: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter for KIO2
I am adding a KIO2 to my Elecraft K2 and will of course build the required
interface cable per the Elecraft instructions. But my computer will require
adapting the serial connection to a USB. I have heard that some adapters work
well and others do not. I
functions.
From: Fred Jensen
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter for KIO2
OK Harry, as you wish, but just DO NOT plug a USB-Serial adapter cable
into the DE-9 connector on the back of the K2 ... unless you striv
my use it fits my needs better as I do not plan to use Elecrafts
Transverters nor their 100 watt amp remotely.
So it becomes a simpler solution.
From: Don Wilhelm
To: Harry Yingst ; Elecraft Email List
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial a
Get the Elecraft KUSB, and don't worry about it.
I bought one last year. When I got around to trying it, it was apparently
dead. An e-mail to Elecraft had a new one en route that day.
You might save a few bucks fiddling around with other brands, but why?
73 Jim Allen W6OGC
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The DB9-USB-D5-F cost about $15, so for about the price of a USB to RS-232
Cable you can put the USB interface right n the K2.
If you decide in the future you want to go a different route you simply remove
it and get the KIO2 from Elecraft.
For my use it fits my needs better as I do not plan to use Elecrafts
Transverters nor their 100 watt amp remotely.
So it becomes a simpler solution.
From: Don Wilhelm
To: Harry Yingst ; Elecraft Email List
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to
Harry,
OK in broad concept - EXCEPT, things get bogged down in the details:
You will have some problems to solve if using that device.
First of all, the K2 MCU RX and TX signals need to be TTL (0 to 5V)
instead of RS-232 and the polarity must be inverted - so you will need
some more logic circ
Instead of a KIO2 I am installing a DB9-USB-D5-F
USB straight to the K2
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Paul: There seem to be two distinct USB-serial chipsets, FTDI and
Prolific. Others [like Keyspan] appear to use the Prolific [most of the
time]. Three older Prolific models are not supported in Windows 10 and
will give "Error 10" when plugged in. Prolific has also had problems
with counterf
Paul,
The FTDI adapters seem to work well. You can get one from Elecraft.
Be certain that you do use the K2 to PC cable. If you get a USB to
serial adapter that has a long tail, you may want to shorten the K2 to
PC cable, but it must be present to avoid damaging the K2 or the serial
port. D
I am adding a KIO2 to my Elecraft K2 and will of course build the required
interface cable per the Elecraft instructions. But my computer will require
adapting the serial connection to a USB. I have heard that some adapters work
well and others do not. I would be interested in hearing specifi
That's what I surmised Don, as always many thanks!!
73
ed
On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 5:46 PM, Don Wilhelm
wrote:
Eddy,
The answer is an emphatic YES. That cable is NOT suggested, it is
mandatory to keep from damaging your K2.
The K2 uses only 3 of the RS-232 level signals, TXD, RXD
Eddy,
The answer is an emphatic YES. That cable is NOT suggested, it is
mandatory to keep from damaging your K2.
The K2 uses only 3 of the RS-232 level signals, TXD, RXD and Signal
Ground, and those conform to the normal RS-232 pins for those signals.
The other pins in the K2 AUX IO connector
I'm not Don, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...
Yes, you still need a custom cable whether you're using a regular serial
port on the PC or using a USB to serial adapter.
73, Dennis NJ6G
On 11/6/2013 4:27 PM, Eddy wrote:
Don, regarding your answer to Tom's question about a
Don, regarding your answer to Tom's question about a USB to Serial adapter, you
suggested the Keypan unit which I found on Amazon for $15..my question
about serial and the K2, do I still need to make a custom serial cable for my
K2 as suggested in the K2 manual?
thanks again,
73
ed
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To all:
Thanks for the help. I now have a solution.
Gerald Muller KF5EYC
gmuller...@aol.com
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Hello Barry,
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky, looses rig control or cw
keying or keying the tx with no power output. When I reboot it som
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:09 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] usb to serial adapter k3 problem
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky
Very strange problem I am having between the K3 and the computer for rig
control using a usb to serial adapter (prolific chip set). Sometime it
works just fine and other times it goes funky, looses rig control or cw
keying or keying the tx with no power output. When I reboot it sometime
works fine
I've been using the Dynex DX-UBD9 for a long time now. Works fine with my K3
and W2. I have used them with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and Acer netbook
with no problems. I use 2 of them - first one I bought new at Best Buy for
about $35 and the 2nd was refurbished for $9 on EBay.
73 Bill nz0t
I've been using a Comtrol Corp. RocketPort II USB 4-Port Serial Hub that
I picked up used on e-bay for a very reasonable price for a year or so,
works fine on XP, Win7, OS X, & Linux
73, Ross N4RP
On 6/22/2011 7:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>Hi,
>
> As part of my preparation for Field Day,
I have been very happy with one of these that I purchased at full price
years ago, so when I recently got a new computer I decided to get another
one for much less used. On ebay I got it for $30 from an outfit called
Nationwidesurplus. It did not come with drivers, and since I had a good
experience
craft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I wonder how good these are then?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/1806
32618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226
Price seems ok.
Gary
On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote:
> Been usi
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Elecraft'
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a
I wonder how good these are then?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/180632618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226
Price seems ok.
Gary
On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote:
> Been using one for a couple of years.
>
> Good luck on FD
Been using one for a couple of years.
Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the
forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write.
--- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my la
Hi,
As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.
Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter
FYI,
I have a K3 without the KUSB option installed. I have a cheap USB to Serial
adapter that I need for my PC that doesn't have a serial port.
I got curious about using PSK-31 with a waterfall display, so I used the
adapter between the PC and the K3. Using HRD Beta version 5, I had Tx/Rx
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