[Dx4win] TS-2000 Radio Interface Problem / Rig Contro

[ON4AOI]

Hi Wayne

Did you install the LPTdriver ?
Can be found under c:\dx4win\drivers 
If not do it and normally your problem will be solved

Guy ON4AOI

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] Namens Wayne Splawn
> Verzonden: maandag 14 februari 2011 23:46
> Aan: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Onderwerp: [Dx4win] TS-2000 Radio Interface Problem / Rig Contro
> 
> Hi,
> I recently downloaded a copy of DX4WIN, ver 8.04, and installed the
> license.
> This effectively upgraded me from an earlier version that I owned.
> 
> I am seeking help because I have a problem with the radio interface
> software
> not working for my TS-2000.  After starting the radio, the DX4WIN
> banner
> will show "(not responding)" and an error message appears shortly after
> that
> -  that message is "Radio timed out.  Radio interface has been
> disabled"
> 
> Radio Setup Parameters are:
> .	Type=Kenwood 2000
> .	Address=00
> .	Baud Rate = 9600
> .	COM Port = COM2
> .	Poll rate = 5000; but have tried other settings
> .	Max tries = 6
> .	Transverter=0
> .	Band= None
> Menu 56 on the TS-2000 is set to 9600 baud.  Windows device manager
> reports
> 9600, 8, n , 1 for COM2 settings.
> 
> I am running the software on Windows-7 Professional and I have verified
> the
> I/O address is 02F8 for COM2.
> I have tried Windows-7 native as well as the XP (SP3) compatibility
> mode on
> dx4win.exe.
> I have tried DTR/RTS high and low.
> I have tried other baud rates & settings but no change DX4WIN seems to
> work
> fine for logging, etc.  Just the radio interface is the problem.
> 
> HERE'S THE CATCH:  The radio DOES respond to Kenwood's ARCP software
> without
> any changes in cables, COM settings or other adjustments.  I can
> shutdown
> DX4WIN and can immediately start ARCP--- ARCP works fine and I have
> complete
> software control over the radio.  This leads me to believe there is
> something in DX4WIN that I'm not setting correctly.
> 
> Can you offer any suggestions?
> 
> Tnx & 73
> Wayne / WA7NE
> 
> 
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