# Hamlib error (timeout) on MacOS Ventura
**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Tags:** troubleshoot-serial, elecraft-kx2
**Created:** [May 18, 2023, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685 "2023-05-18T04:29:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 7
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### Author:  [@KW9E](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KW9E)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2023, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/1 "2023-05-18T04:29:57Z")
Wondering if anyone else has had a Hamlib “timeout contacting rig” error on MacOS? Trying to get the digirig to work on my MacBook running MacOS Ventura. The device shows up in /dev when plugged in but no luck communicating. Tried installing the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART VCP driver but I get the same timeout issue when I select that one. Oddly, I have the same problem on a Windows 11 laptop. Googling I found someone that had no issues with the Digirig on MacOS Ventura. I think the audio is working, but not CAT.
Thanks Pete
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/2 "2023-05-18T04:49:09Z")
This could be due to a range of reasons starting from incorrect Digirig configuration to incorrect cables connection, to mismatched baud rates or other port settings. More info needed:
- transceiver model
- digirig’s serial port configuration
- cable connections
- port settings in software
- transceiver settings
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### Author:  [@KW9E](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KW9E)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/3 "2023-05-18T21:42:35Z")
- I’m using an Elecraft KX2
- I’m using your short KX cable
- Tried various baud rates in WSJT-X (while setting the KX2’s RS232 setting to the same).
- WSJT-X is set to 8,N,1
- I think Digirig’s sound card is working as WSJT-X level tracks AF gain but seems to be a brief dropout every few seconds.
- CAT works fine with the Elecraft’s FTDI cable. Hope this helps solve.
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2023, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/4 "2023-05-19T04:56:26Z")
I looked up your orders and it appears that you got Digirig in default (logic levels) configuration.
For CAT control with Elecraft KX you’ll need Digirig in RS-232 configuration.
You can [change it at home](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cyhHQi_mxA), but I see that you also got the cables for Yaesu FT-8xx. The CAT there will stop working and can potentially damage the port on the transceiver if you change the configuration to RS-232.
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### Author:  [@KW9E](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KW9E)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/5 "2023-05-19T13:56:36Z")
Ah, okay I was wondering about that last night looking over the trouble shooting section again. I think I’ll use it with my FT-891 and FT-857D then. Can I return the KX cable?
73
Pete
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### Author:  [@KW9E](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KW9E)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/6 "2023-05-19T16:56:09Z")
By the way, have a great time at Dayton and make lots of sales. I’m overdue - I was last there probably 35 years ago.
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### Author:  [@K0TX](https://forum.digirig.net/u/K0TX)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/hamlib-error-timeout-on-macos-ventura/1685/7 "2023-05-20T01:50:03Z")
Yes, you can send the unused gear back for refund:
> Digirig
> RMA _[your order number]_
> PO BOX 2451
> Grand Junction, CO 81502