[chirp_users] No response from radio, TM-V71 and DR-235, Debian

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Ken:
Thanks for your suggestions.  Since both radios are mobiles with serial 
ports, the PTT isn't an issue.  I was testing with both USB-to-serial 
cables (with chips) and serial-to-serial cables (no chips).  The 
CheckChipVersion appears to be Windoze-only (an OS I haven't had in over 
a decade), and I don't see an equivalent linux tool.

Tom:
I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction on breaking the 
problem in half, and the "ID" command for the TM-V71.  I moved over to 
testing with a 3rd computer, one known to connect with my Kantronics 
9612.  Using the serial port monitor in Outpost PM and the linux minicom 
utility I was able to isolate issues, solve part of the problem, and 
better characterize the remaining difficulties.

All:
The dual-port MCS9865-based serial card on the Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P 
motherboard uses /dev/ttyS1 and /dev/ttyS2.  The USB-to-serial cable 
uses /dev/USB0 on both the Gigabyte motherboard and the Raspberry Pi. 
Both USB-to-serial cables (FTDI and unknown) and the Kenwood PG-5G PC 
Serial Programming Cable all work.  Note to self: In order to make 
problem isolation easier, clearly mark the three special APC 940-0024C 
cables so they don't get mixed in with the other serial cables.

So, chirp works with the Kenwood TM-V71 using both a straight serial 
cable and the both USB-to-serial cables.  Neither chirp, minicom, nor 
the serial port monitor in Outpost PM will communicate with the Alinco 
DR-235 MkIII.  In fact, when I put the mini-tester in line on the serial 
cable, there is no signal (neither a green nor a red LED lit) on the 
Receive Data line.  This is true for all three computers using both 
cable types.

Is a special cable needed for the Alinco DR-235 to work with chirp?


Tom Hayward wrote on 07/24/2016 11:19 AM:
>
> You might try removing Chirp from the equation and test just the
> serial port on the TM-V71. First, note the rate set in menu 519,
> PC.SPD. Then launch a terminal emulator at this rate. Type ID and hit
> enter. You should get the model number of the radio printed to your
> console. If not, you've got a problem with your computer/USB serial
> port, cable, or the radio's serial port.
>
> If you do get a response, move on to Chirp. Use only the latest daily
> build, available on the PPA or here:
> http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/
>
> Tom KD7LXL


Ken Cone wrote on 07/24/2016 10:58 AM:
> Hello,
> In my recent experience programming an Yaesu FT60R, two issues popped up:
> 1) finding the correct driver for the cable chipset, and 2) holding the PTT
> button long enough.
> The chipset driver information was here:
> http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41
>
> About half way down the page, in red is a link to an app that identified
> the Prolific the chipset.  Other chipset manufacturers may have similar
> tools.
> "Run PL2303 CheckChipVersion tool..."  This helped tremendously in
> identifying the correct driver.
> Holding the PTT button long enough came from page 65 of the FT-60R manual,
> in the section on Cloning.  After resolving these two issues, I was able to
> download memory contents to CHiRP, edit, and upload back to the HT.
>
> Hope this helps.
> 73,
> Ken
> KI7EIH
>
>
> Ken Cone
> kencone at gmail.com
> KI7EIH