K3 Serial port problems?

[Ross Primrose N4RP]

I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it
on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two
different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still
works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility
or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging
in my RS-232<->CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial
cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817.

Ideas on what to check next?

Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP

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FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.”

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[Cady, Fred]

Hi Ross,
Get yourself an RS232 tester. There's one at amazon.com for $6.  With it
you can quickly tell if the serial port on either end is working.
BTW, you do have the RS232 baud rate the same on the computer and
radio??
Cheers,
Fred
KE7X

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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?

I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it
on two different computers, both with real serial port K3 end of the
serial cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817.

Ideas on what to check next?

Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP

--
FCC Section 97.313(a) "At all times, an amateur station must use the
minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired
communications."

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[Alexander Sack]

On Sat, Apr 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM, Ross Primrose N4RP <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it
> on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two
> different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still
> works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility
> or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging
> in my RS-232<->CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial
> cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817.
>
> Ideas on what to check next?

What are you serial port settings on both your computer (you didn't
say your platform) and your K3 (CONFIG->RS232)?

-aps
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 4/9/2011 8:31 PM, Alexander Sack wrote:
> What are you serial port settings on both your computer

One thing that often goes wrong to kill RS232 is different speed
settings on radio and computer.  They must match.  38,400 is a great
choice.  Set the computer in your logging software, set the radio in the
K3 "long push" menu.

If that's good, go into the Windoze Control Panel, open the System
section, select "Hardware" from the top section, and scroll down to the
ports. Check the RS232 ports to make sure they're working (and not
turned off).

73, Jim K9YC
.


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[aandrei]

Hi

I noticed there are 10 keys that could have macros assigned to them (M1-M4 tap/hold  and PF1, PF2 hold), but only 8 macros in total can be assigned to them.
It would be nice, if that wasn't a big effort,  if 2 more macros could be assigned to keys.

Cheers,

Adi
2E0TTX


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[Ross Primrose N4RP]

Thanks to all who responded.  Turns out I have a bad KIO3 board.

73, Ross N4RP

On 4/9/2011 2:34 PM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote:

> I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it
> on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two
> different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still
> works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility
> or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging
> in my RS-232<->CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial
> cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817.
>
> Ideas on what to check next?
>
> Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP
>

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