[Dx4win] Frequency/Mode Readout In Log Window

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 6:20 PM, Jerry France K7LY wrote:

> I run my DX4WIN through my microKeyer II and for some reason my 7800's
> frequency/mode does not show up in the log window.

Did it ever work before, i.e. did it just stop working?  If it has
never worked before....

Did you set up a virtual COM port for the radio, using the microHAM
software?  If you bring up the microHAM router (software), on the
Ports tab, look to the right of the virtual COM port that DX4WIN is
using to communicate with the radio.  Do you see a pair of
back-to-back green arrows, indicating that DX4WIN is communicating
with the radio? It also shows the baud rate next to the word "open".
You should also see the radio frequency in light block letters just
above the listing of ports.  This frequency should change as you
rotate your radio's dial.  Click the Set button next to this COM port.
Make sure the radio type, the hex address (6A) and the baud rate are
all correct (see below).

Make sure everything is running at the same baud rate.  In your DX4WIN
preferences, on the Radio tab, make sure the "Address" field is
correct for your ICOM radio (should be 6A).  The default baud rate is
9600.  If you are running at a different baud rate, you need to
un-check the "Default" box under Baud Rate and type in the correct
rate (i.e. 19200 or 4800 or whatever).  Many ICOMs have a variable
(auto-detect?) and a fixed baud rate, that you can choose through the
radio menus.  You are always better off using the fixed baud rate. Set
it to 9600 baud to match DX4WIN.  You may or may not have to set "DTR
high" and/or "RTS High" correctly.  If they are both unchecked, try
checking them both.  I forgot which one is right for ICOM.

Try to get the microHAM uRouter software working first, so you can see
the frequency change when you spin the dial.  Then after it's tracking
your radio, get DX4WIN going next.  If you can't get the microHAM to
work, get help from that reflector.

Once all is working, backup your uRouter settings, and write your
DX4WIN preferences to an INI file (File | Write INI file).

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