[ICOM] Computer Can't Talk to Radio

[Larry Young]

Fred: Here is a web site that gives complete info on the CI-V and how to trouble shoot it when there are problems. http://www.plicht.de/ekki/civ/
Larry K4LXV

--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Jim Hargrave <w5ifp at gvtc.com> wrote:

From: Jim Hargrave <w5ifp at gvtc.com>
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Computer Can't Talk to Radio
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 9:59 PM

Fred,

What are your com settings?

I would suggest you use set the com port and radio CI-V baud rate to 4800 or
9600. Another potential problem is the Poll rate. I would try it at 500 ms
for starters. A fast poll rate sometimes result in data collisions.

Do not use Autobaud. Most programs do not support the autobaud routine.
Another option turn off the CI-V "Transceive" function in the radio. You may
be experiencing data collisions.

Some CI-V adapters require that RTS/DTR be set high because they depend on
the computer for power. Try that in your port settings and see if that
helps.

   * 73's Jim W5IFP *


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   >[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of cwman at juno.com
   >Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:58 PM
   >To: icom at mailman.qth.net
   >Subject: [ICOM] Computer Can't Talk to Radio
   >
   >
   >Using Pro III.  I have checked all radio parameters, and DX4WIN
   >parameters.  Checked device manager for Com1 settings.
   >EVERYTHING appears to be in order yet radio continues to
   >time-out when I try to grab a spot.  I can't get it to work
   >with other programs (Writelog or N1MM).  Yes, I have checked to
   >make sure the CI-V is plugged into the correct radio jack.
   >Someone has suggested that my CI-V might be dead.  I've tried
   >all jacks, no go.  Power light is on.
   >Have any of you had a CI-V fail?  How would I check it (except
   >to simply give it up for another)?
   >73 and thanks,
   >
   >Fred/NA2U -- CWMAN...I'D RATHER WORK CW!!!
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