[Elecraft] Problem Solved - K3 to USB/Serial On Macbook - Info Below

[Bruce W1UJR]

Within 10 minutes of my post Bill K1GQ nailed it, the drivers from the Elecraft site
are NOT correct for the newer chip set used on the KUSB cable.

I downloaded the correct driver from the site Bill suggested, and things
just worked! Just 100% delighted how quickly and well the K3 Utility works.

The site for the FTDI chip is located at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Even more delighted with the prompt and accurate help provided by K1GQ
on the problem, hope this saves someone else from this problem.

So, if you've having an issue with the KUSB on the Mac, perhaps even the PC - 
I can only speak with the Mac, use the Mac System Profiler to determine which
chipset your USB to Serial Adaptor is using, make sure you get the right driver.

Have a great evening all!


Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes W1UJR
www.w1ujr.net



Begin forwarded message:

> Brillant!
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> That worked and the K3 Utility recognized that right away!
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> How did you know that...never mind, should I post that to the list so other folks know it as well?
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> 
> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes
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> On Jan 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Willard Myers wrote:
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>> You are lucky, in that you have the newer KUSB with the FTDI chip.
>> 
>> You are unlucky in that the Elecraft web site still references drivers for the older KUSB (which used the Prolific chip).
>> 
>> You most likely need to install the FTDI driver. The best source for that driver is the FTDI web site. Download the 2.2.14 driver here:
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>> http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
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>> Bill, K1GQ

> 



Cordially,
Bruce J. Howes