[Elecraft] K3s using RS232 v USB?

[Rick WA6NHC]

I've had far fewer issues with rig control via serial than via USB. If 
there is stray RF in the shack (easy at QRO), the USB devices can 'go 
wonky' (more than a driver issue, requiring a complete shut down to 
power off, then rebooting to clear the actual USB hardware on the mobo) 
but serial chugs along.

Rick nhc

On 3/3/2016 1:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Tom,
>
> The only 'cons' that I can think of is the computer OS support for the 
> device in the K3S (which really is an internal USB to RS-232 adapter).
> It will work just as well and likely better than an external USB to 
> serial adapter.
> Support for USB to serial adapters was a bit 'flaky' back in 2008 when 
> the K3 was announced, but as time has gone by, I have found USB 
> devices are fully supported by most computers.
>
> Of course, if the computer has real RS-232 ports, those are usually 
> independent of OS support issues - all OS variations I know about 
> support the RS-232 port directly - even if the computer does not have 
> an RS-232 port connection.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/3/2016 2:13 PM, cx7tt at 4email.net wrote:
>>
>> I would like to know exactly what would be sacrificed by the convenience
>> of using the USB to computer vs an external interface. So what are the
>> con(s)?
>>
>>
>
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