Don't be afraid to consider your laptop as being the culprit; either it
cannot supply enough power via the USB port *or* you do not have correct
drivers installed (unlikely). You didn't mention the version of Windows, I
assume it's XP.
In your post you mention having other USB devices connected, the USB chipset
cannot supply an unlimited current, some are very poor in this respect. I
hope Elecraft provide diagnostic info for users who have problems, I am
happy to write this as a draft. In Windows you can actually see the current
being used by the USB devices.
Based on considerable experience helping people with USB <=> serial port
converter problems it's almost always insufficient power from the USB port
*or* incorrect drivers, with the TigerTronics device you can safely assume
that it is not a driver issue.
Elecraft's approach is 100% correct - by supporting serial ports existing
software will support the K3 from the moment you receive it, his modular
design will then support whatever you want.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Whatever Elecraft's data comms interface is for
the K3 - I hope they are not relying on our using
some item like a "Tiger Direct" USB-to-Serial
cable converter. I have one here on my
desk, that couldn't be made to work with
Kenwood's TH-F6A HT and Kenwood's freebee
software program.
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