Marty, Do you have a USB thumb drive you can plug into that USB port to see if that works? Even a USB disk drive or some other USB based device ( re: printer, etc.) just to see if the port electronics are working.......RH
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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