See also my Contest University presentation, "Everything You Need to Know
About USB and Serial Interfaces" (https://bit.ly/USBserial) for photos of
these adpaters plus tips on managing all those virtual serial ports.
There's a link to this and other presentations on my QRZ.COM page (
...I even heard one '10-4.'
But I'll admit he was wall-to-wall and tree-top tall ;)
John K7FD
> On Jan 25, 2020, at 6:57 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>
> I worked several stations this afternoon during Winter Field Day. I found
> several precisely on 7.175 MHz on LSB. In checking
Good Evening,
I took advantage of the current break in the rain to hike along the
less muddy areas of my newly thinned forest. Lots of firewood for me to
collect and a lot more sky. When I got to a lower area on the NW corner
I heard running water. The intermittent stream was flowing.
I have great results using the KUSB from Rlecraft bits not one of the “Low
Price” variety, but uses the FTDI chipset and has worked for everything I
needed one for.
They are so good, that one usually grows “legs” at Field Day most every year
and I just replace it each July.
Sent from my
I can also verify that the VSCOM serial boxes workI have this 8 port
one, and it greatly simplifies my cabling in the station.They have all
different types and port#s...
http://www.vscom.de/usb-8com-plus.html
73,
Clay, KY5G
>
> On Jan 25, 2020 at
I worked several stations this afternoon during Winter Field Day. I
found several precisely on 7.175 MHz on LSB. In checking calls, I
found several with a General Class license and one with a Technician
class license. The point being, the LSB modulation was out of the band
for their
I can also recommend the Edgeport USB to serial converters. They are
designed for commercial use rather than consumer. I have 2 of the 4
port adapters. One for the home station computer and the other for use
with the laptop when I am working away from the home station. The
latter will
Wayne's message about winter field day reminds me of my first winter field
day, in southern California. It was about 78 degrees in the park with a
large group. I got to play with my first Elecraft rig, a K3. I was sold.
I immediately sold my marginal FTdx1200 and got a K3, KPA500, KAT500 and
On 1/25/2020 4:13 PM, Wes wrote:
I highly recommend Edgeport USB to serial adapters.
YES! These are industrial quality products, come in multiple
configurations. I'm using one with two ports in my station, and bought a
second one (with more ports) to have as a spare.
73, Jim K9YC
Even the so-called FTDI cables on NewEgg, eBay and Amazon are imitations
that fail. The best place is through a amateur radio dealer for us hams.
I used to sell the PL-2303 USB>Serial cables and had to watch out for
imitations that didn't work from wholesalers.
On 1/25/2020 2:00 PM, Bob
If you order something else with the KUSB from DX Engineering you can also
get free shipping!
John KK9A
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy 7 edge, an AT 4G LTE smartphone.
On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM Dave wrote:
> I ordered my KXUSB-A cable from DX Engineering. Closer to me, faster
> shipping.
Try Elecraft. That's where I got mine.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
-- Original Message --
From: "Richard Donner"
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Sent: 1/25/2020 4:51:03 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable
for a k3
Hi
I have new Windows 10 PC and
Good advice from others, however, if you think you might need other serial ports
for other devices, I highly recommend Edgeport USB to serial adapters. Easily
found on the auction site (which doesn't seem to run many auctions these days).
Wes N7WS
On 1/25/2020 2:51 PM, Richard Donner
I ordered my KXUSB-A cable from DX Engineering. Closer to me, faster shipping.
I see you have a 6 area call. If you are in CA then ordering from Elecraft
should be faster. For those of us on the east coast there are alternatives.
Dave wo2x
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 25, 2020, at 6:20 PM,
You don't need to talk to a human to order a KUSB, it's on the
Elecraft website.
John KK9A
Richard Donner WA6KYR wrote:
Thanks everyone
Wow I got many responses,Bob, Ray, Max,
Thank you for the replies. I will call Elecraft Monday.
73 Richardwa6kyr
I have had very good luck with the Sabrent brand, available from Amazon. Be
sure to get the FTDI chipset.73,Gary K9GS
Original message From: Bob McGraw K4TAX
Date: 1/25/20 4:00 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Richard Donner
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] anyone
Thank you for the replies. Looks like one less issue to fuss with
Richard
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Thanks everyone
Wow I got many responses,Bob, Ray, Max,
Thank you for the replies. I will call Elecraft Monday.
73 Richardwa6kyr
On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 2:01 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX
wrote:
> Elecraft has cables that work. Also RT Systems have good cables. Beware
> of cables which do not
Elecraft has cables that work. Also RT Systems have good cables. Beware of
cables which do not use the FTDI chipset. Some “others” may work and some may
not thus contributing to issues.
Get the good ones and forget the cheap ones.
Bob, K4TAX
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> On Jan 25, 2020, at
Hi
I have new Windows 10 PC and everything is a software battle!
What I need now is a SERIAL to USB cable for a k3.
If you know exactly where to purchase it that would help.
Thanks Richard Wa6kyr
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Ed and all,
It is more complicated than "build an interface".
The KPA100 and KAT100 depend on internal signals in the K2 for proper
operation.
The first is '12CTRL' which is used to tell the KPA100 that the K2 has
12 volts present.
Second is '8R' which tells the KPA100 that the K2 has been
At first I read KXPA100, not KPA100. Of course the KXPA100 was
designed to be a companion to the KX3.
I have one and drive it with either my KX3 or K3/10 (10w version of the K3).
I suppose one could build an interface from KX3 to KPA100. Basic
need would be PTT, RF drive, and Band
Today: www.winterfieldday.com
Happy trails...stay warm.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Agreed . who has a rig with dirty knobs!
On Sat, 25 Jan 2020 at 12:02, David Wilcox via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> Who lets their knobs get dirty? Wash you hands first! Some of mine are
> from the early days of NorCal and Elecraft. Maybe I don’t have much oil on
> my skin!
Who lets their knobs get dirty? Wash you hands first! Some of mine are from
the early days of NorCal and Elecraft. Maybe I don’t have much oil on my skin!
Ha! I have bought some used gear from the 1950’s and 60’s and sprayed them
with WD40. Rub til clean. Then dish soap and toothbrush if
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