[DXBase] Re: FT-857

2003年9月13日 11:42:52 -0400

Joe:
I find that the ini file partially works but there are two problems that =
I
see, set aside that I can only control vfo A.
First, the frequency that is brought up is not correct because the order =
of
the digits of the call up is wrong.
For example, instead of bringing up 21.028.0, the 857 is set to 8.002.21 =
-
same digits but different order.
The second problem appears to be a pacing issues. The first and second
attempts to enter a freq on the 857 bring up the window that says the hf
radio does not responds. The third attempt brings up the same window, =
but
when I continue, the radio changes frequency. This behavior is =
consistent -
the first two attempts always fail, the third fails but when I continue
after the third attempt, the frequency does input; albeit, to the =
incorrect
frequency as described above.
I hope I have been clear with my explanation.
If you want to send me your telephone number, I will be happy to call =
you to
explain better.
Thanks for you help - this is all beyond my skill levels.
73, Ken W8LU
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] =
On
Behalf Of Digital Action
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 3:50 AM
To: Joe Subich, K4IK
Cc: dxbase
Subject: Re: [DXBase] Re: FT-857
Joe + group,
I'm sorry to disappoint you Joe after spending time on this config file.
Both sets are not working.
One set does not interact at all (VFO_A) the other shows weird data in =
the
freq. field (f.e. 14.220 Mhz is 78694 or something)
Regards Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Subich, K4IK" <[email protected]>
To: "'Digital Action'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 6:19 AM
Subject: RE: [DXBase] Re: FT-857
>> Phil,
>> Here is my first attempt at a radio configuration file
> for your FT-857. There are several issues ....
>> 1) the FT-857 has a very limited CAT command set.
> 2) the command set does not directly address the VFOs
> thus it is difficult to set split (QSX) operation
> and mode.
>> I have provided two versions ... one that reads/sets
> VFO_A (the "front" or "active" vfo) only and one that attempts to "do=20
> it all." The biggest problem is the way the FT-857 turns split on and =

> off. Every other radio sets a parameter (off =3D 00, on =3D 01) while =
the
> 857 insists on using a command (off =3D 02, on =3D 82).
> Since DXbase uses split true/false internally and
> that is 00/01 the other radios work easily. I have
> tried to "build" the command but I don't know if
> Jack actually supports what I have done.
>> Please try these two versions and let me know how
> they do ... unfortunately I do not have an FT-857
> to test<G>.
>> To use the new configuration files:
>> 1) go to your DXbase directory ...
> 2) rename your current radios.ini -> radios.ini.sav
> 3) copy the attached yaesu.ini into your DXbase
> directory and rename it radios.ini
> 4) Start DXbase
> 5) Select Tools -> options -user options -> HF Radio
> 6) Select either FT-857_VFO_A or FT-857
>> 73,
>> ... Joe, K4IK
>> PS. In your original posting to the group you mentioned
> using settings for the FT-817. I do not find that
> radio in any of the RADIOS.INI files I have here.
> Would you, please send me your file to use as a
> pattern in case I need to do any more work on these
> configuration files?
>>> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Digital Action [mailto:[email protected]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 10:45 AM
> > To: Joe Subich, K4IK
> > Subject: Re: [DXBase] Re: FT-857
> >
> >
> > Joe,
> >
> > I send you the manual in PDF format that holds all the cat commands=20
> > and file formats. I appreciate your effort a lot, thanks a million.
> >
> > Phil ON4VP
> >
> >
>
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