[Elecraft] K2 RS232 port problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Robert,

Does your K2 still have sidetone?  If not, change the sidetone source.
If you do have sidetone, you will have to look for what the real problem is.

73,
Don W3FPR

Robert G. Strickland wrote:
> 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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