nedd help in cloning a ICOM M710

[12J12]

Hi!
I need help in cloning my 710.
i use the ex1726 soft and a OPC478 cable but it will not work ;-(
ERROR: clone error

any idea?

thx  Michael

[N3EF]

  Make sure the output to the stereo plug is connected to the "tip" and not the "ring" which I believe is the way this cable comes. For the 710, it must be connected to the "tip".

Eric  N3EF

[WD0ETL]

Did you use set mode (hold down func and 1 and press power on) and change the following:
REMT--ID to a 1
REMT -- IF to PIN

73s

Earl J Quick

[KI4DLK]

What computer port does the cable connect to?

[12J12]

Hi!
I connect it with the RS232.

cu Michael

[WD0ETL]

That is the key to cloning the ICOM M710.  The Cloning cable OPC-478 comes with a stereo jack but it will not work in the M710.  You need to get a stereo to mono adapter (radio Shack possibly) and be sure that you use the side that converts the ring of the stereo to the tip of the mono.  Plug the mono into the M710.  Now be sure that the REMT --IF on the M710 is set to 'Pin'.  Now power up the M710 THEN powerup the PC.  Serial ports are funny this way.

Now execue the program EX1726.  Once started hit ESC Clone RS232 and select the proper Com port on the PC.  Now you can click on PC <  TR to get the current settings.  Save these so you can always come back to them.  Then have FUN>>>>>

[12J12]

thx guys for your help!
Now i get a OPC552 which should work without rebuilding the cable.
But....it didn´t ;-(
Any ideas?
Should i run the ex1726 on a dos Computer?
In this moment i try to do it by using cmd from XP.
Maybe i have to change the com-port settings?
In this moment 9600bd and no handshakecontrol.

Maybe the problem is, that my 710 is a GMDSS version?
Is there way to check out the data from the clone port?

thx  Michael

[KN4TH]

You need to make sure you are on either Com1 or Com2, and use the RS232 sub-menu under the Clone menu to select the com port that matches what you are using.

I do not know for sure whether the program runs properly under XP.  (it appears to, but the I/O to serial port might not be working correctly).

Anyone know the answer to the XP question, for sure?

[12J12]

Is working now ;-)

thx guys for your help!!!
The problem was really simple!
It´s called $XP ;-(
There is no chance to get entrance to hardware (com-port etc.) in XP.
Si i take a Win98 machine, started it in Dos-mode and....running. ;-)
All bands free now!

Will now try if ex1726 will run under XP with the dosenabler by www.kithara.de/ge/kdos.htm

cu  Michael