Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
Tom, Do NOT connect a standard serial cable or a USB to RS-232 adapter to the K2 (KIO2) AUX IO connector. Note that it is labeled AUX IO and NOT RS-232. It contains internal K2 signals for external Elecraft gear such as the KAT100, KRC2 or the XV series transverters. Build the special K2 to PC cable if you have not done so already, and connect it to an RS-232 port on the computer. If you do not have RS-232 ports, then you will need a USB to RS-232 adapter. Those with an FTDI chipset such as the Elecraft KUSB work best. Those with a prolific chipset are problematic. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/14/2019 10:08 PM, K2bew 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
Thanks for all the feedback. Yes, I built the cable that came with the it and I am definitely going to use it put the 9 pin to USB on the end of it, I know you cannot any other 9 pin cable. Also I will get a proper cable with a good chipset to take it to USB. 73, Tom, k2bew On Fri, Feb 15, 2019, 1:57 AM Dave Also a lot of people have issues with Prolific chipset USB cables, > especially on Windows 10. The cables with FTDI chipset are much more > reliable. > > > > Dave wo2x > > > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > *From: *Jack Brindle via Elecraft > *Sent: *Friday, February 15, 2019 1:18 AM > *To: *K2bew > *Cc: *Elecraft Mail List > *Subject: *Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB? > > > > 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 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to rocke...@gmail.com > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
Also a lot of people have issues with Prolific chipset USB cables, especially on Windows 10. The cables with FTDI chipset are much more reliable. Dave wo2x Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jack Brindle via Elecraft Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 1:18 AM To: K2bew Cc: Elecraft Mail List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB? 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 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to rocke...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
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 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
>From experience I find the units from R T Systems are 100% reliable. Much more >so than the office supplies, electronics stores, Walmart and such. Plus if you >have questions, a phone call allows one to speak with a real person in the >USA. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2019, at 10:14 PM, K1FFX wrote: > > Hi, Tom - > > I don't have the specific DB9 to USB adapter that you have, but do this one: > > https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Serial-Cards-Adapters/1-Port-USB-Serial-RS232-Adapter-Cable~ICUSB2321F > > which I use with both the KIO2 as well as the DB9 port on the KPA100 and it > works great. > > From what I've read, the FTDI chipset, which the Startech product > implements, is the best choice in this application. > > Best - > > Bruce K1FFX > > > > > - > Bruce Rosen > K1FFX > K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 KIO2 > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
Hi, Tom - I don't have the specific DB9 to USB adapter that you have, but do this one: https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Serial-Cards-Adapters/1-Port-USB-Serial-RS232-Adapter-Cable~ICUSB2321F which I use with both the KIO2 as well as the DB9 port on the KPA100 and it works great. >From what I've read, the FTDI chipset, which the Startech product implements, is the best choice in this application. Best - Bruce K1FFX - Bruce Rosen K1FFX K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 KIO2 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?
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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
