So my new K3S is running well and I'm setting up my software and see that it can do digital modes and control PTT using a comm port. I open my owners manual, page 20, which says I can use that connection for control and PTT. I'm already using the USB for control so will just use it for PTT. I have a USB to serial adapter so I install it, plug in the RJ47 connector to the rig, mate the DB 9 connectors and immediately smell burning components, Quickly disconnect the DB9.
I was previously using this serial adapter successfully on a YAESU FT-897D before I sold the rig to get the K3S. So now the questions: 1. Why did this apparently experience an issue? I see nothing in the manual to indicate this requires anything but a standard connection. 2. How much damage has been done to my brand new k3S using the supplied Elecraft cable and a known good previously good USB to Serial cable (MFJ I believe). I'm heartsick. Being the type of person who checks and double checks things I can find nothing wrong with what I did and yet apparently I've damaged something. Tomorrow I'll pull the cover and check the board. Jerry Moore AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324 An Amatuer is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and Patriotic. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
