The only way I know to use a genuine RS-232 port is to use a desk top computer with a plug in board. I would also like to use a lap-top computer and as far as I know RS-232 ports are not available. If anyone knows differently, please let us in on the info. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
________________________________ From: Ross Primrose <n...@n4rp.com> To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips But, if Elecraft had a USB port on the back of the K3, then _Elecraft_ would be the only one that had to worry about fake chips. The end user would only have to supply a USB cable.... 73, Ross N4RP On 4/14/2014 2:19 PM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED wrote: > Hello Don, > >> With the serial cable, I can use a real serial port or a good USB to >> serial adapter to >> program my handheld. > > I have to disagree with you. Yes, a RS-232 interface is the best > choice, if you can use a RS-232 interface at your computer. If not, > also you will use an adapter. But what is a RS-232 to USB adapter? > Right, a chip from Prolific or FTDI ( hopefully). Nobody is protected > from a fake chip. -- FCC Section 97.313(a) "At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications." ______________________________________________________________ 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 wrco...@yahoo.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
