[Elecraft] K3S Set-up for WSJT-X

[Bob Nielsen]

Macs do not use COM numbers.  Go to About this Mac/System Report/USB.   
I don't have a K3S (unfortunately), but with my IC-7100 under one of the 
Hub entries it shows CP2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller.   If the K3S 
uses a different chip, the wording will be different.  If you disconnect 
the USB line from the radio to the Mac, this entry will go away, as Don 
said.

Bob, N7XY


On 1/5/17 6:30 PM, John Stengrevics 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> 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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