[Dx4win] Technical question

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

Val, I'm posting this to the DX4WIN reflector.  It's been many years 
since I ran Windows 98.

73 - Jim AD1C

On 11/25/2009 7:19 AM, Hugh Valentine wrote:
> Hi Jim,
> don't know if you know the answer or could direct me in the correct direction but here goes.
>
> Using DX4WIN and Ver 7.05.04,  Old HP Laptow running Windows 98.  Works well for CT and DX4WIN in shack.  Got it all working now.
> Radio is FT-920.  I think I have all settings in Prefs correct for the setup.
>
> Problem:  Cannot get Radio and programs to track...ie., radio changing bands when grab spots or CT changing bands when switch radio to another band.
>
> Messages:(in DX4WIN)...
> "Ie_open-device already open".  Then, press enter, get: "Radio error1 press help for details.  Press help- serial prot used by another device."
>
> Then, go to Control panel and check on comports under hardware.  Get message "Driver Com1 Missing I believe  should be C:\windows\system\vmm32.vxd (vcomm.vxd)
>
> When do file search for the above .vxd file so not find them.
>
> Is this a relatively simple fix or diagnosis?  Or should I just get a new computer? ( I think it was a 3000 dollar computer when I bought it and I have to chunk it...principle I guess. I have a new serial cable connected from the only serial port on the laptop directly to the 920.
>
> I know you are 100% savvy on DX4WIN but assume you are computer aware also.  if not, or you dont want to think about it, just let me know.  It may be out of your area of expertise.  I am not well experienced with computer stuff, just enough to be dangerous.  I can usually screw up something that no one else can.
>
> Val

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Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, http://www.ad1c.us