(K3) Utility Interface Problem
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I need help! I cannot get my computer to communicate with my K3. A week ago, I had no trouble doing this. Now, when I attempted to use the transceiver using either the K3 Utility, revision 1.13,5.9, or TRX-Manager (a CAT program), there is no handshaking. At one time, both of these programs worked separately with the K3. My computer is a Dell Vostro 320 using Windows 7, Professional, SP1. The interconnect is a straight thru RS-232 cable, DB-9. Using the utility, under firmware, I continually see "attempting to contract K3 on Port COM1 at **** bit/s". Suspecting the cable, I replaced it with another cable and the interface problem continued. Based upon this test, I assume that the original cable was good and now have it back in-line. Using the "good" cable I tried a second XP based computer with 1.13.5.9. The problem continued! To double check, I've ran Dell's diagnostics on the computers (OS Win XP, SP3 and Win 7 Pro, SP1). Both machines pass the serial port tests! I ensured the both the K3 and computers were setup with the same COM port, 8N1 and Speeds. In this case, 38,400 bit/s. Based upon the above, I suspect that the problem is in my K3. Most likely, I have unknowingly changed the configuration parameter affecting communications. Can someone point me in right direction to solve my interface problem? I'm stumped! Tom, K8JRM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I suspect one of two possibilities. Check ALL RS-232 settings, both on computer and radio. You seem ok w/computer end, chk CONFIG:RS232 for radio settings. Mine says 38,400 b. But you may have an issue with the serial interface chip in the K3. This is not a common occur acne but it has happened to 3 of about 12 owners I know locally. There are simple voltage checks you can do to determine if this is the problem but I'll suggest you contact Dave or Howard at Elecraft Support to direct you thru this. If this is the cause they will prob send you a new KIO3 bd and you return old one after the swap. Easy to do. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 20, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Tom Laszynski <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > I need help! I cannot get my computer to communicate with my K3. A week ago, I had no trouble doing this. Now, when I attempted to use the transceiver using either the K3 Utility, revision 1.13,5.9, or TRX-Manager (a CAT program), there is no handshaking. At one time, both of these programs worked separately with the K3. > > My computer is a Dell Vostro 320 using Windows 7, Professional, SP1. The interconnect is a straight thru RS-232 cable, DB-9. > > Using the utility, under firmware, I continually see "attempting to contract K3 on Port COM1 at **** bit/s". > > Suspecting the cable, I replaced it with another cable and the interface problem continued. Based upon this test, I assume that the original cable was good and now have it back in-line. > > Using the "good" cable I tried a second XP based computer with 1.13.5.9. The problem continued! > > To double check, I've ran Dell's diagnostics on the computers (OS Win XP, SP3 and Win 7 Pro, SP1). Both machines pass the serial port tests! > > I ensured the both the K3 and computers were setup with the same COM port, 8N1 and Speeds. In this case, 38,400 bit/s. > > Based upon the above, I suspect that the problem is in my K3. Most likely, I have unknowingly changed the configuration parameter affecting communications. > > Can someone point me in right direction to solve my interface problem? I'm stumped! > > Tom, K8JRM > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hi All,
After over a week of trying various fixes, Bill, NR4C, may have found the solution to my communications interface problem! I had total forgotten about a severe Thunder storm we has less than a weeks ago! Never thought to couple my problem with nearby lightning strikes! Bill wisely e-mailed me saying "... you may have an issue with the serial interface chip in the K3. This is not a common occurrence but it has happened to 3 of about 12 owners I know locally." Bill, BTW, lives in Williamsburg Va area. I guess they have thunderstorm like we have in Oklahoma! After speaking with Elecraft, I am sending my K3 in for a check-up and to be upgraded while it is there! At my age installing a new surface mounted chip is out of the question! Thanks to all who responded to my call for help! 73, Tom ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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