Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?
Thanks to all who responded. Turns out I have a bad KIO3 board. 73, Ross N4RP On 4/9/2011 2:34 PM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging in my RS-232-CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817. Ideas on what to check next? Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?
I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging in my RS-232-CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817. Ideas on what to check next? Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?
Hi Ross, Get yourself an RS232 tester. There's one at amazon.com for $6. With it you can quickly tell if the serial port on either end is working. BTW, you do have the RS232 baud rate the same on the computer and radio?? Cheers, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ross Primrose N4RP Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems? I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it on two different computers, both with real serial port K3 end of the serial cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817. Ideas on what to check next? Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications. __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?
On Sat, Apr 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Ross Primrose N4RP n...@aiko.com wrote: I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging in my RS-232-CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817. Ideas on what to check next? What are you serial port settings on both your computer (you didn't say your platform) and your K3 (CONFIG-RS232)? -aps __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?
On 4/9/2011 8:31 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: What are you serial port settings on both your computer One thing that often goes wrong to kill RS232 is different speed settings on radio and computer. They must match. 38,400 is a great choice. Set the computer in your logging software, set the radio in the K3 long push menu. If that's good, go into the Windoze Control Panel, open the System section, select Hardware from the top section, and scroll down to the ports. Check the RS232 ports to make sure they're working (and not turned off). 73, Jim K9YC . __ 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
