Finding the Appropriate COM Port for a USB to Serial Adapter
Verify that the Elecraft KXUSB USB to Serial Adapter connected to your
KH1
is the one you have chosen on the
Port page.
Different COM port numbers may be assigned depending on the computer USB connector you use.
The Windows Device Manager can help you to find the appropriate COM port.
- Open "Device Manager"
- On Windows 8 and 10, right click the Start menu and choose "Device Manager"
- On others Windows versions:
- Open the "Start" menu
- Right click "My Computer" or "Computer"
- Select "Manage"
- In the Computer Management left pane, select "Device Manager"
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In the right pane, click the "+" or ">" next to "Ports (COM & LPT)" to expand the list of COM ports.
- Click the appropriate serial port to show its device property sheet, which shows the manufacturer and driver version.
- Your
Elecraft KXUSB
appear as an "FTDI" device.
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You may find it helpful to unplug the
KXUSB
from your computer, examine the list of COM ports shown under Device Manager's "Ports (COM & LPT)", then plug in the
KXUSB
and look for the COM port that is added when the
KXUSB
is plugged in.