§ Dr. Artaud § wrote:
They say that you can't lose somthing that you don't have, but I am
living proof to the contrary.

I am losing my mind. It shouldn't take long, there isn't much of it.

I have a Yaesu FRG-100 and I downloaded free software for it, but it only
works on the CAT interface. I don't have the cable.

I have the Icom R-75 and I downloaded shareware software for it that
works with the serial interface on the radio (RX Plus), but it has
expired. Nice stuff, I want to purchase, but the ability of the software
to function is based on the "Register to" name for my computer, which is
a long series of numbers, as I bought this laptop from Gateway. Not
really a problem, unless I need to reload Windows and the "Registered
to" name changes. Then the software won't work. I would be out $80.

I downloaded a freeware program for the Icom R-75, looks impressive, Ham
Radio Deluxe, but it only works with the CAT interface. I don't have the
cable.

I am looking for scanner software for my Uniden 785D, I found a nice
site, looks like good software, I think that I tried the trialware
version of it in the past. (When I had a different computer). The site
says that it won't work with USB to Serial converters, that the computer
must have a serial port, and I don't have one.

Why is there such difficulty in supporting USB to Serial converters? Why
the fetish with the CAT interface on the Icom R-75 when it has a serial
port?

Is there any reasonably priced software for the Icom R-75 and the Uniden
785D that would work with the Computer's USB to Serial interface and the
Radio's serial ports?

Thanks.

Dr. Artaud



This may be of help. It's not that complicated and could be put together in a
short time. If you build two, the time taken for each will be greatly reduced. A
small preprinted project board could replace the printed circuit board.

http://www.min.at/OE1RIB/CAT/Default.htm



The printed circuit board resembles the solderless one pictured here, at least
for shape and size.

http://members.axion.net/~rduff/rcxprototype.jpg

You would stick the components through the holes and solder. this plastic board
allows you to transfer the components directly from the prototyping board shown
above. It has the same connections/routes as the spring loaded solderless
version shown above.



mike