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.

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On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Martin Blaise <[email protected]>
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> 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
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