[Elecraft] K2/RS-232/USB issues

Tue Mar 25 12:20:00 2003

The USB to Serial links should work.  I've ordered one and will soon be
trying the same thing you described.  Essentially the USB is backward
converted to the 9pin serial so relative signals should be the same.
More later when I get a chance to try it out.  I do know that these work
well with serial PDAs so I cannot see any reason why it would not work with
ofther devices requiring serial connections.

Robert VE3RPF

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Kern" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 11:49 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2/RS-232/USB issues

Hello,

This is more of a general layman computer question, but it does pertain to
the K2 somewhat:

How can I connect a K2 or other RS-232/serial device to a computer that
lacks legacy (serial) ports?  I know USB-serial adaptors are available, but
do these work with commonly used ham software packages?  I'm looking around
for used ultraportable laptops to use with a K2 and some of these only have
USB.  Also, if a single USB-serial link will work, can I useuse a USB hub to
replicate multiple serial I/O's?  Thanks!

Adam, N1KO

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