K2 and Aether logging software for mac

[Millerhill]

I just got a K2 and want to hook it up to my logging software on my iMac. What do I need to do that?

Steve
W1SFR



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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Steve,

If you have the K2/100, all you need is the proper cable to a serial
port.  If you have a K2/10 then you need the KIO2 in your K2.  If there
is a DB-9 connector in the AUX IO location,  you have it (unless the
prior owner just installed a connector to fill the hole).
DO NOT connect a standard serial cable to that connector - it contains
internal signals for attaching transverters, the KRC2, etc.  You must
use the special cable shown in the KIO2 (or KPA100) manual

You may need a USB to serial adapter - get one that will run reliably at
4800 bps, many do not.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/10/2012 12:18 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
> I just got a K2 and want to hook it up to my logging software on my iMac. What do I need to do that?
>
> Steve
> W1SFR
>
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[Andrew Madsen]

I recommend the Keyspan USA-19HS USB to serial adapter. Keyspan is good about keeping their Mac drivers up to date. The Mac drivers for the Prolific chips used in most cheap, generic USB to serial adapters tend to be buggy and unstable. Amazon has the Keyspan units: http://amzn.com/B0000VYJRY .

73,
Andrew AC7CF

P.S. I'm the author of Aether, and a K2 owner myself. If you need any more help getting your K2 setup with Aether, feel free to contact me directly (I don't monitor this list very well).

On 5/10/2012 12:57 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Steve,
>
> If you have the K2/100, all you need is the proper cable to a serial
> port.  If you have a K2/10 then you need the KIO2 in your K2.  If there
> is a DB-9 connector in the AUX IO location,  you have it (unless the
> prior owner just installed a connector to fill the hole).
> DO NOT connect a standard serial cable to that connector - it contains
> internal signals for attaching transverters, the KRC2, etc.  You must
> use the special cable shown in the KIO2 (or KPA100) manual
>
> You may need a USB to serial adapter - get one that will run reliably at
> 4800 bps, many do not.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR

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