[Elecraft] K3/Logger 32 Interface issue

[Mike Reublin]

Ditch the Prolific adapter and get one with the FTDI chip. And of course the proper driver.

73, Mike NF4L

On Nov 22, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Denis Jackson <radio at modesgate.com> wrote:

> Just installed a new shack PC, with I7 processor, Haswel chipset,, and WIN 7
> 64 Bit OS.
> 
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> 
> Using an older KUSB, with the Prolific chip set.  K3 has a SteppIR
> controller connected to it, using a Y cable.  This combination works fine,
> on my old PC, which has a COM port on the motherboard.
> 
> 
> 
> When I first set it up, the K3 communicated with Logger 32 without any
> problems.  However, after a few miniutes, (or a couple of band-changes on
> the K3, Logger32 appears to no longer be receiving data from the K3.  I can
> control the k3 from Logger32, i.e. I can change bands etc, but I have no
> indication of mode or frequency back from the radio.  The only way I can get
> it working again, is to unplug/re-plug the KUSB and the PC.
> 
> 
> 
> I don't think that this is a configuration options issue (although would be
> happy for someone to tell me that it is), and suspect this is just another
> manifestation of the endless USB/serial adaptor problems that seem to be all
> too frequent.  I will probably order myself a PCI serial card, but in the
> meantime, if anyone has any ideas of what I could try, I would be very
> grateful.  I've already tried disabling the power management features on the
> internal USB hub, with no luck.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 
> 
> Denis MW0CBC / GW8OQV
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