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
>>
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>>
>> Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA
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