[Elecraft] K3: USB port

[Dan Copeland]

I can understand why a lot of old timers want to stay with serial port for
the K3.
Many people just don't like change. The simple fact is the world has moved
on 
Something like 15 years ago. USB is the standard and a product like the K3
which
In many ways is cutting edge should move on also. 

When was the last time you saw a new computer with serial port or a floppy
drive?
It can't be that hard to change to USB. There are plenty of $10 items that
support it
So it must be cheep. I figure it is a lack of will on Elecraft's part.

As to the negative comments...Can't and won't never did anything.

Dan N0DT

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:51 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port

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