Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 simultaneous on serial to USB cables to computer

2012-02-11 Thread KM4VX
I installed a Manhattan dual port serial PCI card in my W7 64 bit PC built by
local guys still too young to shave. Both the K2 (with a modified cable) and
the K3 (direct 232 cable)) working great into the serial ports. Given the
problem with USB adapters sometimes working, then failing etc this was the
way to go for me.  73. Ron

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 simultaneous on serial to USB cables to computer

2012-02-10 Thread Chip Stratton
Ron -

You might consider getting a 4 port USB to Serial adapter. I have my
IC-7000, K2, and W1 wattmeter connected to one and all three are
accessbile, each with its own com port assignment.

The one I purchased is based on the FTDI chipset, like the Elecraft
KUSB adapter, and was abt $44 from Amazon. Search for:
4 Port RS232 FT4232HL Professional USB to Serial Adapter

Chip
AE5KA

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 8:03 AM, KM4VX ronce...@earthlink.net wrote:

 I have both my K2 and K3 connected via  serial to USB cables, but I cannot
 get the computer to recognize the K2.  The K3 is connected via the Elecraft
 serial to USB cable and works fine. The K2 uses a serial to USB adapter, but
 the computer refuses to recognize the K2 adapter and insists on going to the
 K3. I imagine because both are called serial to USB adapters.  I know this
 is more of a computer question than a K2/K3 issue and maybe the computer
 can't recognize two serial to USB connections. Any recommendations for
 forcing the computer to recognize the K2 or using a different adapter? The
 cable from IO2 on the K2 is correct. The serial to USB adapter for the K2
 may be inferior. Even when I disconnect the K3 serial to USB cable, the
 computer will still not recognize the K2 connection. Thanks.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 simultaneous on serial to USB cables to computer

2012-02-10 Thread Keith Heimbold
Chip,

Your post was epic. This device is exactly what I was looking for my set up 
with my K3, RCS-1, the LP Panadapter and my soon to be installed SteppIR 
controller. I ordered it from Amazon two minutes after I read your post.

The Elecraft reflector rules!

Thanks,

Keith
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 simultaneous on serial to USB cables to computer

2012-02-10 Thread Bob Nielsen
You will need to make a jumper cable between the K2 and your serial-to-USB 
cable.  See Figure 7 on Page 13 of the KIO2 manual for the connections.

Bob, N7XY

On Feb 10, 2012, at 6:03 AM, KM4VX wrote:

 I have both my K2 and K3 connected via  serial to USB cables, but I cannot
 get the computer to recognize the K2.  The K3 is connected via the Elecraft
 serial to USB cable and works fine. The K2 uses a serial to USB adapter, but
 the computer refuses to recognize the K2 adapter and insists on going to the
 K3. I imagine because both are called serial to USB adapters.  I know this
 is more of a computer question than a K2/K3 issue and maybe the computer
 can't recognize two serial to USB connections. Any recommendations for
 forcing the computer to recognize the K2 or using a different adapter? The
 cable from IO2 on the K2 is correct. The serial to USB adapter for the K2
 may be inferior. Even when I disconnect the K3 serial to USB cable, the
 computer will still not recognize the K2 connection. Thanks.
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K2 simultaneous on serial to USB cables to computer

2012-02-10 Thread Chip Stratton
Yes, and I'm using an appropriately wired serial jumper between the K2
and the USB to serial adapter.

I also have not tried any PTT/CW keying with this adapter, so can't
comment on that.

Chip
AE5KA

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM, Bob Nielsen n...@clearwire.net wrote:
 You will need to make a jumper cable between the K2 and your serial-to-USB 
 cable.  See Figure 7 on Page 13 of the KIO2 manual for the connections.

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