Posted: 3/20/2010 6:54:13 PM EDT
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Anyone have an idea what I'm doing wrong to get this error message?
IC-703, COM4, 19200, Failed to read frequency |
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The Signalink is only an audio and PTT interface. To control the radio you need a separate CI-V interface. You can make or buy one. They come in RS232 and USB flavors. Google "Icom CI-V" or "Icom CAT". We have a winner! You can't do rig control with the SL. You'll still be able to operate with it but you won't have your log auto-populated with band, freq, mode, etc. I think there's a problem with my 7000 because I can't do rig control anymore but it's still usable. |
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The Signalink is only an audio and PTT interface. To control the radio you need a separate CI-V interface. You can make or buy one. They come in RS232 and USB flavors. Google "Icom CI-V" or "Icom CAT". We have a winner! You can't do rig control with the SL. You'll still be able to operate with it but you won't have your log auto-populated with band, freq, mode, etc. I think there's a problem with my 7000 because I can't do rig control anymore but it's still usable. I do have a new CI-V interface from ZLP. And an RTS-03 USB to Serial adapter, since my netbook does not have a serial port. Still have the same error message, Failed to read frequency. I did open the DM780 tab and see the waterfall with several traces, but they read out as gibberish, like a stuck key on a keyboard. Probably need a PSK31 for Dummies manual. 
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The Signalink is only an audio and PTT interface. To control the radio you need a separate CI-V interface. You can make or buy one. They come in RS232 and USB flavors. Google "Icom CI-V" or "Icom CAT". We have a winner! You can't do rig control with the SL. You'll still be able to operate with it but you won't have your log auto-populated with band, freq, mode, etc. I think there's a problem with my 7000 because I can't do rig control anymore but it's still usable. I do have a new CI-V interface from ZLP. And an RTS-03 USB to Serial adapter, since my netbook does not have a serial port. Still have the same error message, Failed to read frequency. I did open the DM780 tab and see the waterfall with several traces, but they read out as gibberish, like a stuck key on a keyboard. Probably need a PSK31 for Dummies manual.
Could you spell out exactly what your setup is?
Have you worked through the debug procedure HRD suggests? (See http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=10946 ) The RTS-03 is likely to be the issue, as others have had the same problem: http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=4993&page=4 Would have been first choice to get a USB direct interface, but you have this serial one. Do you have a different USB-Serial Adaptor you could use (even if you borrow one to test things)? 73 Steve K9ZW |
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Could you spell out exactly what your setup is?
ZLP Icom CI-V / CT17 / CAT Interface. [ CT-17 level convertor ] STANDARD CI-V Interface for ANY and ALL CI-V Icoms SLUSB6PM - For 6-pin mini DIN Data / Accessory Port Connector as suggested and provided by Tigertronics ZLP Icom CI-V Netbook USB ––> RTS-03 USB-Serial Adapter ––> ZLP Icom CI-V ––> CI-V remote control jack on rear of 703. Netbook USB ––> USB power cable for Signalink USB ––> Signalink USB power jack. SLUSB6PM from Signalink USB ––> 6-pin mini DIN Data / Accessory Port Connector on rear of 703. Acer Aspire One - Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, XP Home SP3 I have no idea. This adapter was specifically bought for this application. RTS-03 USB Drivers - the binary file is cdm_setup.exe from RTS website. Not that I am aware of. Nothing special installed. Have you worked through the debug procedure HRD suggests? (See http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=10946 ) Not yet, but will do immediately. The RTS-03 is likely to be the issue, as others have had the same problem: http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=4993&page=4 
Would have been first choice to get a USB direct interface, but you have this serial one. Do you have a different USB-Serial Adaptor you could use (even if you borrow one to test things)? I'll get another adapter from different source and give that a try. Will order the correct USB CI-V interface cable to eliminate the adapter. 73 Steve K9ZW Thanks for the help Steve. |
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Can you decode the PSK with a different Digital Program (DigiPan, MixW or MultiPSK)?
You are seeing traces, but as HRD doesn't provide separate manuals for the DM780 package unless a person does an install it is pretty hard to figure what you might try. What have they said when you have asked at the MRD Forums? 73 Steve K9ZW |
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I think now you may need to configure DM780 to key the rig thru HRD. See if it will TX in DM780. Transmit Failed
The IC-703 configuration does not have a TX button displayed. Press OK to configure the radio pane layout. You sure did call that one! Thanks again. ETA: Transmit configured and working. 
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Sorry to lead you astray above..I keep forgetting I use a homebrew adapter with the CI-V built in. 
I had trouble getting DM780 to key the rig and a friend pointed me to the IP server thingy..(I'm a hardware guy, not software  ) and got it to work. Drove me batty for a few hours though..
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| I notice you don't have enough audio coming into DM780. Turn up your Signalink and check your Windoze sound control panel (switch to USB Codec, adjust all sliders to max., return to normal sound device, close control panel). You need at least 20% for optimum operation. Use the jumper inside the Signalink that jacks up the receive audio level if you are already max'd on the front panel and Windoze adjustments. |
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Sorry to lead you astray above. You didn't lead me astray at all. Quite the contrary, you were very helpful it getting me up and running. Thank you again, KB7DX. Quoted:
I notice you don't have enough audio coming into DM780. Turn up your Signalink and check your Windoze sound control panel (switch to USB Codec, adjust all sliders to max., return to normal sound device, close control panel). You need at least 20% for optimum operation. Use the jumper inside the Signalink that jacks up the receive audio level if you are already max'd on the front panel and Windoze adjustments.  That must be why the decoded text appears to be nonsense words. Every once in awhile, when a really strong signal came across, the text was readable english.
Thanks for the advice, aa777888-2. |
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I notice you don't have enough audio coming into DM780. Turn up your Signalink and check your Windoze sound control panel (switch to USB Codec, adjust all sliders to max., return to normal sound device, close control panel). You need at least 20% for optimum operation. Use the jumper inside the Signalink that jacks up the receive audio level if you are already max'd on the front panel and Windoze adjustments. That must be why the decoded text appears to be nonsense words. Every once in awhile, when a really strong signal came across, the text was readable english.
Thanks for the advice, aa777888-2. Turned sliders all the way up in Windows and Rx all the way up on Signalink. Still low on audio input. Then made the jumper switch in Signalink and now have enough audio input for good copy. Thanks again aa777888-2.
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My pleasure. Next bit of advice: put your radio on max. power and adjust your output using the TX knob on the Signalink to be about 60% average or 75% peak. That should get best digital TX performance out of your rig. Be mindful of transmit drive level changes when you change bands, antennas and modes. This whole business of setting your radio to 60% power is just silly as you don't get full dynamic range on your TX amp.
Also, macros are your friend. Even if you enjoy rag chewing on digital they are still most helpful. Learn how to program and use them. Finally, RSID is the cat's meow. Enable them on receive and you'll see what I mean. Then add an RSID tag to your CQ macro. When you get that far come back for more and we'll get you using receive bandpass filtering to good effect. |
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Quoted: Rig control aside, I do seem to be hearing and seeing psk31 QSO's. But I'm supposed to be decoding english, correct? http://home.comcast.net/~gregbell/psk31 screenshot.JPG Whoa!. BigDaddy....I'm not sure what I'm seeing....but all I know is that I like it. My HAM fu weak. I'm one of those Tech-no-code fellas that got the ticket back in 1997 and hasn't ever done much except the occasional 2M stuff and nothing fancy. Really been wanting to hit the books and study for my General and open the door to HF. I think I'm in love with the IC-703+ and then you show us this screenshot. First, what software is that? Standard with the Icom rig? I'm assuming what the screenshot is showing is packet data right? BTW, Following your EMCOMM box construction too and loving all the pictures and instructions. I've been very inspired to go back and start learning more about the fundamentals of electronics and such because of it. Planning my own EMComm box in my head practically every day too.
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... First, what software is that? Standard with the Icom rig? I'm assuming what the screenshot is showing is packet data right? ... [/div] The software looks like DM780 (Digital Master 780), it's part of the Ham Radio Deluxe software package.(free) It will connect to a pretty large list of rigs. The mode that he's running is PSK31 a digital mode. BigDaddy, nice setup. I've been following the build of the box and it's coming together nicely. I like the antenna setup you're using as well, that would work as a nice alternate for my portable antenna. That UNUN & long wire is definitely something that needs to get added to my gear. |
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... First, what software is that? Standard with the Icom rig? I'm assuming what the screenshot is showing is packet data right? ... [/div] The software looks like DM780 (Digital Master 780), it's part of the Ham Radio Deluxe software package.(free) It will connect to a pretty large list of rigs. The mode that he's running is PSK31 a digital mode. BigDaddy, nice setup. I've been following the build of the box and it's coming together nicely. I like the antenna setup you're using as well, that would work as a nice alternate for my portable antenna. That UNUN & long wire is definitely something that needs to get added to my gear. Thanks brainslushy & CDKayak. Yep, that's DM780 and Ham Radio Deluxe. Finally got some advice on boosting the audio input to DM780 and the garbled text turned magically into english. I learned a lot from Getting Started with PSK31. |
| I guess i'll just add to this thread since my question is similar. I have a Kenwood TS-570S and bought a serial to USB cable. The cable connects directly from the rig to my USB port. The computer and HRD recognizes the cable being connected to the COM port. I've tried all the combinations to connect, but get the same error window screenshot that the OP posted. |
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HRD is a tremendous suite. +1 ––––> It's a bit overwhelming at first, with all the different modes and options available. Digipan 2.0 is another nice, free PSK31 program that's much less complicated. |
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Quoted: Quoted: HRD is a tremendous suite. +1 ––––> It's a bit overwhelming at first, with all the different modes and options available. Digipan 2.0 is another nice, free PSK31 program that's much less complicated. fldigi is yet another program. I dont remember which version of Digipan I was using but it didnt have Olivia on it. fldigi has I think all the modes. Both digipan and fldigi are much less complicated. |
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I do use fldigi for NBEMS though. Had no idea what you were referring to with NBEMS, so I Googled it. Holy Shiznit!!! I had no idea. A whole new world has just opened up before me.
Narrow Band Emergency Messaging System |
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I do use fldigi for NBEMS though. Had no idea what you were referring to with NBEMS, so I Googled it. Holy Shiznit!!! I had no idea. A whole new world has just opened up before me.
Narrow Band Emergency Messaging System Don't get too excited. It's only a "system" when a bunch of stations decide to get together to pass traffic. It's not something formal. It's not something that runs 24/7 waiting to service your emergency needs. There is a system that does run 24/7, though. It is the Winlink Global HF Email System. Google Winlink. Most of the digital radio world exists mainly to have QSOs by keyboard. It is a very fun way to QSO. No need to listen to the radio. I routinely keep my volume turned down and rely solely on the waterfall display. No straining to figure out what someone is saying on a bad link. Lot's of QSOs can occupy the same bandwidth of one voice signal. QSOs can be had in far worse propagation conditions than voice depending on the mode you select. I even have my station remoted to my laptop and operate from my living room couch without even bothering the XYL. Very cool stuff.
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I even have my station remoted to my laptop and operate from my living room couch without even bothering the XYL. Very cool stuff.
Now you've done it....Please explain how this is done. 
Bad Homer Simpson Impression:
Mmmmmm........Remote Controlled HF Radio. ETA: HRD Remote Server Option? Google and YouTube are my friends. 
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Dedicate a PC to your station and get it all (HRD and DM780 running).
Enable the HRD server function. Put HRD on your laptop, see if you can connect and control via HRD. Install a program called "IPSound" on your station PC and laptop. Google it, it's a bit hard to find. Get IPSound running so that sound moves between your station PC and laptop. Fire up HRD/DM780 on your laptop, assign DM780 to the IPSound created devices and have at it! (This is a little simplified but you'll figure it out )
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