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N5XZ
#1 Posted : Friday, January 21, 2022 1:34:41 PM(UTC)
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I recently had a lightning strike which took out my USB to Serial interface cable I used for my GH Rotator. I purchased some new ones from DX Engineering, I thought they were FTDI but they are Prolific. I have tested them with my GH but nothing happens and no position feedback. I have verified the COM port in Device Manager...could be the RS-232 port in the GH is blown. Any way I can check that? How do I use the "Show com port status" icon in the lower right?

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73, Allen N5XZ
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WN4AZY
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 23, 2022 4:44:33 PM(UTC)
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Sorry about the lightning strike.

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I have verified the COM port in Device Manager...could be the RS-232 port in the GH is blown. Any way I can check that?
That would be a question for the rotor mfgr.

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How do I use the "Show com port status" icon in the lower right?
Just click it. If it takes a really long time, there is a problem with one of the ports. It should time out and show the display eventually.

Let me know.

Tnx & 73,

Dennis WN4AZY
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#3 Posted : Monday, January 24, 2022 7:53:10 AM(UTC)
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I believe GH uses FTDI, try a FTDI cable.
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WN4AZY on 1/24/2022(UTC)
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#4 Posted : Monday, January 24, 2022 8:05:06 AM(UTC)
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I just got one in yesterday with status led's, will try it today.
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WN4AZY on 1/25/2022(UTC)
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, January 25, 2022 8:05:19 PM(UTC)
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I think it is a blown serial port (really old unit). GH does repairs for $59. I think I will send it in for repair, unless there is some advantage to a new unit for a TTX rotator. Then Jeff will give me $100 for a trade-in.
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WN4AZY on 1/27/2022(UTC)
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