"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in
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Having forestalled my purchase of RX Plus (I used the Demo period, very
nice program), due to my concerns about not being able to use the program
on a future computer, I happened to download HAM Radio Deluxe.

Superb. Has anyone here tried it? I use the Icom R-75, (among others, but
for the sake of discussion), with the serial port connection to my
laptop. Well, to be more specific, the R-75 Serial connection to the USB
on my laptop.

Anyway, it was my understanding that I needed a CAT connection to use HAM
Radio Deluxe, but apparently not. I had a friend (his DSL vs. my Dial UP)
download the CD Image (image being a compilation of files, not a
picture), initially a zip file 69 MB in size, that is unzipped onto the
CD, producing a CD suitable for distribution (at HAM clubs, to friends,
etc, but it must be distributed free). Loaded it onto my computer, and
ran the program, figuring that I could learn something about it before
purchasing the CAT adapter. I was astonished to see that the display in
HAM Radio Deluxe had the same frequency as my radio, which was on at the
time. Moved the volume control in the program, and the radio grew silent.
Moved it the other way, louder. It was actually working.

http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/index.html

This program is great. I downloaded the version 3.0, but I think that in
order to have the bandscope, the Beta version 3.1 Build 579 or later is
needed.
http://www.ham-radio.ch/kits/CD%20Im...CDv031b579.zip

The official released version, 3.0 Build 531
http://www.ham-radio.ch/kits/CD%20Im...CDv030b531.zip

Though I had a CD made of the Official Release version, downloading and
installing the Beta Kits, available here, brought the software up to the
level I needed for the bandscope.
http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/downloads.html#Beta_Kits
They are 7 MB in size, and simply install over the existing software.

Anyway, all the controls seem to be available and functioning. This
through the USB port, to a USB to Serial converter that I bought through
RT systems (they sell Amateur Radio Software).

It has to be seen to be believed. There is literally too much to write
about. Bandscope (in versions 3.1 Build 579 and up) volume, squelch, Dual
Passband Tuning Controls, RF Gain, NR Level, and much more. And it's
free. Kudos to the writers of this great program.

Dr. Artaud

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote:

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in
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Having forestalled my purchase of RX Plus (I used the Demo period, very
nice program), due to my concerns about not being able to use the program
on a future computer, I happened to download HAM Radio Deluxe.

Dr. Artaud

Which build, 031b687 or 030b531 ?

wrote in
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Version 3.1 Build 579

Not really knowing what I was doing, I downloaded the official "released
version", 3.0 Build 531 but soon became aware that it did not include the
bandscope, a feature that I had hoped was included. Another check revealed
that the bandscope was added in a later version/build, and I upgraded to a
Beta version using a file from the web site. I realize that there are
builds newer than the one that I have, but everything works well and I
don't wish to tempt fate.

Regards

Dr. Artaud


Which build, 031b687 or 030b531 ?

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote:

wrote in
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Version 3.1 Build 579

Not really knowing what I was doing, I downloaded the official "released
version", 3.0 Build 531 but soon became aware that it did not include the
bandscope, a feature that I had hoped was included. Another check revealed
that the bandscope was added in a later version/build, and I upgraded to a
Beta version using a file from the web site. I realize that there are
builds newer than the one that I have, but everything works well and I
don't wish to tempt fate.

Regards

Dr. Artaud

Which build, 031b687 or 030b531 ?

Better safe than sorry, have you been able to do any big time
automated HF scanning with it?

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Automated? Perhaps I don't understand all the functions of the program,
or I simply don't understand your usage of the word Automated.

I use the Bandscope function to tune between a specific range of
frequencies. Such as between 7.0 and 9.0 Mhz, the user determines the
range. The bandscope tunes quickly using the signal levels and transposes
them into a the "scope" display. You simply click on the peaks and the
radio tunes to the corresponding frequency.

I have tried a couple of other programs, this one tunes through the range
fairly quickly.

The interesting thing about this program and the bandscope is that once
the bandscope display is complete (the full scan of say 7.0 to 9.0 Mhz),
you can grab the indicating line in the display with the computer cursor
and drag it, tuning smoothly up and down the scope display, and therefore
simultaneously tuning the radio. I hardly even look at the radio
anymore.

Everything is included on the computer display. Volume, both Passband
controls, RF Gain (when so configured), squelch, etc. etc. etc.

I cannot believe that anyone would have the one of the supported radios
and not download and use this program if they have their radio near their
computer. As I said, I didn't download it because I believed that I had
to have the CAT interface to use it. Not so though with the Icom R-75
serial port, and I am sure other models with serial ports as well. The
odd thing is that the site doesn't seem to point out the ability to use
the serial port, it is as if they assume that you will know.

The program also can use the ILGRadio databases, I am not sure if they
are supported anymore, but I believe they are.
http://www.ilgradio.com/

If you can, give it a try, it's free and I don't believe that you will be
disappointed. Give it a little time to get used to, as it has so many
features, but it is written with comprehension in mind.

Dr. Artaud



"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote:

Better safe than sorry, have you been able to do any big time
automated HF scanning with it?

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote:

wrote in
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Automated? Perhaps I don't understand all the functions of the program,
or I simply don't understand your usage of the word Automated.

Dr. Artaud

As an aside to the "Automated" question I found a program for Kenwoods
at the HAM Radio Deluxe main page. I didn't check for other brands.
Allows the changing of the 100 memories. If a person wants another 100
you just use another file. This is an excellent site
:'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):'):' ):')

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote:

"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in
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Having forestalled my purchase of RX Plus (I used the Demo period, very
nice program), due to my concerns about not being able to use the program
on a future computer, I happened to download HAM Radio Deluxe.

Superb. Has anyone here tried it?
Dr. Artaud


For what it's worth I got both cables I needed from W1GEE Products
http://www.sarrio.com/sarrio/w1gee.html
and when I hooked them up NO smoke came out of the box :')
I'm using a USB hookup on a Dell Dimension 4100 to the TS450-sat and
no extra power was needed for "my" hookup.
The HRD software seems to work also, HURRAY!!!!