You don't need to completely build your K3 before installing USB to Serial Adapter drivers.
If your HP Pavilion uses Windows XP and you're using a USB to Serial Adapter based on the Prolific PL-2303 (like the Elecraft KUSB and many others), you'll find drivers on the Prolific web site, which is referenced from K3 Utility Help and the Elecraft software web page. If your USB to Serial Adapter is an Elecraft KUSB, it should have come with installation instructions. They're also available on the Elecraft web site manuals section at http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KUSB_Manual_Rev_B.pdf Here's the driver link: http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31 If your HP Pavilion has Windows Vista, the instructions are a little different. The drivers come from Microsoft Update (or already be installed, depending on the Service Pack level). See the KUSB manual for more detailed instructions. 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 5:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] USB drivers I am building my K3 #2341. Must the rig be complete to install the drivers for the USB to Serial Port converter? I just plugged in the USB to my PC and the device was noticed but I got an error message. Here is what it said: Problem caused by PL-2303 USB-to-Serial Port Adapter This problem was caused by a compatibility issue between this version of Windows and PL-2303 USB-to-Serial Port Adapter. This product is usually distributed by the company that manufactured your device or computer. Note If you bought PL-2303 USB-to-Serial Port Adapter from a retailer and installed it yourself, you will need to contact its manufacturer. Any help would be appreciated. BTW, the K3 Utility did download. My PC is an HP Pavillon. Chris NU1O _____ New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines <http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026> .
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