Likewise here. Win7, USB hub (4 port, powered by the laptop) connected to the K-Line and numerous FW updates done over the years. I have been FT'ing on several Elecraft products and I have been using both Prolific and FTDI USB chipset devices again with no issues.
I do a configuration save prior to any updates as a matter of course and I have also reverted to earlier FW versions, again with no conflicts or 'lockups' of the K-Line. EEINIT has to be a case of when ALL else has failed then do that BUT the manual gives very clear instructions on how to force a FW update without resorting to an EEINT. Best advice is to do a Configuration Save prior to the update. I think my experience here is the Norm rather than the exception and I see no reason for anyone to have apprehensions regarding FW updates. Remember too, when you do an update that is a much later version of the current one residing in your K-Line that ALL subsequent changes and feature add-ons ARE included in the latest FW updates we receive and to date the only FW feature I am not using would be the P3 SVGA as I don't intend to install the SVGA card as it would serve no practical use for me being portable all the time and not having any need for an external video screen nor one to carry around separate. I rarely even turn on the TV these days and use the K3 for listening on the BCB anyway. 73's Gary On 27 December 2012 08:09, Jack - WE5ST <we...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I am not home and unable to quote brand and model info but I am > successfully using a USB hub (2.0/3.0 ac powered) and an 8 port USB to > serial hub connected to a Dell laptop running Win8. > They have been working together perfectly for many months running K-Line, > SteppIR controller, rotator and DXLabs. > If anyone wants more info email direct and I will send it out later this > week. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 26, 2012, at 12:54, Mike Rodgers <mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > Doing upgrades for the first time with a laptop is not for the faint of > heart!!! > > Regardless of being plugged in. > > > > It is suspected that some laptops like my Toshibi satellite are skimping > on voltage. Some are using a outboard USB hub with external wal wart power. > > I havnt got one of these but it's on the to buy list. > > > > If you use a laptop with success, good but I don't recommend using a > laptop for the first time without a backup plan. > > > > 73 > > Mike R > > > > Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! > > > > Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC > > HF & Echolink mobile > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * ______________________________________________________________ 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
