Re: [Elecraft] Interfacing with computers

Thanks to various posters for your useful advice. 73, Steve At 05:42 PM 7/15/2006, David Ashworth wrote: Subject: USB to serial ports/ WARNING, WARNING, WILL ROBINSON! Not sure about elecraft and the serial interface, I have one #4529, that works fine on serial. However, here is a good site

Re: [Elecraft] Interfacing with computers

Subject: USB to serial ports/ WARNING, WARNING, WILL ROBINSON! Not sure about elecraft and the serial interface, I have one #4529, that works fine on serial. However, here is a good site for operators that would like to learn about usb to serial, courtesy of Don, AA5AU : http://www.rttycontesting.

RE: [Elecraft] Interfacing with computers

Hi Steve, Down here in Texas the Winlink Gurus consider the Gold-X brand usb to serial adapter to be very compatible. I run two off of my laptop with never a problem. GMUX-1200. Its here at: http://www.goldxproducts.com/showproduct.asp?pid=GXMU-1200 The $48 TNC-X kit I just made to use with Winl

RE: [Elecraft] Interfacing with computers

Yep. Serial to USB adapters are available wherever you find computer accessories. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! If you use a common "Serial Port" cable to hook your K2 to your computer, you'll destroy the K2 port! The K2 handles serial data, all right, but the pin-out isn't directly compatible wi