[Elecraft] Announcing the Elecraft K3 Transceiver: 10/100W, 160-6m, Assembled or Kit

[Lyle Johnson]

> Looking at the K3 backside, an DB9 serial connector. Was thought given 
> to USB and/or Ethernet?

Indeed it was.  By using RS232, we allow older computers to connect with 
a simple cable, and USB-equipped computers to connect using a cable with 
some electronics in it.

I successfully operate and load firmware into my K3 using both methods. 
  And believe me, as the guy writing the DSP code, I do a lot of code 
loading, so I've exercised this interface a *lot* !

Fortunately, thanks to its plug-in PC board modular design, the K3 has 
the potential for future options using dedicated USB, Ethernet -- or ???

73,

Lyle KK7P