Elecraft K3-Remote Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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Setup and Operation
The following instructions cover both the K3/0-Mini and the original K3/0 Control Head. Only the K3/0-Mini is
equipped with a USB port for connection to a computer.
Setting up the K3/0-Mini to Work with a Personal Computer
In addition to working with the RemoteRig units, the K3/0-Mini has a built in USB interface for easy connection
to your personal computer or, for an ultra-portable for remote operation, a Windows 8.1 tablet.
With the USB connection to your personal computer or tablet, you can access on-line remote Ham rig services
such as Remote Hams (
www.remotehams.com ) that allow you to operate remote stations using the K3/0-Mini.
Only the K3/0-Mini can be used with a personal computer to access on line services such as Remote Hams.
If you want to use your K3/0-Mini with the RemoteRig units to control your own remote
station through your Local Area Network (LAN) or through the internet, see Setting up Your
RemoteRig RRC-1258 MKII System on page 8.
Connecting the K3/0-Mini to a Personal Computer
Connect the K3/0-Mini to your personal computer or tablet as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
Loading K3/0-Mini USB Drivers
You may need to download drivers from the internet for your personal computer’s operating system (OS) before
it can communicate with the USB chip set used in the K3/0-Mini.
Windows 7 and newer operating systems will automatically download the proper drivers
when you connect the K3/0-mini to your personal computer and apply power if Windows is
set for auto-updates.
Manual Driver Installation
Three drivers are required:
 USB audio CODEC (Included in Windows OS and should load automatically).
 Generic USB Hub (Included in Windows OS and should load automatically).
 FTDI (Dual Serial Port) Drivers available from
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm .