RigCtl fails to return valid result when setting FT-991 into C4FM mode

[rpoulin]

This issue impacts my logging software (Log4OM2) that disconnects my CAT interface due to a timeout or error code returned from HamLib. I downloaded and tested RigCtl from the command line on Windows with the following observations:

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PS C:\Program Files (x86)\hamlib-w64-4.4\bin> .\rigctl.exe -m 1035 -r COM4 -C stop_bits=2 -v -Z -o
Opened rig model 1035, 'FT-991'

Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA
Freq: 145690000
Mode: FM
Width: 16000
Split: 0
SatMode: 0

<<--------- Set FT-991 to C4FM mode here ---------->>

Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA
Freq: 145690000
Mode: None
Width: 0
Split: -425705312
SatMode: 0
get_vfo_info: error = Protocol error
rig.c(6961):rig_get_vfo_info return(-8)
rigctl_get_vfo_info: vfo=VFOA
rigctl_parse.c(2304):rigctl_get_vfo_info return(-8)

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It appears that the C4FM mode may not be implemented. The man pages indicate that it is not implemented but that "AMS" is a valid mode token, C4FM is missing from the list of valid modes. In the real world, AMS is an "Automatic Mode Select" option for the FT-991 when C4FM is the selected mode. C4FM is the digital mode supported by the radio not AMS.

[vk4tux]

FT-991 Cat manual shows C4FM as a mode choice ; which means it is doable in rigctld if not already. 73 Adrian Fewster

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On 14/5/22 03:28, Ron Poulin wrote: This issue impacts my logging software (Log4OM2) that disconnects my CAT interface due to a timeout or error code returned from HamLib. I downloaded and tested RigCtl from the command line on Windows with the following observations: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PS C:\Program Files (x86)\hamlib-w64-4.4\bin> .\rigctl.exe -m 1035 -r COM4 -C stop_bits=2 -v -Z -o Opened rig model 1035, 'FT-991' Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA Freq: 145690000 Mode: FM Width: 16000 Split: 0 SatMode: 0 <<--------- Set FT-991 to C4FM mode here ---------->> Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA Freq: 145690000 Mode: None Width: 0 Split: -425705312 SatMode: 0 get_vfo_info: error = Protocol error rig.c(6961):rig_get_vfo_info return(-8) rigctl_get_vfo_info: vfo=VFOA rigctl_parse.c(2304):rigctl_get_vfo_info return(-8) Rig command: It appears that the C4FM mode may not be implemented. The man pages indicate that it is not implemented but that "AMS" is a valid mode token, C4FM is missing from the list of valid modes. In the real world, AMS is an "Automatic Mode Select" option for the FT-991 when C4FM is the selected mode. C4FM is the digital mode supported by the radio not AMS. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#1027>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ACCUMYGPWSGCXN6TKUBQRSLVJ2GLDANCNFSM5V4AFD6A>. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[mdblack98]

Can you please run that with 5 v's -- I need to see what the rig is returning. -vvvvv Mike W9MDB On Friday, May 13, 2022, 12:28:18 PM CDT, Ron Poulin ***@***.***> wrote: This issue impacts my logging software (Log4OM2) that disconnects my CAT interface due to a timeout or error code returned from HamLib. I downloaded and tested RigCtl from the command line on Windows with the following observations: PS C:\Program Files (x86)\hamlib-w64-4.4\bin> .\rigctl.exe -m 1035 -r COM4 -C stop_bits=2 -v -Z -o Opened rig model 1035, 'FT-991' Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA Freq: 145690000 Mode: FM Width: 16000 Split: 0 SatMode: 0 <<--------- Set FT-991 to C4FM mode here ---------->> Rig command: \get_vfo_info VFOA Freq: 145690000 Mode: None Width: 0 Split: -425705312 SatMode: 0 get_vfo_info: error = Protocol error rig.c(6961):rig_get_vfo_info return(-8) rigctl_get_vfo_info: vfo=VFOA rigctl_parse.c(2304):rigctl_get_vfo_info return(-8) Rig command: It appears that the C4FM mode may not be implemented. The man pages indicate that it is not implemented but that "AMS" is a valid mode token, C4FM is missing from the list of valid modes. In the real world, AMS is an "Automatic Mode Select" option for the FT-991 when C4FM is the selected mode. C4FM is the digital mode supported by the radio not AMS. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[rpoulin]

Mike,

I am sending you a text file containing the trace you requested. I set the rig into C4FM mode before I ran the commands. Hope this is what you needed.

Regards,
trace.txt

Ron (NG7V)