[Elecraft] Multiple KUSB Connects

[David Ahrendts]

Yes, Phil, you’re probably right. Probably over-think here. But there are KAT500 parameters that can be more easily managed in real time with the KAT500 Utility, so I thought I’d give it a try. Dunno, in the bigger picture, might this be he precursor to the idea of software control or software monitoring of Elecraft devices? Maybe. My problem is when I connect five KUSBs they all have 10-or-12-digit names that I have to go through manually to find my device that I want to control (I know, I know, poor me!!!). AND they are power hogs. Mac OS X shuts ‘em down: too much power suck combined. So, you need a powered USB hub to connect a few.  

> On Aug 24, 2015, at 7:11 PM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Hmm .. I've not tried that. I'd be cautious trying it. Really no need, after all.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 8/24/15 6:57 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
>> In a multiple Elecraft device station, I’m curious if anyone connects all KUSBs to a USB hub semi-permanently so that when you need a connection you already have that hardware access? Realizing you cannot run two Utility programs simultaneously (at least I haven’t had success with that), what is your setup? I have attempted with a USB hub into a Mac Mini with marginal success. Please opine.
>> 
>> David A., KC0XT
> 
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