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RRC 1258 Support in English => General discussion forum => Topic started by: hb9edm on 2013-01-17, 13:48:52

Title: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: hb9edm on 2013-01-17, 13:48:52

Hi!

I would like to know if is possibile to use the COM port, for example to manage an amplifier or rotator, without the need to turn ON the radio.

I have tried with my Expert 1k but if I don't turn on the radio the amplifier won't be visibile via remote software.

Wrong cable connection?

thks

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: sm2o on 2013-01-17, 13:56:40

The radio do not need to be on but the connection must be up, indicated by the yellow LED over the MIC/AUX connector must be on.

73 de mike

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: hb9edm on 2013-01-17, 14:12:51

Hi Mike!

Strange, if I don't turn on the radio the LED over MIC/AUX is off.
How can I do that without powering ON the radio?

Now I have my radio ON and my amplifier too. On my screen I can see the expert sw to manager the ampli.
Now If I turn OFF the radio the sw say no connection and I can't use it.

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: sm2o on 2013-01-17, 14:18:54

it depends on what radio you are using, TS-480 IC-706 etc with separate Control panel work that way, you can't connect before swithing on the radio. The connection is initiated by switching on the radio.

But who needs a PA without having the radio ON ?

73 de mike

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: hb9edm on 2013-01-17, 14:24:21

OK now is more clear.


My radio TS480...

I need to power on my amplifier to use it with my second radio that is connected to a computer to be remoted.....

There are no way to begin the connection without power on the radio?

It will be a very nice feature

thks
HB9EDM

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: sm2o on 2013-01-17, 14:33:55

Not without chaning radio mode, But I don't see why it's needed, just let the radio be switched on

73 demike

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: hb9edm on 2013-01-20, 12:32:28

Hi Mike,

There are at least two reasons why this option can be interesting:

1) remote site where you have to pay attention to the power consumption (solar panel..)
2) if you have problems with a radio can NOT even handle other devices attached to the com ports and use it, if necessary, with a second radio

Do you think it possible to establish the link between the two remoterig without having to turn on the radio or change the settings?

I noticed that if on the remote site the power supply of the ts 480 is off, but I try to turn the radio on, the connection between the two remoterig is successful and I can use the com ports....

73
HB9EDM

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: sm2o on 2013-01-20, 17:16:32

I understand what you mean, but it's to complicated to implement compared to the benefit of it. Temporary change of profiles, an extra set of RRC.s or dedicated serialport over internet modules will solve it.

73 de mike

Title: Re: Use COM port without RADIO
Post by: hb9edm on 2013-01-20, 17:49:09

OK!

Thank you

73 hb9edm