On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 11:54 PM, Jim T ke8bho wrote:
I will try harder to get my information across.
That will help.? We can only know about what you actually write in your posts.
Now, what program were you using when you got the error - WSJT, or something else?
Is that the only error you've gotten?? If not, what others, under what conditions (software and hardware)?
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Hamlib error: Communication bus error while getting current frequency"
That might be affected by the communication data rate - try a slower (lower number" BPS setting.
It could also be caused by "stray RF" or electronic noise affecting the serial communication cable - try a shorter cable, or re-route your cable to try to keep it away from any electronic noise source (maybe a digital DC power supply, or the computer itself).? If the cable is long enough, coil it up to make an RF Choke, or put snap-on ferrite beads on it.? Since you're using the XGGComms Digimode-4, you might not have much choice about length or shielding, but even wrapping the cable around a piece of steel (like a bolt) would add a little noise choking.?
You also might not NEED to use Hamlib - I don't, with my X5105 or my IC-706.? But I have had comm errors, and it was from noise sources.
If your error(s) happen while transmitting, that would indicate that your transmitted RF output is getting into your Digimode cable or device.
When asking for troubleshooting help, try thinking of it like this -
I post a message asking for help because my car won't start.
It could be out of gas, but maybe the battery is dead and the starter doesn't even run.? Or I have the wrong car key!
? -? And all with that, we still started out with more information than "things don't work right."
I do realize that many, many people have not had the 50 years or so of hobby and professional experience at troubleshooting, diagnosis and repairing things that I've had, so it can take a lot of "prompting" to get the information needed for' remote diagnosis' and repair.
And, finally, in my case, I've only had experience so far with WSJT-X, and not other digital comm software, in the 3 years I've been using radio for digital ham radio.? I used the X5105 and FT-8 for about a month early this spring, while in Florida, and made contacts in 36 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and about 35 countries, with it.? With my IC-706MkII at 20 watts (and 10 watts this year), I've confirmed 131 countries and 50 states with LoTW QSLs.
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Doug, K8RFT
