[WriteLog] WriteLog and Hygain YRC-1

[Mark Klocksin]

Jim, I understand the frustration you’re feeling, especially since the unit had failed earlier when transformer shorted out earlier.  I’ve been in the same position, where something that works with one program doesn’t work with another.  I hope this turns out to be an easy fix for you. 

It’s possible something is wrong with your unit.  However, from what you’ve told us, I think it’s unfair to blame MFJ at this point.  It isn’t MFJ’s responsibility to make sure their gear works with every logging program.  It’s their responsibility to be sure it works with one or more generally-accepted standards, and to publish the standard(s) it’s compatible with.  It’s actually the buyer’s responsibility to do the research to see that all the software he’s using follows compatible formats.  And assuming MFJ's correct that the controller works properly with HRD, then the issue in this case points to either lack of support (or a bug) in WriteLog, or setup/operator error.  Or possibly a Windows or USB adapter issue.  I think you’ll need to do some troubleshooting.  You may want to try testing this with some other program, such as DXLabs or N1MM+.   Or perhaps someone else will come forward with a fix.  


73 and good luck, 

Mark WA9IVH 






> On Nov 18, 2016, at 10:34 AM, <jimlaporta at jlaporta.com> <jimlaporta at jlaporta.com> wrote:
> 
> I recently bought a YRC-1 and it worked fine stand-alone for 29 days, then
> the transformer shorted out and finally MFJ replaced transformer and
> returned unit.
> 
> 
> 
> I tried to set the YRC-1 up with WriteLog Version 12.09F, September 2016
> running on Windows 7 Professional with all current updates, NEVER 10 rule
> here.  I used a standard A-B USB cable and the hardware address for the
> configured port was COM5.  The PC sees the YRC-1 but I don't get any
> connectivity via WriteLog. Tried all that I have been able to find to make
> WriteLog interact with the YRC-1.
> 
> 
> 
> I challenged MFJ-HyGain and here is their response:  
> 
> 
> 
> "Sorry, I could not install writelog on my computer. I did use it with Ham
> Radio Deluxe.  Tom Stone AA5MT,
> 308 Industrial Park Rd, Starkville, MS 39759, For faster service call
> 662-323-9538 ext 232"
> 
> 
> 
> I cannot believe that the MFJ folks don't have WriteLog to test their "fine
> equipment" no one in their right mind uses HRD for contesting, I sure won't.
> Does anyone know how to make the YRC-1 work with WriteLog and actually have
> it working?  I would like to know!
> 
> 
> 
> Jim, N1CC
> 
> Contesting and DX
> 
> http://www.jlaporta.com/N1CC 
> 
> 
> 
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