[Elecraft] K2/RS-232/USB issues

[George Anestis]

>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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Hi Adam,

They work fine!  I have two USB/serial interfaces on my PC right now.  I use WIN-EQF for logging
and connecting to the local DX Cluster via a TNC, K2Remote for tinkering with rig control, and
several other programs for various things...such as: KAwin for connecting to my KAM+ TNC.
ChromaPix for SSTV uses one of these comm. ports for PTT switching via my RigBlaster.  DigiPan
does the same for PSK31, Stream for MFSK16.  I've had no problems at all.  Not that it should
matter, but I'm running Win98se on this machine.  I'm in the process of building a new PC that
will run WinXP and I have ordered 3 of these USB/serial ports for it.

Sorry for rambling, but to sum it up...I notice no difference between these USB/serial adaptors
and a "real" legacy serial port.  They work the same.

73 - George - W3ANX  -  K2#518