>> 1) are thinking to integrate inside k3 a native Usb port? It would
>> mean that it would be no longer required to install on the pc a
>> driver for 232/usb adapter, avoiding this way COM port number
>> changing at boot.
Installing a USB to serial converter in the K3 would not eliminate the
"changing COM number" issue with Windows. If the USB converter is of
the design that contains a *serial number* the COM assignment will not
change across reboots or when the adapter is connected to a different
USB port. If the USB to serial converter does not contain a serial
number, it will change constantly.
This is not a matter of integrating a USB port in the K3 with its
increased cost, increased chance of failure and operating system
dependencies.
>> 2) are you thinking to integrate inside k3 an interface similar to
>> Signalink? This would fix forever problems that I had (but I read
>> other collegues are having) such as LINE input/output signal level
>> settings and PTT
SignaLink does not resolve *any* problems that can not already resolved
by properly operating the K3. SignaLink still requires that the K3
Line In and Line Out levels be properly adjusted for the best dynamic
range and the SignaLink PTT is nothing more than *another VOX* but
placed in the SignLink rather than in the transceiver.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2/1/2011 3:32 PM, ik1bxn wrote:
>
> Hi you all!
> I'm using my k3 in digimodes connected to a Mac Mini with XP Pro virtualized
> in order to execute Ham Radio Deluxe. As this pc has no rs232 interface I'm
> using,of course, adapter (Keyspan in my case because I heard it's one of the
> few OSx certified). For AF and PTT I have a Signalink Usb. I have a second
> 232/usb adapter just to interface IC 2820 for DSTAR. Everything works
> perfectly except that often booting the VM XP, COM port number assignment
> changes and I have to touch manually COM port number to get my radios
> working, even if I set 232/usb adapters to work in "geographic" mode, so
> with a "static" com port nr assignment.
> This stated (but I feel it's relevant to many operating system not only VM),
> I wonder a couple of things :
> 1) are thinking to integrate inside k3 a native Usb port? It would mean that
> it would be no longer required to install on the pc a driver for 232/usb
> adapter, avoiding this way COM port number changing at boot.
> 2) are you thinking to integrate inside k3 an interface similar to Signalink
> ? This would fix forever problems that I had (but I read other collegues are
> having) such as LINE input/output signal level settings and PTT
> Thanks for patience and attention !
> 73 de Giorgio IK1BXN
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