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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ DXBase Reflector - Please visit us on the web at www.dxbase.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -=20 To UNSUBSCRIBE please visit: = http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase
