Re: [Elecraft] Computer Control of K2/KPA100/KAT100

2014-03-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, Look at the cable shown in the KAT100 manual page 25. Note that the cable connects to the AUX I/O connector. That is *not* a serial port - only three pins are RS-232, RXD, TXD and Signal Ground. Do not plug a serial cable directly into the K2, it can damage the K2 or the serial port or

Re: [Elecraft] Computer Control of K2/KPA100/KAT100

2014-03-24 Thread Phil Wheeler
My K2/100 and KAT100 are working fine with the specified cables, Don. What is the special cable to connect to the computer or a serial adapter? Is it documented in the KPA100 manual? Sorta buried in another project just now, with an antenna distraction too, so I've not looked it up. Just

Re: [Elecraft] Computer Control of K2/KPA100/KAT100

2014-03-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, It is not in the KPA100 manual, but on page 25 of the KAT100 manual. Look at the diagram. Does your present cable have two 'tails' on it? If so, the tail you are currently not using goes to the computer COM port. The usual cable that is constructed for computer use with the KPA100 is