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by F6GKQ
Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: External Radio
Topic: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio
Replies: 15
Views: 2895

Re: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio

Many thanks to both of you, Constantin YO7FWS and Leon PD3LK. I understand that my interface could be the true problem. I bought this one on the net, https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00AFRXKFU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and power supply is 5 V by default. Maybe I could try...
by F6GKQ
Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: External Radio
Topic: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio
Replies: 15
Views: 2895

Re: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio

Hi Paul, Thanks for this new idea. I tried it this morning, a good way to start a grey and cold tuesday. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me : when I restarted, I always need to plug/unplug the USB/serial interface by two times before it is recognised. I will try to survive with this "bug&quo...
by F6GKQ
Mon Jan 04, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: External Radio
Topic: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio
Replies: 15
Views: 2895

Re: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio

Back again, after trying. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me. Power management on COM ports were already unchecked but I had some hope when I saw that "USB concentrator" (two items) were checked. So I unchecked them (so they are not allowed to be turned off) and restarted my computer. S...
by F6GKQ
Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: External Radio
Topic: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio
Replies: 15
Views: 2895

Re: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio

Oh, very sorry Paul ! I have been a long time away from the forum and I missed your answer and your suggestion. Many thanks for your information about power management of USB ports. I'll try the same operation you did, maybe it will also work on my computer. I still have to plug and unplug twice the...
by F6GKQ
Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: External Radio
Topic: Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio
Replies: 15
Views: 2895

Problem with FT-817 & FT-857 External radio

Hi all, I have a problem with SDR Console when I want to use my FT-817 or my FT-857 with external radio option. I receive the error message "Port busy" and/or "offline". To cancel it and make the external radio working, I have to remove and reinsert two, three times, sometimes mo...