[Elecraft] USB to Serial Plus 1500 watts

[Frank Ross W4NHJ]

Guess what Lee, I have blown 3 serial ports.  Not sure why you would think 
high RF will blow a USB to serial converter and not a serial port.  FYI I 
built a cable using CAT 5 cable as suggested on this site and have not had a 
problem since.

Frank - W4NHJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lee Buller" <k0wa at swbell.net>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:33 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Plus 1500 watts


> Ok guys....
>
> Everything is grounded....but when you are pushing legal limit power in a 
> contest, I have blown up my USB to Serial Converter.  It just doesn't work 
> after the RF does its magic to it.  That is why I went to a serial 
> connection.  So, what have people experienced with their USB Converters 
> when running the big amp?
>
> Lee - K0WA
>
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