[Dx4win] Technical question

[ON4AOI]

Hi Val,
It could be that you have a ft920 that has the CAT problem.
I know there are a lot of yaesu FT920 TRX with this problem.
Yaesu is aware of it but never did do anything to fix it.
Maybe you can try first the ft920 at somebody else is shack
With another computer, I just tested my ft920 on an even older laptop
With windows 98 and dx4win, all is ok here    


Guy ON4AOI

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] Namens Jim Reisert AD1C
> Verzonden: woensdag 25 november 2009 15:50
> Aan: Hugh Valentine; DX4WIN Reflector
> Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Technical question
> 
> 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
> 
> --
> Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, http://www.ad1c.us
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