There are Ethernet (TCP/IP) terminal servers supporting at least one RS-232 port
as well as additional A/D lines readily available on market for less then $100 (proper qty). Some even support two RS-232 ports. Just need to look at inside cover of Circuit Cellar monthly magazine or a recent issue of Elector magazine (now available in the USA) The chips are inexpensive -- typical radio amateur knowledge to use them -- rare ! Greg w9gb ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:00:05 AM Subject: Give us a network interface (Wayne Burdick) As long as PCs have USB ports, and as long as there are USB to RS232 adapters available, then the K2, K3, and other rigs having RS232 control will be 100% supported. No one need worry about installing an RS232 card in their computer. Future Elecraft products will have additional I/O options, possibly including USB and/or Ethernet, but I can't make predictions beyond that. It is also possible for the K3's present digital daughter board to be replaced with one having USB, Ethernet, or a combination of I/O ports. We might look at this. Of course we would continue to offer the existing unit, with RS232, as long as there is a need for it. Thanks for all your thoughts on the matter. 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
