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11.Nov.2018 Update
I have lost track of how many updates Microsoft has released since I first penned this article a few years ago. Working to troubleshoot an issue in an online forum I was pleased to find Silicon Labs has continued to release updated drivers.
Reviewing the release notes also available at the link below the latest drivers are certified with later versions of Windows 10.
The version on the Yaesu website is several years old.
The FlexRadio ships with the SmartSDR and SmartCAT products that enable WriteLog to control the FlexRadio as if it were an ordinary COM-port connected rig. That configuration works, but there is a lot more that WriteLog can do with the FlexRadio if you install its custom FlexRadio rig driver. This fix seems to do the job thanks to a post about disabling unused dax devices in sound settings via Windows device manager. I first removed and reloaded Flex software including DAX drivers to make sure I started fresh. Make sure to backup any profiles before removal & reload. Note My first Cat port is serial port 6.
DriverVer=03/28/2016,6.7.3.350
Current version available from Silicon Labs
DriverVer = 05/23/2018,10.1.3.2130
Install was easy it updated the existing driver install.
I am running Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit and am able to run the latest version of PCC downloaded from the Yaesu website without any special settings. Ham Radio Deluxe also works just fine with the updated driver.
With all of the security issues folks are having with Windows as Microsoft hardens the operating system. I would recommend following the Microsoft broad recommendation of keeping drivers updated.
73, Jay
Original Jan 2016 Posting
I received an email from Ed Ve7ED raising awareness to a new USB serial driver from Silicon Labs, this is the chip which Yaesu uses in the FTDX3000 and I suspect other serial to USB radios and cables. Note if you are using Linux or OSX drivers for those platforms are also available. I have installed the 64Bit driver on my Windows 10 system and no runs, drips or errors.
Also worth noting drivers are available for OSX, Linux and Android if you are for example using FLDigi on those platforms.
“A lot of people have had issues with the Yaesu USB Driver
FYI, Silicon Labs just released a new driver Jan 26, 2016
Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Ed, VE7ED
Thanks, Ed for sharing.
Download Flexradio Port Devices Driver Setup
73 Until next time, Jay
Mike,Download Flexradio Port Devices Driver Scanner
I bet that the OS could not find the registered driver.. Follow this, which should get you going..
Be sure to run RC3 or the currect version of PowerSDR, 2.1.5.
Flexradio Download 2.6.2
Open up Windows device manager, I bet that you do not see the 'FlexControl USB Control Knob' listed, so look for Unknown USB device, further down.. Now do a right click on this unknown device, 'Update' driver => Browse Computer => you want to browse to the c:program files (x86) FlexRadio systemsPowerSDR v 2.1.5FlexControl 64 or 32 (depending on the OS you are running) . Then OK at the bottom, and then Next at the Update Driver.. This should load the SW driver for you, then when you start PowerSDR , you should get only the first two lights in the Flex Control itself and FlexControl should show up in the Device Manager..
73,
Dudley
FlexRadio Systems Support
512-535-4713, Option 2
http://helpdesk.flexradio.com