I've been experimenting with a serial server that resides on the LAN here: http://www.serialgear.com/Ethernet-Serial-Servers-NETCOM-411.html. It's a 4-port and can handle any baud rate needed.
I've had no problems with the server, but it's not as fast as the KUSB even with the cascaded hubs here. A full (all boxes checked) upload takes about 20% more time on the serial server over the KUSB's load time. There is also the ES1A from B&B Electronics. This single port Ethernet to serial adapter is very slow on program loads, but works fine for other tasks (HRD, Digipan, WSJT, etc). Note: Using shielded Ethernet CAT6 cabling here. Recommended around the K3 sensitive ears. 2nd Note: If you poke a hole in the blocked incoming ports on your router and alias the hole to the LAN IP address associated with the K3's port, you can operate the K3 remotely. More audio equipment and finagling is required, and I haven't tackled this yet - but I've talked to a few guys that have and they love it. 73, matt W6NIA K3 #24 ______________________________________________________________ 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
