[Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

[Howard Saxion]

You should install the latest FTDI driver. There is a link on Elecraft’s website that instructs one to install the driver. 

Follow this link to the FTDI Site for drivers: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

73
Howard/WX7HS 

Howard Saxion

> On Jul 2, 2021, at 19:13, Dave <rocketnj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike
> 
> Windows 10 should detect the cables with FTDI chipset without any additional driver installation. The KXUSB cable uses the FTDI chipset and it enumerated as a com port just fine. 
> 
> 73
> Dave wo2x
> 
> Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. 
> 
>> On Jul 2, 2021, at 10:05 PM, Mike Dodd <mike at mdodd.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My K3s, KPA500, and KAT500 are connected to my Win 8.1 Pro PC, and everything works fine. I am about to replace the Win 8.1 box with a Win 10 Pro box, and need to connect the Elecraft equipment to it.
>> 
>> QUESTION:
>> I have a PDF document, "Application Note AN_396 FTDI Drivers Installation Guide for Windows 10, Version 1.0, Issue Date: 2016-02-02." Are these instructions correct and current, or is there later information I should read?
>> 
>> Or is the FTDI driver already installed in Win 10 Pro, so I don't have to do anything except plug in the USB dongle?
>> 
>> Thanks for any information.
>> 
>> 73, Mike N4CF
>> 
>> 
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