I'd try a different USB to Serial adapter. I have good luck with a Belkin "Palm Pilot" sync adaptor from an ASUS Netbook running Puppy Linux 5. I use fldigi...
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John
john16452001
May 29, 2013 5:01 pm
Hi, have you tried without the USB adapter ? I have had my R75 connected to a PC with just a serial cable for over 10 years and used HRD software. When first...
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Phil
ko6bb
May 29, 2013 5:01 pm
I see two possibilities. 1. Possible problem with the USB adapter, a lot of folks have had problems with adapters and the getting the right drivers for them....
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talkophonez
May 30, 2013 2:40 am
Hi Guys Thanks!!! for all the help but I have tried everything and it still doesn't work. I have the comport settings right: 19,200 ,Data...
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Phil
ko6bb
May 30, 2013 2:40 am
If he has a fairly recent computer (the last few years) it's unlikely to have a serial port, other than the USB ports. I have a 'HIGH END' Dell Quad CPU...
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Don
dtmknsn
May 30, 2013 3:52 am
Phil is right, some serial to USB adapters will not work for radio stuff. I used one temporarily when my serial card died (no serial ports on this PC) is...
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Ron Keele
rkeele11
May 30, 2013 5:27 am
Use a key span us-19hs USB to serial adaptor, I use this with my R-75 with HRD and it works fine.Ron Sent from Ron's IPad....
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tenorman1952
May 30, 2013 5:28 am
... Larry, Prolific... do you have a genuine Prolific chipped USB converter? There are problems with programming cables for HTs, USB interfaces for model...
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Tom Root
tomroot2
May 31, 2013 3:42 am
I use ARGO to read NDBs, so I feed my computer with a shielded line from the recorder 350mV rms/4.7 k-ohm line-out jack on my R75 to the mic jack on my Dell...
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John
john16452001
May 31, 2013 3:42 am
Hi, Could anyone tell me please if there is a program that will let one control the Icom R75 through a Linux PC please. I have Lbuntu 12.04 Regards John...
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Peter Aksberg
peter_aksberg
May 31, 2013 6:46 am
tk75 or FLDigi should do the trick. http://parnass.org/tk75/ http://www.w1hkj.com/Fldigi.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Tom
vroman_broome
Jun 2, 2013 6:21 am
In looking at the R75 specs, it appears that the headphone jack is rated at 8 ohms. I looking for headphones available, most are 32, 38, 48, or 70 ohms. I...
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tenorman1952
Jun 2, 2013 6:21 am
... IOGear model GUC232A from Iogear.com. It has an ATEN driver, again, Windows will find it online, but it also comes with a CD. I have one of these, as well...
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w8rmv
Jun 2, 2013 3:34 pm
Recommend you search "Headphones" here. You'll find a 100 comments or more. All differing to some degree. I use the Kenwood HS-5's. Any impedance will...
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Bob Betts
bobbetts06
Jun 3, 2013 12:04 am
Hi Tom: You can safely go from a low impedance (source) to a higher impedance (load), but the opposite is not usually a good practice. The low impedance...
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tenorman1952
Jun 3, 2013 12:04 am
... Absolutely NOT a problem. With audio gear, using a lower impedance transducer than the output is rated will draw more current. If that current draw...
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Don
ddelu2000
Jun 4, 2013 2:15 am
I've been a short time member of the group but have taken advantage of many good user contributions. As I currently have numerous radios in the den, I'm...
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talkophonez
Jun 4, 2013 2:16 am
Guys again I Thank You for all your help. Went to Bestbuy yesterday and ordered a serial card to put in my computer that runs Vista. It is an older computer...
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Everett
everettsharp74
Jun 7, 2013 3:44 pm
Yesterday I posted, in the files section, an article " Dual Coil, Tuned Air Loop SW Antenna for 1.6 MHz to 20 MHz Coverage " 73's Everett...
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talkophonez
Jun 8, 2013 11:00 pm
Installed serial card still doesn't work. When back to the prolific drivers and keeps getting code 10 com port can't start. About ready to throw the R75 in the...
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Bob
westiewylie
Jun 8, 2013 11:06 pm
... What port # are you trying to use? Sorry for the short memory, was this Vista or Windows 7 by chance? If the port isn't configuring properly in Windows...
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gkinsman1
Jun 9, 2013 1:34 am
I bought a dual serial port card for my latest Dell desktop PC, and its serial ports configure as COM1: and COM2: in Windows 7. I'm able to program my Yaesu...
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Phil
ko6bb
Jun 9, 2013 6:34 am
Maybe your R-75 has a bad com port. I don't remember the the rest of the history of this thread. Is it a new receiver, if so it'll have a warranty. . . -- 73...
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Don
dtmknsn
Jun 9, 2013 11:02 am
Hi, Can you give us more details of the installation? Did you look in Device Manager, Ports (COM & LPT)? Is this a PCI serial card? If so in Device Manager you...
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ihmeyers19
Jun 16, 2013 1:10 am
Does anyone know if the ICOM filter # 9M6A1 replacement for the FL-23 is still available from Icom (or anywhere else)? Thanks very much! 73, Ian...
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ihmeyers19
Jun 16, 2013 5:42 pm
Can the FL-272 filter be replaced with a tighter SSB filter? I have the FL-103 (2.8khz filter) installed and I think the rig is probably better with 2.8...
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Phil
ko6bb
Jun 16, 2013 5:42 pm
Hi Ian, I'm not sure if it is or not. Yes, it does help AM selectivity a bit, but one caveat that you may not be aware of. I've had it in two R-75's and put...
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talkophonez
Jun 17, 2013 3:24 am
Yes Don I tried all of that. I bought a used computer which has xp installed with a IOIOIO port(correct me if I'm wrong but I think the same as a serial...
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Don
dtmknsn
Jun 17, 2013 1:47 pm
Hi Larry, Well, With a different PC and cable it looks like the R-75 needs repair. B-( IOIOIO port sounds familiar but I don't know what that really is without...
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Peter Aksberg
peter_aksberg
Jun 17, 2013 3:49 pm
Tried another cable? 9-pin Serial cables can be wired in many ways. /Peter 2013/6/17 talkophonez <l.strong@...> ... [Non-text portions of this message...
