Log4OM

Hello and good evening,

I installed the last version of Log4OM and I am very pleased with all the capabilities of this software . I have only one problem.The Cat connection doesn't work. I am running and old Yaesu FT 747GX transceiver which I tried to connect with both possibilities:

With Omnirig and the settings for my equipment :

Rig type : FT 747GX
Port : Com5 ( which is recognized )
Baud rate : 4800
Data bits : 8
Parity : none
Stop bits :2
RTS and DTS: low
Poll int. : 2000ms
Timeout: 4000ms
CAT opens at program start but the CAT status light stays red.

So I tried with Hamlib.

When I open the CAT Management window:

Hamlib launched is green and Cat status is red.
The parameter string is :
--model=105 --rig-file=COM5 --serial-speed=4800 --port=4532 --set-conf=stop_bits=2 -v
But I noticed , When the TCP connection is disconnected, Cat status becomes green and I'am able to change the frequencies on my rig.But it lasts only a few seconds before the TCP connects automaticaly and the Cat status turns red....

What am I doing wrong ? and what is this TCP connection for ( ADDRESS localhost. Port 4532.Polling delay: 100ms ) ?
I have to say that the interface cable I'm using works perfectly with Commander which is unfortunately not supported by Log4OM. My Laptop is running under windows Vista.
Any suggestions very appreciated.

73

Patrice F5PEQ

Forget Hamlib it should work better with Omnirig.

Are you sure that no other program is using the com port, try from a fresh computer start

Good morning Terry

and thanks for your quick answer. I restarted my laptop and open only Log4OM ,still with the same result. Nor hamlib either Omnirig are working. No other programs, except Eset , the antivirus is running.

But what is this TCP connection for ? do I need it ? and if not, how to disconnect it ?
I go to bed now, spent all day trying to solve this problem.
73

Patrice

Are you running Log4OM as an Administrator?

Good morning Terry,
How are you ?

I'm quite sure to have installed and run it as run as administrator.But I'm going to remove the software and reinstall it again. I made a copy of my database.
I tell you later what's going on.

Patrice

Make sure that you install the latest version of Omnirig and no need to uninstall Log4OM just install over the top of the existing install

Clearly make a backup as best practice but you should not lose anything

So, I reinstalled Log4OM and Omnirig running as Administrator ( like it was previously ). No change

Hello Terry,

I installed Swisslog with Omnirig as CAT interface ( same settings as Log4OM ) and it works ....
But I prefer Log4OM .

Patrice

Please try

Stop bits :1
RTS: High
DTS: High
Poll int. : 100ms
Timeout: 4000ms

Rig type : FT 747GX
Port : Com5
Baud rate : 4800
Data bits : 8
Parity : none
Stop bits :
RTS and DTS: high
Poll int. : 100ms
Timeout: 4000ms
Still Cat Status red ...
See you later, I go preparing the lunch
Patrice