[Elecraft] Convert a KXUSBa cable to KUSB

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

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On 7/17/2020 9:20 AM, Bill Cotter wrote:
> Somehow in the entropy of the universe and my cluttered shack/shop, I 
> have managed to lose my KUSB cable for my K3. I found the earlier 
> (silver) cable, but it doesn't have the FTDI chip and won't work with 
> Win-10. In the process of searching for the KUSB I have managed to 
> unearth two KXUSBa cables for my KX3.
>
> Since I don't need two KXUSB cables, I am contemplating cutting off 
> the mini phone plug and wiring up a DB-15. Has anyone done this? And, 
> anyone see a downside?
>
> Thanks es 73 Bill N4LG
>
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