[Elecraft] How 'bout a USB interface?

Tue Jul 16 21:44:00 2002

On 7/13/02 2:13 PM, Mike Butts at [email protected] wrote:

>I'm surprised no one (that I've noticed) has raised the primary
>objection I'd have to USB in the K2: RFI!  USB is much faster
>because its signals are in the HF range with faster edges.

Fooey. I've got unsheilded 100 BaseT cables running all over my house, 
and I have yet to hear any RFI from that system. And they run a heck of a 
lot faster than USB does.

USB cables are well-sheilded. Many RS-232 cables are not. 

RFI from USB is not a problem.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: [email protected]
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