[DXLog.net - Support] Failure CAT

9A5K 9a5k at 9a5k.com
Wed Oct 2 21:54:03 CEST 2013 

Hi Rin..

Just checked here on IC-756 PRO III.
It seems that something is really broken with CI-V protocol in DXLog.net.
Actually, everything worked fine on my IC-756 PRO III with CI-V transceive
function turned on.
But, when switched off, it seems that query function doesn't work properly.

I'll check this soon, this will be fixed in v 2.0.17 which is almost ready
for public download, but will include this
important fix.

This is of course the case with all Icom radios, because it's same protocol
in most cases.

Thanks for the info.

73,
Chris - 9A5K


On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 8:13 PM, 9A5K <9a5k at 9a5k.com> wrote:

> Hi Rin...
>
> Actually, I am using ICOM radios.. hi
> IC-756PRO III works fine here, IC-7400 too..
>
> I'll check it once more today before 2.0.17 will be released.
>
> Omni-Rig should work. Can you send me port config screen shots to check
> how did you set it,
> just to be sure?
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73,
> Chris - 9A5K
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 8:03 PM, rin JG1VGX <jg1vgx at jarl.com> wrote:
>
>> I returned home and tested now with IC-9100 (hex code modified as it's
>> not listed) using various cables.
>>
>> None worked. Neither proprietary CAT control nor via Omni-Rig.
>> Omni-Rig works with other software using the same settings.
>>
>> Various cable including the obscure one posted earlier, FTDI and even
>> with IC-9100's built-in USB virtual COM (Silicon Labs driver). I have
>> tested they work with other software.
>>
>> So either I am doing fundamentally wrong, or perhaps DXLog.net is not
>> yet ready for ICOMs?
>> Then I will happily wait!
>>
>> Anyone had success with ICOMs??
>>
>> 73 rin JG1VGX
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM, rin JG1VGX <jg1vgx at jarl.com> wrote:
>> > 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
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> 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?
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> J. Alfonso Navas - EC7AKV (AkA ED7T - EF7T)
>> >>> >> Correo E-mail ec7akv at gmail.com
>> >>> >> Tlf: 655.075.252
>> >>> >>
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>> >>> >> Gracias por su colaboración.
>> >>> >> Siempre mirando por el Medio Ambiente, NO imprima este correo si
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>> >>> >> NOTA: Los acentos han sido omitidos de forma intencionada.
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> ----- 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
>>
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