Re: WARC and/or individual band WAZ tracking
CQ Magazine is an ex-magazine, it is no more.
As the magazine business?expired, things basically fell apart and a few bits fell off the perch.??It is not easy to find definitive information on the web: presumably the heavy burden of administering awards, contests, contest plaques and certificates reduces the enthusiasm/energy for maintaining websites and pages.??
Here's what I've found with an hour's Googling this morning ...??
Some of the CQ?awards and contests are still going:? - LoTW still supports WAZ and WPX awards but ...?
- Administration of WAZ awards has been taken up by Jose N4BAA who presumably has some way to verify applicants' LoTW or eQSL confirmations and QSL cards, and has been getting creative with the plaques - see?
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- WPX?award?is moribund/AWOL, with mixed reports/complaints about late or non-arrival of plaques
- Anyone planning to apply for the CQ awards via LoTW is well advised to check with ARRL HQ before parting with any money [Hint: eQSLs are free!]
- The USA Counties Award is now run by the Mobile Amateur Radio?Awards Club ... that evidently lacks an awards manager - see?
- Various CQ?contests are now being administered by the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation - see?
- CQ WPX, CQ WW and CQ 160m contests have been extremely popular and look set to continue? ?
- I'm not sure the "CQ" name will endure but for now at least it remains
73 GL Gary? ?beater/tester &?
Honor Roll &? checker
It looks like a long time ago I introduced a bug that causes the WAZ award window to not show Confirmed and Granted credits. This is fixed for the next update.
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As no-one has previously reported this, I assume WAZ is of little interest. Does the award still exist, didn't I see/hear somewhere that CQ is history?.? SeventyThree(s)
On 04/07/2025 3:10 PM EDT John A. Scott < k8yc@...> wrote:
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It seems that Logger32 tracks the "main" WAZ Awards? 5BWAZ, and WAZ for Mixed, SSB, CW, RTTY, and Digital.? (Yes, WAZ treats RTTY as a distinct mode.)? I recently earned the WAZ award for 12m, all in digital mode.? There does not seem to be a way to mark that award as "Granted"? for any of the QSOs in that award submission using the panel for updating awards.? I get a warning that it cannot be done because a Primary Administrative region is unspecified, but that seems to be a wayward notice.?? It seems that the WAZ award may not be activated for reporting individual bands.?? If that's the case, OK. ? (There are numerous WAZ award categories with unique awards available for almost all modes on all bands--perhaps more programming than anyone would like to undertake an retain one's sanity!)??
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Re: Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
Bob,
one can have that box unclicked. Thus the command wouldn't point to any particular VFO, please...
Best regards, Alec
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Data 08.04.2025 18:15:05
Temat Re: [hamlogger] Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
I could remove the FR0; but I have no idea how that will impact other users of the slave port with different devices connected (for example another Kenwood radio). SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 12:03 PM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
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Bob,
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please,
any chance to rectify that?
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Please...
Best regards,
Alec
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------ Wiadomo?? oryginalna ------
Data 08.04.2025 17:58:17
Temat Re: [hamlogger] Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
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The problem is possibly/probably caused by Logger32 sending a FR0; command to select VFO-A before the FA xxx; frequency command. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 10:53 AM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
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Hi,
?
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my amplifier follow TRX band changes
using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
?
My slave port configuration
?
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band changes
to which the amp stays unresponsive
?
?
However,
using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier responds correctly,?
I can see the following communication on the port?where, in the box,?
You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to 15m band)
?
Will You help,
please?
?
Best regards,
Alec
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Re: Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
Is it something to do with the slave setup set to "Slave follows
VFO A only"
On 4/8/2025 15:58, Bob via groups.io
wrote:
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The
problem is possibly/probably caused by Logger32 sending a FR0;
command to select VFO-A before the FA xxx; frequency command.
SeventyThree(s).
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Hi,
?
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my
amplifier follow TRX band changes
using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
?
My slave port configuration
?
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band
changes
to which the amp stays unresponsive
?
?
However,
using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier
responds correctly,?
I can see the following communication on the port?where,
in the box,?
You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to
15m band)
?
Will You help,
please?
?
Best regards,
Alec
?
?
?
?
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Re: Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
I could remove the FR0; but I have no idea how that will impact other users of the slave port with different devices connected (for example another Kenwood radio). SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 12:03 PM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
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?
Bob,
?
please,
any chance to rectify that?
?
Please...
Best regards,
Alec
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------ Wiadomo?? oryginalna ------
Data 08.04.2025 17:58:17
Temat Re: [hamlogger] Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
?
The problem is possibly/probably caused by Logger32 sending a FR0; command to select VFO-A before the FA xxx; frequency command. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 10:53 AM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
?
?
?
Hi,
?
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my amplifier follow TRX band changes
using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
?
My slave port configuration
?
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band changes
to which the amp stays unresponsive
?
?
However,
using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier responds correctly,?
I can see the following communication on the port?where, in the box,?
You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to 15m band)
?
Will You help,
please?
?
Best regards,
Alec
?
?
?
?
?
?
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Re: Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
Bob,
please, any chance to rectify that?
Please... Best regards, Alec
------ Wiadomo?? oryginalna ------
Data 08.04.2025 17:58:17
Temat Re: [hamlogger] Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
The problem is possibly/probably caused by Logger32 sending a FR0; command to select VFO-A before the FA xxx; frequency command. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 10:53 AM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
?
?
?
Hi,
?
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my amplifier follow TRX band changes
using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
?
My slave port configuration
?
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band changes
to which the amp stays unresponsive
?
?
However,
using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier responds correctly,?
I can see the following communication on the port?where, in the box,?
You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to 15m band)
?
Will You help,
please?
?
Best regards,
Alec
?
?
?
?
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Re: Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
The problem is possibly/probably caused by Logger32 sending a FR0; command to select VFO-A before the FA xxx; frequency command. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/08/2025 10:53 AM EDT Alec SP2EWQ via groups.io <aleksander.otulak@...> wrote:
?
?
?
Hi,
?
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my amplifier follow TRX band changes
using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
?
My slave port configuration
?
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band changes
to which the amp stays unresponsive
?
?
However,
using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier responds correctly,?
I can see the following communication on the port?where, in the box,?
You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to 15m band)
?
Will You help,
please?
?
Best regards,
Alec
?
?
?
?
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Re: WARC and/or individual band WAZ tracking
It looks like a long time ago I introduced a bug that causes the WAZ award window to not show Confirmed and Granted credits. This is fixed for the next update.
?
As no-one has previously reported this, I assume WAZ is of little interest. Does the award still exist, didn't I see/hear somewhere that CQ is history?.? SeventyThree(s)
On 04/07/2025 3:10 PM EDT John A. Scott <k8yc@...> wrote:
?
?
It seems that Logger32 tracks the "main" WAZ Awards? 5BWAZ, and WAZ for Mixed, SSB, CW, RTTY, and Digital.? (Yes, WAZ treats RTTY as a distinct mode.)? I recently earned the WAZ award for 12m, all in digital mode.? There does not seem to be a way to mark that award as "Granted"? for any of the QSOs in that award submission using the panel for updating awards.? I get a warning that it cannot be done because a Primary Administrative region is unspecified, but that seems to be a wayward notice.?? It seems that the WAZ award may not be activated for reporting individual bands.?? If that's the case, OK. ? (There are numerous WAZ award categories with unique awards available for almost all modes on all bands--perhaps more programming than anyone would like to undertake an retain one's sanity!)??
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Slave port: Kenwood commands to control an amplifier
Hi,
I have been trying, still unsuccessfully, to make my amplifier follow TRX band changes using Loggr32's Slave Port and Kenwood commands.
My slave port configuration
Slave debug window shows the following commands upon band changes to which the amp stays unresponsive
However, using a Kenwood command simulator to which the amplifier responds correctly,? I can see the following communication on the port?where, in the box,? You can find the moment when the amp switched from 10m to 15m band)
Will You help, please?
Best regards, Alec
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Tom, apologies, I¡¯ve been having email problems and just found your post in the spam folder along with a heap of other stuff.?
I notice you¡¯re dabbling in FT8, I think I saw your call on the UDP Bandmap a while back, I¡¯ll add your call to my watch list and try and get you in the log. I haven¡¯t been on FT8 lately, I only managed 171 countries and then boredom set in hi.
By the way, I disagree with your assessment of Bob¡¯s favourite tipple, not that I¡¯m an expert, I think Famous Grouse is a really nice Scotch to be honest, smooth and goes down nicely with a plate of Haggis & Neeps. Having said that, if someone else is paying I¡¯ll settle for a Milton-Duff 12 Y.O., any day :-) Yours Aye 73 v Barry / gm4gif
On Fri, 4 Apr 2025 at 11:34, Tom Wylie via <thomasgwylie=gmail.g [email protected]> wrote:
I've already told Bob that Grouse is crap and suggested a nice
malt for him instead,. Barry.??? We export the rubbish and keep
the good stuff for ourselves.
Tom
GM4FDM
On 04/04/2025 08:31, Barry GM4GIF via
wrote:
As my Pub Landlord golfing partner always says
¡°most of the dregs from the other brands on the gantry go into
the Grouse bottle¡± ;-
Enjoy
73 hic!
Barry / gif
Effective
today, April 3, 2025, all Logger32 License and Annual
Maintenance fees are subject to the US Department of
Commerce 'Reciprocal Tariffs'. The additional revenue
will be automatically deposited in my 'Famous Grouse'
fund.
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Are
we having fun yet? SeventyThree(s).
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WARC and/or individual band WAZ tracking
It seems that Logger32 tracks the "main" WAZ Awards? 5BWAZ, and WAZ for Mixed, SSB, CW, RTTY, and Digital.? (Yes, WAZ treats RTTY as a distinct mode.)? I recently earned the WAZ award for 12m, all in digital mode.? There does not seem to be a way to mark that award as "Granted"? for any of the QSOs in that award submission using the panel for updating awards.? I get a warning that it cannot be done because a Primary Administrative region is unspecified, but that seems to be a wayward notice.?? It seems that the WAZ award may not be activated for reporting individual bands.?? If that's the case, OK. ? (There are numerous WAZ award categories with unique awards available for almost all modes on all bands--perhaps more programming than anyone would like to undertake an retain one's sanity!)??
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
Thanks, Bob. I'll have a rummage around.
I'll let you know if I crack it! :)
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Cheers,
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John
G4DRS
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Hi bill?
I assume you've set the COM port correctly in Windows and similarly in Logger32? I think the port speed should be 4800 or lower. I'd also try increasing the pooling value in L32 in the workstation's configuration window. 73 chris?
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Le 6 avr. 2025 ¨¤ 22:24, Bob via groups.io <k4cy@...> a ¨¦crit?:
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I don't have a Kenwood radio, but I configured for a TS-2000 (as instruvted n section 49.5 of the help file.?I see this in rhe radio debug window.
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As expected, no radio, so no poll replies. I see no reference to ?VFO-B. SeventyThree(s).
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n 04/06/2025 3:56 PM EDT Bill Neumann <billn@...> wrote:
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This might be a shot in the dark, but I cannot seem to get Logger32 to talk to my Kenwood TS870.
I have tried everything I can see in the manual, but still not getting any where.
I admit, I am a total newbie but do have a decent understanding of computer ports and connections.
When I look at the debug window, I see it polling the B VFO and not the A.
Any insight would be a greatly appreciated.
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73
Bill
KB0RMS
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
Look at section 49.6.4 to see if you can't figure out a way to free up the Logger32 slave port panadaptor by using omni-rig. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/06/2025 4:51 PM EDT John, G4DRS via groups.io <g4drs@...> wrote:
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Thanks for the prompt attention and the useful suggestions, Bob.
I already use the Slave port to link to an SDR for a panadapter - you can't have too many screens...:)
As far as I can see, the echo port only sends out what the radio sends out, I can't see a way to configure it as a different radio type. Or am I missing something?
I hope so...
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73,
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John
G4DRS?
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
Thanks for the prompt attention and the useful suggestions, Bob.
I already use the Slave port to link to an SDR for a panadapter - you can't have too many screens...:)
As far as I can see, the echo port only sends out what the radio sends out, I can't see a way to configure it as a different radio type. Or am I missing something?
I hope so...
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73,
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John
G4DRS?
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I don't have a Kenwood radio, but I configured for a TS-2000 (as instruvted n section 49.5 of the help file.?I see this in rhe radio debug window.
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As expected, no radio, so no poll replies. I see no reference to ?VFO-B. SeventyThree(s).
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n 04/06/2025 3:56 PM EDT Bill Neumann <billn@...> wrote:
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This might be a shot in the dark, but I cannot seem to get Logger32 to talk to my Kenwood TS870.
I have tried everything I can see in the manual, but still not getting any where.
I admit, I am a total newbie but do have a decent understanding of computer ports and connections.
When I look at the debug window, I see it polling the B VFO and not the A.
Any insight would be a greatly appreciated.
?
73
Bill
KB0RMS
?
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This might be a shot in the dark, but I cannot seem to get Logger32 to talk to my Kenwood TS870.
I have tried everything I can see in the manual, but still not getting any where.
I admit, I am a total newbie but do have a decent understanding of computer ports and connections.
When I look at the debug window, I see it polling the B VFO and not the A.
Any insight would be a greatly appreciated.
?
73
Bill
KB0RMS
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
... there are even a handful on slave radio specific macros on the Radio Control Panel that may be of interest. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/06/2025 9:21 AM EDT Bob <k4cy@...> wrote:
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... Section 12.6, and 12.7 might also be enlightening. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/06/2025 9:14 AM EDT Bob <k4cy@...> wrote:
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Isn't that done automagically? Example, configure the primary as (say) a Yaesu whatever.? Configure the Echo port as (say) an Icom whatever. Spin the dial on the primary radio, Yaesu formatted messages are received by Logger32, decoded, and sent to the echo radio in Icom format.
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Some commands simply don't translate from one radio brand to another.? So, configure a slave port instead, and map the differences - Like CW on the primary radio CW-R on the slave.
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Or, look at section 2.5 (page 275) of the help file.
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SeventyThree(a).
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On 04/06/2025 8:38 AM EDT John, G4DRS via groups.io <g4drs@...> wrote:
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I wonder, is it possible to have Logger32 translate the CAT data received from a connected radio before it sends it to the Echo port?
I have searched the user manual, but can't see anything. That's not to say it isn't there, of course...
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The use case I have in mind is:
Radio (FTdx101) connected to Logger32 via USB
Amplifier (Acom 2000) connected to radio via coax and PTT cable
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At present, the amplifier automatically tunes to whatever segment it detects when I send it some RF.
It is possible, however, to connect the amplifier to a serial port and have it select the appropriate band segment as the data on the serial port changes. This means the amplifier is already tuned correctly prior to RF being applied, which is probably slightly better for the amplifier.
?
In a perfect world, I could connect the amplifier CAT port to the serial connector on the rear panel of the radio, but, apparently, the Acom doesn't speak FTdx101 language. Yaesu changed the format of the CAT data for the FTdx101 & FTdx10 series of radios, as I understand it.
Thus, I thought a work-around could be to send the data out from the logging software via the Echo port. It would need to be translated into something more vanilla, before being sent, though- Kenwood TS2000 or Yaesu FT1000, maybe. This would compensate for the amplifier firmware's inability to communicate with the FTdx101 or FTdx10.
?
Is there already a way to do this?
If not, is it something that would constitute a worthwhile enhancement?
Or is it only me?
?
?
Cheers,
?
John
G4DRS
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
... Section 12.6, and 12.7 might also be enlightening. SeventyThree(s).
On 04/06/2025 9:14 AM EDT Bob <k4cy@...> wrote:
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Isn't that done automagically? Example, configure the primary as (say) a Yaesu whatever.? Configure the Echo port as (say) an Icom whatever. Spin the dial on the primary radio, Yaesu formatted messages are received by Logger32, decoded, and sent to the echo radio in Icom format.
?
Some commands simply don't translate from one radio brand to another.? So, configure a slave port instead, and map the differences - Like CW on the primary radio CW-R on the slave.
?
Or, look at section 2.5 (page 275) of the help file.
?
SeventyThree(a).
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On 04/06/2025 8:38 AM EDT John, G4DRS via groups.io <g4drs@...> wrote:
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I wonder, is it possible to have Logger32 translate the CAT data received from a connected radio before it sends it to the Echo port?
I have searched the user manual, but can't see anything. That's not to say it isn't there, of course...
?
The use case I have in mind is:
Radio (FTdx101) connected to Logger32 via USB
Amplifier (Acom 2000) connected to radio via coax and PTT cable
?
At present, the amplifier automatically tunes to whatever segment it detects when I send it some RF.
It is possible, however, to connect the amplifier to a serial port and have it select the appropriate band segment as the data on the serial port changes. This means the amplifier is already tuned correctly prior to RF being applied, which is probably slightly better for the amplifier.
?
In a perfect world, I could connect the amplifier CAT port to the serial connector on the rear panel of the radio, but, apparently, the Acom doesn't speak FTdx101 language. Yaesu changed the format of the CAT data for the FTdx101 & FTdx10 series of radios, as I understand it.
Thus, I thought a work-around could be to send the data out from the logging software via the Echo port. It would need to be translated into something more vanilla, before being sent, though- Kenwood TS2000 or Yaesu FT1000, maybe. This would compensate for the amplifier firmware's inability to communicate with the FTdx101 or FTdx10.
?
Is there already a way to do this?
If not, is it something that would constitute a worthwhile enhancement?
Or is it only me?
?
?
Cheers,
?
John
G4DRS
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Re: Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
Isn't that done automagically? Example, configure the primary as (say) a Yaesu whatever.? Configure the Echo port as (say) an Icom whatever. Spin the dial on the primary radio, Yaesu formatted messages are received by Logger32, decoded, and sent to the echo radio in Icom format.
?
Some commands simply don't translate from one radio brand to another.? So, configure a slave port instead, and map the differences - Like CW on the primary radio CW-R on the slave.
?
Or, look at section 2.5 (page 275) of the help file.
?
SeventyThree(a).
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On 04/06/2025 8:38 AM EDT John, G4DRS via groups.io <g4drs@...> wrote:
?
?
I wonder, is it possible to have Logger32 translate the CAT data received from a connected radio before it sends it to the Echo port?
I have searched the user manual, but can't see anything. That's not to say it isn't there, of course...
?
The use case I have in mind is:
Radio (FTdx101) connected to Logger32 via USB
Amplifier (Acom 2000) connected to radio via coax and PTT cable
?
At present, the amplifier automatically tunes to whatever segment it detects when I send it some RF.
It is possible, however, to connect the amplifier to a serial port and have it select the appropriate band segment as the data on the serial port changes. This means the amplifier is already tuned correctly prior to RF being applied, which is probably slightly better for the amplifier.
?
In a perfect world, I could connect the amplifier CAT port to the serial connector on the rear panel of the radio, but, apparently, the Acom doesn't speak FTdx101 language. Yaesu changed the format of the CAT data for the FTdx101 & FTdx10 series of radios, as I understand it.
Thus, I thought a work-around could be to send the data out from the logging software via the Echo port. It would need to be translated into something more vanilla, before being sent, though- Kenwood TS2000 or Yaesu FT1000, maybe. This would compensate for the amplifier firmware's inability to communicate with the FTdx101 or FTdx10.
?
Is there already a way to do this?
If not, is it something that would constitute a worthwhile enhancement?
Or is it only me?
?
?
Cheers,
?
John
G4DRS
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Potential enhancement request - configurable Echo Port
I wonder, is it possible to have Logger32 translate the CAT data received from a connected radio before it sends it to the Echo port?
I have searched the user manual, but can't see anything. That's not to say it isn't there, of course...
?
The use case I have in mind is:
Radio (FTdx101) connected to Logger32 via USB
Amplifier (Acom 2000) connected to radio via coax and PTT cable
?
At present, the amplifier automatically tunes to whatever segment it detects when I send it some RF.
It is possible, however, to connect the amplifier to a serial port and have it select the appropriate band segment as the data on the serial port changes. This means the amplifier is already tuned correctly prior to RF being applied, which is probably slightly better for the amplifier.
?
In a perfect world, I could connect the amplifier CAT port to the serial connector on the rear panel of the radio, but, apparently, the Acom doesn't speak FTdx101 language. Yaesu changed the format of the CAT data for the FTdx101 & FTdx10 series of radios, as I understand it.
Thus, I thought a work-around could be to send the data out from the logging software via the Echo port. It would need to be translated into something more vanilla, before being sent, though- Kenwood TS2000 or Yaesu FT1000, maybe. This would compensate for the amplifier firmware's inability to communicate with the FTdx101 or FTdx10.
?
Is there already a way to do this?
If not, is it something that would constitute a worthwhile enhancement?
Or is it only me?
?
?
Cheers,
?
John
G4DRS
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