Some may recall I had a issue with my KAT500 not connecting to the computer
therefore not allowing me to use the KAT Utility. After checking com ports and
ever purchasing a new KXUSB cable from Elecraft, I sent the unit off to the
mother ship for a look-see. Turns out we lost transistors Q1 and
As an update, the KAT500 is headed back to the mother ship for a check up. All
indications now are that the problem lies internal to the tuner.Thanks to
everyone who provided input. Your help was very much appreciated. 73,
Bill-W0BBI
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Hi
Google for hidden devices in windows device manager and follow the directions
to clean up your serial ports. Once done, plug the cable into the computer and
check which comport it is.
73 Tom
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On Sep 25, 2015, 3:47 PM, at 3:47 PM, Byron Peebles wrote:
>I've gon
I've gone through a bit of this under Windows 10.
Open DEVICE MANAGER and the PORTS device listing. This is in
Settings->System->About->Device Manager.
Connect your cable to the KAT500. You should hear a beep and see the
device appear. That is the COM.
The ports are 38400 and the COM mig
As an up date, I ordered a new KXUSB cable but the computer still does not
recognize the KAT500. The original 'COM PORT' that was used prior to all this
issue is gone and I am unable to find it. I have managed to work through all
the steps from uninstalling and reinstalling the program and utili
After some help hints from Dick (K6KR), Gary and the on-line trouble shoot
guide; we were able to trace to issue down to a faulty DB9/KXUSB cable. We have
ordered a new cable and will pass along any other learning that may occur
concerning this issue.Thanks to all.73, Bill - W0BBI
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Bill,
Check baud rate. Could be you are not connected to the kat500 hence no fw
upload to your PC.
Gary
-Original Message-
From: "Bill Wiehe via Elecraft"
Sent: 18/09/2015 9:53 PM
To: "Elecraft Reflector"
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working
I dis
I discover a problem with my KAT500 in that the Utility shows that no Software
is loaded. It still received signals from the computer as I can control it from
HRD but I cannot make changes via the Utility. The cable Interface Cable shows
only "flashing red" light. To this point I have confirmed
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