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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>I put
the following message on the reflector last Thursday. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>I have a problem maintaining coms between the PC and
transceiver.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Win-test communicates with the transceiver for an hour
or so then stops. I am using XP pro on a Dell Latitude. The problem
is the same whether I use an IC-706Mk2g or an FT-1000. I have tried all
combinations of com port settings such as baud rate, DTR, RTS, stop bits
etc. This has nothing to do with RF interference. The problem
occurs when the rig is left on receive. Has anyone seen and rectified
this problem?</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Joe,
DF7TH kindly replied and gave me a few useful suggestions. The one that worked
for me was to use the USB port instead of the serial port. I fitted a USB to
RS232 converter from <a href="http://www.cablsstar.co.uk/">www.cablsstar.co.uk</a>
for £3.95 + P&P and my problem was solved.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hope this
may help someone!</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>73
Derek</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>G3KHZ</span></font></p>
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