[Elecraft] K3: USB port

[James Sarte (K2QI)]

Hi Mike,

I'm not really asking for anything, other than whether or not the USB option
was still in the works.  I was just curious. The K3 works fine as is with
its current KIO3 configuration.  I didn't realize, as someone else had
already pointed out to me off-list, that this topic is akin to beating a
dead horse.  I guess I must have missed those emails; sorry for bringing it
up.

73,
James K2QI

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Mike <nf4l at nf4l.com> wrote:

> I'm not sure how you envision moving the audio to USB.
>
> I think putting the USB port in the K3 would open a Pandora's box re:
> drivers.
>
> If you're asking to just move the serial to USB adapter into the rig, there
> is NO gain.
>
> If you're asking to do away with serial port comms entirely and go to USB
> only,
> you're creating a huge hassle for the software authors, as well as opening
> a
> Pandora's box re: drivers for it.
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
> On 11/18/2010 7:31 PM, James Sarte (K2QI) wrote:
> > Hello group,
> >
> > I know Wayne has mentioned several times in the past that they had
> > considered all possibilities when it comes to PC interfaces for the K3,
> > including USB.  In fact, he says the following on 16 June, 2009:
> >
> > "The KIO3's digital I/O module could be replaced with one that has USB
> > rather than RS232 -- or better yet, both. We planned for this.
> >
> > The reason we went with RS232 initially is that many hams are still
> > using PCs that have only RS232 ports. Those who prefer to use USB can
> > use an inexpensive USB-to-RS232 adapter. There is no difference in I/O
> > performance between the two methods. "
> >
> > Just wanted to revisit this topic and find out if anyone has heard
> anything
> > more regarding a possible USB interface for the K3.  I know it's not for
> > everyone, but for myself and perhaps others out there, the ability to
> carry
> > all data, including audio on a single cable would be convenient.  Right
> now,
> > I'm using a Keyspan USB to RS232 adapter for data, along with two
> separate
> > stereo cables for audio.  I don't have any real complaints with that
> setup,
> > but could be problematic when transferring the rig around from computer
> to
> > computer.
> >
>
>
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73 de James K2QI
President UNARC/4U1UN