[Elecraft] USB to RS232/DB9 adapter

[Joe-aa4nn]

Hi Julius,
I couldn't get the COM output of the USB adapter
to key my rig using N1MM.  Anyway, you are
better off with WK2 for excellent CW keying.
de Joe, aa4nn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J F" <phriendly1 at yahoo.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 8:51 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to RS232/DB9 adapter


> FWIW...
> 
> I purchased a reasonably priced Tripp Lite U209-000-R
> Serial Adapter - mini USB Type A - DB-9 - male (U$20)
> which controls my K2 fine using N1MM. 
> 
> The only caveat I have with this is that it does NOT
> key the rig (using the simple 2N2222/1KOhm resistor
> interface) on CW. From what I hear this is not an
> uncommon issue with many of the USB adapters. 
> 
> Rather than pull my hair out any further, I bought a
> K1EL WK2 kit. I've purchased two of his kits in the
> past and have been very happy with them.
> 
> No interest in either company, just passing on my
> experiences.
> 
> 73,
> Julius
> n2wn