[Elecraft] Mac software for the K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Luis,

You cannot use DTR to key the K2 (but it is OK on the K3).  You will 
have to split out the DTR pin and run it through a transistor to 
activate the K2 keying.

*Periodic warning* - even though the K2 AUX I/O connector is the same 
size and shape as a PC serial port, that *does not* make it an RS-232 
connector - yes, there are 3 pins that conform to the RS-232 signals 
TXD, RXD and signal ground, but that is as far as it goes, the rest are 
internal K2 signals used for communicating with other Elecraft equipment 
such as the KAT100 and the XV series transverters.  Plugging a computer 
serial cable directly into the K2 can *damage* your K2.

73,
Don W3FPR

Lou Aguilar wrote:
>
> Hi K2/Mac users,
>
> Is there any Mac software that supports the "KY" command to send morse 
> code on the K2?
>
> I am currently using MacLoggerDX to key the K3 using the DTS signal, 
> Can this be done on the K2?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help,
>
> Luis
> de KN1W
>