George, You can plug in the adapter in most instances and then have WIN7 search for the updates on line. If that doesn't work, then go to the support link of the Company that made the device and you should be able to get the drivers. The serial adapters I use, including a very nice one from Elecraft is automatic. If you go cheapo route like many of us do at times, that route may be necessary. I like the Elecraft adapter as it is well designed and hasn't failed. I have used one good brand and one off brand that have failed, probably due to RFI (I run 1.5 KW) and grounding failures.
Win7 drivers work well. I also use 64 bit and the Professional version vs Home. I only do PRO, NEVER Home versions. There are differences which you can determine through an on-line search. 73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- Ok, Guys and Gals, I am wanting to explore some new adventures in ham radio and at least try to get into the 20th century. I just built the RS232 cable for the K2/100 and received a USB to serial adapter from Saelig. It has the FDTI chipset. Have not hooked any of this together yet. It is my understanding that Windows 7 already has the drivers installed. A sticker on the cable says to go to the FDTI web site and download drivers before plugging the cable in. Is this something that I need to do? What is the proper sequence that I need to follow in order to get the K2, computer, and HRD to work together? FYI, I have never had a computer hooked to a radio, never used a computer logging program, or operated in any digital modes other than morse code and I am relearning that! Probably be tonight or tomorrow before I get a chance to play with this. Thanks in advance for your help. 73, George, NC5G K2/100 2217 ______________________________________________________________ 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
