[Elecraft] K3/Mac setup

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Yes, I'm using an iMac (Snow Leopard) with a MicroHam DigiKeyer and a KUSB. The D/K with MacLoggerDX for rig control / loggin and the KUSB for Firmware (although it could be used with MLDX too. I have the early KUSB (with Prolific chipset), D/K uses FTDI.

Did get latest Prolific driver when I first used the KUSB. Don't think I needed special driver for FTDI.

Run System Profiler and look at USB list, you should see your adapter come up. Remember to refresh cmd-R, if you launch S/P before plugging in the adapter.

73 de M0XD (K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???)
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On 9 Nov 2011, at 13:51, Grant Youngman wrote:

> Depends on what USB/serial  interface you have, I guess.
> 
> You should be able to find drivers on the manufacturer's website.  Sometimes the drivers that ship with these things can be be pretty out of date.  And yes, you do need to install the associated driver.
> 
> Grant/NQ5T
> 
> 
> On Nov 9, 2011, at 7:37 AM, Mike wrote:
> 
>> I'm a new Mac user, and trying to get it set up with the K3. When I plug a USB to 
>> serial cable into the Mac, there is no reaction I can see. Do I need to load a 
>> driver? If so, how?
>> Any other tips, hints, or kinks welcome.