Re: [Elecraft] KUSB CABLE
Dave, Get one with the FTDI chipset and you should be OK. There are others, but do not buy one with the Prolific chipset. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2022 5:27 PM, dave arruzza via Elecraft wrote: To all: I believe my KUSB cable has gone bad due to a power failure Since the power failure a red light is blinking from within the RS232 housing and random dits are generated. Is there a "over the counter" ie: Amazon etc. equivalent. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB CABLE
To all: I believe my KUSB cable has gone bad due to a power failure Since the power failure a red light is blinking from within the RS232 housing and random dits are generated. Is there a "over the counter" ie: Amazon etc. equivalent. 73 Dave W1CTN __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB cable for sale
$20 Paypal. Carl Yaffey K8NU 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.bluesswing.com http://www.timbrewolvesband.com http://www.folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com Http://www.clintonvillegrass.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB cable for sale
New KUSB cable. $30. CONUS only, Paypal. 73 Carl Yaffey K8NU 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.bluesswing.com http://www.timbrewolvesband.com http://www.folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com Http://www.clintonvillegrass.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB cable needed
Sabrent USB 2.0 to Serial (9-Pin)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006AA04K0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This one works great with my k3 __ 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] KUSB cable needed
I must have lost my KUSB cable to connect my KPA 500 to a computer for remote control (9pin male to USB). I have many KXUSB cables. dose anyone have an extra to either sell or trade? Howard AE3T __ 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] KUSB cable required
Hello Elecrafter’s. Do any of you have a spare KUSB cable that they would like to sell me? I have gone through all my accessory drawers, behind my desk, and equipment boxes. I cannot program any of my K-line without it! Tnx and best 73. Len __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB
But K3S has direct USB, no need for KUSB which is a USB to Serial converter. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 3, 2017, at 11:44 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Connecting a USB-only computer (laptops especially) to the radio would > be my SWAG... > > __ > Clay Autery, KY5G > >> On 6/3/2017 9:43 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: >> Why do you normally use a KUSB with a K3S? >> >> John KK9A >> >> From: Roman Brandau >> Sat Jun 3 21:03:15 EDT 2017 >> >> Thanks for the quick replies. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a K3s. >> >> Roman Brandau >> Sent from my iPhone On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B >> cable be used? I'm guessing no... Roman Brandau WU8R Sent from my iPhone >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to caut...@montac.com > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB
Connecting a USB-only computer (laptops especially) to the radio would be my SWAG... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/3/2017 9:43 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > Why do you normally use a KUSB with a K3S? > > John KK9A > > From: Roman Brandau > Sat Jun 3 21:03:15 EDT 2017 > > Thanks for the quick replies. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a K3s. > > Roman Brandau > Sent from my iPhone >>> On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: >>> I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B > cable be used? I'm guessing no... >>> Roman Brandau >>> WU8R >>> Sent from my iPhone > __ > 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 > Message delivered to caut...@montac.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB
Why do you normally use a KUSB with a K3S? John KK9A From: Roman Brandau Sat Jun 3 21:03:15 EDT 2017 Thanks for the quick replies. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a K3s. Roman Brandau Sent from my iPhone > >> On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: >> I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B cable be used? I'm guessing no... >> Roman Brandau >> WU8R >> Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB
Thanks for the quick replies. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm using a K3s. Thanks, Don. Roman Brandau Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 3, 2017, at 19:45, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Roman, > > You did not say which transceiver you have, so I will try to give you the > full answer. > > If you have the K3S or a K3 with the updated KIO3B (with a USB input), then > the answer is yes. Plug the cable between your USB port and the K3S. > > But the KUSB implies that it is a USB to serial converter, not just a USB > cable. > If you can obtain a USB to RS-232 converter where you are it should work. > The chipset desired is FTDI. Others may work, but Prolific chipsets are > "iffy". > > OTOH, if you have a KX2 or KX3, you will need a 1/8 inch stereo plug on the > rig end. If you have a USB to serial adapter, you can build an RS-232 to 1/8 > inch stereo plug cable. Download the XG3 manual from Elecraft, there is a > schematic of the cable in that manual. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: >> I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B >> cable be used? I'm guessing no... >> Roman Brandau >> WU8R >> Sent from my iPhone >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to donw...@embarqmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB
What radio? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 3, 2017, at 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: > > I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B > cable be used? I'm guessing no... > > Roman Brandau > WU8R > Sent from my iPhone > __ > 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 > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB
Roman, You did not say which transceiver you have, so I will try to give you the full answer. If you have the K3S or a K3 with the updated KIO3B (with a USB input), then the answer is yes. Plug the cable between your USB port and the K3S. But the KUSB implies that it is a USB to serial converter, not just a USB cable. If you can obtain a USB to RS-232 converter where you are it should work. The chipset desired is FTDI. Others may work, but Prolific chipsets are "iffy". OTOH, if you have a KX2 or KX3, you will need a 1/8 inch stereo plug on the rig end. If you have a USB to serial adapter, you can build an RS-232 to 1/8 inch stereo plug cable. Download the XG3 manual from Elecraft, there is a schematic of the cable in that manual. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/3/2017 7:25 PM, Roman Brandau wrote: I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B cable be used? I'm guessing no... Roman Brandau WU8R Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to donw...@embarqmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB
I'm on a mini DXPedition and left my KUSB at home. Can a regular USB A-B cable be used? I'm guessing no... Roman Brandau WU8R Sent from my iPhone __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10
Hey...I clicked this link and my McAfee went crazy...all kinds of warnings about this site. Has anyone else had this happen? Has anyone used this link? Thanks,JohnK5ENQ From: Dick Grolleman To: Peter Chamalian ; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10 Hello Pete and All Windows 10, does an automatic update on the original driver. This will not work with the old Profilic cable. There is a fix for it. Follow the link below and install the Profilic driver from there. This did the trick for me. http://www.ifamilysoftware.com/news37.html I still use the same cable purchased in 2008 with my K3 with Windows 10. 73 de Dick PA3FQA __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10
Hello Pete and All Windows 10, does an automatic update on the original driver. This will not work with the old Profilic cable. There is a fix for it. Follow the link below and install the Profilic driver from there. This did the trick for me. http://www.ifamilysoftware.com/news37.html I still use the same cable purchased in 2008 with my K3 with Windows 10. 73 de Dick PA3FQA -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Peter Chamalian Verzonden: zondag 8 januari 2017 20:01 Aan: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: [Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10 I have a KUSB that I purchased in April 2010. It works just fine with a windows 7. On 7, the driver is provided by prolific version 3..3.2.102. On windows 10 the system installed Prolific version 3.8.3.0 On Windows 10, the system manager is giving me the error not enough quota, not enough virtual memory or paging file quota is available to complete the operation I haven't a clue what the means. Any suggestions appreciated. Pete, W1RM __ 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 Message delivered to pa3...@outlook.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10
I have a KUSB that I purchased in April 2010. It works just fine with a windows 7. On 7, the driver is provided by prolific version 3..3.2.102. On windows 10 the system installed Prolific version 3.8.3.0 On Windows 10, the system manager is giving me the error not enough quota, not enough virtual memory or paging file quota is available to complete the operation I haven't a clue what the means. Any suggestions appreciated. Pete, W1RM __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB driver
If windows isn't finding the device you may have to install the driver manually. No big deal. Download the driver from Elecraft onto a thumb drive. Browse to the file on the thumb drive and run the setup. Follow the instructions. Once installed, possibly after a reboot, plug the device in a USB port. If your going to be plugging/unplugging the device make sure you plug it back in the same port. You should be able to see the port the install created by going to Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Ports. On 11/27/2016 7:16 PM, Jim Allen wrote: I have no idea. It is a KUSB I just bought recently from Elecraft. When I plugged it in, it wasn't recognized, new device found, etc. I thought the driver would be there, like so many are, but no. Is there a secret to plugging things in? I turned the machine off, plugged it in and restarted the machine. It found my Funcube Pro Plus before, no problem. Thanks! 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad On Nov 27, 2016, at 18:44, Nr4c wrote: All my WIN10 machines had no issue with drivers for FTDI devices. Is yours an older Prolific KUSB? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Nov 27, 2016, at 6:35 PM, Jim Allen wrote: What driver do I need for the KUSB device? I have a K2 and am connecting it to a W10 machine that has no internet connection. Where would I get it? Can I put it on a thumb drive and copy it onto the W10 machine? Where should it go on that device? TIA. 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad __ 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 Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB driver
I'm no expert but after having trouble with another device with an FTDI USB to Serial chip in it, I found that I needed to manually install the Virtual Com Port (VCP) driver. I believe that this driver used to come separately but is now part of a package from FTDI and requires checking a box during installation. Don't ask me where; I've forgotten the complete process. On 11/27/2016 6:16 PM, Jim Allen wrote: I have no idea. It is a KUSB I just bought recently from Elecraft. When I plugged it in, it wasn't recognized, new device found, etc. I thought the driver would be there, like so many are, but no. Is there a secret to plugging things in? I turned the machine off, plugged it in and restarted the machine. It found my Funcube Pro Plus before, no problem. Thanks! 73 Jim Allen W6OGC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB driver
I have no idea. It is a KUSB I just bought recently from Elecraft. When I plugged it in, it wasn't recognized, new device found, etc. I thought the driver would be there, like so many are, but no. Is there a secret to plugging things in? I turned the machine off, plugged it in and restarted the machine. It found my Funcube Pro Plus before, no problem. Thanks! 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad > On Nov 27, 2016, at 18:44, Nr4c wrote: > > All my WIN10 machines had no issue with drivers for FTDI devices. > Is yours an older Prolific KUSB? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Nov 27, 2016, at 6:35 PM, Jim Allen wrote: >> >> What driver do I need for the KUSB device? I have a K2 and am connecting it >> to a W10 machine that has no internet connection. Where would I get it? >> Can I put it on a thumb drive and copy it onto the W10 machine? Where >> should it go on that device? >> >> TIA. >> >> 73 Jim Allen W6OGC >> >> Sent from my iPad >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB driver
Jim, You can download the FTDI driver from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Yes, you can put it on a thumb drive and install it on your Win10 machine with no internet connection. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/27/2016 6:35 PM, Jim Allen wrote: What driver do I need for the KUSB device? I have a K2 and am connecting it to a W10 machine that has no internet connection. Where would I get it? Can I put it on a thumb drive and copy it onto the W10 machine? Where should it go on that device? __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB driver
All my WIN10 machines had no issue with drivers for FTDI devices. Is yours an older Prolific KUSB? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 27, 2016, at 6:35 PM, Jim Allen wrote: > > What driver do I need for the KUSB device? I have a K2 and am connecting it > to a W10 machine that has no internet connection. Where would I get it? Can > I put it on a thumb drive and copy it onto the W10 machine? Where should it > go on that device? > > TIA. > > 73 Jim Allen W6OGC > > Sent from my iPad > __ > 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 > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB driver
What driver do I need for the KUSB device? I have a K2 and am connecting it to a W10 machine that has no internet connection. Where would I get it? Can I put it on a thumb drive and copy it onto the W10 machine? Where should it go on that device? TIA. 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB with FTDI chipset wanted
Anyone have a KUSB with the FTDI chipset that they would like to sell? Please contact me off list at n...@arrl.net. Thanks. 73, Greg __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ?
Mine works fine. Gary -Original Message- From: "Jack Colson" Sent: 9/09/2015 4:05 AM To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ? I have an original KUSB which uses the Prolific driver, what driver must I get for to be compatible with Windows 10? 73 and thank you, Jack, W3TMZ __ 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 Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 10 driver ?
I have an original KUSB which uses the Prolific driver, what driver must I get for to be compatible with Windows 10? 73 and thank you, Jack, W3TMZ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB - Urgent
Hi, Lisa -- I've been using the various Elecraft rigs and accessories (K3, KX3, P3, KPA500, KAT500) with a Windows 8.1 computer starting in March of this year. I believe I'm using only Elecraft-provided FTDI USB-RS232 converters (there may be one in the mix from Amazon, also FTDI) and I've had no problems running Windows 8.1 and interfacing with my Elecraft hardware at any time. 73, Phil W7OX On 10/25/14 9:26 PM, Barry Simpson wrote: Good afternoon (it's Sunday afternoon and 35 degrees C here) Please see my email below - panic over !! I trawled through the websites of various local computer and electronics suppliers and found that Jaycar - a big Australian electronic parts retailer with lots of branches - apparently had a USB to Serial convertor that works with Windows 8 and 8.1. So I just went and bought one and lo and behold it was absolutely plug and play. The K3 and Windows 8.1 are playing happily together again. Interestingly the convertor appears to have a Prolific chip as the Jaycar website has a link (from the details of this particular item) to Prolific where details of all the various Prolific chips are shown together with their compatability with the various versions of Windows. I am also forwarding this to the reflector in case any of my VK friends are having similar problems. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 25 October 2014 18:28, Barry Simpson wrote: Good afternoon My Prolific KUSB has been working satisfactorily for years with various computers up to and including Windows 7. However, I have just bought a small Windows 8 laptop to take on holiday for use with my K3 and the KUSB won't work with it. I think that your new KUSB's with the FTDI chips do work with Windows 8. If this is the case, how quickly can you ship one to me by the fastest air mail possible as I am going on holiday in just over two weeks. I await your urgent reply. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB - Urgent
Good afternoon (it's Sunday afternoon and 35 degrees C here) Please see my email below - panic over !! I trawled through the websites of various local computer and electronics suppliers and found that Jaycar - a big Australian electronic parts retailer with lots of branches - apparently had a USB to Serial convertor that works with Windows 8 and 8.1. So I just went and bought one and lo and behold it was absolutely plug and play. The K3 and Windows 8.1 are playing happily together again. Interestingly the convertor appears to have a Prolific chip as the Jaycar website has a link (from the details of this particular item) to Prolific where details of all the various Prolific chips are shown together with their compatability with the various versions of Windows. I am also forwarding this to the reflector in case any of my VK friends are having similar problems. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 25 October 2014 18:28, Barry Simpson wrote: > Good afternoon > > My Prolific KUSB has been working satisfactorily for years with various > computers up to and including Windows 7. > > However, I have just bought a small Windows 8 laptop to take on holiday > for use with my K3 and the KUSB won't work with it. > > I think that your new KUSB's with the FTDI chips do work with Windows 8. > If this is the case, how quickly can you ship one to me by the fastest air > mail possible as I am going on holiday in just over two weeks. > > I await your urgent reply. > > 73 > > Barry Simpson VK2BJ > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question
The method that I use takes a few minutes. You plug in the USB dongle then via the device manager TELL the system what port to assign to it. Then you move the dongle to another USB port and do the same thing until all USB ports have been used. So no matter what port you plug that dongle into, the same com port comes up for that device, every time. You can do the same for any other USB serial dongle so the result is dongle A always get com x and dongle b gets com y etc. This method has worked well except for the multiport (4 port) dongle, but eventually it settled down. Tedious, but effective. 73, Rick wa6nhc/6 -Original Message- From: Joel Black ...And whatever you do, do NOT alternate amongst USB ports. If you do, your COM ports will change. Believe me, this comes from experience at work programming and using diag software on radios. There is a way you can keep this from happening, I've never learned how to do it, I just plug into the same USB each time. 73, Joel - KV4OY __ 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] KUSB - non radio question
...And whatever you do, do NOT alternate amongst USB ports. If you do, your COM ports will change. Believe me, this comes from experience at work programming and using diag software on radios. There is a way you can keep this from happening, I've never learned how to do it, I just plug into the same USB each time. 73, Joel - KV4OY On 8/2/13 9:51 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: The COM port won't show up until you physically plug the adapter in. Then it might need access to drivers. The Control Panel "Device Manager" applet under COM & LPT ports should gain a port just after you plug the KUSB in, and the port should go away as you remove the KUSB. That's how you can tell what port is assigned. GL! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 19:35 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for a fan transplant. How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's Prolific]. I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft, they seem to install, but I don't see any "Ports" in the device manager. I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines and skip the Winkey. Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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 __ 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] KUSB - non radio question
Fred, For the port to show up in Device Manager you have to have the device (WinKey? K3?) plugged into the usb port. Be sure to check the power options for that usb port when you do identify it. Disable any Windoze power down options. 73, Ted W4NZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 10:35 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for a fan transplant. How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's Prolific]. I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft, they seem to install, but I don't see any "Ports" in the device manager. I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines and skip the Winkey. Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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] KUSB - non radio question
The COM port won't show up until you physically plug the adapter in. Then it might need access to drivers. The Control Panel "Device Manager" applet under COM & LPT ports should gain a port just after you plug the KUSB in, and the port should go away as you remove the KUSB. That's how you can tell what port is assigned. GL! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 19:35 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for a fan transplant. How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's Prolific]. I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft, they seem to install, but I don't see any "Ports" in the device manager. I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines and skip the Winkey. Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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] KUSB - non radio question
I don't see mentioned if you have the KUSB plugged in when you are looking for the "ports". Dick, n0ce -Original Message- From: Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 9:35 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for a fan transplant. How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's Prolific]. I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft, they seem to install, but I don't see any "Ports" in the device manager. I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines and skip the Winkey. Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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
[Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question
I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for a fan transplant. How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's Prolific]. I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft, they seem to install, but I don't see any "Ports" in the device manager. I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines and skip the Winkey. Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org __ 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] KUSB with FTDI Chipset for sale
This is a new KUSB, a spare that I don't need. It has the FTDI Chipset. For sale, delivered for $30. Shipping is included. 73AlanW1HYV __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
Thanks Mike. Interesting article. 73 John On 13/12/2012 22:52, Mike Harris wrote: > A few years ago I was receiving noise from my PC on 6M, via the serial > interface cable. I was also receiving it when using the KUSB of the > time with the Prolific chip-set. > > I made a new serial cable using CAT-6 and the technique used in the > "K9YC RFI-Ham.pdf" tutorial, page 38. > > This significantly reduce the noise and interestingly when I placed it > in series with the KUSB it had the same effect. My new serial cable was > about 3 metres long and I was going to make up a short version to see if > it had the same effect. Unfortunately I never did. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > __ > 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 > > -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
A few years ago I was receiving noise from my PC on 6M, via the serial interface cable. I was also receiving it when using the KUSB of the time with the Prolific chip-set. I made a new serial cable using CAT-6 and the technique used in the "K9YC RFI-Ham.pdf" tutorial, page 38. This significantly reduce the noise and interestingly when I placed it in series with the KUSB it had the same effect. My new serial cable was about 3 metres long and I was going to make up a short version to see if it had the same effect. Unfortunately I never did. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
I've done that, Buck, still noisy. Many Thanks, 73, John On 13/12/2012 21:57, Buck - k4ia wrote: > I have found that I must be sure to screw in (not just plug in) the > serial connector on the back of the K3. If I don't, I will hear a > pulsed rushing noise from the USB. > > > Buck > k4ia > > On 12/13/2012 12:53 PM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: >> USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive >> noise, but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, >> where the ferrite won't help. >> >> KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. >> Its model is HS19, I think. >> >> Matt Zilmer >> Consultant - Product Management Dept. >> Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. >> Tel: (909) 394-6052 >> Cell: (909) 730-6552 >> In status quo voluntas non sufficit >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of john petters >> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 >> >> Hi Folks, >> I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could >> not get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned >> out to be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial >> connections. >> When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, >> which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the >> bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. >> >> Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points >> of noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is >> using my >> 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, >> i.e. near the laptop. >> >> On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the >> flashing LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even >> detect this when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning >> units are bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away >> from the K3. >> >> I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce >> the noise to a degree. >> >> The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero >> noise to be radiated from these adaptors? >> Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? >> >> It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the >> AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. >> >> Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when >> connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. >> >> If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of >> computer control. >> >> Any views appreciated, >> >> 73 >> >> >> >> >> -- >> John Petters >> www.traditional-jazz.com >> Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ >> __ >> 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 > > __ > 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 > -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
I have found that I must be sure to screw in (not just plug in) the serial connector on the back of the K3. If I don't, I will hear a pulsed rushing noise from the USB. Buck k4ia On 12/13/2012 12:53 PM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive noise, but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, where the ferrite won't help. KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. Its model is HS19, I think. Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 In status quo voluntas non sufficit -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of john petters Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 Hi Folks, I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, i.e. near the laptop. On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce the noise to a degree. The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise to be radiated from these adaptors? Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of computer control. Any views appreciated, 73 -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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 __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
Matt & Brian, thanks for the suggestions. This KUSB is the latest type, I believe with the FTDI chip set.. The old one I had was a Prolific chip set - but not a KUSB. I'll look up the HS19. 73 John On 13/12/2012 18:10, Brian Moran wrote: > You may try a different K-USB. I have a K-USB that radiated terrible > noise on 160m. A different one, quiet. > -Brian N9ADG > > > > *From:* Matthew Zilmer > *To:* john petters ; > "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > *Sent:* Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:53 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 > > USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive > noise, but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, where > the ferrite won't help. > > KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. > Its model is HS19, I think. > > Matt Zilmer > Consultant - Product Management Dept. > Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. > Tel: (909) 394-6052 > Cell: (909) 730-6552 > In status quo voluntas non sufficit > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > <mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > <mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>] On Behalf Of john petters > Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 > > Hi Folks, > I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not > get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to > be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. > When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, > which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the > bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. > > Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of > noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my > 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, > i.e. near the laptop. > > On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing > LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this > when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are > bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. > > I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce > the noise to a degree. > > The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise > to be radiated from these adaptors? > Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? > > It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the > AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. > > Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when > connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. > > If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of > computer control. > > Any views appreciated, > > 73 > > > > > -- > John Petters > www.traditional-jazz.com <http://www.traditional-jazz.com/> > Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <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 <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
Try "disconnecting" the K3 from the program without touching anything else. I recently discovered that if I "disconnect" my logging program (so it is not directly controlling my K3) it will reduce noise level on 15m, about half, making weak signals very readable. When I opened the communication and control with the program the noise came back--noise or no as I activated or dis-activated the control function. I am not experienced enough with this type of control to pinpoint the real source of the noise or yet how to control it, but it is there. However, it is frustrating for me because now I can hear them but my signal is too weak to work them!! hi, hi Scott > > From: Brian Moran >To: Matthew Zilmer ; john petters >; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > >Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 12:10 PM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 > >You may try a different K-USB. I have a K-USB that radiated terrible noise on >160m. A different one, quiet. >-Brian N9ADG > > > > > >From: Matthew Zilmer >To: john petters ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > >Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:53 AM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 > >USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive noise, >but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, where the ferrite >won't help. > >KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. Its >model is HS19, I think. > >Matt Zilmer >Consultant - Product Management Dept. >Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. >Tel: (909) 394-6052 >Cell: (909) 730-6552 >In status quo voluntas non sufficit > > >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of john petters >Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 > >Hi Folks, >I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not get >the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to be a fault >with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. >When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, which >radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the bullet and buy >the proper lead, which arrived today. > >Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of noise >on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my >2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, i.e. near >the laptop. > >On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing LEDs >on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this when fed >into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are bonder to an RF >earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. > >I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce the >noise to a degree. > >The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise to be >radiated from these adaptors? >Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? > >It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the AM mode >with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. > >Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when >connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. > >If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of computer >control. > >Any views appreciated, > >73 > > > > >-- >John Petters >www.traditional-jazz.com >Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ >__ >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 >__ >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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
You may try a different K-USB. I have a K-USB that radiated terrible noise on 160m. A different one, quiet. -Brian N9ADG From: Matthew Zilmer To: john petters ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive noise, but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, where the ferrite won't help. KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. Its model is HS19, I think. Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 In status quo voluntas non sufficit -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of john petters Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 Hi Folks, I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, i.e. near the laptop. On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce the noise to a degree. The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise to be radiated from these adaptors? Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of computer control. Any views appreciated, 73 -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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 __ 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] KUSB Noise Query - K3
USB uses differential signaling. Your problem may not be conductive noise, but instead it could be radiated directly from the adapter, where the ferrite won't help. KeySpan makes a USB - serial adapter that is pretty much noise-free. Its model is HS19, I think. Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 In status quo voluntas non sufficit -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of john petters Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 9:25 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3 Hi Folks, I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, i.e. near the laptop. On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce the noise to a degree. The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise to be radiated from these adaptors? Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of computer control. Any views appreciated, 73 -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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
[Elecraft] KUSB Noise Query - K3
Hi Folks, I posted a query about K3 Serial ports a few months back - we could not get the K3 to work properly with the RS232 connection. It turned out to be a fault with the sound card, which took out the serial connections. When I first built the K3, I bought a cheap Prolific USB converter, which radiates awful noise over the spectrum. I decided to bite the bullet and buy the proper lead, which arrived today. Using my Toshiba laptop, on battery power, I get a couple of s points of noise on 10M with the KUSB connected and HRD fired up. This is using my 2 element DJ4VM quad, which is fed with 300 ohm twin into the shack, i.e. near the laptop. On LF, I can hear the pulsing information, in sympathy with the flashing LEDs on the KUSB on 160M at quite a high level. I can even detect this when fed into a Marconi dummy load. The K3 and the tuning units are bonder to an RF earth - a copper stake about 8 feet away from the K3. I have tried choking the USB lead at the laptop end, which does reduce the noise to a degree. The question I have is - am I being unrealistic in expecting zero noise to be radiated from these adaptors? Does anyone else have this problem - or has anyone looked for it? It is not very noticeable on CW or SSB. To hear it best, listen in the AM mode with the AGC off. On SSB it sounds like band noise. Is this a problem JUST with USB adaptors or can I expect silence when connecting a computer via RS232 to RS232. If not we are sacrificing a low noise floor for the convenience of computer control. Any views appreciated, 73 -- John Petters www.traditional-jazz.com Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ __ 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] KUSB and Windows 8
I have a KUSB made right around the time the design switched from Prolific to FTDI. It has a Prolific PL2303HXA chipset in the cable. This particular chipset is not compatible with Windows 8 as clearly stated by the OEM in their driver readme file. The FTDI website doesn't say anything about Windows 8 for their VCP drivers. Is anyone running a K3 with a FTDI/KUSB cable from Windows 8? 73 de KX8C Jim __ 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] KUSB Cable
Somehow or other, yours truly ordered an extra one of these and as I only need one, this one is available. If anyone needs this cable, I have one for sale for $20 including shipment to be sent to you in any of the 50 states via U.S. Mail. You will need to download the appropriate drivers as listed on the Elecraft website. - Tony, N3ME - 118 Ashwood Street Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9699 (302) 539-5638 Grid: FM28lm http://www.n3me.net Elecraft K3 # 2462 PVRC Member __ 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] KUSB users, please help.
Thanks for the verification on it actually being FTDI. You can control the comport No assigned here[ COMPort_Assignment is a free utility that is used for assigning the COM Port numbers of FTDI devices. It runs under Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. COMPort_Assignment utility is available for download as a .zip file by clicking here. http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities/Reassign%20COMNo%20Utility.zip Otherwise you can use device manager. The win7(8) Prolific driver is http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hunt Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2012 10:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB users, please help. I'm using Windows 7 on an HP p7-1210, N1MM logger 12.8.0 and a Star-Tech.com ICUSB232 which I got from Amazon for a good price. The adapter has the FTDI chipset and it worked first time. This was after trying for three days to get a Radio Shack purchased adapter with the Prolific chipset to work. I finally concluded that there were no drivers, Prolific or OEM that were going to work with Win 7. Brian, K0DTJ On 9/24/2012 11:31 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: > If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 > and recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan > USA-19HS adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" > crashes on Windows 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK > under XP so I see the KUSB (different chipset) as a possible fix but > I'd like to hear it's actually working for somebody before I order one. > > Thanks & 73 > Barry K6RM > __ > 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 __ 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] KUSB users, please help.
Brian Have you verified in the device manager that the comport settings are right? Then under advanced settings assign it a comport #. If that is done, and latest drivers, and "in my case" making sure the db9 was seated all the way. It should work. On Sep 24, 2012 8:02 PM, "Brian Hunt" wrote: > Correction: The correct StarTech part number is ICUSB2321F for the FTDI > chipset. > > Sorry > > Brian, K0DTJ > On 9/24/2012 5:54 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > I'm using Windows 7 on an HP p7-1210, N1MM logger 12.8.0 and a > > Star-Tech.com ICUSB232 which I got from Amazon for a good price. The > > adapter has the FTDI chipset and it worked first time. This was after > > trying for three days to get a Radio Shack purchased adapter with the > > Prolific chipset to work. I finally concluded that there were no > > drivers, Prolific or OEM that were going to work with Win 7. > > > > Brian, K0DTJ > > > > On 9/24/2012 11:31 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: > >> If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 > and > >> recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS > >> adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" crashes on > Windows > >> 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the > KUSB > >> (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually > >> working for somebody before I order one. > >> > >> Thanks & 73 > >> Barry K6RM > >> __ > >> 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 > > > > > > __ > 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] KUSB users, please help.
Correction: The correct StarTech part number is ICUSB2321F for the FTDI chipset. Sorry Brian, K0DTJ On 9/24/2012 5:54 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > I'm using Windows 7 on an HP p7-1210, N1MM logger 12.8.0 and a > Star-Tech.com ICUSB232 which I got from Amazon for a good price. The > adapter has the FTDI chipset and it worked first time. This was after > trying for three days to get a Radio Shack purchased adapter with the > Prolific chipset to work. I finally concluded that there were no > drivers, Prolific or OEM that were going to work with Win 7. > > Brian, K0DTJ > > On 9/24/2012 11:31 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: >> If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 and >> recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS >> adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" crashes on Windows >> 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the KUSB >> (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually >> working for somebody before I order one. >> >> Thanks & 73 >> Barry K6RM >> __ >> 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 > > __ 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] KUSB users, please help.
I'm using Windows 7 on an HP p7-1210, N1MM logger 12.8.0 and a Star-Tech.com ICUSB232 which I got from Amazon for a good price. The adapter has the FTDI chipset and it worked first time. This was after trying for three days to get a Radio Shack purchased adapter with the Prolific chipset to work. I finally concluded that there were no drivers, Prolific or OEM that were going to work with Win 7. Brian, K0DTJ On 9/24/2012 11:31 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: > If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 and > recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS > adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" crashes on Windows > 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the KUSB > (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually > working for somebody before I order one. > > Thanks & 73 > Barry K6RM > __ > 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] KUSB users, please help.
You're using this correct driver in Win7? ; http://www.tripplite.com/shared/software/Driver/Driver%20for%20USA-19HS_v4%2 0(Windows%207%20and%208).zip -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry Pfeil Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2012 4:31 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB users, please help. If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 and recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" crashes on Windows 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the KUSB (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually working for somebody before I order one. Thanks & 73 Barry K6RM __ 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
[Elecraft] KUSB users, please help.
If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 and recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting "blue screen" crashes on Windows 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the KUSB (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually working for somebody before I order one. Thanks & 73 Barry K6RM __ 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] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM
Thanks, Gerald. Apparently the Keyspan uses a TI chipset and I did try their latest drivers. BTW, I have a K3 (connected via P3) on the serial cable. Barry K6RM On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Gerald Manthey wrote: > I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter to work. Check all > params baud rates, com port #'s and nothing. Blue screen of death is > usually caused by a wrong chip set. Update drivers make sure you are using > FTDI chip set. This is my advise, but more info needed such as rig, brand > converter, etc. > Don W3FPR is very knowledgeable on this. > Hope it helps > 73's Gerald > On Sep 22, 2012 9:41 AM, "Barry Pfeil" wrote: > >> Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried >> using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it >> crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine >> with >> XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! >> 73, Barry, K6RM >> __ >> 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] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM
I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter to work. Check all params baud rates, com port #'s and nothing. Blue screen of death is usually caused by a wrong chip set. Update drivers make sure you are using FTDI chip set. This is my advise, but more info needed such as rig, brand converter, etc. Don W3FPR is very knowledgeable on this. Hope it helps 73's Gerald On Sep 22, 2012 9:41 AM, "Barry Pfeil" wrote: > Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried > using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it > crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine with > XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! > 73, Barry, K6RM > __ > 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
[Elecraft] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM
Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine with XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! 73, Barry, K6RM __ 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] KUSB and linux
El 12/03/11 09:36, Pierfrancesco Caci escribió: > > Anyone with a KUSB using it with linux out there? Can you show me the > output of 'sudo lsusb -v' please? I'm specifically interested to know if > the iManufacturer, iProduct and iSerial fields are set to something > useful. > > Thanks > > Pf, ik5pvx > > > Hi I am using anohter brand of USB/serial adapter under Debian GNU/Linux, I do not know if can help you. 73! Ramiro, EA4NZ __ 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] KUSB and linux
Anyone with a KUSB using it with linux out there? Can you show me the output of 'sudo lsusb -v' please? I'm specifically interested to know if the iManufacturer, iProduct and iSerial fields are set to something useful. Thanks Pf, ik5pvx -- Pierfrancesco Caci __ 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] Elecraft KUSB
I use the Edgeport-4 USB 4-port Serial adapter. $29 used on eBay from Nationwide Surplus. It is a $300 commercial unit with current drivers for all Windows OSs including Windows 7, which I use. It is one of the few adapters that handles RTTY flawlessly and uses a real UART. I run the K3 rig control, two FSK interfaces and a DXP38 modem on the same 4-port adapter. No problems after several contests. Ed - W0YK/4 > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:55 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KUSB > > > > Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > > Does anyone know the cable length of the most recent adapter (using the > > FTDI chipset)? > > > > 6' is the answer. Another question...has anyone had problems with the > Elecraft KUSB and XP? I got one report of problems with Win7. > > 73, Bill > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KUSB-tp6000201p6000735.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > 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] Elecraft KUSB
Wow, a 74 bit computer. I used to work on a 60 bit machine, the Control Data Corporation 6600 back in the 1960s. On Feb 7, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: > I use win7 74 bit with it and absolutely no problems. > > Bill > K9YEQ > > -Original Message- > > > Bill W4ZV wrote: >> >> Does anyone know the cable length of the most recent adapter (using >> the FTDI chipset)? >> > > 6' is the answer. Another question...has anyone had problems with the > Elecraft KUSB and XP? I got one report of problems with Win7. > > 73, Bill > > > __ > 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] Elecraft KUSB
I use win7 74 bit with it and absolutely no problems. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Does anyone know the cable length of the most recent adapter (using > the FTDI chipset)? > 6' is the answer. Another question...has anyone had problems with the Elecraft KUSB and XP? I got one report of problems with Win7. 73, Bill __ 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] Elecraft KUSB
Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Does anyone know the cable length of the most recent adapter (using the > FTDI chipset)? > 6' is the answer. Another question...has anyone had problems with the Elecraft KUSB and XP? I got one report of problems with Win7. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KUSB-tp6000201p6000735.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] Elecraft KUSB
Does anyone know the cable length of the most recent adapter (using the FTDI chipset)? 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KUSB-tp6000201p6000201.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB Hibernate "disable"
NO9E wrote, " Unfortunately they do not come back from hibernation like KUSB does." You can tell a used root hub not to disable. Go to manage devices, find the usb device, control power management. Ted __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
There is information in K3 Utility Help under "Troubleshooting" for USB adapters that describes how to use the Windows Device Manager to determine the device driver versions. The Windows Device Manager display of the device driver version will also show you the chipset vendor, if you wonder who makes the chip set used in the USB to Serial Adapter you're using. My understanding is that the diskette included with the KUSB (FTDI version) works fine, and that Microsoft or Windows Update will update the FTDI-based device drivers. You might have to use the "Custom" button on Microsoft Update to have it examine device drivers versions. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stan Gibbs Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems Guy, K2AV wrote: > > Probably because some will need to get updated Prolific drivers. It > would be good if the webpage had links to BOTH, and explained how to > determine which USB cable you had, so you knew which link to use. It > would also be good to list the date that Elecraft started shipping the > new version. > Good points, Guy. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Prolific-and-Win7-Problems-tp55089 12p5515874.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
Guy, K2AV wrote: > > Probably because some will need to get updated Prolific drivers. It > would be good if the webpage had links to BOTH, and explained how to > determine which USB cable you had, so you knew which link to use. It > would also be good to list the date that Elecraft started shipping the > new version. > Good points, Guy. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Prolific-and-Win7-Problems-tp5508912p5515874.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
Probably because some will need to get updated Prolific drivers. It would be good if the webpage had links to BOTH, and explained how to determine which USB cable you had, so you knew which link to use. It would also be good to list the date that Elecraft started shipping the new version. 73, Guy. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Stan Gibbs wrote: > > > Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: >> >> All KUSB usb to serial adapters currently sold by Elecraft use the FTDI >> chipset. this is noted directly on the KUSB order line on our order page. >> > > Yes, but what's a bit confusing is that the link to the USB drivers on the > K3 software page still tries to download a Prolific driver install package. > > The drivers that came with my KUSB (FTDI) seem to work just fine on Vista. > > > > - > 73, Stan - KR7C > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Prolific-and-Win7-Problems-tp5508912p5515356.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > > All KUSB usb to serial adapters currently sold by Elecraft use the FTDI > chipset. this is noted directly on the KUSB order line on our order page. > Yes, but what's a bit confusing is that the link to the USB drivers on the K3 software page still tries to download a Prolific driver install package. The drivers that came with my KUSB (FTDI) seem to work just fine on Vista. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Prolific-and-Win7-Problems-tp5508912p5515356.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
All KUSB usb to serial adapters currently sold by Elecraft use the FTDI chipset. this is noted directly on the KUSB order line on our order page. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 8, 2010, at 2:58 AM, Mike wrote: > I don't think Elecraft produces the cable. > > FTDI available at > > http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Serial.html > > 73, Mike NF4L > > On 9/7/2010 9:59 PM, Jim Miller wrote: >> I think I read somewhere that Elecraft had switched KUSB production to one >> based on FTDI. I'm having fits on Win7-64 keeping my notebook stable with >> the Prolific based KUSB. >> >> I couldn't find any mention of an FTDI based device on the Elecraft site. >> The driver for download there is still the v1.1 of the Prolific one dated >> 12/09. That one locked up for me fairly often. I tried the v1.3 from the >> Prolific.tw site and it isn't any better. >> >> Suggestions? >> >> tia and 73 >> >> jim __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
Jim AB3CV wrote: > > I think I read somewhere that Elecraft had switched KUSB production to one > based on FTDI. I'm having fits on Win7-64 keeping my notebook stable with > the Prolific based KUSB. > > I couldn't find any mention of an FTDI based device on the Elecraft site. > The driver for download there is still the v1.1 of the Prolific one dated > 12/09. That one locked up for me fairly often. I tried the v1.3 from the > Prolific.tw site and it isn't any better. > Elecraft has switched to an FTDI-based version of the adapter. I ordered one recently after confirming that fact with Support. It works like a charm on Vista and, given the experience of others, would likely solve your issues on Win7. The new adapter replaced a Prolific-based adapter from Elecraft that was, basically, unusable with anything but the K3 Utility. The web site hasn't been updated to reflect the change to FTDI yet. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Prolific-and-Win7-Problems-tp5508912p5510486.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
I don't think Elecraft produces the cable. FTDI available at http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Serial.html 73, Mike NF4L On 9/7/2010 9:59 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > I think I read somewhere that Elecraft had switched KUSB production to one > based on FTDI. I'm having fits on Win7-64 keeping my notebook stable with > the Prolific based KUSB. > > I couldn't find any mention of an FTDI based device on the Elecraft site. > The driver for download there is still the v1.1 of the Prolific one dated > 12/09. That one locked up for me fairly often. I tried the v1.3 from the > Prolific.tw site and it isn't any better. > > Suggestions? > > tia and 73 > > jim ab3cv > __ > 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
[Elecraft] KUSB(Prolific) and Win7 Problems
I think I read somewhere that Elecraft had switched KUSB production to one based on FTDI. I'm having fits on Win7-64 keeping my notebook stable with the Prolific based KUSB. I couldn't find any mention of an FTDI based device on the Elecraft site. The driver for download there is still the v1.1 of the Prolific one dated 12/09. That one locked up for me fairly often. I tried the v1.3 from the Prolific.tw site and it isn't any better. Suggestions? tia and 73 jim ab3cv __ 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] KUSB
Been right down that road. I have the KUSB. Prolific has a 4/12/2010 dated installer.zip at http://www.prolific.com.tw/support/files/%5CIO%20Cable%5CPL-2303%5CDrivers%20-%20Generic%5CWindows%5Callinone%5CPL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1210.zip Prolific drivers for Windows7/64 have been problematic, but the version prior to this one finally worked for me on Win7/64. Frankly, Win7/64 has been cranky to get going on peripherals, though I seem to have everything working now. There is a huge collection of fairly recent threads on this in the archives. 73, Guy. On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Peter Chamalian wrote: > I've just upgraded to a new computer with no serial ports so I need to be > able to update the firmware in my K3. I know the KUSB is available and from > what I read, it's a usb to serial cable to enable direct communication > between computer and radio. > > > > I'm running Windows 7, 64-bit computer. > > > > Has anyone run into problems with a KUSB and windows 7? Any suggested > alternatives? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Pete, W1RM > > > > __ > 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
[Elecraft] KUSB
I've just upgraded to a new computer with no serial ports so I need to be able to update the firmware in my K3. I know the KUSB is available and from what I read, it's a usb to serial cable to enable direct communication between computer and radio. I'm running Windows 7, 64-bit computer. Has anyone run into problems with a KUSB and windows 7? Any suggested alternatives? Thanks! Pete, W1RM __ 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] KUSB Adapter Alternative [Thread ending]
Let's wind this thread down today. We've passed the max post qty threshold ;-) 73,Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator __ 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] KUSB Adapter Alternative
Phil Hystad wrote: > > But, I think the comment below, if I understand the point being made, is > that a > problem with USB is in emulating a serial port on a computer or a serial > device. > > I agree with that, I think that the day that USB stops trying to emulate > some old > technology we would all be better off. I am not against RS-232 or serial > interfaces > but I am ready to do something different. > > I think that USB opens up a lot of new ways that rig control and > interfacing can be > implemented that might make software applications more powerful and easier > to > implement. > > ... > > Rather then using USB to emulate a serial command infrastructure, what > about using > USB to interface to a memory based infrastructure. Sure it would be more > sophisticated > on the ham radio rig side of things but it certainly can be done. > > Yes, you understand correctly, Phil, and you make valid points. I understand the argument of those who suggested that if the K3 was made with a USB interface this would eliminate these problems. But perhaps they are only concerned with using their K3 with a Windows PC now, which of course is the only viewpoint many computer users have. I also stand by the point I made earlier, that if the K3 had a USB interface, Elecraft would have to develop drivers for each of the major operating systems, or else decide to support only Windows as Icom has done. Your long term use of the radio would then depend on the continued availability of drivers for new versions of operating systems in the future, not to mention the continued availability of USB ports. USB is here today but it could be gone tomorrow. It's here because it meets a need, but there is no guarantee that it will not have been replaced by something faster and completely different in ten years time. It exists to meet the need of consumer computer peripherals manufacturers, who see their product life cycles in terms of just a few years. They benefit from such built-in obsolescence, but many people I know are unhappy about throwing away working equipment because it is not supported by their new computer, and that's when it's a $100 printer not a $3500 radio. I know people who still use radios that are 30 years old or more, and I think most K3s would have a similar life. So regardless of the superior technical interface methods that would be possible if Elecraft had chosen a USB interface I think they made the right decision by sticking with RS232. Because although serial ports may have gone from personal computers they are NOT obsolete and are still widely used in industry, and are more likely still to be used for the life of the K3 than USB ports will be. Rather than suggesting, as one person did, that people should dump their old PCs and buy a cheap netbook with USB capability one might humbly suggest that people should forget about using laptops for their shack computer and buy a cheap desktop with PCI slots capable of installing a real RS232 port in it for reliable radio control. The K3 is not a cheap consumer computer peripheral so why should we expect to plug it in and use it like one? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adapter-Alternative-tp4046719p4047883.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB Adapter Alternative
Interesting comments... I have never had any problems with any USB device over the years. I might add that I have only used two devices with my ham radio gear and they are both microHam products which Joe knows all about. Other USB devices I have used have always been designed for the various computer devices or interfaces I have dealt with so maybe they do not count in this discussion. But, I think the comment below, if I understand the point being made, is that a problem with USB is in emulating a serial port on a computer or a serial device. I agree with that, I think that the day that USB stops trying to emulate some old technology we would all be better off. I am not against RS-232 or serial interfaces but I am ready to do something different. I think that USB opens up a lot of new ways that rig control and interfacing can be implemented that might make software applications more powerful and easier to implement. For example, most, if not all of the rig interfaces are command based in that you send the device a command and sometimes this returns data and other times it just returns an acknowledgment. But, there are much nicer interfaces that can be implemented too. For example, the memory mapped approach might have a lot of advantages. This follows from the way that computer devices would interface to the various bus structures by using hardware mapped memory addresses. That is, writing to a memory location and by that setting a bit in some word was equivalent to sending a command to some I/O device. Or, reading a memory location was the same as reading a hardware register physically part of some device control unit. The LINUX operating system took the old Unix /dev/kmem type device access for reading and writing memory and extended it to full process control using the mapped proc memory space. Rather then using USB to emulate a serial command infrastructure, what about using USB to interface to a memory based infrastructure. Sure it would be more sophisticated on the ham radio rig side of things but it certainly can be done. phil, K7PEH On Nov 22, 2009, at 12:40 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > > Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: >> >> >>> USB is good technology and it only needs a few little >>> improvements in future revisions to specifications. >> >> With its plug and play features, USB is very handy for consumer >> toys and games but it is severely lacking in many other ways. >> >> > > Joe is absolutely right here. A serial port is a hardware device with well > documented properties and its own dedicated interrupt that could get the > operating system's attention the instant it needed it. The problem is that > USB provides an imperfect emulation of a serial port that does not work with > all software. > > With most of the uses USB is put to the device is designed to work with USB > right from the start so the driver writers don't have to try to emulate a > dedicated piece of hardware. That makes it easier to ensure that things > always work as expected. Even so it was not all that long ago when many USB > devices did not work with certain USB chipsets. VIA chipsets were notorious > for problems. > > - > Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. > * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com > * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html > * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adapter-Alternative-tp4046719p4047665.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > 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] KUSB Adapter Alternative
Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: > > >> USB is good technology and it only needs a few little >> improvements in future revisions to specifications. > > With its plug and play features, USB is very handy for consumer > toys and games but it is severely lacking in many other ways. > > Joe is absolutely right here. A serial port is a hardware device with well documented properties and its own dedicated interrupt that could get the operating system's attention the instant it needed it. The problem is that USB provides an imperfect emulation of a serial port that does not work with all software. With most of the uses USB is put to the device is designed to work with USB right from the start so the driver writers don't have to try to emulate a dedicated piece of hardware. That makes it easier to ensure that things always work as expected. Even so it was not all that long ago when many USB devices did not work with certain USB chipsets. VIA chipsets were notorious for problems. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adapter-Alternative-tp4046719p4047665.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB Adapter Alternative
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
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative
> USB is good technology and it only needs a few little > improvements in future revisions to specifications. And, if > vendors always support backward compatibility on USB then we > are in fat-city. USB is another example of technology ignoring marginal applications. 1) There is, to my knowledge, no currently available USB chipset that supports standard data rates below 300 bps (thus no baudot). 2) USB chipsets and the USB bus itself operate at much higher clock and data rates than the UART/serial ports they replace with results in a much larger problem with radiated RFI. 3) Typical USB cables are much more "cheaply made" than a quality RS-232 cable and are more prone to failure. The failure often appears as an open shield with greatly increased noise. 4) USB port "power management" is often unreliable, particularly if the USB device is used with a DLL driver instead of an "USB Converter" driver. This results in the spontaneous, random "loss" of connectivity. 5) all devices connected to a single USB "root hub" operate in a polled, time shared basis. The time slotting makes accurate real time events (e.g., bit flipped CW) even more difficult. With its plug and play features, USB is very handy for consumer toys and games but it is severely lacking in many other ways. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad > Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:54 AM > To: Elecraft > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative > > > "...never a USB problem again!" > > Actually, I don't think there are USB problems. USB is a > very good standard that supports a large variety of devices > and configurations. The specification allows for simple > point-to-point interface as well as hub/hosting, device > sharing, and a number of other useful things. > > However, there is a problem in how interfaces to a computer > have evolved and the problem seems to always be associated > with dealing with old antiquated technology while being faced > with new standards and new capability. For example, when PCs > were first introduced, the parallel port seemed to be the > ubiquitous interface medium. If you have some custom device > that needed to talk to the computer, the parallel port was > the way to go since it was incredibly simple -- merely > asserting voltages on different lines for the most part. > > Next, the serial port became popular because the UART > technology started becoming a commodity and available to a > lot of different hardware vendors. > > But, the parallel port held on long after the serial port > showed superior (in many ways) connectivity. There was a > time not long ago when there was a parallel and serial port > discussions not unlike this KUSB discussion. > > In my opinion, since the serial port became so popular that > it stayed around much longer then it should have. Computer > vendors would have probably done justice to this movement by > removing support of the serial port much earlier then now is > happening. I see it as a good thing that now a serial port > is often only offered as an option on some computers and not > available at all on others. > > USB is good technology and it only needs a few little > improvements in future revisions to specifications. And, if > vendors always support backward compatibility on USB then we > are in fat-city. > > OK, off my soap box. > phil, K7PEH > > > On Nov 22, 2009, at 7:28 AM, k7hbg @dslextreme.com wrote: > > > Hi Everybody; > > As the KUSB discussion thread continues on, I'd like to suggest an > > alternative. All motherboards, except 40 year old ones, > sport a PCIE > > port or two. There exists a whole > > bunch of converter cards that ride the PCIe bus and convert > to serial ports, > > parallel ports, printer ports > > and most any other data transfer protocol. > > A good example of this can be found at Tigerdirect.com. A > PCIe bus to > > printer port with two com ports adapter > > card for $39.95. What a deal! And never a USB problem again! > > 73's Bob, K7HBG > > __ > > 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: htt
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative
"...never a USB problem again!" Actually, I don't think there are USB problems. USB is a very good standard that supports a large variety of devices and configurations. The specification allows for simple point-to-point interface as well as hub/hosting, device sharing, and a number of other useful things. However, there is a problem in how interfaces to a computer have evolved and the problem seems to always be associated with dealing with old antiquated technology while being faced with new standards and new capability. For example, when PCs were first introduced, the parallel port seemed to be the ubiquitous interface medium. If you have some custom device that needed to talk to the computer, the parallel port was the way to go since it was incredibly simple -- merely asserting voltages on different lines for the most part. Next, the serial port became popular because the UART technology started becoming a commodity and available to a lot of different hardware vendors. But, the parallel port held on long after the serial port showed superior (in many ways) connectivity. There was a time not long ago when there was a parallel and serial port discussions not unlike this KUSB discussion. In my opinion, since the serial port became so popular that it stayed around much longer then it should have. Computer vendors would have probably done justice to this movement by removing support of the serial port much earlier then now is happening. I see it as a good thing that now a serial port is often only offered as an option on some computers and not available at all on others. USB is good technology and it only needs a few little improvements in future revisions to specifications. And, if vendors always support backward compatibility on USB then we are in fat-city. OK, off my soap box. phil, K7PEH On Nov 22, 2009, at 7:28 AM, k7hbg @dslextreme.com wrote: > Hi Everybody; > As the KUSB discussion thread continues on, I'd like to suggest an > alternative. > All motherboards, except 40 year old ones, sport a PCIE port or two. There > exists a whole > bunch of converter cards that ride the PCIe bus and convert to serial ports, > parallel ports, printer ports > and most any other data transfer protocol. > A good example of this can be found at Tigerdirect.com. A PCIe bus to > printer port with two com ports adapter > card for $39.95. What a deal! And never a USB problem again! > 73's Bob, K7HBG > __ > 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
[Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative
Hi Everybody; As the KUSB discussion thread continues on, I'd like to suggest an alternative. All motherboards, except 40 year old ones, sport a PCIE port or two. There exists a whole bunch of converter cards that ride the PCIe bus and convert to serial ports, parallel ports, printer ports and most any other data transfer protocol. A good example of this can be found at Tigerdirect.com. A PCIe bus to printer port with two com ports adapter card for $39.95. What a deal! And never a USB problem again! 73's Bob, K7HBG __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
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Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor
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Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor
Its pointless discussing hardware design changes for the K3, the K3's design is carved in rock. It would probably be a good design consideration for the K4, or K5. We are unlikely to see different models of Elecraft products roll out like the Japanese roll out new radio models. I just noticed that Yaesu has a new radio called the FT5000, it looks like a FT2000 and it probably has the same crap receiver. Its ergonomics look good though. John --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Ross Primrose wrote: > From: Ross Primrose > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor > To: > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:07 PM > David Fleming wrote: > > But, like Julian said, is there any advantage to using > a plain USB cable instead a USB cable with a bulge on the > end? :-) > > > > > There could be, if Elecraft supported it. USB 2.0 has > enough bandwidth > to support a software band scope... > > 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] KUSB Adaptor
David Fleming wrote: > But, like Julian said, is there any advantage to using a plain USB cable > instead a USB cable with a bulge on the end? :-) > > There could be, if Elecraft supported it. USB 2.0 has enough bandwidth to support a software band scope... 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] KUSB Adaptor
The USB to Serial chipset could be built onto the KIO3. Then the K3 itself would be the USB/Serial adapter. The manufacturer of the chipset would provide the drivers. The FTDI chip would be a good choice. The FTDI drivers seem to work well on OS X and Windows. Not sure about Linux. But, like Julian said, is there any advantage to using a plain USB cable instead a USB cable with a bulge on the end? :-) David, W4SMT --- On Sat, 11/21/09, Julian, G4ILO wrote: > From: Julian, G4ILO > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:40 PM > > > > David Y. wrote: > > > > I'm really a complete neophyte at this sort of stuff, > but isn't it mainly > > a > > matter of having the correct "drivers"? If a > device isn't recognized when > > using a new operating system, it's usually just a > matter of getting new > > drivers. Unfortunately, some manufacturers > abandon older products, and > > don't provide updated drivers for new systems. > Hopefully, if Elecraft did > > go to a USB alternative, they would still keep up with > the driver > > requirement as new operating systems became > available. > > > Yes, but someone has to write those drivers. Icom has > adopted a USB > interface for the IC7600 but it has only provided drivers > for Windows, and > Icom arguably has greater resources at its disposal for > writing drivers than > Elecraft. Because Elecraft chose RS232, it has been > relatively simple for > them to support all the major operating systems Windows, > Linux and Mac OS X, > something I think no other manufacturer does. > > I also doubt that Icom will be interested in writing new > drivers for the > '7600 once that model is obsolete. "Hopefully" they would, > but that isn't a > gamble I'm be willing to take. True, Elecraft isn't Icom. > Then again, in 10 > years time Wayne and Eric may have retired to Florida so > who knows what > would happen? > > You need a cable of some sort to connect the K3 to the > computer, whatever > interface is used. What difference does it make if the > cable for USB ports > has a bulge at one end? > > A serial interface is the safest long-term bet that offers > users the most > choices. You could even remote control a K3 without a > computer at the remote > end using an Ethernet serial device. > > - > Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. > * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com > * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html > * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adaptor-tp4038971p4043957.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > 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] KUSB Adaptor
David Y. wrote: > > I'm really a complete neophyte at this sort of stuff, but isn't it mainly > a > matter of having the correct "drivers"? If a device isn't recognized when > using a new operating system, it's usually just a matter of getting new > drivers. Unfortunately, some manufacturers abandon older products, and > don't provide updated drivers for new systems. Hopefully, if Elecraft did > go to a USB alternative, they would still keep up with the driver > requirement as new operating systems became available. > Yes, but someone has to write those drivers. Icom has adopted a USB interface for the IC7600 but it has only provided drivers for Windows, and Icom arguably has greater resources at its disposal for writing drivers than Elecraft. Because Elecraft chose RS232, it has been relatively simple for them to support all the major operating systems Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, something I think no other manufacturer does. I also doubt that Icom will be interested in writing new drivers for the '7600 once that model is obsolete. "Hopefully" they would, but that isn't a gamble I'm be willing to take. True, Elecraft isn't Icom. Then again, in 10 years time Wayne and Eric may have retired to Florida so who knows what would happen? You need a cable of some sort to connect the K3 to the computer, whatever interface is used. What difference does it make if the cable for USB ports has a bulge at one end? A serial interface is the safest long-term bet that offers users the most choices. You could even remote control a K3 without a computer at the remote end using an Ethernet serial device. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adaptor-tp4038971p4043957.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
I'm really a complete neophyte at this sort of stuff, but isn't it mainly a matter of having the correct "drivers"? If a device isn't recognized when using a new operating system, it's usually just a matter of getting new drivers. Unfortunately, some manufacturers abandon older products, and don't provide updated drivers for new systems. Hopefully, if Elecraft did go to a USB alternative, they would still keep up with the driver requirement as new operating systems became available. I'm sure this isn't as simple as I may have made it sound though. I'm thinking particularly of back when I bought one of Icom's PCR-1000's. It came out when we were still using Windows 95. Once 98, and later XP, came out, lots of folks had big problems running their PCR-1000's, and Icom just ignored the problem. Fortunately, some alternative software became available, which did work, and later Icom did provide newer software on their website. I think what Wayne was referring to primarily is that some folks out there are still using old computers that don't even have USB capability. I must say though, with the very low price that "netbooks" cost these days, I think it's pretty darn easy, and cheap, to upgrade. I've seen some pretty sophisticated models, albeit ones that have been replaced by a new model perhaps, for sale for under $200. Now that Windows 7 is out, a lot of older models with XP are selling for a bargain. I don't think it has ever been cheaper to step up to some really capable computing power, and still have something that you can very easily throw in a briefcase. Just about all of them have built-in WiFi, and most have good sized hard drives. The one downside is you probably won't have an optical drive included, but those are available as a USB outboard device for under $75. I use mine 90% of the time, even though I have a bigger dual core job available. Anyway, I'm enjoying the discussion, and maybe I'll learn something about the quirks of USB and serial adapters as this continues. Computers and ham radio are so very closely linked together these days, and I only see that getting more so. Maybe there are other good reasons for avoiding direct USB interface capability, but I'm of the opinion that needing to spend a couple hundred bucks to upgrade a computer system isn't that good a reason--not when we spend that much, and a lot more, on all sorts of accessories that may not have as much impact on overall operating capability. I say it's time to retire those old Windows 95 and 98 machines to the same place we put our rotary dial telephones! Dave W7AQK ----- Original Message - From: "Julian, G4ILO" To: Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor > > > > Phil Hystad wrote: >> >> So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in >> USB >> port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that >> there are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" >> computer technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the >> other side, I have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all >> Apple mac and one Windows 7 laptop). >> >> > No, no please no! USB is an abomination. And making the K3 a USB device > would tie the K3 into whatever operating system supported the drivers and > build in obsolescence when Microsoft makes a new version of Windows that > once again doesn't support old drivers. Ever thrown away a perfectly good > printer or scanner because it no longer worked under XP or Vista? I would > not want to take that risk with a radio, which typically has a much longer > life than computer peripherals. > > The suggestion to use Ethernet is better. But Ethernet is probably even > noisier than USB. I have to downgrade my shack computer to run at 10Mb/s > because at 100Mb/s the Ethernet adapter radiates several loud and annoying > signals. > > Even in 50 years time people will still be using RS232 interfaces and > there > will be adapters to connect them to whatever kind of interface the > computers > of the day are using. > > - > Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. > * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com > * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html > * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adaptor-tp4038971p4042218.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://m
Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor
Phil Hystad wrote: > > So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in USB > port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that > there are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" > computer technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the > other side, I have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all > Apple mac and one Windows 7 laptop). > > No, no please no! USB is an abomination. And making the K3 a USB device would tie the K3 into whatever operating system supported the drivers and build in obsolescence when Microsoft makes a new version of Windows that once again doesn't support old drivers. Ever thrown away a perfectly good printer or scanner because it no longer worked under XP or Vista? I would not want to take that risk with a radio, which typically has a much longer life than computer peripherals. The suggestion to use Ethernet is better. But Ethernet is probably even noisier than USB. I have to downgrade my shack computer to run at 10Mb/s because at 100Mb/s the Ethernet adapter radiates several loud and annoying signals. Even in 50 years time people will still be using RS232 interfaces and there will be adapters to connect them to whatever kind of interface the computers of the day are using. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-Adaptor-tp4038971p4042218.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:53 PM, S Sacco wrote: May as well wait for USB 3.0... Or go straight to ethernet (notwithstanding the RF garbage generated from bad ethernet design and shielding) Bill W4ISH __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
May as well wait for USB 3.0... On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Bob Maser wrote: > > > Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on > > the back > > of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a > > kit that > > would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room > > for 2 USB > > ports or mini ports. > > Hi Bob, > > Many ham stations incorporate legacy computers and interfaces that use > RS232. We didn't want to create havoc by forcing everyone to upgrade. > OTOH, it's easy to convert RS232 to USB. > > That said, we hope to offer a USB version of the K3's digital I/O card > sometime in the future. Nothing in the works yet. > > tnx > Wayne > N6KR > > __ > 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] KUSB Adaptor
I know from my work and personal experience that some USB devices can fail without being electro mechanically obvious. I recently had a new printer fail after working for 30 + days. I couldn't figure out why a couple of USB ports on the PC weren't working, it was just built, new MB and processor etc. I thought the board had gone bad and the case had one bad front panel port as well. Finally after being unable to fix by reinstalling drivers and troubleshooting through the system devices, all USB devices were removed and then I began plugging in each USB device, starting with the mouse and checking each one. When I got to the new and I thought working printer, voila! Issue discovered..,. it was the new printer. Now my serial to USB converters are working. I hope this brief description of what happened to me will help someone else. I use a Kusb and an older, I don't what you call it brand. Both amazingly use the same driver, but their interface software is different. This would mean their chips are the same most likely even though they are different USB adapters. Bill K9YEQ K2-#35 (2 more), KX1-#35, K3, TS2000, IC7000, etc. > From: w7...@cox.net > To: k7...@comcast.net; bmas...@q.com > Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:56 -0700 > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor > > I suspect many of us have had a USB adapter that didn't seem to cooperate at > one time or the other. I have one that doesn't seem to work on anything! > It's a Targus. I also have a Belkin that seems to work on everything! So, > go figure! I think the gentleman was right about the BIOS being the > culprit. > > Dave W7AQK > > _ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009v2 __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
I suspect many of us have had a USB adapter that didn't seem to cooperate at one time or the other. I have one that doesn't seem to work on anything! It's a Targus. I also have a Belkin that seems to work on everything! So, go figure! I think the gentleman was right about the BIOS being the culprit. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Phil Hystad" To: "Bob Maser" Cc: "Elecraft" Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor > Actually, I was confused about the KUSB option. I actually thought it was > a "built-in" USB port and when I learned it was merely a serial to USB > connector and cable I then scratched the KUSB off of my budding proposed > configuration. This is because I have a number of such serial to USB > cables and certainly I would find one that would work. > > So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in USB > port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that > there are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" > computer technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the > other side, I have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all > Apple mac and one Windows 7 laptop). > > phil, K7PEH > > P.S. I hope to put in my K3 order before Christmas. I won't have the > time to put it together until January anyway so I will have to wait a bit. > > > On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Bob Maser wrote: > >> Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on the >> back >> of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a kit >> that >> would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room for 2 >> USB >> ports or mini ports. >> >> Bob Maser >> W6TR (waiting for Elecraft to repair my new K3) >> >> __ >> 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 __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Matt Palmer wrote: > inside the radio Not to mention the exercise in writing drivers > alone is herculean. Not if you use the FTDI parts. *They* write the system driver, and supply a complete driver package for 32 and 64 bit Windows. All the application programmer needs to do is interface with it via an easy to use .dll. The latest driver packages from FTDI are even signed. Here at work I've used FTDI parts to embed a USB device ports in our gadgets (including UHF radio receivers) for years now without any heartburn. FTDI will even allow you to customize the driver package (to "brand" the USB driver with your own company name and tailor it to your company's own USB vendor and product IDs) and get it re-signed by Windows Hardware Quality Labs (Winqual) under the "DUA" program. I did this for our latest product family and it only required an expenditure of 99 bucks for a Verisign Organizational Certificate (for signing purposes) and some of my time to navigate the admittedly arcane DUA submission process at Winqual. Bob NW8L __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
I don't think writing the drivers is a herculean task but then I used to do that back when drivers did everything (such as mag tape equipment from the 1960s era where microprocessors did not exist and everything was controlled by the software interrupt level driver). Chip level drivers and USB interfaces are available. In fact, I have USB for my PIC microprocessor projects and this stuff is all off the shelf (sort of). I do not know much about the "noise" aspect of USB though -- I presume you are referring to the USB 2.0 signaling speed and the noise generated. Phil, K7PEH On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Matt Palmer wrote: > Usb can be a noisy thing, there are many reasons you wouldnt want it > inside the radio Not to mention the exercise in writing drivers > alone is herculean. > > > Matt > W8ESE > > > > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> Actually, I was confused about the KUSB option. I actually thought it was a >> "built-in" USB port and when I learned it was merely a serial to USB >> connector and cable I then scratched the KUSB off of my budding proposed >> configuration. This is because I have a number of such serial to USB cables >> and certainly I would find one that would work. >> >> So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in USB >> port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that >> there are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" >> computer technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the other >> side, I have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all Apple mac >> and one Windows 7 laptop). >> >> phil, K7PEH >> >> P.S. I hope to put in my K3 order before Christmas. I won't have the time >> to put it together until January anyway so I will have to wait a bit. >> >> >> On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Bob Maser wrote: >> >>> Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on the back >>> of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a kit that >>> would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room for 2 USB >>> ports or mini ports. >>> >>> Bob Maser >>> W6TR (waiting for Elecraft to repair my new K3) >>> >>> __ >>> 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 >> __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
Bob Maser wrote: > Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on > the back > of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a > kit that > would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room > for 2 USB > ports or mini ports. Hi Bob, Many ham stations incorporate legacy computers and interfaces that use RS232. We didn't want to create havoc by forcing everyone to upgrade. OTOH, it's easy to convert RS232 to USB. That said, we hope to offer a USB version of the K3's digital I/O card sometime in the future. Nothing in the works yet. tnx Wayne N6KR __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
Usb can be a noisy thing, there are many reasons you wouldnt want it inside the radio Not to mention the exercise in writing drivers alone is herculean. Matt W8ESE On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Actually, I was confused about the KUSB option. I actually thought it was a > "built-in" USB port and when I learned it was merely a serial to USB > connector and cable I then scratched the KUSB off of my budding proposed > configuration. This is because I have a number of such serial to USB cables > and certainly I would find one that would work. > > So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in USB > port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that there > are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" computer > technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the other side, I > have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all Apple mac and one > Windows 7 laptop). > > phil, K7PEH > > P.S. I hope to put in my K3 order before Christmas. I won't have the time > to put it together until January anyway so I will have to wait a bit. > > > On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Bob Maser wrote: > >> Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on the back >> of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a kit that >> would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room for 2 USB >> ports or mini ports. >> >> Bob Maser >> W6TR (waiting for Elecraft to repair my new K3) >> >> __ >> 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 > __ 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] KUSB Adaptor
Actually, I was confused about the KUSB option. I actually thought it was a "built-in" USB port and when I learned it was merely a serial to USB connector and cable I then scratched the KUSB off of my budding proposed configuration. This is because I have a number of such serial to USB cables and certainly I would find one that would work. So, I am putting my vote in on a future option to integrate a built-in USB port instead of, or in addition to, the serial port. I understand that there are still quite a few ham operators that operate with "yesterday's" computer technology and may not even have USB capability. I am on the other side, I have no serial port capability on any of my computers (all Apple mac and one Windows 7 laptop). phil, K7PEH P.S. I hope to put in my K3 order before Christmas. I won't have the time to put it together until January anyway so I will have to wait a bit. On Nov 20, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Bob Maser wrote: > Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on the back > of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a kit that > would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room for 2 USB > ports or mini ports. > > Bob Maser > W6TR (waiting for Elecraft to repair my new K3) > > __ > 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
[Elecraft] KUSB Adaptor
Why doesn't the design team at Elecraft incorporate a USB port on the back of the K3 instead of the outdated serial port? They could offer a kit that would use the hole that is now labeled RS232. There might be room for 2 USB ports or mini ports. Bob Maser W6TR (waiting for Elecraft to repair my new K3) __ 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] KUSB and Windows 7
Glad to hear it, Ken. I have been using 7Beta and RC for the last year or so. Love it. I have it running on a netbook, a dual core Atom micro PC and a full-fledged desktop. All show improved performance. Some stuff to learn and get used to but not bad. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods ATS-3B -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth A. Christiansen Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 2:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB and Windows 7 Hi. I converted two of my computers to Windows 7 this week end. I found I had to use a new driver on the KUSB (Universal Serial Bus Adapter) for the K3. __ 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
