[Elecraft] KPA500 Firmware Update and USB-Serial Cable ?

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

The serial cable for the KPA500 is the same as the one for the K3. You 
can either change it temporarily to the KPA500 or use one of those DE-9 
RS-232 A/B switch boxes to change it from the K3 to the KPA500 - or you 
can use another cable dedicated to the KPA500.
That cable does not automatically come with the KPA500, you must order 
it separately.

Yes, the KAT500 cable is different, and is the same cable that is used 
with the XG3, the KX3 and the XV144.

73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/16/2012 5:54 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Gang,
>
> OK, I was going to update the firmware with the latest (1.18 I think) version for the KPA500 and realized that I did not have a PC USB to KPA500 Serial (DB9) cable for this.
>
> My first question:  was one supposed to come with the KPA500?  If so, I will need to look around better.  If not, I am wondering how I missed ordering that.
>
> Second question:  is the USB to Serial cable needed by the KPA500 the same as used with the K3.  I mean, on the order page, under the K3 category do you order that particular cable or is there something listed for each rig component (e.g. KPA500).  I know the KAT500 is different, using the little 3.5 mm connector I think on the KAT500 side.
>
> Thanks for clarification.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>