[Elecraft] new computer advice suggestions for using with a K3

[Mike Harris]

Nothing wrong with add on boards.  I've fitted a two port to my latest 
Dell PC.  I also use home made serial cables made from CAT-6 to the Jim 
Brown K9YC recipe.  Similarly no rfi and not a ferrite in sight.

Using one of the original Prolific adapters from Elecraft resulted in 
some noise on 6m.  Interestingly, placing my home made cable in between 
the adapter and the K3 killed off the noise.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 10/08/2013 12:03, Tom wrote:
> Hi
> USB to serial port cables are not like they used to be when drivers were immature. Now a days, most will work fine.. I have keyspan adapters which have certified drivers but I also picked up a no name prolific cable that works fine in XP win 7 and 8.
> I would be more concerned about noise potential having a board added to my pc that with these cables that can be wrapped with some ferrites.
> That being said use a good quality FTDI based USB to serial adapter and you are good to go.
> On the pc side stay away from the cheap house brands unless they use a good power supply such as the pc power and cooling brand.
> Get a decent monitor from Samsung or dell for example. No rfi in my experience.
>
> Regards, Tom
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