One rationale is probably that RS-232 is still a widely recognized standard that is also very simple to implement on any computer, whereas USB would require the development of complex drivers that would make it even less likely that Linux or Mac users will be supported than is currently the case. I have a MixW RigExpert and there are no drivers available for that, except for Windows.
It's easy to interface RS-232 to all kinds of things whereas if the K3 had a USB port on the back, we'd be pretty well stuck with whatever Elecraft chose to provide. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf On Nov 19, 2007 7:39 PM, Bob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the > Elecraft K3 being supplied with a RS232 interface in stead of a USB port? I > think it was 5 computers ago the last I saw the 9 pin RS2323. If eventually > they do change to a USB direct port, will this be a retro fit for existing > radios? _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
