IC-718 - Failing to read freq with laptop using HRD

[AA7QK]

IC-718 Using Rigtalk CAT CIV, Signaliknk USB and HRD - everything connects fine with a desktop w/xp - but fails to read frequency and connect using a laptop. I have HRD on two laptops - one with xp and one with Windows 7. Both laptops work fine connected to my TS2000 - using serial to USB .

I have updated the drivers from device manager. Any suggestions??

[KC4YT]

Wish I knew, having same problem with Donner rig control interface, serial/usb converter cable, HRD & IC 756 and IC 718.

I am researching. If I come up on anything I'll come back & update you.

BTW, a professional IT guy says "I hate those converter cables and drivers, I just hate them". He says the Prolific ones have the most problem. Guess what I have!!!!
Richard A. KC4YT

[KC4YT]

AHA! Well it appears I have found the answer.
Here is answer from AC2EV in response to similar question. See below.
Good luck!
Richard A. KC4YT
"Agreed the Prolific chip can be very finicky. Use a FTDI chip like this one.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0719&CatId=447

Or go a different route like I did

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9476"

[N6OIL]

I got my cables from Phil at http://www.myhamcables.com/ works great on my XP/Win7/MacOSX computers also using a SignaLink and IC-718.

[AA7QK]

If the laptops or the IC-718 had a rs232 connection, (the TS-2000 does and this cable works fine there) that would be an option. Am I missing something here?
Thanks for the response.

[KC4YT]

Well, today I received the FTDI cable. Sadly got same results as I did with the Prolific cable. I'm following instructions exactly as best as I know. Don't know what I'm doing wrong or if anything is wrong with Acer laptop usb port, etc. etc.
Anybody have any ideas about what I do now. I've upgraded to 5.11 and paid for 6.0 and using HRD for logbook, and DM780. It works fine but will not connect to radio so that I can get full potential or benefit.
Thanks for any info.
Richard A. KC4YT

[AC2GB]

Anybody have any ideas about what I do now.................. ......but will not connect to radio so that I can get full potential or benefit.
Thanks for any info.
Richard A. KC4YT

I was wondering if you ever resolved your problem with HRD & the 718?
I ran my 718 with HRD, (I initially had a cable with the Prolific chipset; Useable but frustrating - would spontaneously loose communication requiring a reboot .) and once I obtained a cable with the FTDI chipset, everything worked great.

I rarely touched the radio; controlled most everything from within HRD.

Although I'm no longer using the IC-718 (Recently built an Elecraft K3), I still have the settings in HRD.
PM me, and I'll do my best to help get you up and running.

Dave
AC2GB

[KC4YT]

Hello all,

Well, sadly, my problem is in my 756. Got a new Hamtalk from Timewave and it works great with the 718, as will the other interface. So, talking to Matt in Icom Service Center in Mi regarding sending the 756 up there for repair.

Thanks all for suggestions & offers of help.
Richard A.
KC4YT

[KC4YT]

756 pro 2 back from Icom service center. Repaired CI V, however still won't connect with HRD.
718 works perfectly with HRD & Hamtalk usb from Timewave, but 756 just won't do it.
Its getting to be very frustrating now.
Richard A
KC4YT

[KC4YT]

Thanks to Matt at Icom Service Center-MI. for good customer support and testing advice. My Icom IC 756 pro II now connects to HRD & works well.
Richard A.
KC4YT