[Elecraft] [K3] Built in USB interface for K3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 5/23/2010 2:21 AM, Brett Howard wrote:
 > Pretty much any current OS out there at the moment supports the FTDI
 > USB<->RS232 adapters out of the box...

Again, not the case.  Current releases of Apple OS-X do not ship
with FTDI (or any other) USB hardware drivers preinstalled.  The user
must install the drivers manually or run the manufacturer's installer
before the USB device will function.  I've confirmed that problem with
both Kok Chen and Don Agro in the last couple weeks ... and as a result
the OS-X installation data for microHAM interfaces (which use a
standard FTDI UART) will be changed relatively soon.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 5/23/2010 2:21 AM, Brett Howard wrote:
> Pretty much any current OS out there at the moment supports the FTDI
> USB<->RS232 adapters out of the box...
>
> ~Brett (N7MG) (Previously KC7OTG)
>
> On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 6:09 AM, Don Wilhelm<w3fpr at embarqmail.com>  wrote:
>> Those making a mod of that nature to a K2 (or any other radio) take on a
>> new responsibility.
>>
>> If anyone makes such a change and subsequently sells their K3, I would
>> hope that the sale would include a CD with the latest drivers for any OS
>> that could possibly be used with the K3.
>> Plain RS-232 does not need drivers - USB does, and those drivers are OS
>> dependent and OS level dependent.
>> When you are working out in the field with your laptop and your USB K3,
>> internet access to download new drivers may not be available.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> Allan G Duncan wrote:
>>> I don't wish to re-ignite the RS232 vs USB connectivity debates which have
>>> regularly appeared on the reflector
>>> but some K3 owners may be interested in this product recently launched by
>>> FTDI.
>>>
>>> http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_DB9-USB-RS232.pdf
>>>