[Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

[Luis V. Romero]

I will try this and let you know what I find!  Good tip, you're always good
for another bit of digital streamlining, Joe!  

-lu- 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:lists at subich.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:57 PM
> To: lromero at ij.net
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> 
> 
> > Does this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM 
> via Router 
> > on a separate com port, Joe?
> 
> I haven't tried it with N1MM Logger but it certainly works 
> with DXLab Suite with Commander actively polling.
> 
> > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software 
> > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through router, 
> > correct?
> 
> *ABSOLUTELY*  Never do a software update through Router with 
> any of the microHAM "Keyer" interfaces, MK2R/MK2R+ or Station Master.
> 
> 73,
> 
>     ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 12/18/2010 8:20 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> > GOOD suggestion!  While I don't swap cables, I just flip 
> one switch on 
> > the serial selector switch, but this is a good thing to 
> know... Does 
> > this mean that I can use K3-EX CONCURRENTLY with N1MM via 
> Router on a 
> > separate com port, Joe?
> >
> > That would be really great!  A GUI for the radio!
> >
> > I will give this a try!
> >
> > But it STILL means I must retain my other com port for software 
> > updates, as it is still not recommended to do this through 
> router, correct?
> >
> > -lu-W4LT
> > K3 #3192
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:lists at subich.com]
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:17 PM
> >> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net; lromero at ij.net
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> >>
> >>
> >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> >> K3-EZ or the
> >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port. When I
> >> operate, I switch
> >>> to the MicroHam.
> >>
> >> There is no need to switch cables to use K3-EZ.  Configure 
> K3-EZ to 
> >> use the "2nd CAT" port in microHAM Router.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >>      ... Joe, W4TV
> >>
> >> On 12/18/2010 1:31 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> >>> Hi George:
> >>>
> >>> Just heard you on 10 meters a couple of minutes ago calling
> >> CQ on CW.
> >>>
> >>> Although I don't use a P3 (My new roof just finished being
> >> installed a
> >>> couple of hours ago, so the P3 will wait for later in
> >> 2011), my setup
> >>> is the
> >>> following:
> >>>
> >>> "Real" com port 1 from my computer goes to side B of the
> >> switch.  The
> >>> MicroHam MK2 serial output goes to port A.  There is a
> >> standard RS232
> >>> cable going from the common output of the switch feeding 
> the serial 
> >>> input of the K3.
> >>>
> >>> When I need to load software or do any adjustments with
> >> K3-EZ or the
> >>> Utilities, I switch to the "real" comp port.  When I
> >> operate, I switch
> >>> to the MicroHam.  You can do this while the MicroHam is
> >> online, and it
> >>> does not bother it.  The frequency display on its front 
> panel shows 
> >>> dashes until I switch back to the MicroHam output on the switch.
> >>>
> >>> Its transparent and I have never run into any issues with
> >> this setup at all.
> >>>
> >>> -lu-W4LT-
> >>>
> >>> -------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 23
> >>> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:45:10 EST
> >>> From: Georgek5kg at aol.com
> >>> Subject: [Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?
> >>> To: support at microham.com, elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
> >>> Message-ID:<2b4b3.72d9996.3a3d8846 at aol.com>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >>>
> >>> At times, my microHam CW Keyer is connected to my K3 via
> >> the P3.   However,
> >>> when I want to download new firmware for the K3, I have to
> >> disconnect
> >>> the CW Keyer from the RS232 port, and connect the DB9 from the 
> >>> computer's serial
> >>>
> >>>    port to the K3 via the P3.
> >>>
> >>> Can I use a DB9 A/B switch to switch between the the two
> >> DB9 cables without
> >>>    creating any problems?
> >>>
> >>> 73, George
> >>>
> >>> George  Wagner, K5KG
> >>> Sarasota, FL
> >>> 941-400-1960  cell
> >>>
> >>>
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