[DSP-10] DSP-10 Java Console

[Perry Ogletree]

If you just want the JRE go to...
http://www.java.com/en/download/download_the_latest.jsp
where it is called version "5.0" but is really 1.5.
The link below is for the full SDK which is needed if you want to write Java 
applications.

73 de Perry - K4PWO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Kelly" <fmkelly at verizon.net>
To: <dsp-10 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:10 AM
Subject: [DSP-10] DSP-10 Java Console


> Hello Andy and the DSP-10 List,
>
> Great start!  I was able to get the DSP-10 control panel to run by 
> upgrading the 1.4.2 JRE previously used for RainScatter to the newer 1.5 
> JRE from Sun at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp.  Click on 
> Download JRE (for Windows or other platforms).  The latter runs both the 
> DSP-10 front-end and RainScatter here fine on this XP laptop.
>
> I like the overall panel layout and the tuning knob implementation in 
> particular.  It looks good enough to give it a try now.
>
> Questions, comments, observations:
>
> 1.  Will the Java console still use a config file or are you going to put 
> everything in some pull down menus?  That config file directs the whole 
> show.
>
> 2.  The "MHz" term in the frequency display is almost redundant and adds 
> some unnecessary visual distraction.  If you feel it needs to be there, 
> then put a little space between it and the numbers/and or make it smaller.
>
> 3.  I'd love to see more memories than just the A/B VFOs.  We have a half 
> dozen beacons along with the calling frequency to check in my area, and 
> having them just a click away would be handy.
>
> 4.  Include direct frequency entry.
>
> 5.  Keep the ability to change the significant frequency digits when an 
> outboard transverter is used for other bands.
>
> 6.  Use the same keyboard shortcuts if possible for those of us who 
> learned them.  It can be quicker than the mouse when you know them.
>
> Looking forward to the next test release.  Keep up the good work.  See you 
> all on the air!
>
> 73,
> Frank WB6CWN
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