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 > > <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 > > <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] > <mailto:[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> >> <x-msg://1/#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 4:24 PM Martin Blaise <[email protected] >> <mailto:[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> >> <x-msg://1/#m_-6069923354974470856_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Martin Blaise <[email protected] >> <mailto:[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. 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