Be absolutely sure to use the cable as described in the K2’s KIO2 manual to connect the K2 to the USB adapter. Using a straight-through cable will cause damage to the K2.
73! Jack, W6FB > On Feb 14, 2019, at 7:08 PM, K2bew <[email protected]> wrote: > > My computer does not have a 9 pin serial port. I have a 9 pin to USB > prolific cable/adapter that I use to connect my Ten-Tec RX320, that also > has a 9 pin serial port, to the computers USB. > The manual for the KIO2 says you can use a 24 pin to 9 pin adapter, but it > does not mention connecting to USB. Since the cable is so specialized for > the KIO2 to K2 can I connect it with the 9pin to USB prolific cable? I > don't want to short anything out etc... > > Thanks and 73, > Tom Bewick, k2bew > ______________________________________________________________ > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]

