NOTE: This is a cross-post from the PW1 reflector, and I apologize if you're getting two copies. However, DX4win users with PW1s will find fixes for CI-V packet problems PLUS the DX4Win "flashing MAIN/SUB VFO polling" that causes the PW1 to flip between bands when using the newer Icom radio definitions. ----
After successfully testing Jim's, K9JM, Arduino hardware approach to fixing the familiar deficiencies in the PW1 amplifier, I decided to attack the problem in software and have written a small utility program for CI-V packet management. The good news for PW1 owners is that there are now (at least) four ways to prevent PW1 disasters. Each works. Each approaches the problem differently. You now have four choices for protecting your expensive amplifier - at least one of them should fit your requirements. The four solutions are described briefly in a new "Solutions" chapter of the "Riding the CI-V Bus" articles, which you can find here: http://www.k8ut.com/tiki-listpages.php The utility program, CI-Vfilter.exe, is barely a v1.0 version and has only been tested by myself and one other ham. At my QTH, CI-Vfilter works successfully with N1MM Logger, DXLabs Commander, and DX4Win - but should work with any logging package. I'd welcome feedback from hams who choose this approach to taming the PW1. You can find the CI-Vfilter instructions and download info at: http://www.k8ut.com/tiki-index.php?page=CI-Vfilter+Utility -larry (K8UT) ______________________________________________________________ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
