I will try this and let you know what I find! Good tip, you're always good for another bit of digital streamlining, Joe!
-lu- > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:57 PM > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3? > > > > Does this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM > via Router > > on a separate com port, Joe? > > I haven't tried it with N1MM Logger but it certainly works > with DXLab Suite with Commander actively polling. > > > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software > > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through router, > > correct? > > *ABSOLUTELY* Never do a software update through Router with > any of the microHAM "Keyer" interfaces, MK2R/MK2R+ or Station Master. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 12/18/2010 8:20 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote: > > GOOD suggestion! While I don't swap cables, I just flip > one switch on > > the serial selector switch, but this is a good thing to > know... Does > > this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via > Router on a > > separate com port, Joe? > > > > That would be really great! A GUI for the radio! > > > > I will give this a try! > > > > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software > > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through > router, correct? > > > > -lu-W4LT > > K3 #3192 > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[email protected]] > >> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:17 PM > >> To: [email protected]; [email protected] > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3? > >> > >> > >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with > >> K3-EZ or the > >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I > >> operate, I switch > >>> to the MicroHam. > >> > >> There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ. Configure > K3-EZ to > >> use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router. > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> ... Joe, W4TV > >> > >> On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote: > >>> Hi George: > >>> > >>> Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling > >> CQ on CW. > >>> > >>> Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being > >> installed a > >>> couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in > >> 2011), my setup > >>> is the > >>> following: > >>> > >>> "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the > >> switch. The > >>> MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a > >> standard RS232 > >>> cable going from the common output of the switch feeding > the serial > >>> input of the K3. > >>> > >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with > >> K3-EZ or the > >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I > >> operate, I switch > >>> to the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is > >> online, and it > >>> does not bother it. The frequency display on its front > panel shows > >>> dashes until I switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch. > >>> > >>> Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with > >> this setup at all. > >>> > >>> -lu-W4LT- > >>> > >>> ------------------------------- > >>> > >>> Message: 23 > >>> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST > >>> From: [email protected] > >>> Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3? > >>> To: [email protected], [email protected] > >>> Message-ID:<[email protected]> > >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > >>> > >>> At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via > >> the P3. However, > >>> when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to > >> disconnect > >>> the CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the > >>> computer's serial > >>> > >>> port to the K3 via the P3. > >>> > >>> Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two > >> DB9 cables without > >>> creating any problems? > >>> > >>> 73, George > >>> > >>> George Wagner, K5KG > >>> Sarasota, FL > >>> 941-400-1960 cell > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools > >> AntiVirus > >>> (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880). > >>> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ > >>> ______________________________________________________________ > >>> 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 > >>> > > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools > AntiVirus > > (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880). > > http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ > > No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ ______________________________________________________________ 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
