Programming IC-V82 via computer

[KB3SCN]

I recently purchased the Icom OPC-478UC cable to program my IC-V82 using my computer. When I run
the CS-V82 software I get the following error "No Answer From Transceiver". The radio is on, the cables are connected....all the things it suggests I check. I was wondering if anyone out there can help me. I'd like to be able to program the transceiver via computer since I bought the cable etc.
Oh yeah, the program assigned Com Port 8 to the transceiver if that makes any difference.

 

[Duster40]

On the Programming screen, you will see along the top of the page
File View ComPort Clone Model Help
Click on the ComPort selection, & a pop-up screen will show
Com 1 Com 2 Com 3 Com 4 MORE
click on the MORE, & another pop-up screen will appear, giving you
com-port choices from 1 to 256.
If your program has already assigned itself to port 8, enter 8 in the
box, & try that.
Also make sure your Model selection is correct..VHF & not UHF

 

[KB3SCN]

Yep, have the port set to Com 8......

 

[Duster40]

Yep, have the port set to Com 8......

Then you may have to just start with ComPort 1, & work your way
down through the list until you find something that works.

Someone that is sharper with a computer than I am, may have a better way
to locate a ComPort match. I'm willing to learn a better way.