[Dxbase] Using Two Icom Radios with DXbase2005

[FKaczmarek at aol.com]

I thought that would be the answer, but was hoping otherwise.  Many thanks 
for the assistance!!

Regards,
Frank




Each radio requires a separate serial port.

Regards,
Courtney

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <FKaczmarek at aol.com>
To: <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:19 PM
Subject: [Dxbase] Using Two Icom Radios with DXbase2005


> (I looked through the DXbase archives prior to posting this question, but
> didn't find this issue previously addressed)
>
> Background:  I'm currently using DXbase 2005 after upgrading from previous
> versions over the years.  My original configuration was a Yaesu FT-1000MP
(Radio
> 1) connected to the computer via Com 1.  The second radio (Radio 2) was an
> Icom IC-756Pro2 connected via a CT-17 level converter to Com 5.  I was
able to
> select either radio through DXbase with no problems.  Everything worked as
> expected.
>
> I'm now using an Icom IC-7800 (Radio 1) connected to Com 5 via the CT-17
> level converter (it works fine).  I would like to use the 756Pro2 as Radio
2.
> Since the addresses are different for each radio, I thought I could simply
plug
> the Pro2 into one of the unused ports on the CT-17 and make the
appropriate
> radio selection in the "User Options/Radio 2" tab in DXbase.  However,
when I do
> this I get the following response after I check the "Connect HF Radio 2
Serial
> Interface" box:
>
> "Unable to open <HF Radio 2> comport.  This feature will be turned off"
>
>
> I must be missing something, but I'm not sure what it is.  Also, Com 5 IS
NOT
> derived from a USB-Serial port adaptor.  It is a "real" serial port on a
PCI
> I/O board.
>
> Regards,
> Frank
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