Good news that the radio is hearing the computer and acting
properly.? A lot has to be configured right for that to work.? Since
it appears that your radio has the newer CAT controller
(bi-directional communication), the reverse should work too, but
only if the PC's software is capable of polling the radio.? Are you
sure it can?? If there are options for flow control in the software
(especially hardware flow control), you might try turning them off.
Regardless, it might be a good time to give your chosen satellite
software a spin.? What app were you thinking of using?? With some
practice, you don't necessarily need the bi-directional capability.
Greg? KO6TH
Ron Liekens via groups.io wrote:
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I tried several FTDI chip serial converters with or without
null-modem cables. The coms are 9600, 8,n,2 with or without
dtr-rts activated. Seems there is no reply from the radio when
connected. RATS847 software can send commands to the radio, like
frequency changes, but when I turn the Dial of the radio the
frequency is not changed in the program.
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The serial number of the radio is: 9E180166.
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I have read the manual thoroughly, and I'm fairly used to
this kind of problems with other devices. For me, it seems that
the RS-232 is not working as it should. What can be done here?
I'm thinking of a Bluetooth interface connected to a data port
of the radio. Maybe Signal link can offer a solution with their
USB interface?
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The intention is to use the radio for Satellite coms.
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All suggestions are most welcome.
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73' Ron, on2ron
