[Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 1:32 PM, Adrian <vk4tux at bigpond.com> wrote:
> The nice thing about usb-ser adapters is the easy to see port allocation
> looked up under device manager (windows)
>
> Win 7 :  Path
>
> Control Panel\System and Security\System
>
> Select device manager
>
> You will see under Ports (Com & LPT)
>
> USB Serial Port (Com x)
>
> X being whatever port number it is. Ensure this matches the Port number
> selected in K3Util.

That's not generically true, although it should be true for FTDI-based
devices. I have a non-FTDI that shows up as "ATEN USB to Serial Bridge
(COM4)" and several EdgePort ports like "EdgePort [V12448485] Serial
Port - 2 (COM12)" (etc.).

The best way to be sure is to bring up the list in Device Manager,
then unplug/replug the USB connection, and see which device
disappears/reappears.

73,

    ~iain / N6ML



> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W8JH
> Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2012 4:44 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util
>
> My K3 has lost communication with the K3 utility program.  Although properly
> configured (comm port) the Utility cannot read the versions of firmware in
> the rig nor update them.  The recent improvements in 4.51 have me wanting to
> update and try it out.
>
> Oddly enough my logger, N3FJP still communicates fine with the K3 on the
> same comm port (10) I have the K3utility attempt to connect on.  I do shut
> down the logger before trying K3Util and have rebooted, etc. with no luck.
>
> The computer is a laptop.  I have purchased another USB converter
> recommended on the list and still have the same problems.  I do not have a
> "real" serial port available and do not expect to have one.
>
> This problem has crept in over the past year or so.  Used to be it would
> happen on occasion to the logger and K3Util but recently I have not had a
> problem with the logger and the K3Util has been non functional for over a
> month.
>
> I wanted to look for others with a similar experience and perhaps cure here
> before heading to support.
>
>
> -----
> 73,
>
> Joe, W8JH
> K3 1713, KPA 132
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