Thanks Dick and Jack...
I just wanted to be certain I was not missing something IRT to the K3.
I saw the info in the KIO2 manual on building the cable, but thought I had
seen something about pre-made cables (which would undoubtedly be MUCH
prettier than anything I can turn out!). As I bought the K2 already
assembled, with the KIO2 installed, I guess I didn't get the cable or
connectors.
73...
--Ken
On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 6:24 PM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.netwrote:
Ken:
The K3 uses a straight-through RS-232 cable with DB-9 connectors on either
end. The most common of these cables has all 9 pins connected, M-F, no
crossovers. The cable is described in the K3 Utility Help.
Not all of these pins are required for normal operation, but it doesn't
hurt
to have them all connected. You can load firmware with just ground, TxD
and
RxD connected. CTS and DTR can be also used for PTT and CW keying.
The K2 cable is part of the KIO2 kit. The wiring for it can be found on
page 13 of the KIO2 manual, and a link to the KIO2 manual PDF is on the
Elecraft web site's manual page. I know of no commercially available cable
that has this wiring.
Do not use your K2 KIO2 cable for your K3.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K. Edwards
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 2:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] RS-232 Cable Question
I have a K2 and a K3. I clearly see in the K2 manual that a special cable
is
needed but it appears the K3 is a standard RS232 pinout.
1, I want to confirm the K3 does use a regular RS232 cable (before I fry
something!)
2. Does any manufacture K2 RS232 cables? I didn't see anything on the
Elecraft site or a quick web check...
TIA!
73...
--Ken WA4SQM
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