IC-F3S-2 Intermitten Cannot access RS-232 Errors

[cryptojones]

Hello,

I have a IC-F3S-2, and I am using the ICCF3.EXE cloning software. Sometimes when I go to Clone -> Info, it gives me the radio Information and sometimes it gives me the Cannot access RS-232 error.

Success

Failure

Only info works. Read or Write always have the RS-232 Errors.






Is there any good way to troubleshoot whether the problem is with the radio or cable?

Both were second hand.

Thanks,
CJ

 

[cryptojones]

Update

After trying about 30 times I finally got it to pull the frequencies of the radio. Tried once more and it started giving me more RS-232C errors. Radio or Cable?

 

[Pipster]

This is the same behavior I see when my com port (baud? bit?) rate is not at 19200. Check your setting and see if that clears it up. Depending on your operating system it should be under advanced settings under the COM port heading in the device manager. Hope that helps.

Pipster

 

[cryptojones]

This is the same behavior I see when my com port (baud? bit?) rate is not at 19200. Check your setting and see if that clears it up. Depending on your operating system it should be under advanced settings under the COM port heading in the device manager. Hope that helps.

Pipster

Pipster,

Thanks for the tip. My baud rate wasnt at 19200, but even after chaning it to 19200 the behavior remained the same. I broke down and bought another cable to see if the solves anything. I will post back with the results in a week or so.

Thanks Again,
CJ

 

[llu727]

I dont think that you have a cable problem. It looks more like an OS problem.

That program is a DOS program and isnt very happy running under Windows (It cant access the Com port correctly)

Try using a DOS boot disk and run the program under true DOS and will probably be fine.

BJ

 

[jim202]

I have had a problem with trying to program some F33 and F43 portables. What I have found is that the connector in the radio is the cause. My way around it is to press down on the top of the connector to provide some off angle pressure and it works. Not sure if there is a solder connection problem or just a poor connection. But it works. You might have to work to find the correct angle.

Jim

 

[cryptojones]

I have had a problem with trying to program some F33 and F43 portables. What I have found is that the connector in the radio is the cause. My way around it is to press down on the top of the connector to provide some off angle pressure and it works. Not sure if there is a solder connection problem or just a poor connection. But it works. You might have to work to find the correct angle.

Jim

Jim,

Thanks for the tip. I tried pressure and different angles but did not see any difference. If this second cable does not work I may try opening up the device and checking the solder points.

CJ