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Re: [WriteLog] Writelog and IC7800 problem

To: Gary Senesac AL9A <al9a@mtaonline.net>
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog and IC7800 problem
From: Barry <w2up3@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:39:24 +0000
List-post: <mailto:writelog@contesting.com>
I solved the problem.  Baud rate was set to AUTO by default in both WL 
and the 7800.  When I changed both to 9600, it worked.  I had already 
defined the ports.
73,
Barry

Gary Senesac AL9A wrote:
> I think you need to make a change in the [PORTS] section of the writelog.ini 
> file.  From the WriteLog help file:
>
> There are 4 "slots" available for WriteLog rig interfacing. By default, 
> CommSlot1 is COM1:, but you can change that by changing the number on the 
> right of the equal sign. These settings are not used for RTTY or for packet
> CommSlot1=1
> CommSlot2=2
> In this example, the third and fourth slots are on COM7 and COM8. COM15 is 
> as high as is supported.
>
> CommSlot3=7
> CommSlot4=8
> If you are using COM7 you must reassign that port to the numeric range of 
> 1 - 4 for WritLog to see the radio.  Also, do not use Auto for the baud 
> rate.  Pick a number from the list - 9600 usually works ok for most radios.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barry" <w2up3@verizon.net>
> To: <WriteLog@contesting.com>
> Sent: July 24, 2007 2:48 AM
> Subject: [WriteLog] Writelog and IC7800 problem
>
>
>   
>> Just got a new radio and setting up with software.
>>
>> I set the 7800 in the Setup box, but WL (10.53E) doesn't see the radio.
>> Using COM7 and Auto for Baud.  It works fine in DX4WIN, so I know my
>> port settings, cabling, etc. are correct.  What am I missing?  Does the
>> baud rate or Icom address (6A) need to be speciified somewhere?
>> Tnx,
>> Barry
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Barry Kutner, W2UP             Newtown, PA
>>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP             Newtown, PA   

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