And, does your computer have an RS232 serial port (a DB9 connector, as opposed to a USB connector)?
Gus On Mon, Apr 29, 2019, 8:45 AM Gus Bernard <[email protected]> wrote: > Give me a link to the Amazon page of the CAT cable you bought. > > Gus > KG5OFB > > > On Mon, Apr 29, 2019, 6:35 AM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> My cable has 9 pin on the radio end and usb on the computer end so it’s a >> serial to USB adapter. I did have it working in the past prior to when >> lightning hit my house so maybe the lightning damaged my ports? This is a >> bit above my computer skills and knowledge >> >> On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 1:44 AM Jon “KF5TFJ” Noxon <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Use your browser search engine of choice to serche the term FAKE >>> PROLIFIC CHIP TEST which should bring up discussions and testing >>> procedures. If your cable is fake, revert to the seller for a refund. >>> Prolific offers a test program to determine the chip validity. >>> >>> >>> >>> Jon kf5tfj >>> >>> On Apr 28, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Jeffrey Carson via BVARC <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I know its a bit late, but the prolific type serial adapter is a big no >>> no. >>> I use this on my 450. Windows loads its own driver and it always works >>> on every computer. FTDI and SI labs are the good chips for serial cables. >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WLA4P4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 >>> or >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D51ZRQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B017D51ZRQ&pd_rd_w=Cm8wh&pf_rd_p=46cdcfa7-b302-4268-b799-8f7d8cb5008b&pd_rd_wg=Q8TNB&pf_rd_r=S6VZQ9SP69EFDTPCVFY0&pd_rd_r=2ea4e039-6a17-11e9-81c3-e19ee3aed6a0 >>> >>> Of course your Speed and Com port will be different. >>> <1556498619230blob.jpg> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, April 28, 2019, 6:04:12 PM CDT, Rick Hiller via BVARC < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Your note points back to my earlier response of ensuring the cable you >>> have has continuity on the required pins. >>> RH >>> >>> On Apr 28, 2019, at 4:45 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> One more update - this is what it says in my manual - The FT450 D has a >>> built-in level converter, allowing direct connection from the rear panel >>> CAT jack to the serial port of your computer without the need of any >>> external boxes. You will need a serial cable for connection to the RS-232C >>> (serial or COM port) connector on your computer. Purchase a standard serial >>> cable (not the so-called null modem type) ensuring it has the correct >>> gender and number of pins (some serial COM port connectors use a 9-pin >>> rather than 25-pin configuration). If your computer uses a custom connector >>> you may have to construct the cable. in this case, refer to the technical >>> documentation supplied with your computer for correct data connection. >>> ----- The reason I am trying to get the cat cable to work is that all rare >>> DX now uses fox/hound to operate digital modes and without a cat cable I am >>> unable to work any DX. Considering DXing was why I got into the hobby, that >>> is why I am trying so hard to make this work. >>> >>> >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> Virus-free. >>> www.avg.com >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 4:24 PM Martin Blaise <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Updated message on the com port issue. Ok, so I went back to the >>> original usb to db9 serial cable and plugged it in. On Windows Device >>> Manager, there is NO com4 port showing a Prolific device. So I unplugged it >>> and plugged in the NEW cable I got through Amazon. In Windows Device >>> Manager it shows Prolific com 3 and Prolific on com 4. Com 3 is the line to >>> the NOMIC. Com 4 should be the CAT CABLE from the Yaesu 450d to the >>> computer. I am using PCC 450d software as stated earlier. When I open the >>> software I first have to select the com. Com 4 is in red and is the ONLY >>> com port showing in red. I click on it and it takes. Then I have to click >>> on a com button so it will connect to the port. It always fails. I did >>> install the driver that came with the cable I bought. It says Prolific USB >>> to Serial Comm Port 4 on device manager (and the other on com 3). I don't >>> think I have the tools to measure continuity on pins. Could I have a bad >>> RS232 port on the Yaesu? I think the problem is in the computer somewhere. >>> Why would a device show up in device manager for one cable and not the >>> other? And if the device is showing on com 4 in device manager, I am >>> wondering why I cannot connect. I don't know if I can attach files here, so >>> I will explain the two graphics and the messages I get - select com 4, >>> enter, then click on com and get "connecting the com port now" and this is >>> always followed by "failed to connect the com port." Is my computer damaged >>> inside? Hope this update helps. I really can't afford a new computer >>> desktop right now. >>> >>> >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> Virus-free. >>> www.avg.com >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Martin Blaise <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I am trying to get my Yaesu 450d to work with a Cat Cable to the usb >>> port on the computer. When I plug in the cable I hear clicks on the radio >>> and the TX is flashing. But when I try to use the PCC 450d software I set >>> the com port to 4 and then click on com. It tries to connect, but then >>> always tells me there is an error connecting to the com port. It shows com >>> 4 as red saying that is the one to use. Com 3 is already in use. I guess I >>> need someone who could physically come look at the computer or at the least >>> get with me on team viewer. Com 3 is being used for the Nomic serial cable. >>> I can be contacted here or call me at 713-305-2148. I really would like to >>> be able to control the Yaesu RIG from the software. Folks on the internet >>> said I probably bought the wrong cable. I disagree but I need help. Thanks. >>> Marty, AG5T >>> >>> >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> Virus-free. >>> www.avg.com >>> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> BVARC mailing list >>> Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! >>> Talk it up! 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