[Elecraft] KIO2 RS-232 to USB?

[Jack Brindle]

Be absolutely sure to use the cable as described in the K2’s KIO2 manual to connect the K2 to the USB adapter. Using a straight-through cable will cause damage to the K2.

73!
Jack, W6FB


> On Feb 14, 2019, at 7:08 PM, K2bew <tombewick at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My computer does not have a 9 pin serial port. I have a 9 pin to USB
> prolific cable/adapter that I use to connect my Ten-Tec RX320, that also
> has a 9 pin serial port, to the computers USB.
> The manual for the KIO2  says you can use a 24 pin to 9 pin adapter, but it
> does not mention connecting to USB. Since the cable is so specialized for
> the KIO2 to K2 can I connect it with the 9pin to USB prolific cable? I
> don't want to short anything out etc...
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> Tom Bewick, k2bew
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