I need help! I cannot get my computer to communicate with my K3. A week ago, I had no trouble doing this. Now, when I attempted to use the transceiver using either the K3 Utility, revision 1.13,5.9, or TRX-Manager (a CAT program), there is no handshaking. At one time, both of these programs worked separately with the K3.
My computer is a Dell Vostro 320 using Windows 7, Professional, SP1. The interconnect is a straight thru RS-232 cable, DB-9.
Using the utility, under firmware, I continually see "attempting to contract K3 on Port COM1 at **** bit/s".
Suspecting the cable, I replaced it with another cable and the interface problem continued. Based upon this test, I assume that the original cable was good and now have it back in-line.
Using the "good" cable I tried a second XP based computer with 1.13.5.9. The problem continued!
To double check, I've ran Dell's diagnostics on the computers (OS Win XP, SP3 and Win 7 Pro, SP1). Both machines pass the serial port tests!
I ensured the both the K3 and computers were setup with the same COM port, 8N1 and Speeds. In this case, 38,400 bit/s.
Based upon the above, I suspect that the problem is in my K3. Most likely, I have unknowingly changed the configuration parameter affecting communications.
Can someone point me in right direction to solve my interface problem? I'm stumped!
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