[Elecraft] K3: USB port

[Mike]

James, don't be sorry, my opinion is just that, my opinion.

I see absolutely no advantage to making the change.

73, Mike
On 11/18/2010 7:57 PM, James Sarte (K2QI) wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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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