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My CAT lost its COM Port
A couple of days ago both fldigi and WSJT-X failed to work correctly. The displayed operating frequency didn’t follow the radio and Tx didn’t activate the radio.
I replaced the laptop with another configured the same this worked perfectly. I noted that COM4 was being used. I replaced the original laptop and noted that COM5 was displayed on the CAT window. I attempted to change this to COM4 but failed. Further investigation under:- Device Manager / Ports (COM&LPT) / FlexRadio Virtual Serial Port (COM4) / General / Resources displayed the following message “This device isn’t using any resources because it has a problem.”
I re-installed “SmartSDR v1.10.16” hoping that this would also re-install the CAT and DAX and solve the problem, but it didn’t. I vaguely remember from the past that there was a prescribed method for working in this area, but I cant find it. I don’t want to foul things up by deleting files etc. I had a similar problem about four months ago which was solved only by purchasing a new laptop, I don’t want to go through that expensive exercise again!
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I've had a relatively similar situation since upgrading to 1.10.16. The problem seems to be CAT control. I have to restart it, sometimes a few times, for it to work properly.0
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Any chance you are running Win 10, which was just updated? I had a similar problem, removed my SSDR v1.10.16 and then reloaded it. I found out my VSP was missing some settings. After installing VSP, my FLdigi and WSJT-x worked correctly again.
Bob - N8OB
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Reinstall SmartSDR CAT it should fix the issue... https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/205665325-How-to-Repair-the-FlexVSP-Virtual-Serial-...
Keep in mind EACH computer could have different setups... i.e Laptop A uses CAT 5 for FLDIGI.... Computer B uses CAT 4 for FLDIGI.. not all will be the same. But if you "loose" connectivity in the future try the above.
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Didn't help!0
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Re-installed SmartSDR two times and the problem has got worse!0
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Can you provide a screen shot of your SmartSDR CAT screen?0
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The problem is now in FlexVSP and CAT has stoped working! I think its time to call the help desk.0
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Have you followed the link I provided above?0
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