[Elecraft] Com port problem

[Russ]

Fred;

I have been using a Zonet model ZUC3100 for over a year with my K2 and both 
a Compaq laptop and desktop with no problems.  Used it in the 160M contest 
all weekend with N1MM logger.  It's only a 1-port but I bought mine from 
Newegg.com for $9.99+p&h.

Russ, N3CO
K1 2136
K2 4016
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Bennett" <n9ta_1 at insightbb.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 12:00 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Com port problem


>
> I'm using the com cable that I made when I constructed the KIO2 and
> I left out ALL but the standard RS232 connections when I made the cable
> (as per the instructions).
> I returned the usb-to-serial box this morning....so the immediate
> problem is solved. With a little research I've found that the "Keyspan"
> brand of 4 port usb-to-serial gizmos seem to win ham cudos. Seeing as
> they cost about $130 I think I'll ask Santa for that one.
>
> I wonder when ham manufacturers will drop the durn RS232 ports and
> pick up USB. It seems that it is WAY past the time when this should have
> happened!!  I wonder if ELECRAFT might decide to lead the pack with a new
> option....say KUSB2?? The problem with that is Elecraft has designed
> in the need for RS232 by using the same cable for other modules such as
> the QRO tuner.
>
>                      73....de....Fred  N9TA
> ____________________________________________________________________________
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO
> Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:20 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Com port problem
>
> I would not advise using any USB serial adapter with the KIO2. The KIO2
> output is not a standard serial port. There is an AUXBUS output on one of
> the pins. I seem to recall that a few people have damaged their K2s by
> using "standard" serial cables that had something else connected to this
> pin. Do you know what is connected to this pin on your USB adapter?
> --
> Julian, G4ILO K2 #392
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> "Fred Bennett" wrote:
> Hi Gang
> I just came back from the local electronics superstore with a USB to 2 
> port
> serial converter made by SIIG. My aim was to get rid of the usb to serial
> converter pigtails cluttering up the place. The new usb-to-serial 
> converter
> won't work with the K2. It works fine with my FT-990. And I have tried
> switching the ports (IE  port1 to 990, port 2 to K2 and vice versa). 
> During
> all tests the FT-990 communicates fine with the computer but the K2 does
> not. The K2 seems to work fine when plugged back into the USB-to-serial
> pigtail from a different manufacturer. There may not be a solution to 
> this,
> but I thought I'd give the brain-trust here a crack before I box the thing
> up
> and take it back to the electronics superstore...that is a 3 hour round
> trip.
>
>
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