[Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation

[David Yarnes]

FWIW, I use the same adapter, and have done so for a couple of years.  It 
works well with the K3.  You can also download drivers on the Belkin website 
if you need them.

Dave W7AQK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Wilburn" <dave.wilburn at verizon.net>
To: "James C. Hall, MD" <nwtcc at earthlink.net>
Cc: "'Elecraft Discussion List'" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation


>I believe it is the only one they sell.  Tried to put the link in, but it 
>is too big.
>
> Belkin USB-to-Serial Portable Adapter
> Item 597324 - Staples #
> Model F5U409V1 - Belkin #
>
> I do not know if it works from N3FJP, but it does work from N1MM when I 
> have RTS-DTR set on the rig.  Just have to leave the rig off while the 
> computer is booting up, or it keys.
>
>
> Dave Wilburn
> K4DGW
> K2/100 - S/N 5982
> K3/100 - S/N 766
>
> "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will 
> never know."
>
>
> James C. Hall, MD wrote:
>> Thanks Dave. What model ?
>>
>> 73, Jamie
>> WB4YDL
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Wilburn
>> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:37 PM
>> To: Elecraft Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation
>>
>> I have a Belkin that I picked up recently at Staples.  It has worked 
>> well.
>>
>>
>> Dave Wilburn
>> K4DGW
>> K2/100 - S/N 5982
>> K3/100 - S/N 766
>>
>> "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will 
>> never know."
>>
>>
>> James C. Hall, MD wrote:
>>> Hello:
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, after trying several permutations to try and figure why software 
>>> was
>>> unable to poll freq/mode, I have discovered that the K3 doesn't like my
>>> usb-serial port adapters. I have two available - Keyspan 4-port and a
>>> USBGear 2-port. Both have worked admirably with everything - until now.
>> When
>>> I re-hooked my K3 back to the shack computer with a true serial port, it
>>> connected immediately - no sweat. CW keying was never a problem with the
>> USB
>>> adapters.
>>>
>>>
>>> I need to find a USB-serial adapter that WILL work with the K3 in time 
>>> for
>>> FD. I hate this because these adapters worked so well with the K2.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Jamie
>>>
>>> WB4YDL
>>>
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