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K5WA:
I just received my RRC-1258 MKII system today and I am stuck. The Webpage Status says RADIO OFF on the Radio RRC unit no matter what baud rate I set. I assume that the RADIO RRC would show RADIO ON even without connecting to the CONTROL RRC over my network. Is that correct? I am not worried about SIP or Mic/AUX connection yet until I get the Radio RRC talking to the rig (K3). I have tried my own cable with pins 2,3 and 5 as well as an "off the shelf" cable and the same result so I don't believe I have a cable problem. I can control the K3 with the same cable using HRD but I am getting no communication via RRC. The rig is supposed to be connected to COM2, correct? I set the Radio and Serial baud rate the same per the instructions but still no luck.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob K5WA
K5WA:
Mike,
As further clarification of my setup, I am simply trying to use HRD on the Control RRC to operate a K3 on the Radio RRC. I have the Radio Settings on Transparent for both the Control RRC and the Radio RRC. I have the Serial settings on Mode 4 for Radio RRC and Control RRC.
Is this correct?
Also, as a separate test, I attached a cable to COM2 on the Radio RRC and ran the cable to a COM port on my PC. I used two different terminal programs to see if I saw any output from COM2. I am seeing nothing from the port.
Is this normal or do I have a defective unit?
Thanks for a reply,
Bob K5WA
K5WA:
As an update, I figured out how to connect everything and get it running. I received an email offline that told me the RADIO OFF message ONLY applies to installations using detachable face plates and does NOT apply to those of us using REMOTERIG as a pass through RS-232 connection. I know have my K3 running CW over my home network very well and I am pleased with the performance. My next step in testing will be to install it at my remote station about 60 miles from my house.
I will write up my installation and submit it to SM2O in case he would like to post a K3 installation in English.
sm2o:
Ok Bob
I will be glad to have some pictures to add on the website
good luck
73 de mike
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