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Digital on Kenwood TS-440s
Looking for some help.
I have a kenwood TS440s with the 2 chips for digital/CAT fitted (I have 2 sets of chips, tried both) and a CAT cable.
No matter what I try I can not get CAT control to work.
I have fitted the chips, connected the cable, checked port evrerytime, reset radio many times (A=B and power buttons) and still no go.
Has anyone got any ideas?
TIA G5RAC
I have a kenwood TS440s with the 2 chips for digital/CAT fitted (I have 2 sets of chips, tried both) and a CAT cable.
No matter what I try I can not get CAT control to work.
I have fitted the chips, connected the cable, checked port evrerytime, reset radio many times (A=B and power buttons) and still no go.
Has anyone got any ideas?
TIA G5RAC
My All Mode Portable HF Station
Xiegu G90 with DigiRig Mobile, HamGadgets Pico Keyer, BaMaKeY TP-III, SOTABEAMS BX-184 voice memory keyer mic, Bioenno 12V LiFePO4 4.5 Ah, and Chelegance MC-750 17-ft portable vertical antenna at US-0830, Hampton National Historic Site, outside of Baltimore, MD. (Not shown: Pixel 10 Android phone running FT8CN, used to take the photo.)
moving on from YSF to DMR
well I tried YSF on my FT0DR for a while...
I just dont like it
too many dropped messages too hard to listen to
so Im going to try DMR
a friend is loaning me a DMR radio to try and learn on
I know its a whole new learning curve...
but I have no life, no family
and a lot of time
Ill keep you updated
Oh does anyone find it irratating that yaesu only has a handful of radios thaat do fusion and almost all are $400-$800...
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YSF and DMR final conclusion from an old poor ham
_**i started with a Yaeso FT70DR
I wanted to try C4FM and get into all those cool world wide talkgroups
well that turned into frustration because when you take the repeater, for a while the locals complain...
Then I thought...hey Tom try DMR that sounds like fun.
well pretty much the same end result. Its another mode for tal;king to locals on a repeater...
and if you want to try one of those fun talk groups well you get kicked off after a few minutes, the radio just goes quiet...you have to push the ptt to get back
#General
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I LIVE IN THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND I AM 71 YEARS OLD MY NAME IS KEVIN
I LIVE IN THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND I AM 71 YEARS OLD MY NAME IS KEVIN
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Here’s my setup right now.
Nothing fancy, just the station I use to get on the air, keep learning, and have fun with the hobby.
If you’ve got a shack, mobile setup, portable rig, or even just a simple radio desk, folding table, whatever, make a post and show it off too. Big or small, clean or chaotic, if it gets you on the air, it counts.
share the link to your post in the comments.
If you’ve got a shack, mobile setup, portable rig, or even just a simple radio desk, folding table, whatever, make a post and show it off too. Big or small, clean or chaotic, if it gets you on the air, it counts.
share the link to your post in the comments.
Hamlike badge on my QRZ
I just set mine up
it looks pretty cool
I hope you all do this
Lets spread the word!!
it looks pretty cool
I hope you all do this
Lets spread the word!!
Gratuitous EFHW Spool Photo
Had my QRP 40 m (left) and 20 m (right) spooled EFHW antennas out, and they were looking a little photogenic. Sharing for your enjoyment if you like gear photos.
South 40 Net tonight!
Feel free to come and check in. All-star node 669400. At 9pm EST. Tonight is Thursday Night Riddles Night.
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Contesting 101 with N6KI
Are you curious about ham radio contesting but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly presentation, Dennis Vernacchia (N6KI) shares decades of experience to explain how amateur radio contesting works and why so many operators enjoy it.
Dennis has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1963 and an active contester since 1988. In this presentation, he walks through the fundamentals of contesting, including the equipment you need, popular logging software, operating strategies, and how beginners can get on the air and start making contacts.
This video is ideal for new ham radio operators, technicians looking to upgrade
Dennis has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1963 and an active contester since 1988. In this presentation, he walks through the fundamentals of contesting, including the equipment you need, popular logging software, operating strategies, and how beginners can get on the air and start making contacts.
This video is ideal for new ham radio operators, technicians looking to upgrade
Winter Field
Event
Jan 24, 2026
8:00 AM -> Jan 25, 2026 9:00 AM
The upcoming Winter Field Day begins January 24 and ends January 25. Visit the WFD.com website for more details.
Patrick K6PFG
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