[Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro

[david]

I meant to say, they only have 2,3, and 5 connected at the *computer*
end.

On Sun, 2011-10-02 at 12:37 -0400, david wrote:
> The K2 cables are not standard RS-232 cables. They only have pins 2,3,
> and 5 connected.  This is documented in the manuals,  you should review
> the manuals carefully to make sure you have constructed the cables
> correctly.

> > Message: 27
> > Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:11:14 -0400
> > From: "Eugene Balinski" <eugeneb at nni.com>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro
> > To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Message-ID: <web-389585780 at admin.nni.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
> > 
> > All,
> > 
> >   Trying to get my K2/100/KAT-100 operation with N1MM.
> >   Bought the Elecraft USB-Serial adapter. Installed the
> > driver from the FTDI web site. Seems to be operational.
> >   
> >    Connected the cable to the computer (device found, etc).
> >  Connected the other end to the radio/antenna tuner serial
> > cable, powered up the radio, and get the "INFO 080" error.
> > Cycled the power, same issue.  
> > 
> >    Also, and the antenna tuner will not power up while the
> > computer cable is connected. The serial cable is  the "Y"
> > configuration running from the radio to the tuner and then
> > to the db-9 where the serial- usb converter is connected.
> > Turning off the radio, removing the cable and re-powering
> >  the tadio returns the radio to normal ops.
> > 
> >     I disconnected the antenna tuner portion of the cable
> > and still get the same error. Reconnect everything without
> > the serial-usb converter in the line and all works
> > normally.
> > 
> >     This is not a stock serial cable. It is supposedly
> >  one made especially for this application i.e K2 "special
> > cable". I guess I will start by ohming out the cable. 
> > 
> >    Any other ideas would be appreciated.
> > 
> > 73
> > 
> > Gene K1NR
> > 
> > K2 6XXX
>