Help Needed K3 to USB/Serial On Macbook - Info Below

[Bruce W1UJR]

Hello all,

New K3 build 5068 on the bench, trying to get it working with my Macbook Air.
I spent the bulk of the afternoon trying to get this working before asking for help on the list, couldn't find anything
on the Elecraft reflector or on the Internet which was directly helpful.

Could someone contact me directly email and help walk me through getting this working, [hidden email].
I would much appreciate it.


Here are the "working conditions":

Rig
Elecraft K3

Computer
Apple Macbook Air - two USB ports

Interface
USB to 9Pin adaptor from Elecraft
Have tried both the OEM and Elecraft download software from the
Elecraft site in an attempt to get this working with the Elecraft K3 Utility.

Software
Elecraft K3 Utility

Problem
The Elecraft K3 Utility does not recognize the Serial Port, and I am confused
as to exactly set it up. The adaptor is installed, the software installed, but
no option of a serial port shows up in the Elecraft K3 Utility.

The USB/9Pin adaptor shows up in the Mac System Profiler, see below
FT232R USB UART:

  Product ID: 0x6001
  Vendor ID: 0x0403  (Future Technology Devices International Limited)
  Version: 6.00
  Serial Number: A8003Tz4
  Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
  Manufacturer: FTDI
  Location ID: 0x04100000
  Current Available (mA): 500
  Current Required (mA): 90

Assistance Needed
I need to understand how to make the K3 Utility recognize and use
the port reference above so I can control and update the K3 firmware.




Thanks!



Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes






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[Bruce W1UJR]

Within 10 minutes of my post Bill K1GQ nailed it, the drivers from the Elecraft site
are NOT correct for the newer chip set used on the KUSB cable.

I downloaded the correct driver from the site Bill suggested, and things
just worked! Just 100% delighted how quickly and well the K3 Utility works.

The site for the FTDI chip is located at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Even more delighted with the prompt and accurate help provided by K1GQ
on the problem, hope this saves someone else from this problem.

So, if you've having an issue with the KUSB on the Mac, perhaps even the PC -
I can only speak with the Mac, use the Mac System Profiler to determine which
chipset your USB to Serial Adaptor is using, make sure you get the right driver.

Have a great evening all!


Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes W1UJR
www.w1ujr.net



Begin forwarded message:

> Brillant!
>
> That worked and the K3 Utility recognized that right away!
>
> How did you know that...never mind, should I post that to the list so other folks know it as well?
>
>
> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Willard Myers wrote:
>
>> You are lucky, in that you have the newer KUSB with the FTDI chip.
>>
>> You are unlucky in that the Elecraft web site still references drivers for the older KUSB (which used the Prolific chip).
>>
>> You most likely need to install the FTDI driver. The best source for that driver is the FTDI web site. Download the 2.2.14 driver here:
>>
>> http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
>>
>> Bill, K1GQ

>



Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes






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[Frank MacDonell]

Bruce - I have been with this issue for close to a year. Parallel with
your post I believe I have I finally have the solution. Hard to
believe the Elecraft website does not reflect the fix.

On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Bruce W1UJR <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Within 10 minutes of my post Bill K1GQ nailed it, the drivers from the Elecraft site
> are NOT correct for the newer chip set used on the KUSB cable.
>
> I downloaded the correct driver from the site Bill suggested, and things
> just worked! Just 100% delighted how quickly and well the K3 Utility works.
>
> The site for the FTDI chip is located at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
>
> Even more delighted with the prompt and accurate help provided by K1GQ
> on the problem, hope this saves someone else from this problem.
>
> So, if you've having an issue with the KUSB on the Mac, perhaps even the PC -
> I can only speak with the Mac, use the Mac System Profiler to determine which
> chipset your USB to Serial Adaptor is using, make sure you get the right driver.
>
> Have a great evening all!
>
>
> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes W1UJR
> www.w1ujr.net
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> Brillant!
>>
>> That worked and the K3 Utility recognized that right away!
>>
>> How did you know that...never mind, should I post that to the list so other folks know it as well?
>>
>>
>> Cordially,
>> Bruce J. Howes
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Willard Myers wrote:
>>
>>> You are lucky, in that you have the newer KUSB with the FTDI chip.
>>>
>>> You are unlucky in that the Elecraft web site still references drivers for the older KUSB (which used the Prolific chip).
>>>
>>> You most likely need to install the FTDI driver. The best source for that driver is the FTDI web site. Download the 2.2.14 driver here:
>>>
>>> http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
>>>
>>> Bill, K1GQ
>
>>
>
>
>
> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes
>
>
>
>
>
>
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