[TenTec] OMNI VI serial PTT

[Ed]

Philip Leonard WVØT wrote:
> Tod Glenn wrote:
>> On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:19 AM, Philip Leonard WVØT wrote:
>>
>>> I have an Omni VI opt3 and I am trying to use it with MixW but I can't
>>> get MixW to key the radio.  I can change the frequency via MixW but no
>>> luck getting PTT to work.  I have MixW set for an IC-735.  I have tried
>>> to use Ham Radio Deluxe but with the same result.  I am using the Omni's
>>> serial interface.  What am I missing?  Or is there something wrong in
>>> the Omni?
>>>
>>> Also, does anyone have the hex strings to select the various filters in
>>> the Omni via serial control?
>>
>> I have yet to make any kind of connection between my Omni 6 Opt3 and my 
>> computer.  Care to share the secret? I've tried the serial port and the 
>> CI-V port with every cable combination imaginable.  What sort of cable 
>> are you using?
>> ----
>> Tod Glenn
>> N7WD
> 
> Tod,
> 
> I using a normal 9-pin to 25-pin serial cable from the PC to the Omni 
> VI.  I think it is a "cross-over" cable but I'm not sure on that.  I can 
> check if you wish.  I have mine set to 19200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop 
> bit.  You also need to set the software up for an Icom IC-735.  I've 
> read that IC-703 may work also but I have not tried it.
> 
> Philip

Cross over (null) cable will not work. A straight thru 9 to 25 is all 
that is needed

Ed W3NR