[TenTec] Orion II CAT Problem

[Carl Moreschi]

When a program finishes, the comport is automatically released by the 
operating system whether the program released it or not.  However, all 
the last settings are still in the comport.

When a new program starts, if it is well written it will send all serial 
parameters to the comport (or USB port) and not depend on any parameter 
being left over from a previous session.  If this is done, reliable 
operation will always result.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Dr.
Hays, NC 28635
www.n4py.com

On 11/29/2012 8:30 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
> 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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