Well, it took quite a while, but I finally figured it out and got it working! (Not too bad for a Not very tech savvy guy!) The problem was CAT control - I didn't have it; didn't even understand it. So I had to research, learn the basics, and then apply them. Felt I was on the right track but got stuck when Omnirig Client kept telling me "rig is not responding". Figured the problem may have been with the USB to RS232 serial adapter/cable/driver between the laptop and the rig. Tried one with a PL-2303 chip and then one with an FTDI chip. Neither one worked. As a last resort, I ordered a programming cable designed specifically for the FT-45D (USB to RS232 with FTDI Chip). THAT was the answer. It came in today, and worked perfectly as soon as I set it up! I installed the latest version of VarAc and it had CAT control. Beacon is now going out, and other hams are responding to my beacon. I'm now a happy camper! Thanks for all your help!

Can now display comm ports in device manager, but no com1.

To answer your questions - 1. No, the frequencies on the transceiver do not change. 2. I'm just starting to use/learn the WSJTX software, but may have noticed a problem. 3. Here are photos of the Omni-Rig Settings and the Device Manager on my computer. With VarAc running, I see no comm ports listed in the Device Manager. I have the same situation in trying setting up WSJTX. Looks like the problem is on my side, now just to figure it out.

I've not yet used these programs. I'll install and test them and let you know the results.

Everything worked well with the earlier version of VarAc. Made many contacts. Things just changed when I upgraded to the new version.

Yaesu FT-450D

OmniRig v 1.2