[Elecraft] KX3 and Netbook

[Jim Brown]

On 6/2/2011 5:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> There's a good chance the KX3 will come with a serial control cable
> that goes straight from RS232/TTL at the KX3 end to USB at the PC end,
> without an additional adapter. We're exploring this option.

Remember that if all you want is serial control, a simple TRS 1/8-inch 
plug and jack would save panel real estate and do that just fine -- IF 
it's bonded to the chassis to avoid a pin 1 problem. Doesn't provide for 
CW on DTR or PTT on RTS though. :)

73, Jim K9YC