[WriteLog] CAT control on a Kenwood TS-870

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

TS-870 should work with a standard serial cable.  By default the
TS-870 requires handshake on RTS/CTS so make sure you have not set
anything in WRITELOG.INI that will prevent proper operation of RTS.

*If* you set CW/PTT on the rig control port you will need to use a
three wire cable (2,3 & 5) and install a jumper between pins 7/8
on the rig end to keep the transceiver happy.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2/15/2012 2:03 PM, Vince wrote:
> I sent this out yesterday with no text, and had several interesting
> reply's, but not the one I was looking for, so I will try again, maybe I
> will get it right this time.
>
> What is the proper cable to use with CAT control on a Kenwood TS-870 ? I
> tried a serial cable and it is not working, using Writelog, I have the
> port and baud rate set OK. I am using a USB to Serial converter, could
> this be part of the problem? this setup worked before with a Kenwood
> TS-450.
>
> I have used CAT control with my Icom radios with no problems, I am
> trying to help a friend with his Kenwood.
>
> TIA
> Vince, K6BIR
>
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