TalkPCR and Icom PCR-1000

[Allan Copland]

Hi,

For anyone who is trying and failing to use TalkPcr with the PCR-
1000, here's a tip. Try a different serial lead.

The one that came with my PCR-1000 works fine with the ICOM software
yet fails every time when I try to use TalkPCR.

A continuity test revealed no problems so I'm at a loss as to why the
ICOM lead doesn't work.

The only downside of using a cheap serial cable is that you will pick
up RFI from the PC. The sure is to fit snap-on ferrite chokes at
each end of the cable.

Be sure to use a proper screened serial cable, or better still, make
up one yourself.

I have to say that I rate TalkPcr as the best thing since sliced
bread.

73 Al.
GM1SXX






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[Terry Griffiths (Pacom Regional Manager)]

I have been caught with a similar problem using the lead that comes with
a UPS for a PC, I bought a regular serial lead and it worked OK.



I presumed that some of the leads do not have all the pins connected ,
if you have problems try another lead, also have been using TalkPCR for
some while and it is excellent.



Cheers



Terry Griffiths
Pacom Communications
PO Box 5392 Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea

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[Dave Shirk]

Post by Allan Copland
Hi,
I have to say that I rate TalkPcr as the best thing since sliced
bread.
73 Al.
GM1SXX

I have used TalkPCR for 4-5 years now! I have always thanked Pete for making it available.
In fact - today - after 4-5 years my PCR1000 quit behaving normally. I remembered the
EEPROM read I did long ago - and in TalkPcr - I did a restore on the EEPROM and the radio
is top notch again! I just joined this group - and am now 99% a Mac user - but keep one
PC running just for TalkPcr and the PCR1000. I have never been able to find a Mac OSX
program to control the radio. So excuse me it this is an often asked question - but I
would appreciate if anyone could let me know if one exists.

Dave S







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[johnjuneau2000]

Dave
I use TalkPCR on my eMac. I installed "Mac VirtualPC" on the eMac,
which enables me to run Windows software, etc. That way I only need
one computer. Check with your local store that carries Mac software.
Yes, it is a work-a-round, but it works for me...

John Washburn
Juneau, Alaska
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Post by Dave Shirk
I have used TalkPCR for 4-5 years now! I have always thanked Pete for making it available.
In fact - today - after 4-5 years my PCR1000 quit behaving

normally. I remembered the

Post by Dave Shirk
EEPROM read I did long ago - and in TalkPcr - I did a restore on the EEPROM and the radio
is top notch again! I just joined this group - and am now 99% a Mac user - but keep one
PC running just for TalkPcr and the PCR1000. I have never been able to find a Mac OSX
program to control the radio. So excuse me it this is an often asked question - but I
would appreciate if anyone could let me know if one exists.
Dave S

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[Dave Shirk]

John!

Thanks! I ordered Virtual PC back in March - but
I am running the Dual 2Gig G5 - and Version 6 VPC
did not run on the G5 :( Anyhow - yesterday - I finally
received VPC7 - seems to run great (about 3 times
faster than Windows XP Pro on my 900 Mhz Pentium box!)

TalkPCR runs fine - in demo mode - I will bring
the radio over tomorrow! I have to find the USB/Serial
adapter cable I bought last March!?

Thanks again!

Dave S

Post by johnjuneau2000
Dave
I use TalkPCR on my eMac. I installed "Mac VirtualPC" on the eMac,
which enables me to run Windows software, etc. That way I only need
one computer. Check with your local store that carries Mac software.
Yes, it is a work-a-round, but it works for me...
John Washburn
Juneau, Alaska