The MSF5000/MSF1000 Field Programming Software is DOS-based and runs under pure DOS only. I can not get it to even come up under WinXP on my machine. I just boot my laptop with a DOS floppy, change to the C: drive, change to the MSF directory, and run the program. Works great.
You'd be surprised (well, maybe you wouldn't) how many people skimp, beg, borrow, and look for stuff that they really could get faster and newer by going to the source. Buy the manuals while they have them in stock. The longer you wait, the poorer their chances of being able to sell them to you. Bob M. ====== --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > That is exactly what I hoped I was to do, but > because of my total ignorance of this facet of > repeaters, I was not sure which way to go. You have > pretty much told me exactly what I want I need to > do. > > The outlay of a few $100 is minimal if you get what > you need to "Do it right the first time!". I know > that is a well-worn saying, but so truthful so > often. > > A few more things: Is the editing of this still DOS > based or is it WINDOWS. I imagine if it is WINDOWS, > it would be nice to use. > > 73, Roger W5RD > > > >From: "Bob M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: 2006/11/17 Fri PM 01:39:25 CST > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] MSF5000 > C85GFB5203AT, Type GFB > > > > >Luckily, no crystals required. If you had one of > the > >older analog stations, with the EPROM that > contained > >the station's parameters, you might not be so > >enthusiastic. The software-programmed model is far > >easier and more desirable because you CAN play with > >it. > > > >Depending on your budget and interest, I'd suggest > you > >go buy the RSS package. It was only $75 a few years > >ago. You do have to sign a comprehensive license > >agreement, but so what. You get a nice manual with > the > >old software. You'll have to make/buy a programming > >cable and a RIB if you don't already have those. > Lots > >of info available on repeater-builder and other web > >sites. > > > >Bob M. > >====== > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >> Many, many thanks, Bob! Some GREAT info all in > one > >> message. I really appreciate it. This gives me > some > >> great confidence building info. I am from the old > >> school of just ordering some xtals from IC and > >> tweaking it in! Guess those days are in the past! > >> > >> Roger W5RD ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $310k for $999/mo. Calculate new payment! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre
