[Elecraft] KRC2 setup for Icom

[Rich]

I have tried 4800,9600,19200 jumper settings and set the software 
appropriately.   None work.

I would think I do not need to do anything FW wise as this unit has 1.6 
from way back when

Rich

On 4/21/2020 19:11 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Rich,
>
> What baud rate are you trying to use?  The KRC2 is limited to 19.2k.
> Double check the jumpers for the RS232 port.
> Follow the instructions in the manual to download the firmware.
> You only need to connect the KRC2 to the computer for firmware, but 
> you can connect the serial port on the ICOM through the KRC2 (but the 
> speed needs to be limited to 19.2k.
>
> I see Jack Brindle sent a response - he is the designer and therefore 
> the expert.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/21/2020 6:11 PM, Rich wrote:
>> Does anyone have any experience using the KRC2 with an Icom radio?  
>> This is a working KRC2 that was on a K3 at one time.
>>
>> To start I cannot get the KRC2 to connect to my PC.  I have used 
>> straight through cable, Null modem Cable and a USB to Serial Cable.  
>> I have run the program on an old XP laptop and my Win10 machine.   I 
>> have even used a "real" comport.  None of those configurations will 
>> connect to the device.   The DL switch is set properly.
>>
>> The KRC2 passes all of the manual button press tests.
>>
>> I have the jumpers set for ICOM on KRC2 board.  The ICOM is sending 
>> the band voltage to the unit as measured with a Volt meter.
>>