[Dxbase] Can't get control of my FT-847

Thu Aug 10 09:18:40 EDT 2006

I got a reply off list (Thanks John B.) that enabled me to get it working. 
In a nutshell, the settings that work are
1. Use null modem cable between serial port and FT-847.
2. Set baud rate in radio and in DXbase to match. (I am successfully using 
4800, John B. uses 57600.)
3. In DXbase, set the DTR High, RTS High, and CTS checkboxes all to 
'unchecked.'
73, W1JA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Pelham" <john at radiophile.com>
To: <Dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 8:06 PM
Subject: [Dxbase] Can't get control of my FT-847
> Hello all,.
>> I have a Yaesu FT-847 that I'm trying to get to work with DXbase. What 
> I've tried already:
>> 1. I know the FT-847 takes a null-modem serial cable instead of a regular 
> straight-through cable. I have a null modem cable, which I've verified 
> with an ohmmeter (pins 2 >3, 3 > 2, etc.), but it doesn't work. I've also 
> tried a regular cable and that doesn't work either.
>> 2. I know that the comm rate can be set in the FT-847. I left it set at 
> its default 4800 baud and set DXbase to match.
>> 3. I know the PC serial port is working because I when I connect it to my 
> FT-1000MP with the straight-through serial cable, DXbase controls it OK.
>> Is anyone else using an FT-847 with DXbase? Anything else to check?
>> 73, W1JA
>> John Pelham
> E-mail john at radiophile.com
> Web site http://www.radiophile.com
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