User manual RAMSEY TC1

[. . . ] j Com Transceiver Control Computer Interface Model: TC-I TC-K TC-Y TC-Y2 The J-Com Transceiver Control Computer Interface allows you to control most if not all of radio functions from your computer. It is functionally identical to the Icom CT-17, Yaesu FIF-232C, Ten Tec 305 and Heath computer interfaces. It will work with all radios and rig control software which use these interfaces. · · · No external power supply . . . power is `lifted' right from the computer's COMM port!RFI proof . . . all electronics are enclosed in a shielded DB-25 connector hood. [. . . ] This depends mostly on radio you have since some programs for other radios are fully functional. Please read the readme files before jumping to conclusions! RC-PLUS TCCI-1 · 6 We have included a copy of the RC-Plus shareware radio control program on our HamBase demo diskette. This program will be found in the directory \RCPLUS. To use the program, copy all the files in the directory to your hard disk, or to a different disk by typing : C:> MD RCPLUS C:> CD RCPLUS C:>COPY A:\RCPLUS\*. * (If copying from A drive, type COPY B . . . . , if copying from B drive, type COPY A . . . . ) To print the document type: C:>\RCPLUS>PRINT RCPLUS>DOC To run the program type: C:>\RCPLUS>RCPLUS F1 will give you outline help. ALT-S will allow you to specify your radio. If you have trouble uderstanding the above, we suggest that you contact a local computer user to help you. TROUBLESHOOTING: If the interface appears not to be working, here are some things to try: 1. If the interface controls the radio in any way rest assured that it is operating correctly and a software bug is to blame. This means that the cable is not at fault. Check that the correct radio is selected in your software. 4. Check the serial port and it's properties. Check the radio parameters and DIP switches (if any). Remove any TSRs that may conflict with your serial ports. If you have more than two serial ports on your computer, check for IRQ conflicts. TCCI-1 · 7 Remember that the person with the most knowledge of your computer system is you. We wish we could be more helpful, but it is virtually impossible for us to debug your entire system on the telephone. The majority of problems encountered are software setup related, i. e. Since we did not setup your system, it is unadvisable for us to recommend that you change your system settings. Please only call as a last resort and consult the warranty procedure before doing so. TESTING YOUR INTERFACE: Connect the radio as you normally would to a power supply, connect the interface cable to a communications port of your computer (COM1 or COM2), and connect the other end to the radio. If needed, remove your modem or other device to allow you to temporarily use one of these ports to test your interface. These ports tend to be more standardized than COM3 or COM4, so the program was not written to include the diversity of options available. Now run the program by typing in the following commands at the default prompt. A:\COMMTEST. EXE (Where A is the drive that the install disk is in) After making sure everything is set to go, look in your radio's manual under computer control. There should be a good general description of the codes required to perform certain tasks, data protocols (ie. Look up the protocol first, and then set it in Commtest by pressing "S" on the main menu. [. . . ] BE returned in fully-assembled form, not partially assembled. BE accompanied by the proper repair fee. No repair will be undertaken until we have received the MINIMUM repair fee (1 hour labor) of $36. 00, or authorization to charge it to your credit card account. INCLUDE a description of the problem and legible return address. [. . . ]