Re: [Xlog-discussion] Serial ports

[Joop Stakenborg]

> Is it possible to use Xlog with hamlib on a serial port other
> than /dev/ttyS0 through /dev/ttyS3?  I have a two-port PCI serial card
> which uses /dev/ttyS4 and /dev/ttyS5.
>

Although the dropdown list shows /dev/ttyS0 through /dev/ttyS3, you should
be able to enter any portname. The field allows free entry.

> The preferences dialog doesn't allow it and when I tried editing
> ~/.xlog/preferences.xml to use /dev/ttyS5, Xlog indicated a bunch of
> errors with hamlib and didn't display any data from the radio.  Other
> apps using hamlib (gMFSK, TLF, grig) don't seem to have a problem with
> ttyS5.
>

Please try to be more specific.

- what are the errors you are seeing
- does your rig work with rigctl and ttyS5
- what do you see when enabling tools->trace hamlib from the menu

> Bob N7XY
>
>
>

Thanks,
Joop PG4I