[WriteLog] CAT control on a Kenwood TS-870

[k0bx at arrl.net]

I have found that if a USB/Serial Adapter works for RigControl in HRD but not 
Writelog, you can go into the Writelog.ini file and modifiy the comport setting.

[RIGS]
Com4:=9600,n,8,2 <=== Remove the '2' but leave the comma.  Sometimes just 
changing the 2 to a 1 will work.  Doesn't cost anything to try.

I got a new computer, Windows7 and my old 4 comport serial board would not work 
at all.  So I bought a USB/Serial adapter off of Amazon.
This has 4 comports and uses the FTDI chip.  As soon as I plugged it in, it 
worked.  Windows found the drivers.  It is running my CW, RigControl and 
RotorControl.  Since the motherboard had one comport, I am using it for FSK.  
Here is a link to the adapter:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ETDC8K/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1 

Joe K0BX
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From: Tom Shelton <gl1800winger at verizon.net>
To: Vince <rradiohham232 at sbcglobal.net>; writelog-bounces at contesting.com
Cc: Writelog Reflector <writelog at contesting.com>
Sent: Wed, February 15, 2012 8:18:43 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] CAT control on a Kenwood TS-870

I had the same problem with my Kenwood (TS-2000) when I first ran WriteLog. The 
USB/Serial adapter I was using worked well with most other programs, including 
HRD. 


Yet, it was that adapter that was the problem. If you get one with the FTDI chip 
set, you won't have any problems. 


Go onto Amazon.com and do a search for FTDI usb serial, and a bunch will pop up. 
Make sure you look at the product description and that it specifically says 
FTDI. Then you can buy from amazon or look around on-line for a better price. 


After I put the new adapter in, some of the other programs (like DX Lab Suite)  
have started to work better than before. 


Tom, AB3IC