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

[Frank MacDonell]

Bruce - I have been with this issue for close to a year. Parallel with
your post I believe I have I finally have the solution. Hard to
believe the Elecraft website does not reflect the fix.

On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Bruce W1UJR <w1ujr at mac.com> wrote:
> 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
>
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> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> Brillant!
>>
>> That worked and the K3 Utility recognized that right away!
>>
>> How did you know that...never mind, should I post that to the list so other folks know it as well?
>>
>>
>> Cordially,
>> Bruce J. Howes
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>> On Jan 16, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Willard Myers wrote:
>>
>>> 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:
>>>
>>> http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
>>>
>>> Bill, K1GQ
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> Cordially,
> Bruce J. Howes
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-- 
Frank KD8FIP