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CAT Control Setup
The CAT control commands of PowerSDR are based on those of the Kenwood TS2000 and have been
extended to cover PowerSDR’s many unique features. Additionally, PowerSDR can provide a virtual COM
port connection to third party software through VCOM port driver. Special thanks go to N8VB, K5KDN,
and KD5TFD for their work on the CAT interface to make all of this work.
The following procedure outlines how to install and setup VCOM.
Install VCOM
First download and install the Virtual Serial Port Driver (VCOM ) from the Downloads page on the
FlexRadio website. This program installs one or more pairs of virtual COM ports connected in null modem
style. Locate the file you just downloaded (N8VBvCOMSetup-226a.exe) and double-click to start the
Windows installer. The following screen will appear.
Figure 139: VCOM Installer Language
Select your language of choice and click OK. The welcome screen appears.
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