You have a tool to check continuity - it's your Harbor Freight multimeter. Gus KG5OFB
On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 4:24 PM Martin Blaise via BVARC <[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> > <#m_2081170953219783455_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > 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> >> <#m_2081170953219783455_m_-3906505115546082267_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > Radio,Radio,Radio We are a radio Club! > Talk it up! On the air about every event, every meeting, every net, every > time, talk about the club, ham fests, events and people. > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Message delivered to [email protected] >
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