[DXLog.net - Support] Failure CAT

Wed Oct 2 04:48:42 CEST 2013

Thank you Bob.
I need to double-check, but IIRC CI-V Transceive is disabled and the
rate explicitly set at 9600. But it's worth trying other speeds and
setting combinations.

73 rin JG1VGX

On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:
> The OmniRig instructions clearly state that you must disable CI-V Transceive
> in the radio menu, because OmniRig only works by polling.
>
> Of course you have to get the baud rates to match manually.  I wouldn't
> trust the "AUTO" setting in the radio.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
> On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 7:26 PM, rin JG1VGX <jg1vgx at jarl.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am an IC-706mk2 owner and seeing the same, or worse, situation.
>> I use a less-than-ideal USB serial converter with a chip of an obscure
>> make (not FTDI, nor Prolific).
>> It already caused a problem with N1MM Logger and FT-857 but the same
>> converter has somehow worked so far flawlessly with 706mk2 and N1MM,
>> TR4W, QARTest, 5MContest, HamRadioDeluxe and others. Some use Omni-Rig
>> while others have a proprietary CAT control.
>>
>> I have learnt that generally this type of CAT problems involve other
>> issues that are not under programmer's control, eg. driver, OS
>> related, how particular language handles serial communication in its
>> libraries, etc.
>>
>> So the next action obviously is to try with a better USB serial that
>> has FTDI chip, which for me is not easy because my 706mk2 is set up in
>> my car and CI-V control is somehow 'hard-wired' from boot to cockpit
>> using the above obscure cable. This is my problem.
>>
>> Back to the situation I saw.
>> In my case DXL's CAT never worked with the above settings. It finds
>> frequency very rarely at the startup, and even if it finds, soon loses
>> it after several seconds. I tried Omni-Rig but it also never worked.
>> It was curious that in the same setup Omni-Rig works with other
>> software.
>>
>> I went back home and tested with FT-1000MP MkV and a Prolific cable. I
>> found DXL's CAT works without issue.
>>
>> I also have IC-9100 and an identical obscure cable at home so I will
>> test with them to see if the problem is ICOM related, eg. particular
>> to the CI-V timing routine. Removing 706mk2 from my mobile for testing
>> purpose is a big hassle to me and wish to be avoided.
>>
>> 73 rin JG1VGX
>>
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>> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 8:22 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:
>> > I need to see a screen shot of all of your configuration parameters.
>> >
>> >
>> >    1. Use Alt+PrintScreen to copy Active screen to Windows Clipboard
>> >    2. Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Paint
>> >    3. Edit -> Paste
>> >    4. File -> Save As
>> >    5. Type:  Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
>> >
>> > Send the following
>> >
>> >    1. DXLog SETUP dialog
>> >    2. COM Port Options, use 19200,N,8,1
>> >    3. OmniRig Options, use IC-706MKIIG, 19200, N, 8, 1
>> >
>> > What is hex address of your IC-706MKIIG?   Use the following:
>> >
>> > Radio menu 34 CI-V Address:  58H (default)
>> > Radio Menu 35 CI-V BAUD:  19200 (default is AUTO, may not work)
>> > Radio Menu 36 CI-V TRN:  OFF (try this first, not the default)
>> > Radio Menu 37 CI-V 731:  OFF (default)
>> >
>> > Select radio type = IC-706MKIIG in OmniRig.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Bob, N6TV
>> >
>> > 2013/10/1 EC7AKV Alfonso <ec7akv at gmail.com>
>> >
>> >> **
>> >> Bob.. nothing now no conected with any configuration.
>> >>
>> >> Omnirig in 706, 706MKII, 706MKKIIG with Dxlog in 706, 706MKII and
>> >> 706MKIIG
>> >> and Omnirig, and no conected, all software is closed, only have open
>> >> DXLog,
>> >> ports is closed, is i have good luck, conected but when i only moved
>> >> 1Khz
>> >> with dial... closed the CAT, Uninstall, Install, reinstall, and all
>> >> softwares have CAT but DXLog no conected.
>> >>
>> >> any idea?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> *From:* Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net>
>> >> *To:* DXLog.net Reflector <support at dxlog.net>
>> >> *Sent:* Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:45 AM
>> >> *Subject:* Re: [DXLog.net - Support] Failure CAT
>> >>
>> >> 2013/9/27 EC7AKV Alfonso <ec7akv at gmail.com>
>> >>
>> >> > Nothing with Omnirig, without Omnirig. Configure CAT... all is OK,
>> >> > move
>> >> > the dial up, move down and... close the CAT, y restart the CAT,
>> >> > and...
>> >> move
>> >> > down, move up and little time, close de CAT.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> First you have to Configure OmniRig:
>> >>
>> >>    1. Close DXLog.net
>> >>    2. Start -> All Programs -> Omni-Rig -> Omni-Rig
>> >>    3. Set up the COM port and baud rate
>> >>    4. Close Omni-Rig
>> >>    5. Open DXLog.net
>> >>    6. SETUP [Enter]
>> >>    7. Set the same COM port to Radio 1 (COM1), Radio Type:  OmniRig
>> >> instead
>> >>
>> >>    of IC-706
>> >>
>> >> But, you can't use COM1 to control Radio 1 by OmniRig / DXLog.net and
>> >> tell
>> >> MMTTY to use COM1 for PTT at the same time.  Only one program can use
>> >> COM1
>> >> at a time.  Maybe put the radio's RS-232 line on COM1 and FSK/PTT on
>> >> COM2?
>> >>
>> >> 73,
>> >> Bob, N6TV
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>> 73 de rin JG1VGX
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73 de rin JG1VGX