[Elecraft] Use of DB9 Switch with K3?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> 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
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>>>
>>> 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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