There are a lot of threads in the archive on that. Basically USB is proprietary and RS232 is not, USB requires specific drivers for the chipset and RS232 does not (therefore there is a licence and cost involved with USB). I've seen more problems with USB over the years than I ever did with RS232. I'd hate to try to make up USB cables, RS232 is no problem. I think being able to purchase something like the KUSB (and in my case a mircoHAM too) is the better option. Also think it would be foolish to switch something like the KPA500 now and require 2 interfaces to a PC. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
-- Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own. -Adam Lindsay Gordon, poet (1833-1870) On 21 Apr 2010, at 01:34, Craig WØLV wrote: > > I guess the real questions is why it can not be a USB instead of an RS232. > It would seem to me that USB would be much easire for all. ______________________________________________________________ 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
