[Elecraft] [K3] K3 USB, Serial Drivers, and HRD Connection

Julian, G4ILO julian.g4ilo at gmail.com
Wed Mar 10 04:19:24 EST 2010



N8LP wrote:
> 
> I have had better luck with adapters that use an FTDI chipset, but the
> answer isn't that simple. It all depends on OS, proper driver for that OS
> and possible conflicts with other devices/programs which create virtual
> serial ports. If you want to try an inexpensive adapter with FTDI chipset,
> look at byterunner.com. They have a number of choices, and list the
> chipset brand for each one. 
> 

I'll second that. Also a lot of folks here have recommended "Keyspan"
adapters. The advantage, I'm told, is that it has the screws to fix on the
back of the K3. Other adapters have nuts, because they are designed to have
a cable plugged in to them.

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