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Lu Romero - W4LT

Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

Hi George:

Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling CQ on CW.

Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being installed a
couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in 2011), my setup is the
following:

"Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the switch. The
MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a standard RS232 cable
going from the common output of the switch feeding the serial input of the
K3.

When I need to load software or do any adjustments with K3-EZ or the
Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I operate, I switch to
the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is online, and it does not
bother it. The frequency display on its front panel shows dashes until I
switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.

Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with this setup at all.

-lu-W4LT-

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Message: 23
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
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Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
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At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via the P3. However,
when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to disconnect the
CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the computer's serial

port to the K3 via the P3.

Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two DB9 cables without
creating any problems?

73, George

George Wagner, K5KG
Sarasota, FL
941-400-1960 cell

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with K3-EZ or the
> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I operate, I switch
> to the MicroHam.

There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ. Configure K3-EZ to
use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:

> Hi George:
>
> Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling CQ on CW.
>
> Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being installed a
> couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in 2011), my setup is the
> following:
>
> "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the switch. The
> MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a standard RS232 cable
> going from the common output of the switch feeding the serial input of the
> K3.
>
> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with K3-EZ or the
> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I operate, I switch to
> the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is online, and it does not
> bother it. The frequency display on its front panel shows dashes until I
> switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.
>
> Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with this setup at all.
>
> -lu-W4LT-
>
> -------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
> From: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
> Message-ID:<[hidden email]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via the P3. However,
> when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to disconnect the
> CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the computer's serial
>
> port to the K3 via the P3.
>
> Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two DB9 cables without
> creating any problems?
>
> 73, George
>
> George Wagner, K5KG
> Sarasota, FL
> 941-400-1960 cell
>
>
>
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Lu Romero - W4LT

Re: Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

GOOD suggestion! While I don't swap cables, I just flip one switch on the
serial selector switch, but this is a good thing to know... Does this mean
that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via Router on a separate com
port, Joe?

That would be really great! A GUI for the radio!

I will give this a try!

But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software updates, as
it is still not recommended to do this through router, correct?

-lu-W4LT
K3 #3192

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:17 PM
> To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
>
>
> > When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> K3-EZ or the
> > Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
> operate, I switch
> > to the MicroHam.
>
> There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ. Configure
> K3-EZ to use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
> On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> > Hi George:
> >
> > Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling
> CQ on CW.
> >
> > Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being
> installed a
> > couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in
> 2011), my setup
> > is the
> > following:
> >
> > "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the
> switch. The
> > MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a
> standard RS232
> > cable going from the common output of the switch feeding the serial
> > input of the K3.
> >
> > When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> K3-EZ or the
> > Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
> operate, I switch
> > to the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is
> online, and it
> > does not bother it. The frequency display on its front panel shows
> > dashes until I switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.
> >
> > Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with
> this setup at all.
> >
> > -lu-W4LT-
> >
> > -------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 23
> > Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
> > From: [hidden email]
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> > To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
> > Message-ID:<[hidden email]>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >
> > At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via
> the P3. However,
> > when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to
> disconnect
> > the CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the
> > computer's serial
> >
> > port to the K3 via the P3.
> >
> > Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two
> DB9 cables without
> > creating any problems?
> >
> > 73, George
> >
> > George Wagner, K5KG
> > Sarasota, FL
> > 941-400-1960 cell
> >
> >
> >
> > No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools
> AntiVirus
> > (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880).
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

> Does this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via Router
> on a separate com port, Joe?

I haven't tried it with N1MM Logger but it certainly works with DXLab
Suite with Commander actively polling.

> But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software
> updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through router,
> correct?

*ABSOLUTELY* Never do a software update through Router with any of
the microHAM "Keyer" interfaces, MK2R/MK2R+ or Station Master.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 12/18/2010 8:20 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:

> GOOD suggestion! While I don't swap cables, I just flip one switch on the
> serial selector switch, but this is a good thing to know... Does this mean
> that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via Router on a separate com
> port, Joe?
>
> That would be really great! A GUI for the radio!
>
> I will give this a try!
>
> But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software updates, as
> it is still not recommended to do this through router, correct?
>
> -lu-W4LT
> K3 #3192
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
>> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:17 PM
>> To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
>>
>>
>>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
>> K3-EZ or the
>>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
>> operate, I switch
>>> to the MicroHam.
>>
>> There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ. Configure
>> K3-EZ to use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> ... Joe, W4TV
>>
>> On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
>>> Hi George:
>>>
>>> Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling
>> CQ on CW.
>>>
>>> Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being
>> installed a
>>> couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in
>> 2011), my setup
>>> is the
>>> following:
>>>
>>> "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the
>> switch. The
>>> MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a
>> standard RS232
>>> cable going from the common output of the switch feeding the serial
>>> input of the K3.
>>>
>>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
>> K3-EZ or the
>>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
>> operate, I switch
>>> to the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is
>> online, and it
>>> does not bother it. The frequency display on its front panel shows
>>> dashes until I switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.
>>>
>>> Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with
>> this setup at all.
>>>
>>> -lu-W4LT-
>>>
>>> -------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 23
>>> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
>>> From: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
>>> To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
>>> Message-ID:<[hidden email]>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>>
>>> At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via
>> the P3. However,
>>> when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to
>> disconnect
>>> the CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the
>>> computer's serial
>>>
>>> port to the K3 via the P3.
>>>
>>> Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two
>> DB9 cables without
>>> creating any problems?
>>>
>>> 73, George
>>>
>>> George Wagner, K5KG
>>> Sarasota, FL
>>> 941-400-1960 cell
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools
>> AntiVirus
>>> (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880).
>>> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
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>
>
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message
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>

Lu Romero - W4LT

Re: Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

I will try this and let you know what I find! Good tip, you're always good
for another bit of digital streamlining, Joe!

-lu-

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:57 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
>
>
> > Does this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM
> via Router
> > on a separate com port, Joe?
>
> I haven't tried it with N1MM Logger but it certainly works
> with DXLab Suite with Commander actively polling.
>
> > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software
> > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through router,
> > correct?
>
> *ABSOLUTELY* Never do a software update through Router with
> any of the microHAM "Keyer" interfaces, MK2R/MK2R+ or Station Master.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 12/18/2010 8:20 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> > GOOD suggestion! While I don't swap cables, I just flip
> one switch on
> > the serial selector switch, but this is a good thing to
> know... Does
> > this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via
> Router on a
> > separate com port, Joe?
> >
> > That would be really great! A GUI for the radio!
> >
> > I will give this a try!
> >
> > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software
> > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through
> router, correct?
> >
> > -lu-W4LT
> > K3 #3192
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[hidden email]]
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:17 PM
> >> To: [hidden email]; [hidden email]
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> >>
> >>
> >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> >> K3-EZ or the
> >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
> >> operate, I switch
> >>> to the MicroHam.
> >>
> >> There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ. Configure
> K3-EZ to
> >> use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> ... Joe, W4TV
> >>
> >> On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> >>> Hi George:
> >>>
> >>> Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling
> >> CQ on CW.
> >>>
> >>> Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being
> >> installed a
> >>> couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in
> >> 2011), my setup
> >>> is the
> >>> following:
> >>>
> >>> "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the
> >> switch. The
> >>> MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A. There is a
> >> standard RS232
> >>> cable going from the common output of the switch feeding
> the serial
> >>> input of the K3.
> >>>
> >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> >> K3-EZ or the
> >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
> >> operate, I switch
> >>> to the MicroHam. You can do this while the MicroHam is
> >> online, and it
> >>> does not bother it. The frequency display on its front
> panel shows
> >>> dashes until I switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.
> >>>
> >>> Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with
> >> this setup at all.
> >>>
> >>> -lu-W4LT-
> >>>
> >>> -------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 23
> >>> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
> >>> From: [hidden email]
> >>> Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> >>> To: [hidden email], [hidden email]
> >>> Message-ID:<[hidden email]>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >>>
> >>> At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via
> >> the P3. However,
> >>> when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to
> >> disconnect
> >>> the CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the
> >>> computer's serial
> >>>
> >>> port to the K3 via the P3.
> >>>
> >>> Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two
> >> DB9 cables without
> >>> creating any problems?
> >>>
> >>> 73, George
> >>>
> >>> George Wagner, K5KG
> >>> Sarasota, FL
> >>> 941-400-1960 cell
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools
> >> AntiVirus
> >>> (6.1.0.25 - 6.14880).
> >>> http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/
> >>> ______________________________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
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> >