[TenTec] Orion II CAT Problem

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Some haves asked, what radios?

588  Omni VII version 1.035a {running beta test for Tentec}
599  Eagle  version 1.825
539  Argonaut VI  version 144 {running beta test for Tentec}

These do work well via either the RS-232 port or the USB port.  The old 
desktop computer has a RS-232 port running under Windows XP (sp3). 
Applications are  HRD / DM780 and FLDIGI and MixW3, current versions.

It does seem that some of the applications may not "release" certain 
parameters when they close thus preventing communications when initiated for 
a different radio.  In all cases, either a reload of the application or 
running the Demo-O-Matic in the case of HRD, I've found does correct the 
problem.  I've generally found that closing the application before turning 
the radio off seems to prevent certain issues at a later date.

I've also tried the above using a laptop running Windows Vista with the same 
results.

73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II CAT Problem


>I run both the Omni VII and the Eagle using HRD / DM780.  For the Omni VII 
>I am using a true RS-232 communication port and not a USB to Serial 
>converter. The Eagle is connected via the USB port.
>
> I  have noticed from time to time the Omni VII will not connect. 
> Specifically the list will have a red X by the Frequency =0 .  If you 
> recall there is an Orion Demo configuration in HRD.   When I find the Omni 
> VII will not connect to the HRD program I just click on the Demo-O-Matic 
> that selects the Orion and let it run  Then Click on Connect and select 
> the Omni VII. For me, it has worked every time.   I've not been able to 
> determine any particular sequence of events prior which changes or could 
> cause a problem.
>
> I have three different radios in my PRESET list, along with the 
> Demo-O-Matic for the Orion in the HRD application.  When one of them won't 
> connect, running the Demo-O-Matic clears what ever and then selecting the 
> desired radio has always worked.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ramey, Paul - IS" <Paul.Ramey at exelisinc.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 6:17 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion II CAT Problem
>
>
>> Quote: I was going over this with another ham buddy who also has an O II,
>> and he told me that he had developed the same problem. He suggest that I
>> let HRD time out and try to connect using the Jupiter definition. That
>> didn't work, but defining the port as an Eagle did. However, this whole
>> thing was a bit tenuous.
>>
>> I have a Orion I.   I could not get it to talk to my computer running HRD 
>> ver5.  I thought the com port was bad on the radio and had it tested . 
>> Worked fine when using Logger 32!
>>
>> I then test my com1 port on my computer. It word fine with my TS-2000 and 
>> HRD.
>> I also told the HRD to try the Eagle and it started working.  I deleted 
>> the Eagle and used the Orion and I was able to get HRD working correctly. 
>> Now it works every time as it should.
>> I am not sure why the Eagle ver. for HRD started it working correctly. 
>> It is almost like a software switch was changed or turned on in the 
>> radio.
>>
>> Paul,  WG0G
>> WG0G at arrl.net
>>
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