You're correct. The FT-1000MP requires a "straight through" cable but the FT-847 requires a "null" modem cable. I have both connected to my computer and it gets a bit confusing at times. Unfortunately, Peter, I can't help further than that because I have not tried the '847 with DXBase yet.
Terry, WØFM -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FireBrick Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 6:15 PM To: [email protected]; Peter Dougherty Subject: Re: [DXBase] DX Base and the Yaesu FT-847 Just to make sure I'm correct on terms. A Null-modem cable is the one with the crossover???? Been a while but I thought my FT1000MP required a 'straight-through' cable. And sorry, I'm not going to slide under the desk and disconnect it to test. Obviously there could be a difference in the type of cable required due to the difference in rigs. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Dougherty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:19 PM Subject: [DXBase] DX Base and the Yaesu FT-847 > Hi folks, > > I'm attempting to get a Yaesu FT-847 working with DX Base, and and > afternoon of tinkering left things in the same un-functioning state. > > The radio and computer are connected by a null-modem cable as recommended > by Yaesu. When using my contest software, N1MM logger, it functions > perfectly - communication happens seamlessly, and I'm able to control the > radio every time. The CAT light on the radio also illuminates the minute > N1MM opens and extinguishes when it's closed. > > When I bring up DX Base, I go into Tools, Options and enable the HF > Interface. Since there's no specific setting for the FT-847, I just went > ahead and tried every radio model listed. No-go. I verified that the radio > is set for 4800 baud, No parity, 8 bits 2 stop bits, and matched those > settings in DX Base. I even went so far as to set the port itself (com 2) > to these parameters. No Go. Even tried checking the DTR high box, to no avail. > > I'm afraid I'm rather stumped. Can any of the assembled multitude point me > in a direction that might get DX Base and this 847 to talk to each other? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > 73 de Peter (W2IRT) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Please visit http://www.nyctrackbook.com for details of my book > Tracks of the NYC Subway > > > _______________________________________________ > DXBase Reflector - Please visit us on the web at www.dxbase.com > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > To UNSUBSCRIBE please visit: > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > > _______________________________________________ DXBase Reflector - Please visit us on the web at www.dxbase.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To UNSUBSCRIBE please visit: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase
