KX3 and laptop 1 and 2

[K1DWZ]

Laptops 1 and 2 both have Windows XP . Both have the  latest  utility
software in place for KX3.  Both have real  serial ports .  Laptop # 1 does not
recognize the KX3.  but will  recognize my K3.  Laptop # 2 will recognize
both my KX3 and my K3
 
Can anyone give me some info as to why the situation with laptop # 1  might
occur.
 
Ken   K1DWZ
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 9/1/2013 8:37 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Both have real  serial ports.  Laptop # 1 does not recognize the KX3.  but will  recognize my K3.  Laptop # 2 will recognize both my KX3 and my K3

Check that the software on both computers agrees with both radios for
port speed.

73, Jim K9YC
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Does that mean you are using the KX3SER cable instead of the KX3USB?
If you are using the USB cable with the KX3, then the fact that your
laptop has serial ports is not relevant.
Check your port settings.

If using the KX3USB, check the com port that is assigned - look in
device manager.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/1/2013 11:37 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> Laptops 1 and 2 both have Windows XP . Both have the  latest  utility
> software in place for KX3.  Both have real  serial ports .  Laptop # 1 does not
> recognize the KX3.  but will  recognize my K3.  Laptop # 2 will recognize
> both my KX3 and my K3
>  
> Can anyone give me some info as to why the situation with laptop # 1  might
> occur.
>  
> Ken   K1DWZ
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[Richard E Neese]

XP will not see your ftdi usb cable with out the driver. you have to
Download the drive and install it on XP before plugging the cable in
http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm is where you can pull the driver...

install it and then plug in your usb cable and you should be good to go...



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R.Neese
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