[Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN - Rig Files
Kostas SV1DPI
sv1dpi at otenet.gr
Wed Oct 21 00:53:42 EDT 2015
Tnx for answers. I know how I can do it. As I said I am experienced
user. The problem is that I don't like to change things without
documentation. The rig file for my yaesu mark v field is following for
example (how is in the notepad). I would like to know what corder, cnfl,
etc means before I change them. Or if I go via radios database, I would
like to know what Byte order, location offset, etc are adn how these
values affect my radio... I don't feel ready to change any of these
values without documentation.
[GENERAL]
MODEL=Yaesu FT1000MPMkV
NOTES=OK with SteppIR
DATE=38892
FLOW= 5.00000000000000E+0001
FHIGH= 3.00000000000000E+0004
ADDR=0
BAUD=4800
DATAB=1
STOPB=1
CFMT=0
CORDER=0
REV=0
OFSET=0
PABLE=
CNFL=0
RMUL= 6.25000000000000E-0001
WMUL= 1.00000000000000E-0001
RITSCL= 6.25000000000000E-0001
SMSCL= 5.63000000000000E-0002
FILEINTERFACE=
[MODES]
AM=3;4,5;N
CW=2;2,3;N
FM=4;6,7;N
PACK=6;10,11;N
RTTY=5;8,9;N
SSB=0,1;0,1;N
[RC-Clear Clarifier]
CSTR=000000FF09
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-Init]
CSTR=000000000E
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-Read ID]
CSTR=00000000FA
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Other
[RC-Read S meter]
CSTR=00000000F7
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Other
[RC-Read Status]
CSTR=00000000FA
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Status
[RC-Read VFO A Xtra]
CSTR=0000000310
CDELAY=0
LEN=32
LOC=VFO A&B
[RC-Set Mode]
CSTR=000000000C
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-Set Split off]
CSTR=0000000001
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-Set Split on]
CSTR=0000000101
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-Set VFO A]
CSTR=000000000A
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RC-VFO A -> B]
CSTR=0000000085
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other
[RF-Clarifier]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Binary
POS=5
LM=2
[RF-Current VFO]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Binary
POS=1
LM=4
[RF-Current VFO is A]
CMD=No Command
FMT=BCD
POS=0
LM=0
[RF-Current VFO is B]
CMD=No Command
FMT=Flag
POS=0
LM=0
[RF-ID]
CMD=Read ID
FMT=BCD
POS=3
LM=2
[RF-Mode]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Byte-M
POS=7
LM=7
[RF-RIT]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Flag
POS=9
LM=2
[RF-S meter]
CMD=Read S meter
FMT=Byte-M
POS=1
LM=255
[RF-Sign Clarifier]
CMD=Read Status
FMT=Flag
POS=0
LM=0
[RF-Split mode]
CMD=Read Status
FMT=Flag
POS=0
LM=1
[RF-VFO A]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Binary
POS=1
LM=4
[RF-VFO B]
CMD=Read VFO B
FMT=Binary
POS=17
LM=4
[RF-Write ID]
CMD=No Command
FMT=Binary
POS=0
LM=0
[RF-Write Mode]
CMD=Set Mode
FMT=Binary
POS=3
LM=1
[RF-Write VFO A]
CMD=Set VFO A
FMT=BCD-R
POS=0
LM=4
[RF-Write VFO B]
CMD=No Command
FMT=Binary
POS=0
LM=0
[RF-XIT]
CMD=Read VFO A Xtra
FMT=Flag
POS=9
LM=1
73 Kostas SV1DPI
On 21/10/2015 5:03 πμ, Dan Violette wrote:
> Check out FILE - DATABASES - RADIOS
>
> I have also never edited any rig files but if you have the radio and can choose a similar radio you might be able to make the edits. Also you can figure out the ".rig" file itself and edit in Notepad.
>
> /Dan KI6X
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kostas SV1DPI
> Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015 9:19 PM
> To: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN
>
> 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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