[Elecraft] KUSB Adapter

I am unable to get my KUSB adapter to function. I have an older Sony Vaio laptop running Windows XP Pro and have tried all of the suggested options for installing this device. It appears that the drivers install fine but when you plug in the adapter, it is not recognized and comes up with an err

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter

, 2009 8:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter I am unable to get my KUSB adapter to function. I have an older Sony Vaio laptop running Windows XP Pro and have tried all of the suggested options for installing this device. It appears that the drivers install fine but

[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 mos

[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.

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 u

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB Adapter Alternative

-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

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 ab

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

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

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.h