Yes, the model I mentioned is a 4 Port device.
_____ From: Stan Rife [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 1:38 PM To: Fred Bennett; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem Fred, that is way too much money for that adapter. I am getting the Keyspan USB to Serial adapters at Fry's for 39 bucks. Maybe the one you are looking at is a multi port version or something. Check out Fry's online. I am using two of the adapters here and they work like a champ. I do not have the K2 plugged in to one, but I don't see any reason why it wont work. It imulates a standard serial port so you should be good to go. Stan W5EWA Fred Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm using the com cable that I made when I constructed the KIO2 and I left out ALL but the standard RS232 connections when I made the cable (as per the instructions). I returned the usb-to-serial box this morning....so the immediate problem is solved. With a little research I've found that the "Keyspan" brand of 4 port usb-to-serial gizmos seem to win ham cudos. Seeing as they cost about $130 I think I'll ask Santa for that one. I wonder when ham manufacturers will drop the durn RS232 ports and pick up USB. It seems that it is WAY past the time when this should have happened!! I wonder if ELECRAFT might decide to lead the pack with a new option....say KUSB2?? The problem with that is Elecraft has designed in the need for RS232 by using the same cable for other modules such as the QRO tuner. 73....de....Fred N9TA ____________________________________________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:20 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem I would not advise using any USB serial adapter with the KIO2. The KIO2 output is not a standard serial port. There is an AUXBUS output on one of the pins. I seem to recall that a few people have damaged their K2s by using "standard" serial cables that had something else connected to this pin. Do you know what is connected to this pin on your USB adapter? -- Julian, G4ILO K2 #392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Reply via list or www.g4ilo.com/email.html "Fred Bennett" wrote: Hi Gang I just came back from the local electronics superstore with a USB to 2 port serial converter made by SIIG. My aim was to get rid of the usb to serial converter pigtails cluttering up the place. The new usb-to-serial converter won't work with the K2. It works fine with my FT-990. And I have tried switching the ports (IE port1 to 990, port 2 to K2 and vice versa). During all tests the FT-990 communicates fine with the computer but the K2 does not. The K2 seems to work fine when plugged back into the USB-to-serial pigtail from a different manufacturer. There may not be a solution to this, but I thought I'd give the brain-trust here a crack before I box the thing up and take it back to the electronics superstore...that is a 3 hour round trip. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com