[Elecraft] interfacing with K2

[Slater Tubman]

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> I hope I have this correctly addressed as I do not send much mail  
> to reflectors.
>
> I have the following equipment:  Powerbook G4, Rigblaster Plus  
> interface, K2 (SSB, Tuner, NB, KIO2,  etc., but no high power)
>
> Question(s)
> -is anyone out there running a similar physical setup?
> -Successfully?
> -what program(s) do you use for digital modes?
> -is a Rigblaster necessary to run Mac programs?
> -if it is, do you run a USB/serial adapter to the serial port on  
> the Rigblaster as well as the line from the computer USB port to  
> the KIO2 port on the K2 by the special cable required for that  
> interface?  In other words, do we need two control cables?
> -how do you handle audio in and audio out?  What is your cabling  
> setup for this?
>
> I have spent a considerable time on this and seem to get confused.   
> The light at the end of the tunnel may well be a train, not  
> understanding.
>
> Part of the confusion is likely due to my PC sitting here eagerly  
> awaiting my capitulation and my return to Windoze to run ham radio  
> digital programs.
>
> Now you know how confused I am;-)
>
> 73
>
>
>
> Slater  VE5OA
> Wolseley, SK Canada
> K2 - 4519
>

p.s.  I have also posted this on the Ham-Mac reflector, so if you are  
duplicated, please understand.  tnx.  73
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