[Elecraft] K2 RS232 port problem

[Robert G. Strickland]

Hello...

I have been using HamRadioDelux ver 4.0 SP4 for the better part of two 
years without problems with K2 5957 and KP100 amp. Tonight, the program 
couldn't get a frequency reading from the radio and wouldn't connect. 
Yes, the radio is on, the PORT is enabled, and the computer RS232 port 
is properly configured. I note the following details:

When HRD is trying to connect, and when I'm in PORT, if I press DISPLAY 
[sending a frequency reading to the computer, a la the manual] a 
"partial" HRD connect screen will come up with the correct frequency, 
but in a moment "disconnects." When this happens, all the "partial" 
display items on the computer screen from HRD disappear leaving me with 
a blank HRD window.

Since this "just" happened after a long time of successful operation, 
I'm suspicious. I rolled back WindowsXP to a previous date with no 
success. I cycled the radio and computer numerous times with no success. 
I disconnected and reconnected the cables. I've been at computers for 
almost 30 years, so I don't think I'm overlooking something obvious. I'm 
concerned that something in the K2 might have failed. Any help much 
appreciated.

...robert
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Robert G. Strickland PhD ABPH - KE2WY
rcrgs at verizon.net.usa
Syracuse, New York, USA