[Elecraft] [K3] Serial cable for my new K3

[Roger Marrotte]

I find that the serial cable I have on hand that I used for my former radio
is female to female.  I see that the K3 requires a male connector.  I've
looked through the archives without much success.  Am I the only one that
finds the archives difficult to use?  I know that I could cut off one end of
my cable and solder on a male connector.  I also see that Radio Shack has a
pre-made cable described as a 6-Ft. DB9 M/F Extension Cable #26-117.  I'm
leaning toward this option because the Radio Shack has nice knobs vs. screws
to attach and detach the cables.  In either case I need to know if the K3
requires a straight through cable or a null modem cable where the transmit
and receive lines are reversed.  I looked for this info in the K3 manual and
couldn't find it.  I'm assuming the Radio Shack "Extension" cable is
straight through.
 
Any and all help would be appreciated.
 
By the way.  The K3 is serial #1192.  It was ordered Feb. 19.  Katiegram
received June 29.  K3 received July 10.  It took UPS 8 days to deliver it!
It's a K3/100 with 2.8, 1.8, 400 and 250 filters, KAT3, KXV3, KBPF3 and
KTCXO3.  The only backordered item is the AM filter.  It went together in
about 11 hours including the 100w amp.  No missing parts.  All worked the
first time.  Now to learn the new radio.
 
Roger, W1EM