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mark.salvador@...
Yes sir, I actually was in touch with the tech from xggcomms which is great, its just that the errors are on the software and my rig is old TS-450s and is tagged as obsolete with Kenwood. Have to survive this self inflicted pain i'm getting hahaha.
But was able to make it work in 2 days just not perfect yet.  73!
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Michael Black
What does "just not perfect" mean?
Mike W9MDB
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, 02:52:13 AM CST, <mark.salvador@...> wrote:
Yes sir, I actually was in touch with the tech from xggcomms which is great, its just that the errors are on the software and my rig is old TS-450s and is tagged as obsolete with Kenwood. Have to survive this self inflicted pain i'm getting hahaha.
But was able to make it work in 2 days just not perfect yet. 73!
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mark.salvador@...
Hi Bill, Its the CAT control that doesnt work, Im geeting cannot retrieve frequency from radio, current rig control on flrig setting doesnt move the frequency on the TS450 device/radio. What I did just to isolate errors was I manually tuned the radio on 15meters then I initialize the programs. so in summary - AF in is ok - AF out is ok - PTT via RTS is ok - Wsjtx is ok via Flrig (can do qso) - Flrig doesnt show errors on settings but doesnt reflect changes in frequency. wasnt able to tinker with it this weekend, will try to gather more data. thanks again, appreciate the help and insights. Regards, Mark
-------- Original message -------- From: "Michael Black via groups.io" <mdblack98@...> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021, 5:08 am To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] #Kenwood #WSJTX_config #Windows10 #FTDI #ftdi
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W1EL Eric
Mark,
How do you have your TS-450 wired up for CAT? Using the Kenwood IF-232? Have you tried it with a different radio control program other than WSJT-X?
Good Luck, Eric (W1EL)
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark Salvador
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2021 18:14 To: Michael Black via groups.io <mdblack98@...>; main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] #Kenwood #WSJTX_config #Windows10 #FTDI #ftdi
Hi Bill, Its the CAT control that doesnt work, Im geeting cannot retrieve frequency from radio,
current rig control on flrig setting doesnt move the frequency on the TS450 device/radio.
What I did just to isolate errors was I manually tuned the radio on 15meters then I initialize the programs.
so in summary - AF in is ok - AF out is ok - PTT via RTS is ok - Wsjtx is ok via Flrig (can do qso)
- Flrig doesnt show errors on settings but doesnt reflect changes in frequency.
thanks again, appreciate the help and insights.
Regards,
Mark
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
Arrgh was too eager to repy, my previous reply was incomplete. (sorry admin)
1. Yes IF 232 using xggcomms digimode 4 cable 2. Yes, I used FLDIGI, HAmlib, FLRIG, Ham radio deluxe and manual rigctl commands no joy on the command to set the radio VFO.
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W1EL Eric
Mark,
I’m not sure what a digimode 4 cable is, but if you have the Kenwood IF-232, you should be able to talk to a TS-450 at 4800 baud, 8N2. I believe the baud rate is fixed in the radio. Sorry I’m not more help.
73 de W1EL
From: main@WSJTX.groups.io <main@WSJTX.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark Salvador
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2021 19:08 To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] #Kenwood #WSJTX_config #Windows10 #FTDI #ftdi
Arrgh was too eager to repy, my previous reply was incomplete. (sorry admin)
1. Yes IF 232 using xggcomms digimode 4 cable 2. Yes, I used FLDIGI, HAmlib, FLRIG, Ham radio deluxe and manual rigctl commands no joy on the command to set the radio VFO.
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
No worries @Eric, Yups I read on the groups and on the service manual the serial settings for the rig, unfortunately I dont have the original cable and the defaul setting of 4800 baid rate didnt work out of the box. @Mike, will be setting up anydesk on my laptop. will update once if got it running.
-------- Original message -------- From: W1EL Eric <elowell@...> Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021, 8:26 am To: main@WSJTX.groups.io Subject: Re: [WSJTX] #Kenwood #WSJTX_config #Windows10 #FTDI #ftdi
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
Hi Eric,
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Michael Black
Why are you using the IF232? The xggcoms cable should be all you need. Mike W9MDB
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, 06:07:55 PM CST, Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...> wrote:
Arrgh was too eager to repy, my previous reply was incomplete. (sorry admin)
1. Yes IF 232 using xggcomms digimode 4 cable 2. Yes, I used FLDIGI, HAmlib, FLRIG, Ham radio deluxe and manual rigctl commands no joy on the command to set the radio VFO. Mark
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
Hi Mike, Yups I only use the XGGCOMMS cable, what I meant to say to Eric was that, the XGGCOMMS cable mimics the IF232 as seen on Fprog if you probe the FTDI chip. BTW I will be setting up anydesk and will put a dedicated windows desktop near the rigs so you can have full access to my setup. Will send you a message once I have completed this.
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
ok im sorry if im all over the place as sometimes I answer back using my android via email. Just an update of what Im doing and whats currently being learned :). Cable: xggcomms digimode -4 (connects to DIN 13 ACC2 at the back and DIN 6 ACC1 on the side, then USB FTDI chip (combined audio and serial to PC). PC: Generic AMD gaming PC :P (snatched it from my sons room) Flrig 1.4.2 WSJTX 2.5.2 Here are some pictures, I was able to make WSJTX work using FLIG to manage the connectivity to the RIG and selecting FLRIG on WSJTX. Not the only problem that I have is the Hamlib not returning the VFO value and a control of the rig on setting the frequenct remotely from the PC (basic rig control). I think were almost there. as Ive seen videos on youtube that some guys can do the basic rig control using the TS-940 as the rig, maybe if we can bash whats on the 940 that is different on the ts-450 on hamlib we can perfect this :D.
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Dave Garber
if the drivers are installed for your device, device manager should show which com port assignment has been given to the 'ftdi' port that is what should entered into the rig - ts450, comx as assigned in device manager. I may be wrong , but if232 and clones should be at 4800 baud,8,n,2 ( check your manual ) baud rates need to match the readio settings Dave Garber VE3WEJ / VE3IE
On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 8:34 PM Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...> wrote:
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Mark Salvador <mark.salvador@...>
Ok as an update, as I owe this community a lot of grattitutde. 4. Bugged Micheal and this IO group for a week, posting debug logs and alot of ramblings 5. Mike was able to look into the logs and have suggested its a hardware issue as the RIG is spewing trash data that hampers communication with Hamlib and making FLRIG do erratic behaviors. 6. I reached out to XGGCOMS and they replied back with a solution. Appparently Mike was correct and there is indeed some trash data generated on the XGGCOMMS hardware, steve from XGCOMMS (excellent service if I may add, please dont hesistate to buy and support their products as you will get superb personal service from them) I digress he told me to remove an SMD on the USB path and short with some solder.
AFin/AF out works RIG control works (Flrig)
Thanks to all those who helped! I can now enjoy my beer this weekend!
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