Ok, I downloaded http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/download/FTB2800Setup.exe and installed it.....no joy...same problem.
Do you know a source for the USB programming cables with reliable builds?
73 Mike
On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Dan Smith dsmith@danplanet.com wrote:
I individually plugged in and out all 3 usb cables and each reported using COM3
Okay, fair enough, I just want to make sure we don't overlook something trivial :)
Im guessing now that I may have a defective FT2800 USB cable?? Where do you suggest I buy another, this one came from Kawa.
Well, perhaps. I've had more than one bad one. Just for kicks, maybe try this:
http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/ftb2800.htm
The demo will let you download the radio (but not upload). Maybe just for another data point, see if that one works. If it does, then we can diagnose further. If it does not, I'd look at the cable.
I read some scuttlebutt on another forum that the Prolific drivers are troublesome on Yaesu transceivers. Know any options?
I've not heard that, nor can I think of how it could be possible. However, the option is to use a serial cable and choose the USB-to-serial device of your choice. I'd recommend an FTDI-based one, or a Keyspan.
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