[Elecraft] KAT500 help

[Don Wilhelm]

Wes,

Download the XG3 manual and look near the end (just before the 
schematic) and you will see the wiring for a substitute for the KXSER 
cable.  Build one and plug it into one of your RS232 ports.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/22/2020 2:59 PM, Wes wrote:
> Somehow I misplaced the data cable used to configure the KAT500. As I 
> recall I had the USB version but since I have more RS232 ports than USB 
> ports available these days I ordered what I thought would be a 
> replacement. 
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y98F6D5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
> 
> 
> Unfortunately, it doesn't work; the KAT fails to find the port. I've 
> used two different computers and the ports that run other devices just 
> fine, so I know they are operational.  I've traced the pins to the tip 
> and ring of the cable and they are correct.
> 
> Has anyone ever used real RS232 signal levels into one of these, or does 
> it actually only work with USB?