Just to let others know that if you get the K8048 PIC KIT,
I would advise that you assemble the cable yourself using their wiring diagram as standard serial cables don’t seem to work.
I was getting the message ‘K8048 not found at COM1’ etc… until I assembled my own cable with the connector parts they supply. - you don’t get the cabling, so I just used wire wrap cable - (any thin cable will do).
Note:
They are using only 6 pins and (male/female) connectors are of course inverted, so pin 1 male is wired to the opposite side of the female - I fell into that trap, of course it makes sense now, but just be aware and follow the diagram carefully.
Hope this helps…