and there is straight-through continuity on all pins: no groundings or the like. If I need a special cable, please direct me to a supplier or provide a description whereby I can purchase one. I need one about 5 ft. long. c.) - The KEYSPAN Device Driver is listed as "USA-19H1 - Version String USA-90 2007oct24 13:45" and "v-3.7.0.2" using Com Port 4. [Com Port 3 shows up in the Utility along with the K3's Com Port 4.] I hope I have answered all of your question to help you help me. If not, I'll try again. Thanks & Best 73. Jim................ WA4NTM --- On Wed, 9/2/09, Dick Dievendorff <die...@comcast.net> wrote: From: Dick Dievendorff <die...@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading! To: capo...@bellsouth.net Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 3:14 PM Tell me about your cabling between the PC and your K3, and if it's a USB-to-Serial cable, what Device Driver version are you using? Use the Windows Device Manager to find the device driver version. (Start, right click "my computer", select "manage", and then "Device Manager". Look for the COM port you're using with your K3. This isn't operator error. The K3 Utility shouldn't crash, nor should it stop in mid-load. 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Harris Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware Loading! Good afternoon, Folks. First off, I have NO COMPLAINTS WHATSOEVER on my K3/100 - Kit [S/N 2802]! I have five Filters installed [the bandwidths of which I won't mention fearing massive retribution - but personally they suite me just fine as I'm a CW operator only!], the Ant Tuner and the 1ppm Ref. Oscillator. A super FB/fantastic rig! I do have a question and I feel sure the answer will be "Operator Error"! Here goes: EVERY time I load a new version of Firmware to my rig or save the "current configuration" using the current version of the Utility, I have to do them both TWICE! On the Firmware updating, all goes well with the FPF Load [every time] but when it comes to the DSP Load, it gets to about the 30% mark and locks up [every time]. I have to back out of the loading and start again and then it loads OK [every time] . This malfunction freezes up the Utility stating afterwards that the Serial Port is closed and can't be opened because it is being used by another program. [ ? ] It takes several moments for the Utility to recover. Similar happenings when I "Save the Current Configuration". It crashes my computer. I have to re-boot and then it saves OK. That is if the Serial Port has recovered. I using the current version of the Utility for Windows XP. I using a KEYSPAN USB to Serial Adapter. Thanks for letting an old man rant & rave! Best 73. Jim......... WA4NTM K1-4 - S/N 2580 K3 - S/N 2802 ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
