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Chris W7CTH

USB - RS232

Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.

Thanks
Chris

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Ken Kopp-3

Re: USB - RS232

Purchased mine from Elecraft with my K3.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
K2 #56 65
K3 #56
P3 #56

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W1SBY

Re: USB - RS232

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I am using a 232USB9M-LS device from B&B Electronics
<http://www.bb-elec.com/product_family.asp?FamilyId=397&Trail=45&TrailType=Main>.
It is a locked serial number type device, which means that once set up
it makes no difference what USB port you plug it into, it will ALWAYS
be whatever port number you assigned to it. At $69 plus shipping it is
more expensive, but it is nice to know that it work the same every time
and not cause the frustration of trying to figure out what comm port was
assigned every time you plug in.

73 de Allen, W1SBY

On 8/23/2010 10:16 PM, Chris Hembree wrote:
> Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.
>
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Richard Dowling

Re: USB - RS232

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Sealevel, have had very good service, no driver install problems,
bullet proof operation.

http://www.sealevel.com/store/serial/asynchronous-serial/usb/2105r-usb-to-1-port-rs-232-db9-serial-interface-adapter.html

Richard
KL0DR

At 19 16 2010-08-23, Chris Hembree wrote:

>Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.
>
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Jim Rhodes

Re: USB - RS232

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Last time I bought any it was 2 Edgeports, 1x4 port & 1x8 port. I
don't have to mess with a bunch of different adapters for different things.

Jim
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Re: USB - RS232

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I bought my FTDI converter from Array Solutions and I bought my PCIe RS232 card
from Tiger Direct. It would be great if Elecraft would guarantee a FTDI
converter. It is not required for the Elecraft program but sure would be
helpful for the Visual Basic programs that conflict with the Prolific
converters.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ

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Subject: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.

Thanks
Chris

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Re: USB - RS232

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I purchased a USB Converter with my K3 #1025 also, but it is a Prolific chip set
and will not work with N1MM or XMlog and Win 7 but works well with Elecraft
software and Win 7 or Vista.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ

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Sent: Mon, August 23, 2010 10:20:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Purchased mine from Elecraft with my K3.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
K2 #56 65
K3 #56
P3 #56

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Brett Howard

Re: USB - RS232

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Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.

~Brett (N7MG)

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> Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.
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Jeff kb2m

Re: USB - RS232

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I also use the Edgeport's. I have in service, two 4 channel, and one 8
channel. All bought on eBay. I have had zero problems with , XP, Vista, and
Win7. Just checked, on eBay there is a 4 port for BIN $29.99, and an 8 port
for $39.99, just eBay search edgeport.

73 Jeff kb2m

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Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 0:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Last time I bought any it was 2 Edgeports, 1x4 port & 1x8 port. I
don't have to mess with a bunch of different adapters for different things.

Jim
On 8/23/2010 10:16 PM, Chris Hembree wrote:
> Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters.
>
> Thanks
> Chris

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Earl N5ZM

Re: USB - RS232

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Is there a way to tell which chipset is used in the KUSB I purchased in June
2009??

Earl N5ZM K3 #3223

Brett Howard wrote:
> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>
> ~Brett (N7MG)
>

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: USB - RS232

The Windows Device Manager can be used to examine the device's
"Manufacturer".

K3 Utility Help has a "Troubleshooting USB to Serial Adapters" page that
includes information on how to access this information.

73 de Dick, K6KR

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Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Is there a way to tell which chipset is used in the KUSB I purchased in June

2009??

Earl N5ZM K3 #3223

Brett Howard wrote:
> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>
> ~Brett (N7MG)
>

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Re: USB - RS232

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You can look at Device Manager under serial ports and it will tell you whether
you are using a Prolific or a FTDI Driver. It is probably Prolific. The Win 7
issue didn't present until about Oct or Nov of 2009.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
K5EWJ

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Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 7:52:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Is there a way to tell which chipset is used in the KUSB I purchased in June
2009??

Earl N5ZM K3 #3223

Brett Howard wrote:
> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>
> ~Brett (N7MG)
>

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: USB - RS232

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Earl,

The Prolific drivers here:
> http://www.valley-ent.com/soft/radio/PL2303Vista3200.exe
supposedly resolve the problems with Visual Basic and the
Prolific USB chipsets. Since I use exclusively FTDI devices
I can't vouch for that information.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 8/24/2010 8:52 AM, Earl wrote:

> Is there a way to tell which chipset is used in the KUSB I purchased in June
> 2009??
>
> Earl N5ZM K3 #3223
>
>
>
> Brett Howard wrote:
>> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
>> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
>> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
>> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>>
>> ~Brett (N7MG)
>>
>
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Earl N5ZM

Re: USB - RS232

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Thanks Dick,
It Is Prolific. Not really had a lot of problems with connectivity
(XP Media). I do use an A/B switch to change between the K3 Utility
(via the KUSB) and a MH Micro Keyer. When I swap I usually have to
disconnect and reconnect the KUSB to the computer and turn the K3 off
and back on. Sometimes more than once.

Earl N5ZM K3 #3223

Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> The Windows Device Manager can be used to examine the device's
> "Manufacturer".
>
> K3 Utility Help has a "Troubleshooting USB to Serial Adapters" page that
> includes information on how to access this information.
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Earl
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:52 AM
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232
>
> Is there a way to tell which chipset is used in the KUSB I purchased in June
>
> 2009??
>
> Earl N5ZM K3 #3223
>
>
>
> Brett Howard wrote:
>> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
>> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
>> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
>> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>>
>> ~Brett (N7MG)
>>
>
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Don Cunningham

Re: USB - RS232

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Chris,
I bought my adapter, which is an FTDI UC232R-10, from Mouser for under $20.
It was truly plug and play on Windows XP for this old man, who had tried
several others with NO success. It works with the K3, P3 and other things I
have here, but I have not tried any logging programs like mentioned on here.
Mouser is out of stock right now, but shows them on order.
73,
Don, WB5HAK

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Dick Dievendorff

Re: USB - RS232

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Thanks, Earl. I have two tiers of ABCD switch that I use to switch my
development computer to two other ABCD switches, one for each K3. My MK2R+
is one of the other inputs to the 2nd tier. I'm also switching my
development computer to a W2, K144XV, or KPA500 from time to time...

I got tired of constantly tearing the station apart...

I do all my development testing with a Prolific KUSB. I'm using Windows 7
(64-bit) and Windows XP normally.

Dick

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:41 AM
To: Dick Dievendorff
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB - RS232

Thanks Dick,
It Is Prolific. Not really had a lot of problems with connectivity
(XP Media). I do use an A/B switch to change between the K3 Utility
(via the KUSB) and a MH Micro Keyer. When I swap I usually have to
disconnect and reconnect the KUSB to the computer and turn the K3 off
and back on. Sometimes more than once.

Earl N5ZM K3 #3223

Dick Dievendorff wrote:

June

>
> 2009??
>
> Earl N5ZM K3 #3223
>
>
>
> Brett Howard wrote:
>> Whatever you get just make sure it has an FTDI chipset to minimize
>> your issues. The ones that Elecraft sells now *ARE* using this
>> chipset. They used to use the Prolific chipset and have since
>> upgraded (in my opinion) to the FTDI versions.
>>
>> ~Brett (N7MG)
>>
>
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: USB - RS232

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In reply to this post by Ken Kopp-3

The Elecraft KUSB now uses the FTDI chipset.

73,
Eric

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>
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>
> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
> K2 #56 65
> K3 #56
> P3 #56
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: USB - RS232

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At that time it used the prolific chip set.

You can also inspect the driver used in windows to identify it.

Eric

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Mark n2qt

K3 SubRx active while transmitting?

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At one time there was some talk (assuming the internal isolation was high
enough)
to allow the subrx to remain active, listening on it's own antenna, while
the K3
was in transmit.

Are there any new developments along this line?

Mark n2qt

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Richard-3

Re: USB - RS232

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When did the change occur?
Thanks
Rich
NU6T

Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:

> The Elecraft KUSB now uses the FTDI chipset.
>
> 73,
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>
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>
>> Purchased mine from Elecraft with my K3.
>>
>> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
>> K2 #56 65
>> K3 #56
>> P3 #56
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