This is the cable I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769DVQM1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 2:04 PM Martin Blaise <[email protected]> wrote: > Unfortunately it does not work on any of the three settings, off, xon or > hardware. Still won't connect to com 4. > > On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 1:36 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> link to the Amazon page of the CAT cable you bought. >> >> On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 12:29 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> My computer does not have an RS232 input. But I did find this ... >>> I just found something in the COM properties. >>> For COM 3, the Flow Control is set to Hardware. >>> For COM 4, the Flow Control is set to None. The other options are >>> Xon/Xoff and Hardware. >>> Could that be my issue on COM 4???? >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 8:53 AM Gus Bernard via BVARC <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> 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. 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