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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