new computer advice suggestions for using with a K3

[Dick Dickinson]

Most of the motherboards I have looked at online recently do have a  com
port header on them, but no connector on the backplane.  You can likely find
a connector and cable at a computer parts and pieces store.   A rotary tool
with a diamond cutting blade can create an opening for mounting a connector.
Mine is mounted just below the power supply.

 

Another alternative is to add a com port plugin card in an available slot.

 

 

73,

Dick - KA5KKT

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[alsopb]

One has to be careful with these headers.  There apparently are two
pinouts for them.  One is used more often in EU and the other in the US.
So make sure you read the documentation supplied with the motherboard to
assure you connect the right type of cable.

I got caught with this problem while trying to use COM2 (on the
motherboard).

73 de Brian/K3KO

On 8/10/2013 14:05, Edward Dickinson III wrote:

> Most of the motherboards I have looked at online recently do have a  com
> port header on them, but no connector on the backplane.  You can likely find
> a connector and cable at a computer parts and pieces store.   A rotary tool
> with a diamond cutting blade can create an opening for mounting a connector.
> Mine is mounted just below the power supply.
>
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> Another alternative is to add a com port plugin card in an available slot.
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> 73,
>
> Dick - KA5KKT
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[Bill Clarke]

Buy a board and plug it in - it will give you two (2) serial ports (some
more and some less). Make sure to get a board that will fit your
particular machine.

In my case, I built this machine and included a pair of serial ports and
a Firewire port (tried a Flex radio). Have since removed the Firewire
and trashed it. Talk about something out of the dark ages! Ever hear of
USB3?

I personally feel the manufacturers should keep up with the modern
computer offerings and refrain from using outdated systems to
communicate between their products and a modern computer.

Laptop users are relegated to using a USB converter of some type. I have
a couple that work - still, however, I feel the manufacturer should be
keeping up with the times. If unable to keep up, then supply - at no
charge - whatever adapter is needed. That way, the manufacturer's
provided adapter is guaranteed to work (maybe?).

Bill W2BLC (proud owner of a full K3-Line)




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