[Elecraft] KAT500 help

[Wes]

Okay, the pin 4 to pin 8 jumper fixed it.

Thanks Don and others.

Wes

On 11/22/2020 1:09 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 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?