Things Are starting to Look Up Here in the Shack

I have no idea why my Ts-480SAT stopped communicating with the computer, but I have tried everything I can to re-establish the RS-232 link, but to no avail.  I have two different null modems and neither one of them works.  I also had a problem with working PSK-31 on the rig.  The internal digital interface would not operate properly, but I finally figured out that it was operator error. I got it working today using my UCA202 sound card and made a few contacts including a Peruvian Special Event station from Machu Pichu.  I hate to have to ship off this radio for repair, but it looks like that may be the final solution to the problem.  I'm heading down to Myrtle Beach for a week in July and I hope to use the Ts-480 portable and mobile on that trip.  We'll see.  In the meantime I have the TS-440SAT up and running fine.  The new 135 ft OCF dipole is working like a champ even though it needs to be clipped just a little bit.  The bands are a little better today; I made a few contacts on 20 and 30 meters.