Some DUMB hints about using SatPC32 computer aided tuning
I had CAT working once upon a time, but recently it has not. I don't know what I changed when, but I could not get it to work at all until I spent several hours trying different things, and finally found the (duh) really dumb problems.
1) I have a TS2000. I'm pretty sure that I saw somewhere that you have to check the +12VRTS check box in Setup/Radio to make it work for the latest version of SatPC32. I'm not sure if it has to be, but it works when it IS checked.
2) Check the serial cable. I had the right one, and knew that I did (it generally wants straight through, not null modem). But apparently somewhere along the line a connector had come loose. Tighten them all down!
3) And here is the penultimate killer: In the Setup/Radio dialog box, when you check your manufacturer, you'll see to the right a "Model" label and a pull down to say what model of radio you have. But that "label" is actually a pulldown too. Select "baudrate" instead of "Model" and SET THE BAUDRATE. (I was sure I had seen it somewhere and that I knew what I had set it too. But I was wrong).
4) The ultimate killer in my case: The TS2000 needs to be power cycled after you change its baudrate (menu 56 for those who care) before it takes effect!
I hope this helps someone!
73,
Burns W2BFJ
On 2 Jan 2016 at 15:12, Burns Fisher wrote:
- I have a TS2000. I'm pretty sure that I saw somewhere that
you have to check the +12VRTS check box in Setup/Radio to make it work for the latest version of SatPC32. I'm not sure if it has to be, but it works when it IS checked.
The TS-2000 really wants RTS/CTS flow control. The +12VRTS apparently works if the RTS/CTS flow control is not available in the software. Of course those wires must be present in the serial cable.
73 Mike kc9doa
Thanks, Mike. I vaguely remember that something changed between 'b' and 'c' that required you to check the RTS box. I assume that 'b' and earlier did it in software, but I could never find it after I read it a few weeks ago.
On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Mike Miller lists@kc9doa.com wrote:
On 2 Jan 2016 at 15:12, Burns Fisher wrote:
- I have a TS2000. I'm pretty sure that I saw somewhere that
you have to check the +12VRTS check box in Setup/Radio to make it work for the latest version of SatPC32. I'm not sure if it has to be, but it works when it IS checked.
The TS-2000 really wants RTS/CTS flow control. The +12VRTS apparently works if the RTS/CTS flow control is not available in the software. Of course those wires must be present in the serial cable.
73 Mike kc9doa
Good stuff, Burns.
Also, for those that use HRD, remember, SATPC32 will not make CAT connection while HRD is running. (If you wanted to view the better graphics that are in the Sat portion of HRD, you can start and run the Sat program by itself without starting HRD. Just pull the shortcut from windows)
73, Ted K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Burns Fisher Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2016 12:13 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Some DUMB hints about using SatPC32 computer aided tuning
I had CAT working once upon a time, but recently it has not. I don't know what I changed when, but I could not get it to work at all until I spent several hours trying different things, and finally found the (duh) really dumb problems.
1) I have a TS2000. I'm pretty sure that I saw somewhere that you have to check the +12VRTS check box in Setup/Radio to make it work for the latest version of SatPC32. I'm not sure if it has to be, but it works when it IS checked.
2) Check the serial cable. I had the right one, and knew that I did (it generally wants straight through, not null modem). But apparently somewhere along the line a connector had come loose. Tighten them all down!
3) And here is the penultimate killer: In the Setup/Radio dialog box, when you check your manufacturer, you'll see to the right a "Model" label and a pull down to say what model of radio you have. But that "label" is actually a pulldown too. Select "baudrate" instead of "Model" and SET THE BAUDRATE. (I was sure I had seen it somewhere and that I knew what I had set it too. But I was wrong).
4) The ultimate killer in my case: The TS2000 needs to be power cycled after you change its baudrate (menu 56 for those who care) before it takes effect!
I hope this helps someone!
73,
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Hi Ted,
Why would you want to? HRD is far inferior to SatPC32 for satellite radio control. There is no reason to run HRD and SatPC32. Everything you need for satellite radio operation is and can be done by SatPC32. Now, in case you actually have a reason to run them both at the same time.... YES..... you can do it with a virtual serial port emulator like VSPE. Running just fine (for testing purposes only, since I really don't need or use HRD ever for satellites) on my IC-9100, Also, if you really like "pretty" graphics, I would recommend Nova for Windows (if you are limited to Windows). For me, an OSX user, MacDoppler rules! It is the best of SatPC32 for windows on a Mac and more.
Hope this helps,
Stefan, VE4NSA
On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Ted k7trkradio@charter.net wrote:
Good stuff, Burns.
Also, for those that use HRD, remember, SATPC32 will not make CAT connection while HRD is running. (If you wanted to view the better graphics that are in the Sat portion of HRD, you can start and run the Sat program by itself without starting HRD. Just pull the shortcut from windows)
73, Ted K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Burns Fisher Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2016 12:13 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Some DUMB hints about using SatPC32 computer aided tuning
I had CAT working once upon a time, but recently it has not. I don't know what I changed when, but I could not get it to work at all until I spent several hours trying different things, and finally found the (duh) really dumb problems.
- I have a TS2000. I'm pretty sure that I saw somewhere that you have to
check the +12VRTS check box in Setup/Radio to make it work for the latest version of SatPC32. I'm not sure if it has to be, but it works when it IS checked.
- Check the serial cable. I had the right one, and knew that I did (it
generally wants straight through, not null modem). But apparently somewhere along the line a connector had come loose. Tighten them all down!
- And here is the penultimate killer: In the Setup/Radio dialog box, when
you check your manufacturer, you'll see to the right a "Model" label and a pull down to say what model of radio you have. But that "label" is actually a pulldown too. Select "baudrate" instead of "Model" and SET THE BAUDRATE. (I was sure I had seen it somewhere and that I knew what I had set it too. But I was wrong).
- The ultimate killer in my case: The TS2000 needs to be power cycled
after you change its baudrate (menu 56 for those who care) before it takes effect!
I hope this helps someone!
73,
Burns W2BFJ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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