Eric, All those you mentioned use the 3.5mm stereo connection containing TXD, RXD and Signal Ground. Al; those devices can share the same cable.
The K2 needs a special cable with a DE-9 connector that has only TXD, RXD and Signal Ground. Do not use a standard serial cable with the K2, damage to the K2 can result. Note that the K2 DE-9 connector is labeled AUX I/O rather than RS-232 - there are unique K2 internal signals in that connector as well as the 2 RS-232 lines. The K3 has a DE-9 connector and is labeled RS-232, so you can use a standard serial cable with the K3. I think that covers most cases of the Elecraft gear and the RS-232 connections. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2012 5:33 PM, eric norris wrote: > Before making up more cables, does anyone know what the compatibility is of > various Elecraft RS-232 cables? In other words, can I use the same cable > with my W1, W2, XG-3, and KX3? These would be cables with a 3.5mm stereo > plug on one end and a DB-9 on the other. If not all are compatible, which > ones can be shared? > > Thanks, > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
