[Elecraft] Computer control issues - unreliable firmware?

[Ken Alexander]

Better yet, take the next step and provide a module
for direct USB communication with a computer.

The KUSB2...I can see it now, and I'll be first in
line if and when it happens!

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS


--- "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <simon at hb9drv.ch> wrote:

> A serious suggestion for Elecraft - sell or
> recommend a good USB <=> serial 
> converter to avoid the misery caused by the lesser
> options out there.
> 
> Simon Brown
> ---
> http://blog.hb9drv.ch/
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <simon at hb9drv.ch>
> 
> 
> > Warning - if you use an external USB <=> serial
> adapter then get a good 
> > one, they are not all alike. Some can't handle the
> strain of repeated 
> > communications, especially with Windows 98. Some
> have poor driver software 
> > which gets in a muddle.
> >
> > I have come across the stalling problem a lot but
> not just with the K2, 
> > it's almost always been down the a poor USB <=>
> serial port converter.
> > 
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