Setting up the DigiMaster PRO for use with HRD's DM780 DATA mode software.

Configuring DM780 for PTT.
Note that this description is for the DUAL channel interface, for SINGLE channel interface you have 1 comport (comport[x]).

If HRD or DM780 is already running, close them.
Turn on the interface and use device manager to identify the virtual comports provided by the interface.
If your unsure how to do this, see the guide to using "device manager".
Only procede when you have identified your virtual comports.

In the following example, the DigiMaster PRO and Windows provided comports 3 and 4.
BUT, these comports in the following example are numbered automatically by Windows and your comports will most likely be different comport numbers.
If you wish to change the comport numbers you can do if you know what you are doing.
If you are not PC literate then do not change them. Further info on renumbering comports is provided in the guide to using device manager.

Now start HRD, since we are configuring DM780 and not HRD you need to close HRD's CAT connection window.
Then from HRD's menu bar click on DM780.
When the program opens, press the "F8" key to get to the configuration settings / program options window.
The following window will open;-

 

From the options on the left hand side, select PTT..
The window will change to;-

If you do not see the new virtual comports then you have not followed the instructions above in the correct order, so start again.
Select "via Serial(COM) port, then select (from the drop down list) the lowest of the two new virtual comports provided by the DigiMaster PRO and windows.
Then click the "RTS" button.

You have now correctly configured DM780 to key your radio for DATA transmission.

Note:

Depending upon your radio, you may need to be in a specific data mode, FT857 for example need to be in "DIG" mode.
You may also need to refer to specific instructions regarding the DATA cable you are using.
If you are using a "UN01" data lead for example, you should also check that your radios packet DATA speed has been previously set to 1200.
If your using a "YL02A" cable there are specific instructions in how to set up your radio to operate DATA modes via the YL02A cable.

The method described above is the correct and foolproof method. If you select to activate PTT via "Ham Radio Deluxe" and configure a "connection" to Ham Radio Deluxe, the PTT will activate but your DATA transission may not operate correctly. Not all radios will transmit DATA when PTT is activated via the CAT system. You may or may not have sucess using that option but you should be fully aware of your radios CAT capability. Most users are not.

To configure DM780 for sending CW via the DigiMaster PRO.

While the configuration / program option window is open, select"Modes +IDs".
The following window will open;- (Select CW from the tabs).

On the right hand side, select Enable serial (COM) port keying.
Select the same serial port as you selected for PTT.
Select DTR for "Toggle pins".

You should also ensure that your radios CW menu has been set to use a standard CW key.

You have now correctly configured DM780 to send CW via the DigiMaster PRO.