Thanks Don. I wasn't quite sure if the KUSB supplied was just a stock USB-RS232 converter, or whether it may have been customised by Elecraft to leave the extra pins open circuit, so when I tested the interface I did use the "special" intervening cable.
Next step will be to set up the K2 with some logging/contest programs and find a nice CW contest to give the radio a bit of a workout :-) 73, Matt VK2RQ > On 9 Jun 2014, at 10:28 am, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Do *NOT* plug the KUSB directly into the K2 AUX I/O connector. You must use > the intervening 'special cable' that is detailed in the KIO2 instructions. > That cable can be short or long, but it must be installed to protect the K2 > from damage. > The AUX IO connector has internal K2 signals that are used for other Elecraft > accessories such as the KAT2 and XV series transverters. > > The AUX IO is *not* an RS-232 port even though it contains 2 RS-232 signal > lines. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/8/2014 7:21 PM, Matt VK2RQ wrote: >> I just installed the KIO2 serial port in my K2. When I ordered the KIO2, I >> also ordered a KUSB USB-to-serial adapter cable. Is it safe to plug the KUSB >> cable directly into the KIO2 port, or do I need to connect it via the >> DB9-DB9 serial cable to ensure that only pins 2/3/5 are connected between >> the KIO2 and the KUSB? >> >> 73, >> Matt VK2RQ > ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
