[Elecraft] K3: USB port

[Julian, G4ILO]

I would like to think that as hams we were technologically savvy enough not
to just want change for change's sake. Unless you have a laptop for the
shack PC (in which case the question "why?" springs to mind) there is no
problem with using RS232. I have a 4 port serial card in my shack PC and all
of them are used. This leaves my USB ports free for things they really are
needed for, such as 3 external USB sound cards (yes I have 4 radios
connected up to my shack PC - try doing that with a laptop. And yes, I am an
old timer.)

Having an RS232 port does not deny those who want to use USB from doing so.
It just means the cable you use isn't a passive cable but has a bulge at one
end with the USB interface chips in it. RS232 also gives you the option of
using nice one USB cable interface options like the MicroHam products if
that better meets your needs. It's about giving people choices about how
they interface their radios instead of assuming that they just want to
connect it to a PC. What is so bad about that?


Dan Copeland wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> 


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