Wayne, I am concerned about any modifications that impact low-noise and MDS performance, but can see advantages of Ethernet connection for future applications. I would entertain an external Ethernet module that would talk thru the existing K3 RS-232 interface if this is practical. I am not knowledgeable of computer communications (just a user) to know if this is a good approach.
I currently have both a computer with serial port and use the prolific USB/serial cable with another computer (with no problems). Last week I uploaded new firmware using the USB cable. Computer technology is moving quickly, so I would not be surprised to see USB use fading and some more advanced interface take its place. A real challenge in the SDR environment. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:41:44 -0700 From: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Give us a network interface To: Nicholas Farrar <[email protected]> Cc: elecraft <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes 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 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-QRT*, 432-100w, 1296-QRT*, 3400-fall 2010 DUBUS Magazine USA Rep [email protected] ====================================== *temp ______________________________________________________________ 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
