If you want to test the Com port make a loop back cable (search serial loop back cable0 If you are using a desktop computer, many have a com port on the motherboard, they just do not bring it to the back panel. The back panel connector can be purchased at a computer store. You can look at the computer manual, or on the motherboard near the USB connectors. It will be 2 rows of 5 pins. The USB to com cables are not all the same. I have several and some work on some equipment and some work on others. You also can get a com port card to plug in a slot on your motherboard (assuming it’s a desktop) I have one Dell desktop that has a com port on the motherboard but no com jack on the back. You will need one of these
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-1U-Rackmount-LCD-Console/dp/B001Y1F0HW/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=com+port+cable <https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-1U-Rackmount-LCD-Console/dp/B001Y1F0HW/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=com+port+cable&qid=1556566833&s=gateway&sr=8-4> &qid=1556566833&s=gateway&sr=8-4 Robert From: BVARC <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Martin Blaise via BVARC Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 2:06 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> Cc: Martin Blaise <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Anyone know how to fix a cat cable com port issue? This is the cable I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769DVQM1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8 <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769DVQM1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1 On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 2:04 PM Martin Blaise <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: 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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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 <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WLA4P4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> &psc=1 or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017D51ZRQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1 <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> &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] <mailto:[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. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> www.avg.com 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. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> www.avg.com 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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