Using Micro Band Decoder and computer logging at same time w/K3

[George-3]

I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer for logging.I don’t think they will share a port as both would be using the same com port if a Y was used.Any suggestions that would be simple to implement or should I just forget about both at same time.

Thanks

George wb5xx
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

George,

Whether a Y adapter will work or not depends on your band decoder.  Most
do not issue any commands on the RS-232 bus, they only listen and
respond accordingly.  Check with the manufacturer of the decoder to know
for certain - if the decoder connects only receivers to the RS-232
lines, it will work fine.

With RS-232, many receivers on a signalling line are possible, but if
more than one driver is present, things can get confused (the drivers
will fight each other).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/7/2011 2:20 PM, george wrote:

> I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer for logging.I don’t think they will share a port as both would be using the same com port if a Y was used.Any suggestions that would be simple to implement or should I just forget about both at same time.
>
> Thanks
>
> George wb5xx
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[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

 > I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to
 > auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer
 > for logging. I don’t think they will share a port as both would be
 > using the same com port if a Y was used.

The (discontinued) microHAM Band Decoder was designed to be used
"in-line" between a computer and transceiver.  Connect the computer
logging program to the "PC" connection on Band Decoder and leave
the RS-232 jack connected to the K3.  The Band Decoder will pass
the necessary CAT data between the transceiver and logging program.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 10/7/2011 2:20 PM, george wrote:

> I have my Micro Band Decoder attached the RS-232 port of the K3 to
> auto change antennas.Now I would like to hook the K3 to my computer
> for logging. I don’t think they will share a port as both would be
> using the same com port if a Y was used. Any suggestions that would be
> simple to implement or should I just forget about both at same time.
>
> Thanks
>
> George wb5xx
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