[Elecraft] K3 and Windows Vista - the solution!

[Steef PA2A]

Lennar,

Vista and USB have nothing to do with each other. I did all my K3 firmware 
updates through a Microham Digi Keyer.

The problem with USB2SER hardware and software ports is that more 
applications have 'seen' the COM PORT and lock or poll them even if these 
applications are not running while using the port with the K3.

The hardware solution you have now is always the best. I bought an RS232 
extension card myself in case of ever having a PC without COM ports.

73 's
Steef PA2A
K3 #1184
K2 #4654

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lennart Michaelsson" <lennart.michaelsson at telia.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <support at elecraft.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:59 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and Windows Vista - the solution!


> Hi Gary et al,
>
> As you might remember I did have some problems connecting my K3 to a new 
> PC
> (HP) using Windows Vista 64-bit. The problem was connecdted to 64-bit 
> which
> still is fairly unusual.
> Some good input from Gary, Elecraft and Simon (HB9DRV) turned my eyes away
> from USB interfaces.
> I just now installed a twin serial port (a PCI Express card), updated my 
> K3
> and is running Ham Radio deLux.
> I would like to recommend this solution to anyone moving into (or up) to
> Windows Vista 64.
> Many thanks for valuable input,
> 73
> Lennart
> SM7BIC
>
>
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