Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 180, Issue 16

[Pentti A J Pajunen]

Hello Doug et all

The CE -marking is not "A REAL" approval, it's just A manufacturers
claim of the product fullfilling the reqired standards. UL listing on
it's behalf is an approval that's granted for the manufacturer after
testing and inspection. The applicant must send all of the drawings,
BOM, some required samples &c to UL. The UL inspector then regulary
visits the manufacturer (an audit) to make sure that the approved
product is as figured in the application of the approval... I worked as
an UL representative years ago in FIMKO (Elecrical inspectorate of
Finland) . So, don't worry about missing CE on the labels. In Finland
some humorists call CE -marking as an abbreviation for "China Export" :-D.

73 & CU
Penna OH2G, OH2CG

[hidden email] kirjoitti 15.4.2019 klo 18.54:

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>     4. X3 Utility problem: serial port is closed (Dauer, Edward)
>     5. Re: KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed (Andy McMullin)
>     6. Re: KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed (Nr4c)
>     7. Re: KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed (HB)
>     8. Re: WTB: KAT3A tuner Module (Gary Smith)
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>    13. [K1] TX part sick (Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS)
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>    15. K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question (Doug Turnbull)
>    16. KPA 1500 CE Approval (Doug Turnbull)
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>    20. Re: KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed (Hank)
>    21. Re: K3 SignaLink & FT8 Question (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
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> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 17:20:18 +0000
> From: "hawley, charles j jr" <[hidden email]>
> To: Bud <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Just wondering
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> I bought #1089 in March2000.
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> Chuck KE9UW
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>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Bud <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> I am interested in learning the year that the K2 was introduced into the Amateur Radio market.
>> And, what is the approximate year K2 s/n 2514 was shipped?
>> Thanks to the Elecraft historian(s) that can answer my questions.
>>
>> Bud ?
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> From: Niel Skousen <[hidden email]>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L]  AlexLoop FS
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> Sorry for bad grammar Gang;
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> I will send via USPS Flat Rate, the day after payment.   Some one thought I was saying I?d use Next Day shipping - not so ...
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> Niel
> WA7SSA
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>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 07:40, Niel Skousen <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> Good Afternoon Gang,
>>
>> I am selling my AlexLoop with a small camera tripod.
>> PayPal ok ( niel(dot)skousen(at)gmail.com <http://gmail.com/> ) will USPS next day
>>
>> Asking $325 conus, + actual freight for other shipping requests.
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> From: Ken K3IU <[hidden email]>
> To: Bud <[hidden email]>, "[hidden email]"
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> I built #2888 in Oct 2002.
> Ken K3IU
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> On 4/14/2019 11:48 AM, Bud wrote:
>> I am interested in learning the year that the K2 was introduced into the Amateur Radio market.
>> And, what is the approximate year K2 s/n 2514 was shipped?
>> Thanks to the Elecraft historian(s) that can answer my questions.
>>
>> Bud ?
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> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 18:08:54 +0000
> From: "Dauer, Edward" <[hidden email]>
> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>,
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> Subject: [Elecraft] X3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
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> Hank, I cannot offer any technical help but I can offer empathy, be it ever so OT.
>
> I often have the same problem with N1MM.  Some days it finds a port; some days it doesn't.  There is no correlation that I can discern with anything I do -- including cussing, fiddling, supplication, offering to negotiate, lunar phases, making contributions to charitable causes, turning devices on and off . . .
>
> I am convinced the digital world has escaped its creators and created an unruly universe of its own.  Hamlet was prescient:  "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
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> In bocca al lupo,
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
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>  
>      -----Original Message-----
>      From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of HB
>      Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM
>      To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff' <[hidden email]>
>      Cc: 'Elecraft list' <[hidden email]>
>      Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>      
>      I have done all of those things and no change.  As I said every other piece of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine ? just not the utility software.
>      
>      There is something to the driver installation ? it shows as incomplete, but reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the problem.  There is still an event message saying that the installation did not complete.
>      
>      I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I?m just looking for help.
>      
>      Hank
>      K4HYJ
>      
>      
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:38:41 +0100
> From: Andy McMullin <[hidden email]>
> To: Tom <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
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> Can I just add that at the stage that says reboot, you should really shut down the machine, wait a bit, then
> Restart. Sometimes a USB port is not physically but just logically reset by a reboot.
>
> I hope this helps
>
> Regards
> Andy, G8TQH
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 14 Apr 2019, at 18:17, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> Sometimes driver software can be a pain...
>> Try this.
>> 1) Open the device manager and select the comport by right clicking on it.
>> 2) Check the box to delete the driver software and uninstall.
>> 3) Unplug the USB cable.
>> 4) Reboot
>> 5) Next run the FTDI driver installation.  When prompted or when complete, plug the USB cable back in.
>> Sometimes, windows will keep reinstalling the same driver if the files have not been deleted.
>> 73 Tom
>> va2fsq.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of HB
>> Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM
>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff' <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: 'Elecraft list' <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>
>> I have done all of those things and no change.  As I said every other piece of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine ? just not the utility software.
>>
>> There is something to the driver installation ? it shows as incomplete, but reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the problem.  There is still an event message saying that the installation did not complete.
>>
>> I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I?m just looking for help.
>>
>> Hank
>> K4HYJ
>>
>> From: Don Wilhelm
>> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:09 AM
>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff'
>> Cc: 'Elecraft list'
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>
>> Hank,
>>
>> Installing KX3 Utility will do nothing for changing what your computer does about COM Ports vs USB port assignment.  It is now apparent that your computer is not properly recognizing the FTDI USB to Serial adapter.
>>
>> Download and install the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website.
>> What you are trying to deal with is an FTDI USB to Serial adapter.  Just because the KXUSB cable is sold by Elecraft does not change that fact - the FTDI chipset is not an Elecraft device, but an FTDI device even though it is included in the KXUSB.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 4/14/2019 10:06 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>> Reinstalling the KX3 utility software from the Elecraft site did nothing.
>>>
>>> How can I check the registry values on the PC to know if that is the cause?
>>>
>>> Hank
>>> K4HYJ
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dick Dievendorff <[hidden email]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:47 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Cc: HB <[hidden email]>; Elecraft list <[hidden email]>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> The kx3 gets its inventory of com ports from registry values populated by complete device driver installation.
>>>
>>> Dick, K6KR
>>>
>>>
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> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:29:58 -0400
> From: Nr4c <[hidden email]>
> To: Andy McMullin <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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> On the FTDI site there is a removal tool. Use it to wipe away com port drivers. Then re-install the FTDI drivers for your KUSB or KXUSB cable.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Andy McMullin via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Can I just add that at the stage that says reboot, you should really shut down the machine, wait a bit, then
>> Restart. Sometimes a USB port is not physically but just logically reset by a reboot.
>>
>> I hope this helps
>>
>> Regards
>> Andy, G8TQH
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 14 Apr 2019, at 18:17, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Sometimes driver software can be a pain...
>>> Try this.
>>> 1) Open the device manager and select the comport by right clicking on it.
>>> 2) Check the box to delete the driver software and uninstall.
>>> 3) Unplug the USB cable.
>>> 4) Reboot
>>> 5) Next run the FTDI driver installation.  When prompted or when complete, plug the USB cable back in.
>>> Sometimes, windows will keep reinstalling the same driver if the files have not been deleted.
>>> 73 Tom
>>> va2fsq.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of HB
>>> Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff' <[hidden email]>
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list' <[hidden email]>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> I have done all of those things and no change.  As I said every other piece of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine ? just not the utility software.
>>>
>>> There is something to the driver installation ? it shows as incomplete, but reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the problem.  There is still an event message saying that the installation did not complete.
>>>
>>> I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I?m just looking for help.
>>>
>>> Hank
>>> K4HYJ
>>>
>>> From: Don Wilhelm
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:09 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff'
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list'
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> Hank,
>>>
>>> Installing KX3 Utility will do nothing for changing what your computer does about COM Ports vs USB port assignment.  It is now apparent that your computer is not properly recognizing the FTDI USB to Serial adapter.
>>>
>>> Download and install the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website.
>>> What you are trying to deal with is an FTDI USB to Serial adapter.  Just because the KXUSB cable is sold by Elecraft does not c
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 22:17:13 -0400
> From: HB <[hidden email]>
> To: Nr4c <[hidden email]>, Andy McMullin <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Okay?some weirdness, but I can get the software to work.  Here is what I have done (some help from you guys, some help from the IT guys where I work, and the internet).  It?s a little complex?
>
> Configuration 1: My laptop is connected via USB to a PK-232SC+ which has a 2 port USB hub built in ? my KXUSB is plugged in there.  Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port.
>
> Configuration 2: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.  Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port.
>
> Configuration 3: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.  Under COM port settings for the KX3USB connected port,  I changed the latency timer to 8 ms from 16 ms.  Under this configuration, the KX3 Utility recognizes the COM port every time.
>
> Returning to configuration one with the lower latency timer setting does not allow the KX3 utility to see the com port, so no joy there.
>
> BUT ? it?s a weird BUT ? If I connect the KXUSB directly to the laptop, open the utility and connect, disconnect the KX3USB from the laptop and connect it to the hub built in to the PK-232sc+, it works as long as I don?t exit the KX3 utility software.  I can even close the serial port in the software, BUT as long as I don?t exit the software, I can reopen the serial port and it works fine.  I can close the port and use other software that needs the KXUSB as long as I don?t exit the KX3 utility program (just leave it minimized) it works when I need it.
>
> How crazy is that?  Any gurus figure that one out??
>
> Hank
> K4HYJ
>
>
> From: Nr4c
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:31 PM
> To: Andy McMullin
> Cc: Elecraft list
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>
> On the FTDI site there is a removal tool. Use it to wipe away com port drivers. Then re-install the FTDI drivers for your KUSB or KXUSB cable.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Andy McMullin via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Can I just add that at the stage that says reboot, you should really shut down the machine, wait a bit, then
>> Restart. Sometimes a USB port is not physically but just logically reset by a reboot.
>>
>> I hope this helps
>>
>> Regards
>> Andy, G8TQH
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 14 Apr 2019, at 18:17, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Sometimes driver software can be a pain...
>>> Try this.
>>> 1) Open the device manager and select the comport by right clicking on it.
>>> 2) Check the box to delete the driver software and uninstall.
>>> 3) Unplug the USB cable.
>>> 4) Reboot
>>> 5) Next run the FTDI driver installation.  When prompted or when complete, plug the USB cable back in.
>>> Sometimes, windows will keep reinstalling the same driver if the files have not been deleted.
>>> 73 Tom
>>> va2fsq.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of HB
>>> Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff' <[hidden email]>
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list' <[hidden email]>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> I have done all of those things and no change.  As I said every other piece of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine ? just not the utility software.
>>>
>>> There is something to the driver installation ? it shows as incomplete, but reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the problem.  There is still an event message saying that the installation did not complete.
>>>
>>> I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I?m just looking for help.
>>>
>>> Hank
>>> K4HYJ
>>>
>>> From: Don Wilhelm
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:09 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff'
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list'
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> Hank,
>>>
>>> Installing KX3 Utility will do nothing for changing what your computer does about COM Ports vs USB port assignment.  It is now apparent that your computer is not properly recognizing the FTDI USB to Serial adapter.
>>>
>>> Download and install the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website.
>>> What you are trying to deal with is an FTDI USB to Serial adapter.  Just because the KXUSB cable is sold by Elecraft does not c
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 22:45:17 -0400
> From: "Gary Smith" <[hidden email]>
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KAT3A tuner Module
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
>
> A follow-up;
>
> While I still would like to buy an excess
> KAT3A for my K3 & if you have one, please
> contact me off-list. It turns out my KAT3A
> is now working perfectly at this time
>
> Before I packed it up to send back for
> repair I looked at the socket and noticed
> they were not gold pins, only the male
> pins on the main board are gold. I doubt
> there would be corrosion so soon but
> what's to lose?
>
> I dripped some Deoxit 100 in and let it
> set a few minutes, then squirted regular
> 15% deoxit with its 85% lube, cleaned and
> reinstalled it. The KAT3A is now working
> perfectly on 160 again and as before, all
> the other bands are also working.
>
> I emailed Elecraft to let them know I
> don't need the RMA and won't be sending it
> in. Glad they were there and willing had I
> needed to get it repaired.
>
> 73 all,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
>> Looks like I need a replacement KAT3A
>> tuner. Weighing the cost of
>> repair/replacement, I wonder if anyone has
>> one that they did not use, are not
>> needing?
>>
>> If so, please contact me off list with the
>> details.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Gary
>> KA1J
>>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:46:49 +0000
> From: Bill Johnson <[hidden email]>
> To: HB <[hidden email]>, Nr4c <[hidden email]>, Andy McMullin
> <[hidden email]>
> Cc: Elecraft list <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
> Message-ID:
> <[hidden email]>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
>
> Do you have a desktop virus?  A major cause of what you are experiencing.?
>
> Bill
> 920-421-1172
>
> ________________________________
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of HB <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 9:17:13 PM
> To: Nr4c; Andy McMullin
> Cc: Elecraft list
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>
> Okay?some weirdness, but I can get the software to work.  Here is what I have done (some help from you guys, some help from the IT guys where I work, and the internet).  It?s a little complex?
>
> Configuration 1: My laptop is connected via USB to a PK-232SC+ which has a 2 port USB hub built in ? my KXUSB is plugged in there.  Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port.
>
> Configuration 2: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.  Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port.
>
> Configuration 3: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.  Under COM port settings for the KX3USB connected port,  I changed the latency timer to 8 ms from 16 ms.  Under this configuration, the KX3 Utility recognizes the COM port every time.
>
> Returning to configuration one with the lower latency timer setting does not allow the KX3 utility to see the com port, so no joy there.
>
> BUT ? it?s a weird BUT ? If I connect the KXUSB directly to the laptop, open the utility and connect, disconnect the KX3USB from the laptop and connect it to the hub built in to the PK-232sc+, it works as long as I don?t exit the KX3 utility software.  I can even close the serial port in the software, BUT as long as I don?t exit the software, I can reopen the serial port and it works fine.  I can close the port and use other software that needs the KXUSB as long as I don?t exit the KX3 utility program (just leave it minimized) it works when I need it.
>
> How crazy is that?  Any gurus figure that one out??
>
> Hank
> K4HYJ
>
>
> From: Nr4c
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:31 PM
> To: Andy McMullin
> Cc: Elecraft list
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>
> On the FTDI site there is a removal tool. Use it to wipe away com port drivers. Then re-install the FTDI drivers for your KUSB or KXUSB cable.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Andy McMullin via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Can I just add that at the stage that says reboot, you should really shut down the machine, wait a bit, then
>> Restart. Sometimes a USB port is not physically but just logically reset by a reboot.
>>
>> I hope this helps
>>
>> Regards
>> Andy, G8TQH
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 14 Apr 2019, at 18:17, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Sometimes driver software can be a pain...
>>> Try this.
>>> 1) Open the device manager and select the comport by right clicking on it.
>>> 2) Check the box to delete the driver software and uninstall.
>>> 3) Unplug the USB cable.
>>> 4) Reboot
>>> 5) Next run the FTDI driver installation.  When prompted or when complete, plug the USB cable back in.
>>> Sometimes, windows will keep reinstalling the same driver if the files have not been deleted.
>>> 73 Tom
>>> va2fsq.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of HB
>>> Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff' <[hidden email]>
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list' <[hidden email]>
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> I have done all of those things and no change.  As I said every other piece of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine ? just not the utility software.
>>>
>>> There is something to the driver installation ? it shows as incomplete, but reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the problem.  There is still an event message saying that the installation did not complete.
>>>
>>> I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I?m just looking for help.
>>>
>>> Hank
>>> K4HYJ
>>>
>>> From: Don Wilhelm
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:09 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]; 'Dick Dievendorff'
>>> Cc: 'Elecraft list'
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
>>>
>>> Hank,
>>>
>>> Installing KX3 Utility will do nothing for changing what your computer does about COM Ports vs USB port assignment.  It is now apparent that your computer is not properly recognizing the FTDI USB to Serial adapter.
>>>
>>> Download and install the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website.
>>> What you are trying to deal with is an FTDI USB to Serial adapter.  Just because the KXUSB cable is sold by Elecraft does not c
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> Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:17:57 -0700
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> Good Evening,
>
>   ?? Propagation was better this week.? Plenty of noise and QSB but at
> least signals were present.? S0 to S5 with decent copy.? I did not hear
> any thunderstorms.? Cool weather reports for the most part.? Lots of
> yard work and clean up.? Antenna projects will get pushed off for a
> little while.? I wonder if raising one while there are thousands of
> biting flies improves propagation as much as inclement weather does.?
> May have to experiment and take notes.
>
>
>   ? On 14049.5 ? kHz at 2200z:
>
> W0CZ - Ken - ND
>
> K4TO - Dave - KY
>
> K4JPN - Steve - GA
>
> K0DTJ - Brian - CA
>
>
>   ? On 7048 kHz at 0000z:
>
> WM5F - Dwight - ID
>
> K0DTJ - Brian - CA
>
> K6PJV - Dale - CA
>
> AE6JV - Bill - CA
>
> K4TO - Dave - KY
>
>
> Until next week 73,
>
>   ?? Kevin.? KD5ONS
>
>
>
> RIP Harlan Ellison? 1934 - 2019
>
> _
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:05:16 +0300
> From: Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP <[hidden email]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Visalia?
> Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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> Did Elecraft show or hint at anything interesting at the Visalia DX
> Convention?

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73 & CU Pena, OH2G, OH2CG
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