[chirp_users] debug.log
Attached is debug log as per your instructions.
I got the cable from KaWa on E-bay, recommended by another Ham.
Good.
Yes, I followed instructions to the letter. Appreciate any other suggestions.
The 2800 has been problematic for some folks, but I thought we had gotten those issues worked out. Which version are you using?
Just so we're clear, you're hitting the button to initiate the transmission on the radio *after* you have clicked "okay" on chirp and caused it to open the progress box, right? And, you're in clone mode (ready to hit the transmit button) on the radio before clicking okay on chirp, right?
If so, please send me the debug.log file after trying to clone and I'll see if there's anything obvious in there.
Attached is debug log as per your instructions.
Hmm, that looks like it's getting absolutely nothing from the radio after ten seconds. Remind me, which port are you choosing in CHIRP when you start the download?
If you look in Device Manager, under ports, you should see a new port show up when you plug in your cable and go away when you unplug it. Are you seeing this behavior?
Hi Dan,
Again thanks for the reply.
CHIRP uses COM3, which works well when cloning my Icom 2200H and UV-3A Yes, the driver only appears when the USB cable is plugged in, remove it and the driver goes away. Ideas?
73, Mike
On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM, Dan Smith dsmith@danplanet.com wrote:
Attached is debug log as per your instructions.
Hmm, that looks like it's getting absolutely nothing from the radio after ten seconds. Remind me, which port are you choosing in CHIRP when you start the download?
If you look in Device Manager, under ports, you should see a new port show up when you plug in your cable and go away when you unplug it. Are you seeing this behavior?
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CHIRP uses COM3, which works well when cloning my Icom 2200H and UV-3A Yes, the driver only appears when the USB cable is plugged in, remove it and the driver goes away. Ideas?
CHIRP needs to be pointed at whatever COM port your cable is showing up as. I would not expect all three of the above-mentioned cables to show up on the same COM port every time. I'm always confused by Windows' seemingly-random behavior, so maybe there's something I'm missing. However, I would make sure that you're using what Device Manager shows _each_time_ you try a clone.
Another thing you may try is unplugging your cable and then trying to use CHIRP on COM3 again. You should get a different error, and immediately. If not, then something other than your FT-2800 cable is actually COM3.
Dan,
More background: The driver disks that came with all 3 usb cables were identical and the three driver files on them appear to be identical (Prolific 2.0.0.26) so I just installed one.
I individually plugged in and out all 3 usb cables and each reported using COM3
Im guessing now that I may have a defective FT2800 USB cable?? Where do you suggest I buy another, this one came from Kawa.
I read some scuttlebutt on another forum that the Prolific drivers are troublesome on Yaesu transceivers. Know any options?
Thanks again for taking time to help. 73, Mike
On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Dan Smith dsmith@danplanet.com wrote:
CHIRP uses COM3, which works well when cloning my Icom 2200H and UV-3A Yes, the driver only appears when the USB cable is plugged in, remove it
and
the driver goes away. Ideas?
CHIRP needs to be pointed at whatever COM port your cable is showing up as. I would not expect all three of the above-mentioned cables to show up on the same COM port every time. I'm always confused by Windows' seemingly-random behavior, so maybe there's something I'm missing. However, I would make sure that you're using what Device Manager shows _each_time_ you try a clone.
Another thing you may try is unplugging your cable and then trying to use CHIRP on COM3 again. You should get a different error, and immediately. If not, then something other than your FT-2800 cable is actually COM3.
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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.
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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Do you know a source for the USB programming cables with reliable builds?
They're all from China and all about the same quality. I recommend KawaMall and Valley industries, but have never had to return anything to either of them.
All of the pre-made generic ones I know of use the cheaper prolific chip.
I've had decent luck with cables from 409Shop. They have a "universal" USB cable (uses the Prolific chipset, for which you already have drivers). You order the USB cable, then an adapter for your specific radio.
Here's the main USB cable: http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=104295
Here's the adapter for the FT-2800: - http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=104251
Note, though, that the USB cable's page doesn't list that adapter, but it lists all the others (the adapter is listed with the DB-9 Serial version of the universal cable). It's likely an oversight on their part, but you may wish to verify with 409Shop that it's compatible. The utility of the cable really comes into play when you have multiple radio models, though. If you've just got the FT-2800, then a dedicated cable might continue to make more sense.
On 12/15/2011 01:00 PM, Dan Smith wrote:
Do you know a source for the USB programming cables with reliable builds?
They're all from China and all about the same quality. I recommend KawaMall and Valley industries, but have never had to return anything to either of them.
All of the pre-made generic ones I know of use the cheaper prolific chip.
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