K3 connectivity problem

[Mike March]

My laptop is not seeing the K3 using the K3 Utility. Do I need a driver?
Change the baud rate?  Thanks in advance.

Mike  K4QU

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[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

Yes, the first step is to download and install new drivers for your USB
to serial adapter.  The FTDI adapters work best, if you are using a
Prolific adapter, I recommend replacing it.

Set the K3 baud rate to 38400 in the RS232 menu.

Do you also have a P3?  If so, set its baud rate to 38400 as well.

Be certain you are using the correct COM port in K3 Utility.  The COM
port is assigned to the USB to serial adapter, and NOT to the K3.  Use
Device Manager in your computer to determine the assigned COM port.
Open PORTS and unplug the adapter from the computer.  One of the COM
ports should go away - then plug it back in and see which COM port is
assigned.  Put that COM port into K3 Utility and TEST COMMUNICATIONS.

Windows sometimes changes the COM port assigned to USB to serial
adapters - thanks Microsoft!

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/5/2019 5:37 PM, Mike March wrote:
> My laptop is not seeing the K3 using the K3 Utility. Do I need a driver?
> Change the baud rate?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Mike  K4QU
>
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Mike;

What kind of computer are you using, and which OS? That will determine the proper answer to your questions.
If a MacBook or MacBook Pro with a recent version of macOS, then the serial drivers are already built in, you just need to install the K3 Utility, connect the Serial USB adapter from the Mac to the K3 and start the software.

If a Windows system, then see Don’t response...

73!
Jack, W6FB

> On Jun 5, 2019, at 2:37 PM, Mike March <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> My laptop is not seeing the K3 using the K3 Utility. Do I need a driver?
> Change the baud rate?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Mike  K4QU
>
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> 242 Clay Hill Dr.
> Winchester, VA  22602
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> 540-539-8500 cell
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