[Elecraft] KXPA100 RS-232 problem

[Dick Dievendorff]

The problem has often been RS232 speed on the kx3 being different from that set in the amp. The KXPA utility will tell you the speed it connects with. Try 38400 bits/s.

Dick, K6KR

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> On Nov 4, 2016, at 13:37, Thomas Beltran <tbeltran at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> I have read some emails concerning the RS-232 connector on the KXPA100's
> back panel not working with software applications that need the rig's data,
> but I did not see any resolution.  In my case, I just set up a ciro mazzoni
> midi loop.  This loop will follow the radio's frequency, getting data from
> the rig.  Unfortunately, the loop's control box only works automatically
> when the the RS-232 connector from the control box is hooked directly to the
> KX3's side panel, meaning I can only run 10 watts.  BTW, there is a slight
> delay in setting the frequency, but loop works pretty nicely.  However, it
> will not work when plugged into the RS-232 connector on the KXPA100's back
> panel.    If it makes any difference, the loop control box uses a DB9, so I
> am using the KXSER (3.5mm to DB9-F) Cable.  Hopefully, someone on this list
> has not only encountered this problem but has a remedy.  Thanks in advance.
> Tom W2CRN
> 
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