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Hello:
Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software was unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. When I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the USB adapters. I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time for FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. 73, Jamie WB4YDL _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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That is surprising. The Keyspan adapters are among the best in the
industry. What are the symptoms, what were you trying to do, and what happened? And, of course, what OS and drivers do you have? On May 23, 2008, at 3:12 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Hello: > > > > Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why > software was > unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like > my > usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a > USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until > now. When > I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial > port, it > connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with > the USB > adapters. > > > > I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in > time for > FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. > > > > 73, Jamie > > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -Jack Brindle, W6FB ======================================================================= _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples. It has worked well.
Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know." James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Hello: > > > > Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software was > unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my > usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a > USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. When > I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it > connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the USB > adapters. > > > > I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time for > FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. > > > > 73, Jamie > > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hi Jack:
I noticed while hooking up my laptop running WinXP SP3 and utilizing the Keyspan 4-port adapter, that running N3FJP's FD software, I could not get the rig interface to take. I tried different baud, stop bits, everything. It just would not work. CW keying was excellent. Well I tried other software on the laptop such as MixW and it also would not work with its CAT. Well I tried a different serial cable and then a USBGear USB adapter and nothing worked for rig interface. I took it to straight serial connection and it worked right away. I've got a Vista laptop to try and I'm going to load those Keyspan drivers and see what happens. Disappointing. 73, Jamie WB4YDL -----Original Message----- From: Jack Brindle [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:20 PM To: James C. Hall, MD Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation That is surprising. The Keyspan adapters are among the best in the industry. What are the symptoms, what were you trying to do, and what happened? And, of course, what OS and drivers do you have? On May 23, 2008, at 3:12 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Hello: > > > > Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why > software was > unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like > my > usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a > USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until > now. When > I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial > port, it > connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with > the USB > adapters. > > > > I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in > time for > FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. > > > > 73, Jamie > > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -Jack Brindle, W6FB ======================================================================= No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - Release Date: 5/23/2008 7:20 AM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Thanks Dave. What model ?
73, Jamie WB4YDL -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Wilburn Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:37 PM To: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples. It has worked well. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know." James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Hello: > > > > Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software was > unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my > usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a > USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. When > I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it > connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the USB > adapters. > > > > I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time for > FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. > > > > 73, Jamie > > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - Release Date: 5/23/2008 7:20 AM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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OK, so you identified a couple of things to look for. Does the adapter
work with other rigs/devices under XP SP3? There have been quite a few reports of problems with this update, I hope you haven't run into one. The latest Keyspan drivers for XP are dated July 4, 2007 - I presume you have those. By the way, the Keyspan driver files are different for XP and Vista, so be sure you have the right one for each OS. I don't think I would give up quite yet on either device. There appears to be some sort of configuration problem, work through it and things _should_ work. On May 23, 2008, at 3:53 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Hi Jack: > > I noticed while hooking up my laptop running WinXP SP3 and utilizing > the > Keyspan 4-port adapter, that running N3FJP's FD software, I could > not get > the rig interface to take. I tried different baud, stop bits, > everything. It > just would not work. CW keying was excellent. Well I tried other > software on > the laptop such as MixW and it also would not work with its CAT. > > Well I tried a different serial cable and then a USBGear USB adapter > and > nothing worked for rig interface. I took it to straight serial > connection > and it worked right away. > > I've got a Vista laptop to try and I'm going to load those Keyspan > drivers > and see what happens. > > Disappointing. > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jack Brindle [mailto:[hidden email]] > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:20 PM > To: James C. Hall, MD > Cc: [hidden email] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation > > That is surprising. The Keyspan adapters are among the best in the > industry. What are the symptoms, what were you trying to do, and what > happened? > And, of course, what OS and drivers do you have? > > > On May 23, 2008, at 3:12 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > >> Hello: >> >> >> >> Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why >> software was >> unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like >> my >> usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a >> USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until >> now. When >> I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial >> port, it >> connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with >> the USB >> adapters. >> >> >> >> I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in >> time for >> FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. >> >> >> >> 73, Jamie >> >> WB4YDL >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > -Jack Brindle, W6FB > = > ====================================================================== > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - Release Date: > 5/23/2008 > 7:20 AM > -Jack Brindle, W6FB ======================================================================= _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hi Jack:
Well the Vista driver was a bust. The 3.1c driver for the USA 49WLC just gave a nice red X box and that was that. Nuts ! As for trying other devices on my WinXP SP3 laptop, yes, I just checked email via Winlink with my KPC-3+ TNC connected via the Keyspan adapter. The TNC initialized just fine and retrieved the email. Still working on it... 73, Jamie WB4YDL -----Original Message----- From: Jack Brindle [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 6:35 PM To: James C. Hall, MD Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation OK, so you identified a couple of things to look for. Does the adapter work with other rigs/devices under XP SP3? There have been quite a few reports of problems with this update, I hope you haven't run into one. The latest Keyspan drivers for XP are dated July 4, 2007 - I presume you have those. By the way, the Keyspan driver files are different for XP and Vista, so be sure you have the right one for each OS. I don't think I would give up quite yet on either device. There appears to be some sort of configuration problem, work through it and things _should_ work. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hello: Well it appears I discovered that not all serial cables are built the same. I took the Keyspan adapter and my laptop to my trusty K2, and sure enough, it polled just fine. That left me wondering 'what's the difference between the K2 and the K3?' Except for anything internal which I felt highly unlikely, the answer was the cable itself. I called myself substituting a cable earlier but later discovered that this cable was formerly used to relay status information from a UPS. They are not true serial cables apparently. When I hooked up with what I KNEW to be a true serial cable to the K3, it worked perfectly ! As for Vista - who knows ?!! It looks like it will require a purchase of an up-to-date device and drivers. Jeez, I wish ham radios had USB ports ! 73, Jamie WB4YDL _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Whew. That sounds great. We are truly glad it is working.
Microsoft now allows folks to "downgrade" from Vista to XP if they have a copy of XP media to use. I don't know how the downgrade works, but it gives you a fully licensed version of XP on the machine. I guess lots of folks aren't very happy with Vista, although I am sure the fine engineers at Microsoft are working to remedy things there. Glad things are working out. If we can help more, just shout! On May 23, 2008, at 6:59 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > > > Hello: > > Well it appears I discovered that not all serial cables are built > the same. > I took the Keyspan adapter and my laptop to my trusty K2, and sure > enough, > it polled just fine. That left me wondering 'what's the difference > between > the K2 and the K3?' Except for anything internal which I felt highly > unlikely, the answer was the cable itself. I called myself > substituting a > cable earlier but later discovered that this cable was formerly used > to > relay status information from a UPS. They are not true serial cables > apparently. > > When I hooked up with what I KNEW to be a true serial cable to the > K3, it > worked perfectly ! > > As for Vista - who knows ?!! It looks like it will require a > purchase of an > up-to-date device and drivers. Jeez, I wish ham radios had USB ports ! > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -Jack Brindle, W6FB ======================================================================= _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I believe it is the only one they sell. Tried to put the link in, but
it is too big. Belkin USB-to-Serial Portable Adapter Item 597324 - Staples # Model F5U409V1 - Belkin # I do not know if it works from N3FJP, but it does work from N1MM when I have RTS-DTR set on the rig. Just have to leave the rig off while the computer is booting up, or it keys. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know." James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Thanks Dave. What model ? > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Wilburn > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:37 PM > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation > > I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples. It has worked well. > > > Dave Wilburn > K4DGW > K2/100 - S/N 5982 > K3/100 - S/N 766 > > "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will > never know." > > > James C. Hall, MD wrote: >> Hello: >> >> >> >> Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software was >> unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my >> usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a >> USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. > When >> I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it >> connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the > USB >> adapters. >> >> >> >> I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time for >> FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. >> >> >> >> 73, Jamie >> >> WB4YDL >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - Release Date: 5/23/2008 > 7:20 AM > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Also, I am running XP SP3.
Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know." James C. Hall, MD wrote: > Thanks Dave. What model ? > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Wilburn > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:37 PM > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation > > I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples. It has worked well. > > > Dave Wilburn > K4DGW > K2/100 - S/N 5982 > K3/100 - S/N 766 > > "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will > never know." > > > James C. Hall, MD wrote: >> Hello: >> >> >> >> Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software was >> unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my >> usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a >> USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. > When >> I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it >> connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the > USB >> adapters. >> >> >> >> I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time for >> FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. >> >> >> >> 73, Jamie >> >> WB4YDL >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - Release Date: 5/23/2008 > 7:20 AM > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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FWIW, I use the same adapter, and have done so for a couple of years. It
works well with the K3. You can also download drivers on the Belkin website if you need them. Dave W7AQK ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Wilburn" <[hidden email]> To: "James C. Hall, MD" <[hidden email]> Cc: "'Elecraft Discussion List'" <[hidden email]> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation >I believe it is the only one they sell. Tried to put the link in, but it >is too big. > > Belkin USB-to-Serial Portable Adapter > Item 597324 - Staples # > Model F5U409V1 - Belkin # > > I do not know if it works from N3FJP, but it does work from N1MM when I > have RTS-DTR set on the rig. Just have to leave the rig off while the > computer is booting up, or it keys. > > > Dave Wilburn > K4DGW > K2/100 - S/N 5982 > K3/100 - S/N 766 > > "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will > never know." > > > James C. Hall, MD wrote: >> Thanks Dave. What model ? >> >> 73, Jamie >> WB4YDL >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [hidden email] >> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Wilburn >> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:37 PM >> To: Elecraft Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation >> >> I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples. It has worked >> well. >> >> >> Dave Wilburn >> K4DGW >> K2/100 - S/N 5982 >> K3/100 - S/N 766 >> >> "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will >> never know." >> >> >> James C. Hall, MD wrote: >>> Hello: >>> >>> >>> Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software >>> was >>> unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my >>> usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a >>> USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now. >> When >>> I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it >>> connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the >> USB >>> adapters. >>> >>> >>> I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time >>> for >>> FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2. >>> >>> >>> 73, Jamie >>> >>> WB4YDL >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Post to: [hidden email] >>> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >>> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >>> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: >> http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1462 - >> Release Date: 5/23/2008 >> 7:20 AM >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On May 23, 2008, at 6:59 PM, James C. Hall, MD wrote: > > > Hello: > > Well it appears I discovered that not all serial cables are built > the same. > I took the Keyspan adapter and my laptop to my trusty K2, and sure > enough, > it polled just fine. That left me wondering 'what's the difference > between > the K2 and the K3?' Except for anything internal which I felt highly > unlikely, the answer was the cable itself. I called myself > substituting a > cable earlier but later discovered that this cable was formerly used > to > relay status information from a UPS. They are not true serial cables > apparently. > > When I hooked up with what I KNEW to be a true serial cable to the > K3, it > worked perfectly ! > > As for Vista - who knows ?!! It looks like it will require a > purchase of an > up-to-date device and drivers. Jeez, I wish ham radios had USB ports ! Actually, you don't. Here is why. Every company who wants to make their device "USB Capable" picks some off-the-wall USB-to-Serial adaptor (or worse). Now the one good thing about someone still using serial is that I only need one make/model of USB-to-Serial adaptor for ALL my RS-232 devices. That means one device and one driver. Now contrast that with 5 different radios with 5 different USB interface chips from 5 different vendors. Can you say, "5 different drivers, at least one chock full of bugs?" I knew you could. I have standardized on USB-to-serial adaptors based on the FTDI FT232RL chip. The ones I am using I got from Parallax and they work flawlessly. They are even serialized (serial number) and *always* come up as the same device regardless of where they get plugged into the USB. So, pick one reliable USB-to-serial device and use it for everything and only have to install one driver. Think about it. > > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com 9330 Sierra College Blvd. +1.916.367.2131 (voice) Roseville, CA 95661, USA http://www.gbmontessori.com I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11 4913 3254 B6E0 CC09 1209 5C52 A32A 1B6C -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by James C. Hall, MD-2
James:
Go to www.keyspan.com/downloads/ Click on the model of the Keyspan adapter you have. That should bring up a webpage of drivers for the various versions of windows, including Vista. My recently purchased Keyspan adapter had no Vista drivers - just a little not directing me to the above. It included a utility to test the serial port(s). It also allows you to configure the ports and to make the comport number the correct number to work with your software. Also the Keyspan is the only serial adapter I have found that installs properly (XP or Vista). Others gave a warning that it was not compatible (the install instructions said to ignore this message and click on the continue button) which caused numerous other problems, such as stealing properly configured interrupts and com port assignments.
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RE: K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation
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Hello Rich and Brian and all:
Thanks so much for your information - I couldn't have done it without you. Brian, your points are well taken of course. Rich, I have the much older version of the Keyspan adapter and the Vista drivers for it just don't work. I DID get the little USBGear (now Serial Gear) 2-port adapter to work on Vista finally with the new drivers posted on that web site - www.serialgear.com . Yep, it does have the FTDI chip. So now we know ! Thanks all ! 73, Jamie WB4YDL -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Rich (KE0X) Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:36 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation James: Go to www.keyspan.com/downloads/ Click on the model of the Keyspan adapter you have. That should bring up a webpage of drivers for the various versions of windows, including Vista. My recently purchased Keyspan adapter had no Vista drivers - just a little not directing me to the above. It included a utility to test the serial port(s). It also allows you to configure the ports and to make the comport number the correct number to work with your software. Also the Keyspan is the only serial adapter I have found that installs properly (XP or Vista). Others gave a warning that it was not compatible (the install instructions said to ignore this message and click on the continue button) which caused numerous other problems, such as stealing properly configured interrupts and com port assignments. James C. Hall, MD-2 wrote: > > > > Hello: > > Well it appears I discovered that not all serial cables are built the > same. > I took the Keyspan adapter and my laptop to my trusty K2, and sure enough, > it polled just fine. That left me wondering 'what's the difference between > the K2 and the K3?' Except for anything internal which I felt highly > unlikely, the answer was the cable itself. I called myself substituting a > cable earlier but later discovered that this cable was formerly used to > relay status information from a UPS. They are not true serial cables > apparently. > > When I hooked up with what I KNEW to be a true serial cable to the K3, it > worked perfectly ! > > As for Vista - who knows ?!! It looks like it will require a purchase of > an > up-to-date device and drivers. Jeez, I wish ham radios had USB ports ! > > 73, Jamie > WB4YDL > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-USB-serial-adapter-recommendation-tp17441873p174484 75.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1464 - Release Date: 5/24/2008 8:56 AM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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