Thanks for the quick replies. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a K3s. 
Thanks, Don. 

Roman Brandau
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> On Jun 3, 2017, at 19:45, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Roman,
> 
> You did not say which transceiver you have, so I will try to give you the 
> full answer.
> 
> If you have the K3S or a K3 with the updated KIO3B (with a USB input), then 
> the answer is yes.  Plug the cable between your USB port and the K3S.
> 
> But the KUSB implies that it is a USB to serial converter, not just a USB 
> cable.
> If you can obtain a USB to RS-232 converter where you are it should work.  
> The chipset desired is FTDI.  Others may work, but Prolific chipsets are 
> "iffy".
> 
> OTOH, if you have a KX2 or KX3, you will need a 1/8 inch stereo plug on the 
> rig end.  If you have a USB to serial adapter, you can build an RS-232 to 1/8 
> inch stereo plug cable.  Download the XG3 manual from Elecraft, there is a 
> schematic of the cable in that manual.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote:
>> I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B 
>> cable be used? I'm guessing no...
>> Roman Brandau
>> WU8R
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