On 21/01/2021 18:30, KEN G4APB via groups.io wrote:

Hi Bill, 'where' response below, plus response if I run the command (all works);

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
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C:\>where user_hardware.bat
C:\WSJT\wsjtx-2.3.0-rc3\bin\user_hardware.bat
C:\>
C:\>user_hardware 040
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Searching serial ports...
Trying COM18...OK
Sending text...
8 bytes written to \\.\COM18
Closing serial port...OK
C:\>

Hi Ken,

I have double- and triple- checked this works. If you have working CAT control and band-hopping is enabled the user_hardware script works. Is it possible your anti-virus software is interfering?

73
Bill
G4WJS.

Hi Ken,

just a thought - is COM18 the CAT port for your rig?

73
Bill
G4WJS.