Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-04 Thread Russ
6 K2 4016 - Original Message - From: "Fred Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem I'm using the com cable that I made when I constructed the KIO2 and I left out ALL but the standard RS232 connect

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Thom, Edgeport is the brand name. I have a good 4 port unit. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > On Sun, 3 Dec 2006, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: > > > i've been successful with used usb to serial edgeports > very expensive > > new > > but very inexpensive on the "bay"site\ >

Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Thom R LaCosta
On Sun, 3 Dec 2006, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: i've been successful with used usb to serial edgeports very expensive new but very inexpensive on the "bay"site\ Some brand names might be of help. Thom www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlch

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Fred Bennett
Yes, the model I mentioned is a 4 Port device. _ From: Stan Rife [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 1:38 PM To: Fred Bennett; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem Fred, that is way too much money for that adapter. I am getting

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Stan Rife
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:20 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem I would not advise using any USB serial adapter with the KIO2. The KIO2 output is not a standard serial port. There is a

Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
i've been successful with used usb to serial edgeports very expensive new but very inexpensive on the "bay"site\ bill ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber In

Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Ian Stirling
On Saturday 02 December 2006 17:51, Fred Bennett wrote: > I just came back from the local electronics superstore with a USB to 2 port > > serial converter made by SIIG. I bought a VSCOMM PCI dual serial card for a year old compaq computer that had no serial ports. I had to find a supplier on t

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Fred Bennett
73deFred N9TA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:20 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem I would not advise using an

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Fred, Since the K2 works with one adapter but not another, look at the setup info on both adapters - are the parameters similar? what are the differences? Keep asking yourself questions like that until you either have it working or decide to make that 3 hour round trip. The K2 connects only the d

Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-03 Thread Julian, G4ILO
I would not advise using any USB serial adapter with the KIO2. The KIO2 output is not a standard serial port. There is an AUXBUS output on one of the pins. I seem to recall that a few people have damaged their K2s by using "standard" serial cables that had something else connected to this pin.

RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem

2006-12-02 Thread Gregg R. Lengling
Not all USB convertors are equal. Over the HRD website you will see litany's of problems regarding them along with a recommended list of compliant convertors. Unfortunately it sounds like the SIIG is one of those that don't do their job properly. The reason it works with the 990 is their levels