[Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN

Tue Oct 20 00:18:49 EDT 2015

Even I am experienced user of dx4win, I don't know how to make a radio 
file. Is there any tutorial under help or anywhere else to read? I would 
like to learn to make (or to convert) these files...

73 Kostas SV1DPI

On 19/10/2015 8:51 μμ, ON4AOI wrote:
> ¨¨As for the rig development "tools" which are part of DX4WIN, they are
> probably somewhere above EXPERT user knowledge.¨¨
>
> Lou,
> I don´t agree with that its easy done with your own rig and your computer.
> I made several rigfiles (different brands) over the years and they all work
> perfect here.
>
> Some reported that a few are not working on their computer.
>
> My 2cents comments
>
> LOU this is one of the problems that no one can predict.
> Why you may ask,
> Real RS232 ports are rare these days, Ad-ON comport cards are still on the
> market but expensive now.
> So everyone gets USB to Serial converters for less than 10-15$.
> 90% of these is crap for perfect serial communications and the fact that USB
> devices can´t be controlled
> like real rs232 ports. Some rigs have only USB now what makes it even worse
> to check.
>
> One of my HF systems has 28 serials in it.
> 6 real comports
> 10 virtual comports (Eltima drivers)
> 8 RS232 via TCPIP ports
> 4 USB to serial with authentic FTDI drivers
>
> To get this working like it should it took many
> retries before I figured out in what order to Install.
> All looked ok after the first time also,
> but it didn´t work like it should.
>
> How many do remove not used drivers anymore ?
>
> Guy ON4AOI-OT7K
>
>
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] Namens Lou Dietrich
> Verzonden: maandag 19 oktober 2015 18:30
> Aan: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN
>
> Paul,
>
> I don't think anyone expects you to have every rig that is out
> there!....however if you had a rapport with the user group, I am sure people
> would volunteer to assist. DXLabs, N1MM+ , Logger32 and others don't seem to
> have any problem working with their user group to develop new rig files and
> features.
>
> If DX4WIN would attempt stay current with the requests of the user group
> (rig files and features), you would have a steady revenue stream but to
> allow DX4WIN to stagnate does little but encourage users to move on.
>
> As for the rig development "tools" which are part of DX4WIN, they are
> probably somewhere above EXPERT user knowledge.
>
> If it weren't for AD1C's support, DX4WIN would be as useful as DOS 3.1!
>
> IMHO
>
> 73
>
> Lou N2TU
>
>
>
> On 10/18/2015 9:55 PM, Paul van der Eijk wrote:
>> Hi John,
>>
>> The tools to develop a new rig file are all part of DX4WIN; I have no
>> additional tools to do that.
>>
>> Over the years, a number of users have created or helped develop new
>> rig files. The important difference is having access to the radio itself.
>>
>> --Paul, KK4HD
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 18, 2015 at 6:45 PM, John Pritt <radiotech at nycap.rr.com>
> wrote:
>>> I certainly agree with you Bob.  I put rig control right up there
>>> with working with new OSs.  I apologize if I was not completely up to
>>> speed with why there are complaints with DX4WIN.  I wasn't aware that
>>> Paul is not updating for new rigs.  I'm still using a Ten Tec Omni 6!
>>>
>>> John  (N1JP)
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "ROBERT DEGRIPPO"
>>> <kr4da at bellsouth.net>
>>> To: <dx4win at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2015 6:11 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN
>>>
>>>
>>> I too love DX4WIN......but if you do not have a RIG file that talks
>>> to
>>>> your radio
>>>> what do you do. I assure you NO RIG file and the enjoyment of
>>>> working DX and logging in real time is a real turn off.
>>>> So go out and buy a NON supported new rig and see how much you then
>>>> enjoy your logging program.
>>>> One of the huge incentives to buy was RIG control.
>>>> Think about not being able  to use your rig with DX4WIN then think
>>>> about how you would feel.
>>>>
>>>> I bought a RIG control program from N4PY that allows it to
>>>> communicate with dx4win and fldigi. The N4PY program is amazing. Try the
> demo.
>>>> Beautiful radio interface.
>>>> And I paid for it.
>>>>
>>>> And again all I am saying is please give us a current statement of
>>>> intentions.
>>>> I bought the program back in 2.0 have had other rigs and RIG files
>>>> were added and supported. Really a comment from Paul is not too much
>>>> to ask. IMHO.
>>>>
>>>> And don't give me the "well just move on crap". Paul should be the
>>>> one to tell me this at least. No one else.
>>>>
>>>> Bob
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 18, 2015, at 5:54 PM, John Pritt <radiotech at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>>>>> Just to add my two cents, I love this program.  It does everything
>>>>> that I want it to do.  For my part I hope that it never goes away
>>>>> because I don't need the excitement of learning new software to
>>>>> keep my interest in amateur radio.  I've been down the road of
>>>>> asking how this work or how that works, how do I do this or how do
>>>>> I do that.  For me that is just frustrating.  I don't criticize
>>>>> those that want new digital modes or just want to play with
>>>>> something new but for my money as long as it loads with the new OSs
> from Microsoft I'm a happy customer.  Just saying...
>>>>> John
>>>>> N1JP
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <wosborne44 at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: <DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:51 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> HI All,
>>>>>> Maybe, if Paul is not in position to update the program, we on
>>>>>> this list could buy access to the source code and arrange to move
>>>>>> it forward as a not for profit operation. The details could be
>>>>>> tricky to work out but it seems feasible if Paul is interested,
>>>>>> and if we can make it good enough to again attract new users who
>>>>>> would pay to join this project. I have something like N1MM but with a
> paid programer(s) involved.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> William Osborne--K5ZQ
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 270-205-9565
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wosborne44 at gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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