If you're not using the Steppir with computer control/logging
software, just use the Steppir controller in stand alone radio mode
and the controller itself will poll the CAT port. Radios don't
typically broadcast their frequency changes - they generally need to
be polled.
73, Barry N1EU
On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 9:23 AM, David W LeJeune
<lejeuned@centurytel.net> wrote:
> Finally got around to hooking up my Orion 2 to my Steppir controller. Works
> great with N4PY software. However, I can find no options in the Orion 2
> menus to have the Orion output frequency/mode/etc to the CAT port whenever
> frequency, mode or other status changes occur independent of any external
> software program. I know the OMNI VI+ had this menu option.
>
>
>
> The N4PY software polls the Orion 2 at 2 second intervals whenever the
> Steppir box is checked in the N4PY setup so the Steppir gets frequency info
> via a 'Y' cable. But without the N4PY software (or I suppose any other
> logging or control software) but without it looks you are out of luck
> attempting to control the Steppir. Am I missing something in the Orion
> setup?
>
>
>
> Dave WN5V
>
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