[ICOM] CI-V device not reading frequency

[Edward L. Dowdy]

It's a CI-V converter that connects directly to a serial port (COM port). It 
can also be used via USB with a serial to USB adapter.

73,
Ed KA9EES

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry" <w3oz at msn.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] CI-V device not reading frequency


>I am not sure we are talking about the same thing here or not when you say
> serial adapter. If you mean an adapter that connects to your computer in a
> USB port and converts to serial, if that is what you are saying you must
> also have a level converter like a CT-17 if you want to interface to your
> computer. I use one with my Pro III and 746 Pro to my SteppIR and HRD with
> no problems at all. I have also used a converter from ZEP in England with
> just as much success. Never had any problems with either and have used 
> them
> for over 3 years. I hope we are talking about the same thing here.
>
> 73 from the Wizard of OZ
>
> Larry M. Wassman W3OZ
> #1 ARRL DXCC Honor Roll
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> < http://www.w3oz.com >
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] 
> On
> Behalf Of Edward L. Dowdy
> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 1:39 PM
> To: Icom List
> Subject: [ICOM] CI-V device not reading frequency
>
> After market generic CI-V serial adapter. Sees the rig (IC-746PRO). But 
> will
>
> not read frequency. Have tried with several different programs. Tried it
> with RTS and DTR on, RTS off and DTR on, RTS on and DTR off, and both off.
> This thing used to work. It uses an NTE7142 chip. Any ideas?
>
> 73,
> Ed KA9EES
> Fithian IL
>
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