[Elecraft] K3 KUSB option

[Dick Dievendorff]

The KUSB is a USB to Serial Port adapter, a cable that has a USB connector
on the computer end and a 9-pin RS-232 connector on the K3 end.  The KUSB is
similar to other USB to Serial Adapters on the market.  

Some USB to Serial Adapters have nuts rather than screws on the DB-9
connector.  The K3's RS-232 connector has jack nuts, and some USB to Serial
Adapters won't mate easily unless you remove the nuts from the adapter, and
that's not always easy.  

The KUSB has screws that fasten to the K3's RS-232 connector.  The KUSB is
6' long, and some USB to Serial adapters are a bit shorter.  

I test with a variety of USB to Serial Adapters, including the KUSB, and I'm
using an extension serial cable that has screws on each end.

The K3 has a 9-pin RS-232 connector.  It does not have a USB connector.

Dick, K6KR


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 5:48 PM
To: Elecraft Discussion List
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KUSB option 

Is this an option that installs a USB port in the K3 for remote control etc.
or is this just a USB to Serial device?


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