CAT Control Conflict with Fldigi

[AG7AB]

I am a new Fldigi user, and have a problem with CAT control by RumlogNG, and passing TRX data to Fldigi. If I configure the two programs so that RL is controlling CAT and sending data to Fldigi, it all works, but Fldigi crashes randomly. Sometimes it locks up and requires a force-quit, but most times it just crashes. Timing seems random - sometimes it will run fine for 30 minutes or more, through several QSO’s. Other times it will crash at random after only a few minutes.

On the other hand, if I configure Fldigi to control CAT, and send its data to RL, it all works great. I operated all day today with no crashes in this configuration.

My configuration:
Mac OSX 11.4 on a 2016 Macbook pro, 3.3 Ghz i7, 16GB memory
Rig: TS-590
Using RUMlogNG with USB interface for audio, CAT control and PTT.
Fldigi is 4.1.19. RumlogNG is 5.6.2
Also running CubicSDR as a panadapter using the TS-590’s serial port for CAT control

I am just wondering if anyone has similar experience. The solution I have found using Fldigi for CAT control is OK, but I would prefer to keep RL in control of the TRX through CAT, just so I don’t need to have Fldigi running when not using digital modes.

Thanks,
Mike
AG7AB

[DL2RUM]

If I configure the two programs so that RL is controlling CAT and sending data to Fldigi, it all works, but Fldigi crashes randomly.

Unfortunately a lot of users made this experience. We could need someone with a connection to the fldigi developer team.

[AG7AB]

Thanks, Tom. That's good to know that at least I'm not the only one who has had this problem. Has anyone posted it on the linuxham list?

[DL2RUM]

Has anyone posted it on the linuxham list?

I don't know, but my guess is No.