[Elecraft] Give us a network interface

[G. Beat]

There are Ethernet (TCP/IP) terminal servers supporting at least one RS-232 port 

as well as additional A/D lines readily available on market for less then $100 (proper qty). 

Some even support two RS-232 ports. 



Just need to look at inside cover of Circuit Cellar monthly magazine or 

a recent issue of Elector magazine (now available in the USA) 



The chips are inexpensive -- typical radio amateur knowledge to use them -- rare ! 



Greg 

w9gb 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:00:05 AM 
Subject: Give us a network interface (Wayne Burdick) 



As long as PCs have USB ports, and as long as there are USB to RS232   
adapters available, then the K2, K3, and other rigs having RS232   
control will be 100% supported. No one need worry about installing an   
RS232 card in their computer. 

Future Elecraft products will have additional I/O options, possibly   
including USB and/or Ethernet, but I can't make predictions beyond that. 

It is also possible for the K3's present digital daughter board to be   
replaced with one having USB, Ethernet, or a combination of I/O ports.   
We might look at this. Of course we would continue to offer the   
existing unit, with RS232, as long as there is a need for it. 

Thanks for all your thoughts on the matter. 

73, 
Wayne 
N6KR