Re: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN - Rig Files

[Dick Maylott via DX4WIN]

I have had an annoying rig file problem since I upgraded by Icom 756 Pro  
III to an IC-7600.
 
Double clicking on a spot moves the correct frequency and mode to the  
logging screen, but the radio itself usually does not change, and then the  
logging screen frequency reverts to the old radio frequency after a couple of  
seconds.  However, if there is a QSX frequency posted, the radio goes to  
that frequency immediately and the mode always changes.  If you click  enough 
times, usually the radio will finally change to the spotted  frequency.  
 
I don't have a similar problem with either N1MM or Writelog,, and didn't  
have it with the Pro III.  Probably an easy fix but I don't have a clue as  
to how to do it.
 
73, Dick, W2YE
 
 
In a message dated 10/20/2015 10:06:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dank...@socal.rr.com writes:

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-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kostas 
SV1DPI
Sent:  Monday, October 19, 2015 9:19 PM
To: dx4win@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-boun...@mailman.qth.net]  Namens Lou 
> Dietrich
> Verzonden: maandag 19 oktober 2015  18:30
> Aan: dx4win@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 
> 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"
>>>  
>>> To:  
>>> 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 

Re: [Dx4win] Future of DX4WIN - Rig Files

[Kostas SV1DPI]

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= 5.00E+0001
FHIGH= 3.00E+0004
ADDR=0
BAUD=4800
DATAB=1
STOPB=1
CFMT=0
CORDER=0
REV=0
OFSET=0
PABLE=
CNFL=0
RMUL= 6.25E-0001
WMUL= 1.00E-0001
RITSCL= 6.25E-0001
SMSCL= 5.63E-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=00FF09
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-Init]
CSTR=0E
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-Read ID]
CSTR=FA
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Other

[RC-Read S meter]
CSTR=F7
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Other

[RC-Read Status]
CSTR=FA
CDELAY=0
LEN=5
LOC=Status

[RC-Read VFO A Xtra]
CSTR=000310
CDELAY=0
LEN=32
LOC=VFO A

[RC-Set Mode]
CSTR=0C
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-Set Split off]
CSTR=01
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-Set Split on]
CSTR=000101
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-Set VFO A]
CSTR=0A
CDELAY=0
LEN=0
LOC=Other

[RC-VFO A -> B]
CSTR=85
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-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kostas SV1DPI
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015 9:19 PM
To: dx4win@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-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Lou
Dietrich
Verzonden: maandag 19 oktober 2015 18:30
Aan: dx4win@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 

Re: [Dx4win] Rig Files

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Ernie Howard w8eh.er...@gmail.com wrote:

 Is there an application note anywhere for the different values in the .rig 
 files?

I've never written one, Ernie.  The radios can be programmed from
within DX4WIN itself by going to Files | Databases | Radios

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[Dx4win] Rig Files

[Ernie Howard]

Is there an application note anywhere for the different values in the 
.rig files?

Ernie W8EH

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[Dx4win] Rig files... more questions.

[ON4AOI]

Walt,

Notes can be added if you edit the rigfile in the database
But if you don't know how to do it be carefull.


The CW filter setting can be changed with a text editor
Open your rigfile with textpad or similar program
The number before FD is used for CW
BUT this also changes the SSB-RTTY filter settings

CW
1 = 1.2 Khz 
2 = 500 hz
3 = 250 hz 

This is the command  
[RC-Set Mode]
CSTR=060002FD

Guy ON4AOI



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Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Namens K2WK
Verzonden: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:50 PM
Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Onderwerp: [Dx4win] Rig files... more questions.

Hey all,

I was wondering what the meaning of some of the parameters 
are that make up the rig files, most specifically for the IC-756 Pro III.
Some of them are quite self-explanatory, it's the others that puzzle me.

Here's my brief list:

1) NOTES=Selects narrow filter for CW/SSB.  How is this done, i.e.
what command is sent to the rig and how does that work?

Personally, I'd like the rig to go to the Wide CW Filter.  How and where
do I change this in the rig file or how do I send a CI-V command to
accomplish same?

2)   RMUL= 1.00E+
and WMUL= 1.00E+
What are these multipliers?

3) RITSCL= 1.00E+
Hmmm, what does this do?

I have access to the CI-V command set, but have never tried sending commands
to the radio, any suggestions?


 
 73 de Walt - K2WK

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[Dx4win] Rig files... more questions.

[Alan Sewell]

Walt,

Having just stumbled through setting up an Omni VII rig file I think I 
can answer a couple of these.

I don't know how the filter selection is handled.

The RMUL  WMUL are the Read Freq and Write Freq multipliers.  They are 
usually one but if a rig reads  writes a multiple of the frequency this 
can be used to adjust it.

RITSCL is the same as RMUL  WMUL except it is for the RIT.

I would suggest you take a look at the radio database editor in DX4WIN.  
There is also a Test tab in the editor that you can see what the program 
is sending to the radio and what the radio is returning.

73,

Alan  N5NA

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K2WK wrote:
 Hey all,

 I was wondering what the meaning of some of the parameters 
 are that make up the rig files, most specifically for the IC-756 Pro III.
 Some of them are quite self-explanatory, it's the others that puzzle me.

 Here's my brief list:

 1) NOTES=Selects narrow filter for CW/SSB.  How is this done, i.e.
 what command is sent to the rig and how does that work?

 Personally, I'd like the rig to go to the Wide CW Filter.  How and where
 do I change this in the rig file or how do I send a CI-V command to
 accomplish same?

 2)   RMUL= 1.00E+
 and WMUL= 1.00E+
 What are these multipliers?

 3) RITSCL= 1.00E+
 Hmmm, what does this do?

 I have access to the CI-V command set, but have never tried sending commands
 to the radio, any suggestions?


  
  73 de Walt - K2WK

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kostas SV1DPI)
Date: Tue Jan 22 15:21:34 2008
Subject: [Dx4win] Help
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You can search for 160m qsos with F8.
Then under logbook window (windowlogbook) you can edit the report (right 
click) and add the prefix also (if you have already done it). So you will 
have an excel file containing all the info. Now the question is how to ask 
excel to make this sort by prefix and date. An excel expert pse?

A second more dx4win way is this. (i didn't try this but i thin kit works)

If i am right, dx4win select for dxcc submission the first confirmed qso. So 
search for 160m qsos, make a fake confirm of all these, clear the existed 
submitted or checked flags, DON'T save this log, and make a new submission 
only for 160m (this means to edit the preferencesdxcc). Now search for 
submitted 160m qsos and under logbook window ask a report with date and 
prefix at least and save this. Import in excel and you have what you want (i 
think)

73 Kostas sv1dpi
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From: Roger D Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: [Dx4win] Help


 Is there a way to get a list of the countries worked,
 say on 160m, sorted by the date I first worked them?

 73, Roger

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[Dx4win] Rig files

[Pete Smith]

At 09:30 AM 1/7/2008, Louis Dietrich wrote:
...
DX4WIN is a great program and very stable...which is probably the most
important attribute a program can have...but...

1. It is still missing workable rig files...long after rigs have been in the
field...when I first got my new rig, I found Paul to be very helpful...he
worked long and hard and spent many hours on the phone working through Yaesu
unique CAT problemsmaybe those with sub-par rig files can contact him to
work through the issuesDX4WIN usually lags behind the other logging
programs...users and Paul need to be proactively engaged to keep the program
current...

The key part of this is USERS and Paul.  Granted, the command structures 
of the Yaesu and Icom radios are fiendishly complex, but when I read 
someone complaining about how a K2 or K3 isn't adequately supported, I have 
very little sympathy.   We have, under Files|Databases|Radios, a complete 
development environment for editing, creating from scratch and testing all 
the rig files one could want.  If there is something in the radio's command 
list that isn't now supported, why not add it, and share your contribution 
with the user community?

73, Pete N4ZR 

[Dx4win] Rig Files (FTDX-9000?)

[Joe Giacobello]

Has one been developed for the FTDX-9000?  (Now that I think about, for 
that price, it should probably be capable of writing its own.)

73, Joe
K2XX

Dick Flanagan wrote:
 At 05:21 PM 12/24/2006, Rick Murphy wrote:
 As far as I know no new rig capabilities were added between 7.01 and 
 7.02.

 There are four more 7.0.2 rig files than 7.0.1.  I know the IC-756 Pro 
 II, IC-756 Pro III and IC-7800 are new.  I'm not sure what the fourth 
 new file is.

 I'll be setting up a IC-756 Pro III and will be using the 7.0.2 rig file.

 Thanks for getting back to me.

 73, Dick
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[Dx4win] Rig Files

[Dick Flanagan]

Is there any reason that 7.0.2 rig files shouldn't work with 7.0.1?  I have 
a new radio coming tomorrow that I want to run with 7.0.1, but only 7.0.2 
has a rig file for it.

73, Dick
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[Dx4win] Rig Files

[Dick Flanagan]

At 05:21 PM 12/24/2006, Rick Murphy wrote:
As far as I know no new rig capabilities were added between 7.01 and 7.02.

There are four more 7.0.2 rig files than 7.0.1.  I know the IC-756 Pro II, 
IC-756 Pro III and IC-7800 are new.  I'm not sure what the fourth new file is.

I'll be setting up a IC-756 Pro III and will be using the 7.0.2 rig file.

Thanks for getting back to me.

73, Dick
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