[Elecraft] K3S Set-up for WSJT-X

[kevino z]

On a Mac, the serial ports are listed under /dev (devices).

I assume you downloaded and installed the drivers for your KUSB from here http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
And then connected up the cable.

Do you know how to open a terminal on OS X ?  If so, when the KUSB cable is connected, you can check with a command that lists the devices in /dev

See this page for a general understanding and example https://software.intel.com/en-us/setting-up-serial-terminal-on-system-with-mac-os-x


-Kevin (KK4YEL)



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On Jan 5, 2017, at 21:33, John Stengrevics <jstengrevics at comcast.net<mailto:jstengrevics at comcast.net>> wrote:

Hi Don,

The equivalent - System Information - doesn't give the Com Number.  In fact, Apple tech support said I need to get it from Elecraft.

If there is anyone who has set their Mac up to work with the K3S, I would appreciate your input.

Thanks,

John
WA1EAZ

On Jan 5, 2017, at 8:12 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com<mailto:donwilh at embarqmail.com>> wrote:

John,

I don't know the Mac, but it should be similar to Windows.
Go to the Mac equivalent of Device Manager, and unplug the USB cable - see which "COM Port" goes away.
Then plug the USB cable back in and observe which COM port is added.
Tell WSJT-X which COM port it should use.

No additional driver should be required unless the COM port shows an error.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/5/2017 7:48 PM, stengrevics wrote:
Two very basic questions as I am just getting started:

1.  How do I determine the COM number or Serial Port Number to enter in the
Radio Tab? (I am using a Mac)

2.  I only want to use the computer to operate WSJT-X, no need to control
anything else.  Do I need to download a driver of some kind?

Thanks,

John
WA1EAZ



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