[Elecraft] Problem with K2 computer interface

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

First check the easy things - the menu settings.  Does your K2 still 
have a sidetone?  Press SPOT to see.  If no sidetone, go into the menu 
for ST L and EDIT the parameter, then tap the DISPLAY button until you 
hear the sidetone (the sidetone source must be U8-4 for the computer 
interface to work).
Secondly, go into the secondary menu and be certain PORT is set to ON.

Next, on your computer make sure the COM port settings are correct - in 
HRD check to see if the COM port is the same one your computer is 
actually using for the USB to serial adapter and that the rate is set to 
4800.  If possible, try using a computer with a real serial port while 
you are checking things out.

If that does not cure your problem, you are in for some signal tracing 
and troubleshooting.

73,
Don W3FPR

Brian wrote:
> Good morning everyone, 
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> I have just started fooling around with ham radio deluxe with my K2 and have
> run into a snag.  The Radio stopped talking to the computer.  Everything
> worked fine for about 24 hours and just stopped. I didn't change anything as
> far as I know so I'm stumped.  I checked my solder connections on the cable,
> reloaded the driver for the USB to serial cable and made sure PORT was still
> turned on.  On HRD I am getting a message   "K2, COM4, 4800, Failed to read
> frequency.  Make sure your radio is switched on and not in memory mode.  If
> you are using a homemade/nonstandard cable you may need to select RTS  and
> /or DTR."  When I try to use the K2 Remote program I get the message "K2 is
> not responding.  Please check radio power and RS232 Comm Port."  Any
> suggestions?
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