While I have not had any problems with the USB to Serial Adapter with my K2,
I did have problems with the USB ports on another computer, not my ham
station computer. I had a printer, mouse, scanner and keyboard on USB from
the computer, this computer did not have a USB to Serial Adapter.
Everythi
OK thanks. Didn't know that. I do find that it works extremely well
with any Windows based system I've use since XP
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 5/17/2019 3:35 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
An RT Systems cable did not work with my Mac. It only works with their
software. I returned it and
An RT Systems cable did not work with my Mac. It only works with their
software. I returned it and got a different FTDI cable.
RT Systems seem to provide Mac drivers now, but I’d still stay away. RT Systems
has programmed their FTDI chip to give a different ID, so other drivers won’t
work with
The cables from R T Systems are certainly reliable and affordable as
well. Plus if you have a question, you can call them and they will talk
you through the issue.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 5/17/2019 2:07 PM, Tox wrote:
This.
I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have
All of the Elecraft USB/serial adapters I have are also FTDI and work
flawlessly on my MacBook Pro.
Michael Blake
K9JRI
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Tox wrote:
>
> This.
>
> I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have
> fake chips that it is far cheaper to
This.
I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have
fake chips that it is far cheaper to just buy the keyspan unit, install the
ftdi driver, and have it Just Work (modulo variability in Port naming).
Chuck the prolifics, get a genuine ftdi (the keyspan unit is a great
c
I have been down this route on numerous Macs under many versions of OS X. The
absolute "gold standard" is the Tripp-Lite Keyspan USA-19HS. They are
expensive but they just work on OS X. I keep them in stock for projects.
Available on Amazon.
AL7CR
On Fri, May 17, 2019, at 10:28 AM, Doug Pe
Doug,I don't have a Mac but I have had problems with Prolific adapters on PCs.
I switched to FTDI and never have a problem. Ken WA2LBI LG G6 -- Original
message--From: Doug PersonDate: Fri, May 17, 2019 13:28To:
elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Cc: Subject:[Elecraft] USB to Serial on M
I know there are a lot of guys that are very good at macs here. I'm
stuck. I'm trying to get a USB to SERIAL adapter to work on a mac. I've
tried 4. None work. I look at System Information but I honestly can't
tell if there's a serial port adapter there or not or if it even works.
I did install
: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter for KIO2
I am adding a KIO2 to my Elecraft K2 and will of course build the required
interface cable per the Elecraft instructions. But my computer will require
adapting the serial connection to a USB. I have heard that some adapters work
well and others do not. I
functions.
From: Fred Jensen
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter for KIO2
OK Harry, as you wish, but just DO NOT plug a USB-Serial adapter cable
into the DE-9 connector on the back of the K2 ... unless you striv
my use it fits my needs better as I do not plan to use Elecrafts
Transverters nor their 100 watt amp remotely.
So it becomes a simpler solution.
From: Don Wilhelm
To: Harry Yingst ; Elecraft Email List
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial a
Get the Elecraft KUSB, and don't worry about it.
I bought one last year. When I got around to trying it, it was apparently
dead. An e-mail to Elecraft had a new one en route that day.
You might save a few bucks fiddling around with other brands, but why?
73 Jim Allen W6OGC
Sent from my iPad
The DB9-USB-D5-F cost about $15, so for about the price of a USB to RS-232
Cable you can put the USB interface right n the K2.
If you decide in the future you want to go a different route you simply remove
it and get the KIO2 from Elecraft.
For my use it fits my needs better as I do not plan to use Elecrafts
Transverters nor their 100 watt amp remotely.
So it becomes a simpler solution.
From: Don Wilhelm
To: Harry Yingst ; Elecraft Email List
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to
Harry,
OK in broad concept - EXCEPT, things get bogged down in the details:
You will have some problems to solve if using that device.
First of all, the K2 MCU RX and TX signals need to be TTL (0 to 5V)
instead of RS-232 and the polarity must be inverted - so you will need
some more logic circ
Instead of a KIO2 I am installing a DB9-USB-D5-F
USB straight to the K2
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Paul: There seem to be two distinct USB-serial chipsets, FTDI and
Prolific. Others [like Keyspan] appear to use the Prolific [most of the
time]. Three older Prolific models are not supported in Windows 10 and
will give "Error 10" when plugged in. Prolific has also had problems
with counterf
Paul,
The FTDI adapters seem to work well. You can get one from Elecraft.
Be certain that you do use the K2 to PC cable. If you get a USB to
serial adapter that has a long tail, you may want to shorten the K2 to
PC cable, but it must be present to avoid damaging the K2 or the serial
port. D
I am adding a KIO2 to my Elecraft K2 and will of course build the required
interface cable per the Elecraft instructions. But my computer will require
adapting the serial connection to a USB. I have heard that some adapters work
well and others do not. I would be interested in hearing specifi
One more item that may be of interest to the masses. For years I used
my K3 and a Vista laptop with West Mountain USB converters. This setup
worked perfectly. A laptop failure required me to upgrade. Due to the
purchase of the new Win 8 laptop I needed to replace my USB RS232
adapters. I bo
Not sure it is the search itself, but the differences in the security levels
for drivers and other things being installed on the machine. Win 8 seems to
want to only accept signed drivers and win 7 doesn't seem to care.
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Hi All,
First off, thanks to all that replied! As I said in the first reply, I guess I
was having one of the old timers memory problems and forgot about looking on
the Elecraft web site for the needed information!
BUT, something very curious while connecting the cables. The first cable I
conn
Original message From: Jim - KE8G
Date:11/18/2014 7:50 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft]
USB-to-Serial cable
Hi All,
I received a couple of cable from Elecraft today, and I am not having any luck
getting them to work. I go into the device manager and it says a driver
Download the FTDI drivers fromhttp://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
and install them.
Yes, it surprises me that Windows 8 does not find and load them
automatically, but then there have been some recent changes on the FTDI
drivers from what I have read.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/18/2014 7:50 PM, J
Jim
You should be able to get the drivers from the download section of the Elecraft
site
Harlan
NC3C
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
Original message From: Jim - KE8G
Date:11/18/2014 7:50 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft]
USB-to-Serial
I would recommend downloading the driver from Elecraft. Then update the
driver by choosing "Browse my computer for driver software". Then, in
the next step select the directory where the driver has been downloaded
and unpacked. That should do - although sometimes Windows can be
annoying about
driver that comes
> with the converter. Don't expect windows to know about your driver.
> 73
> Fred, AE6QL
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim -
> KE8G
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:51 PM
>
ember 18, 2014 4:51 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] USB-to-Serial cable
Hi All,
I received a couple of cable from Elecraft today, and I am not having any
luck getting them to work. I go into the device manager and it says a
driver has not been installed. I tell it to update the driver, it goe
Hi All,
I received a couple of cable from Elecraft today, and I am not having any luck
getting them to work. I go into the device manager and it says a driver has
not been installed. I tell it to update the driver, it goes out to the
Internet, but returns nothing. Any ideas?
Right now, I am
Hi Don and the group
Thank you Don for the information on the PowerWerx cable. I did not know it
existed and am sure a year ago when I bought a new USB cable form my Wouxun
that they did not have it. The new USB cable did not work just as the original
did not work. Thanks again for the updated
Nope, that's the point.
Until you try to install in Win7 or higher you won't know.
The drivers from Prolific and FTDI won't work with a counterfeit chip.
On 3/28/2014 2:54 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote:
Do you have a sure fire way to detect the counterfeit ships before buying,
including buying brand n
On 3/28/2014 12:54 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote:
> Do you have a sure fire way to detect the counterfeit ships before
> buying, including buying brand name at additional cost. What brand
> or supplier is safe?
I can't speak for others, but the IoGear GUC232 (dongle), Edgeport-8
(stand-alone), and Quate
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Ports adapter: a product test
I did the exact same thing for Baofeng radios. I just converted the
programming cable to a serial cable. The counterfeit chips are a
/se
I just received the WXUSB cable from PowerWerx. I confirmed that there
is some electronics between pins 2 and 3 of the RS-232 connector and the
plugs.
The easy answer is to just order the serial cable and use whatever USB
to Serial adapter you may have that works.
Thanks Eric for tolerating t
The Baofeng, Wouxun and Kenwood radios use the same pin-outs. There are
two plugs on the programming cable: a 2.5mm 3 conductor and a 3.5 3
conductor.
The "shield" or inward-most contact on the 3.5mm plug is "rx" data and
the "ring" on the 2.5mm is the "tx" data. Ground is the "shield" or
inwa
I did the exact same thing for Baofeng radios. I just converted the
programming cable to a serial cable. The counterfeit chips are a
/serious/ problem. You will be hard-pressed to find a new computer with
"real" serial ports in them. So, Serial to USB conversion is an ongoing
necessity.
D
Ken,
I believe the radio will not take direct RS-232 input, but it needs TTL
levels derived from the RS-232 signals. I ordered a serial port
programming cable from Powerwerks and when it arrives, I can tell you
the relationship. In the meantime, I cut the USB end off the existing
cable and
Hi Don and the group
Could you give us the information on which wires of the Wouxun cable go to
which pins on the DB9 connector so I can use the USB adaptor for my K3 to
program my hand held. I have only 3 computers all using Windows 8.1 and so far
a work around but haven't used it for a month
That "explanation" dances all around the real world situation. The
Chinese have been making cheap counterfeit Prolific and FTDI chips. Both
Prolific and FTDI have produced drivers which detect those counterfeit
chips to protect their intellectual property.
While the counterfeit chips may work f
Here is a very good explanation about USB to serial port converters. ( see
below) You pay a higher price but the recommended one works with my Windows 7
PC. I have had no problems connecting older RS232 equipment to my Windows 7 PC.
It works like a champ.
I have no interest in the US Converters
Hi all,
I have had an experience with the Chinese "fake" Prolific USB to serial
chips. A Wouxun VHF/UHF handeld would not work with my Win7 computer
because the Prolific drivers identified the chip as a fake Chinese
knockoff. I tried the solutions in the web as well as the older
Prolific dr
Personally, I have had some aggravation with USB to serial port
converters so I thought I would pass along my experience with a good
product.
I always need more than even a couple of serial ports so I don't have to
go through routines of unplugging and plugging cables. So I picked up a
GearM
That's what I surmised Don, as always many thanks!!
73
ed
On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 5:46 PM, Don Wilhelm
wrote:
Eddy,
The answer is an emphatic YES. That cable is NOT suggested, it is
mandatory to keep from damaging your K2.
The K2 uses only 3 of the RS-232 level signals, TXD, RXD
Eddy,
The answer is an emphatic YES. That cable is NOT suggested, it is
mandatory to keep from damaging your K2.
The K2 uses only 3 of the RS-232 level signals, TXD, RXD and Signal
Ground, and those conform to the normal RS-232 pins for those signals.
The other pins in the K2 AUX IO connector
I'm not Don, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...
Yes, you still need a custom cable whether you're using a regular serial
port on the PC or using a USB to serial adapter.
73, Dennis NJ6G
On 11/6/2013 4:27 PM, Eddy wrote:
Don, regarding your answer to Tom's question about a
Don, regarding your answer to Tom's question about a USB to Serial adapter, you
suggested the Keypan unit which I found on Amazon for $15..my question
about serial and the K2, do I still need to make a custom serial cable for my
K2 as suggested in the K2 manual?
thanks again,
73
ed
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Hello Barry,
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky, looses rig control or cw
keying or keying the tx with no power output. When I reboot it som
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:09 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] usb to serial adapter k3 problem
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky, looses rig control or cw
keying or keying the tx with no power output. When I reboot it sometime
works fine
I've been using the Dynex DX-UBD9 for a long time now. Works fine with my K3
and W2. I have used them with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and Acer netbook
with no problems. I use 2 of them - first one I bought new at Best Buy for
about $35 and the 2nd was refurbished for $9 on EBay.
73 Bill nz0t
I've been using a Comtrol Corp. RocketPort II USB 4-Port Serial Hub that
I picked up used on e-bay for a very reasonable price for a year or so,
works fine on XP, Win7, OS X, & Linux
73, Ross N4RP
On 6/22/2011 7:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>Hi,
>
> As part of my preparation for Field Day,
I have been very happy with one of these that I purchased at full price
years ago, so when I recently got a new computer I decided to get another
one for much less used. On ebay I got it for $30 from an outfit called
Nationwidesurplus. It did not come with drivers, and since I had a good
experience
craft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I wonder how good these are then?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/1806
32618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226
Price seems ok.
Gary
On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote:
> Been usi
h.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Elecraft'
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a
I wonder how good these are then?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/180632618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226
Price seems ok.
Gary
On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote:
> Been using one for a couple of years.
>
> Good luck on FD
Been using one for a couple of years.
Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the
forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write.
--- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my la
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.
Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter
On 05/29/2011 03:31 AM, 492comm...@comcast.net wrote:
>
>
> I got a new computer awhile back. I hadn't attempted to load the drivers
> software until now. I would like to get my K3 to the latest firmware update
> and also play with my new XG3.
>
>
>
> The Elecraft sheet for the USB to Serial C
Hi Phil (WA7URV),
Click on start.
In the typing window that has "search" etc in it, type "device
manager" without the quotes. This brings up a Device Manager window.
Look down the list to the line "Ports (COM & LPT)". Double click on
it to expose all the COM and LPT devices. Leave this window
I guess I -should- have been more specific. I meant that the KUSB needs to
be plugged into the computer, before it will show up in the device manager
-on the computer-.
Bruce, N1RX
> Maybe I'm misinterpreting your answer, but every USB-to-Serial
> converter that I have - and there are several t
On 5/28/2011 6:59 PM, Bruce Beford wrote:
> Have you plugged the KUSB in yet? It won't show in the device manager unless
> it is actually attached.
Maybe I'm misinterpreting your answer, but every USB-to-Serial
converter that I have - and there are several types - show up
in the Device Mana
Have you plugged the KUSB in yet? It won't show in the device manager unless
it is actually attached.
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I got a new computer awhile back. I hadn't attempted to load the drivers
software until now. I would like to get my K3 to the latest firmware update
and also play with my new XG3.
The Elecraft sheet for the USB to Serial Converter says to look at the
computer's Device Manager to find Po
FYI,
I have a K3 without the KUSB option installed. I have a cheap USB to Serial
adapter that I need for my PC that doesn't have a serial port.
I got curious about using PSK-31 with a waterfall display, so I used the
adapter between the PC and the K3. Using HRD Beta version 5, I had Tx/Rx
cont
Thanks, David...for pointing these out...they should travel very well.
John Ragle -- W1ZI
=
On 11/20/2010 9:09 AM, David Christ wrote:
> There is a site that seems to have the same items.
>
> http://www.durabook.com/notebooks.jsp
>
> Under the where to buy is a number of retailers including
There is a site that seems to have the same items.
http://www.durabook.com/notebooks.jsp
Under the where to by is a number of retailers including Best Buy and
Radio Shack.
David K0LUM
At 8:08 AM -0500 11/20/10, John Ragle wrote:
>These look like nice small "hardened" laptops. Unfortunately, th
These look like nice small "hardened" laptops. Unfortunately, the access
is very restrictive. Although I belong to a State organization, the
log-in absolutely requires a fax number and a URL, which I do not have
(in the sense intended here). The general public is therefore restricted
from these
I purchased several years ago a new 14" Durabook it came with a RS232 port
http://www.gammatechusa.com/java-jsp/gov/D14RY_index_gov.jsp
About the company
http://www.gammatechusa.com/java-jsp/gov_about_us.jsp
This might be an answer for some I have been very satisfied with its
performance in
my
, November 19, 2010 8:54 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Issues
Dave,
Yes, I believe a dedicated hamshack computer is in order in this day and
age.
I will only disagree with you on one point - the choice of a laptop instead
of one of the low profile desktops
from that vehicle,its a moving bomb.Your life is at
danger.Keep yourself and your family alive"
--- On Sat, 11/20/10, David Yarnes wrote:
From: David Yarnes
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Issues
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 2:24 AM
I've noticed a
enovo, but the security lock on the thing takes too much room.
I have used docking stations on older Toshiba Tecras, in fact I still have an
old 386 that I use with my N2PK network analyzer.
Wes Stewart N7WS
--- On Fri, 11/19/10, David Yarnes wrote:
> From: David Yarnes
> Subject: [Elecr
Dave,
Yes, I believe a dedicated hamshack computer is in order in this day and
age.
I will only disagree with you on one point - the choice of a laptop
instead of one of the low profile desktops. Desktops are more reliable
and are repairable if they go "belly up". Besides, I hate the lapto
I've noticed a number of post (hundreds maybe?) about folks having one
problem or the other with serial to USB converters. I've had good luck with
mine, a Belkin, but others have complained often about Belkin, and other
types as well. I think the main problem is the computer itself, but that's
And I have one from IOGear that looks exactly like it, too. My final choice
after trying many, including the much praised Keyspan. This is the only one
which does not occasionally blue-screen LP-Bridge.
AB2TC - Knut
Julian, G4ILO wrote:
>
>
> That looks *exactly* like the one I've got, except
Lu Romero - W4LT wrote:
>
> I did some research and tried a myriad of manufacturers.
>>From Belkin to Radio shack to B&B Engineering, Some worked,
> some did not. I have found one unit which, to date, has
> handled EVERYTHING I have thrown at it with total
> reliability at a very attractive pr
not want a USB interface in my radios. I am holding
out for Ethernet control, but am unwilling to trust my
operating time to TenTec software.
Lu Romero - W4LT
---
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:35:45 -0400
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV"
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial a
th.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Herr
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:10 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst - move beyond emulation
>
>
> Why use rs232 emulation at all?
>
> Emulation = not necessarily a good thing
>
> When you plug
Why use rs232 emulation at all?
Emulation = not necessarily a good thing
When you plug in a high speed USB disk you wouldn't expect the data to be
handled via rs232 emulation would you?
When you plug in a Ethernet device you wouldn't expect the data to be
handled via rs232 emulation would you?
N3PSJ-2 wrote:
>
> A good ethernet interface which communicates without using any rs-232
> serial
> bus protocall internal would be best.
>
> Until the software vendors get their software upgraded you could use one
> of
> the free programs that create a virtual serial port and forward the
> com
I personally have tried about 5 different adapters. Even USB-RS232 adapters
from with the same chip set different sources seem to function differently.
It took 5 adapters before I found one that would work with my laptop.
Personally, I think the issue is that different adaptors function
differen
K6LE said:
"I personally don't see the "angst"."
I have to agree.
Most of the angst seems to come from those who think that USB to Serial
adapters should be plug and play without doing any work. While such an idea
sounds like it makes sense, the reality is quite different.
Getting these things
The thing about the RS-232 interface is that it doesn't limit anyone's
options.You can use it with an RS-232 port on the computer, or with a USB
interface via an adapter. You can also use it for remote control over
Ethernet using one of the couple of "remote rig" products I've seen
advertised rece
Full Ethernet capability - including working directly as a network
device - is in the future. Full Ethernet capability reuires more than
just an Ethernet to serial converter. If the Ethernet connectio is
nothing more than an Ethernet to serial converter, then why not stay
with straight serial
e certainly no performance advantages to USB in a
single channel, low speed, short range point-to-point
application
73,
... Joe, W4TV
> -Original Message-
> From: Eric Manning [mailto:eric.mann...@engr.uvic.ca]
> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:42 PM
> To: Joe Sub
You are certainly right that there would need to be some intelligence added
in on the hardware side. Some of the newer pic controllers like the
pic18f87j60 (I happen to be playing with that one now) have much of the
functionality built into the controller and there are libraries for the
routines,
Ken,
Agreed from the applications perspective, but the TCP/IP stack has to be
implemented at the device end too. That is not just a simple 'add-on'.
It requires not only the hardware interface layer, but the transport
layer and the protocol layer as well as the application layer to be
implem
There are several free software applications that emulate an rs-232 port and
send the rs-232 commands to a configured ethernet IP address and port.
They work very similar to LP Bridge, but they allow you to forward the
communication to the ethernet port. Once the software is installed it
creates
2010 8:04 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector; Gary Lee
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] usb to serial
>
> I have a four-port Edgeport and it works great for everything *except*
> the K3 utility. But then I have no end of troubl
I guess you don't consider Ten-Tec as a "mainstream manufacturer".
The Omni VII has had a direct Ethernet connection for a couple of years.
The concept is great and I enjoyed using it but the point that several have
made that no current logging programs use ethernet as an interface makes it
les
Steve,
I agree that both RS-232 and 802.1 (Ethernet) are standard
communications protocols and can be viable.
BUT
How many of the ham applications today operate over an Ethernet connection?
Do you want to give up your favorite logger or radio control application
because the author has coded for
Totally agree, a direct Ethernet connection would open a world of
possibilities, remote operation without a remote PC and also remove the
driver dependencies that plague the USB to serial arena. I suspect it
will not be long before we see it on the mainstream manufacturers
equipment.
Regards.
computer
and am happy as a bug now.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ
From: S Sacco
To: Elecraft Reflector
Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 7:17:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst
Great debate, but perhaps misplaced?
Would not a better an
Great debate, but perhaps misplaced?
Would not a better answer be an Ethernet connection on the K3?
73,
Steve
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:
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> On Mar 14, 2010, at 11:41 AM, Eric Manning wrote:
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>>> Placing a USB port in the K3 would simply mo
Comments embedded.
On Mar 14, 2010, at 11:41 AM, Eric Manning wrote:
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>> Placing a USB port in the K3 would simply move the USB UART
>> currently found in the USB to serial converter onto the KIO3
>> board.
> Correct, and would thus avoid the un-necessary and superfluous
> packaging
> and con
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Eric Manning wrote:
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> The conservative spirit is alive and well. USB seen as a dangerous and
> radical innovation, forsooth.
Demonizing the other side with a label (or two) is cheap.
It is SO easy (and tempting) to concoct self-serving responsibilities
and he
12, 2010 10:05 PM
To: n...@nf4l.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst
A lot of PCs that "don't have a serial port" actually do have the
electronics on the motherboard. If so, you can mount your own DB-9
connector on the rear panel and
t-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric manning
>> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:08 PM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst
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>> All in favour of a USB port o
have seen some reports that a new Prolific driver released in December has
solved the problem.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ
From: Brett Howard
To: Lew Phelps K6LMP
Cc: Elecraft
Sent: Sat, March 13, 2010 3:42:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB
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