[Elecraft] K3 Serial port problems?

Ross Primrose N4RP n4rp at aiko.com
Thu Apr 14 11:50:53 EDT 2011


Thanks to all who responded.  Turns out I have a bad KIO3 board.

73, Ross N4RP

On 4/9/2011 2:34 PM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote:
> I've recently lost the ability to communicate with my K3. I've tried it
> on two different computers, both with real serial ports, and used two
> different cables. I've got PTT-KEY set to dtr-off and dtr PTT still
> works, but I am unable to communicate with the radio with the K3 utility
> or any rig control software. I've tested both of the cables by plugging
> in my RS-232<->CAT adapter for my FT-817 to the K3 end of the serial
> cable, and I have no problem communicating with the FT-817.
>
> Ideas on what to check next?
>
> Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP
>


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