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Serial 11 active, but no communication between YCAT and FT-891

Glenn, KG7IL
 

Using the same PC, VirtCom11,cables,etc that has been working with HRD, I cannot get YCAT and the FT-891 to communicate.

Because HRD is often flaky, I have learned the 'full reset' of the communications chain.??

Com 11 is shown Active in the Status Bar, it is shown Opened in the Communications log.?

The YCAT program main screen has no data (except the normal 00000 stuff)?

I'll find some time to get back to it, but thought a quick post might elicit a response to a common user problem and solution?

Glenn KG7IL
 

Glen,

? ?I'm not familiar with VirtCom.

? ?Are you talking about the Yaesu Virtual Serial port (enhanced) ?? ? This is the COM port in the PC that YCAT needs.

? ?Also, if you have RTS set in the radio, then Flow Control needs to be checked.? ?If RTS is off, then Flow Control needs to be unchecked.

? ?Let me know if this helps.? ?If not, we can dig deeper and find out the root cause.

Best regards,
? ? Steve - KC5NK
 
Edited

Glen,

? ?Have you successfully connected the radio to YCAT?

? ?Hook radio to PC via the USB cable.

* Make sure the Yaesu drivers are installed.
*?In the Radio, set as follows:
- Operation Menu
. CAT RATE: 38400
. CAT TIME OUT TIMER: 10msec
. CAT RTS: OFF
* In YCAT:
- In Serial Comms tab:
. Yaesu CAT Port section - Set in the following order:
. Baud Rate: br38400
. Flow Control: Unchecked
. SerialPort: {Set to the enhanced port}
The application will turn the radio on if it is off. The YCAT will query the radio for settings and should match the radio. Any changes at the radio should be reflected on YCAT. Any changes in YCAT will be reflected on the radio.
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I hope this helps!

Best regards,
? ? Steve? ?KC5NK
Glenn, KG7IL
 

My trial license expired.? To busy with many things.? I'm quite sure that my radio, cable and pc port is all working since it works with the HRD software.?

I'm not sure where I am with this now.??
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Glenn KG7IL
 

Glenn,

? ?Did the application perform to your expectations and do you like it?

? ?The application when you start it gives you an option to purchase.? ?If you like it, purchase it and you can install on up to 3 pc's.? ?

? ? You may need to reconfigure the serial ports.? ?The purchased product is the same EXE as the 30-day trial version.? ?

? ? If you have any questions, concerns or change requests please let us know!

Best regards,
? ? Steve

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