[Elecraft] [K3] Re: Problem with firmware and K3

[Jack - WE5ST]

I am not home and unable to quote brand and model info but I am successfully using a USB hub (2.0/3.0 ac powered) and an 8 port USB to serial hub connected to a Dell laptop running Win8.
They have been working together perfectly for many months running K-Line, SteppIR controller, rotator and DXLabs.
If anyone wants more info email direct and I will send it out later this week. 

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On Dec 26, 2012, at 12:54, Mike Rodgers <mikerodgerske5gbc at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Doing upgrades for the first time with a laptop is not for the faint of heart!!!
> Regardless of being plugged in. 
> 
> It is suspected that some laptops like my Toshibi satellite are skimping on voltage. Some are using a outboard USB hub with external wal wart power. 
> I havnt got one of these but it's on the to buy list. 
> 
> If you use a laptop with success, good but I don't recommend using a laptop for the first time without a backup plan. 
> 
> 73
> Mike R
> 
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