Log4om won't work with virtual comport
Posted: 27 Sep 2024, 11:55
Hello,
I'm new to this forum as I recently got to know about Log4om.
I will try to elaborate on my problem. To control my Yaesu FTDX-10 I use Win4YaesuSuite (latest version).
This software supports the use of virtual comport pairs. In their manual the autor suggest to use Com0Com, a Windows service that runs in the background. The goal is to setup a few pairs of comports where (f.e. pair COM1-COM2) one end (COM1) is used by the Win4YaesuSuite and the other end (COM2) is used by the other 3th party software so that both programs can exchange data.
I've been succesfull with a lot of logging or other software (H.R.Deluxe, Logger32, DX Labs Commander, WSJT-X, Winlink Express) and they all work with the comport (COM2 in this example) without any problem.
I've tried the same approach with Log4om. Unfortunally the software refuses to get CAT control going. The moment I launch the program, the CAT becoms green for just an instant and returns grey. The ONLY way I get it working is when using the fysical port on the radio itself. At that moment I get CAT working in Log4om, but trying to use the comport of the pairs setup by me in Com0Com doesn't work. Also other programs to make virtual comports is no success.
Why does Log4om does not work like this while all my other programs do.
I'm using the latest version of Log4om, running Windows 11 Pro. The computer is mainly dediated to ham software and so far I can't see any other program occupying a comport or interfering with Log4om.
Help is much appriciated. I would greatly start using the software but I don't want to give up Win4YaesuSuite because of the extended features to control my Yaesu FTDX-10. At this moment I'm obligated to keep using Ham Radio Deluxe.
Hope anyone got me on the right track. Thanks.
73 Phil ON4VP
I'm new to this forum as I recently got to know about Log4om.
I will try to elaborate on my problem. To control my Yaesu FTDX-10 I use Win4YaesuSuite (latest version).
This software supports the use of virtual comport pairs. In their manual the autor suggest to use Com0Com, a Windows service that runs in the background. The goal is to setup a few pairs of comports where (f.e. pair COM1-COM2) one end (COM1) is used by the Win4YaesuSuite and the other end (COM2) is used by the other 3th party software so that both programs can exchange data.
I've been succesfull with a lot of logging or other software (H.R.Deluxe, Logger32, DX Labs Commander, WSJT-X, Winlink Express) and they all work with the comport (COM2 in this example) without any problem.
I've tried the same approach with Log4om. Unfortunally the software refuses to get CAT control going. The moment I launch the program, the CAT becoms green for just an instant and returns grey. The ONLY way I get it working is when using the fysical port on the radio itself. At that moment I get CAT working in Log4om, but trying to use the comport of the pairs setup by me in Com0Com doesn't work. Also other programs to make virtual comports is no success.
Why does Log4om does not work like this while all my other programs do.
I'm using the latest version of Log4om, running Windows 11 Pro. The computer is mainly dediated to ham software and so far I can't see any other program occupying a comport or interfering with Log4om.
Help is much appriciated. I would greatly start using the software but I don't want to give up Win4YaesuSuite because of the extended features to control my Yaesu FTDX-10. At this moment I'm obligated to keep using Ham Radio Deluxe.
Hope anyone got me on the right track. Thanks.
73 Phil ON4VP