Re: New IC-R5 and R2 Software - an alternative to Icom and Butel !!!!

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On Sun, May 25, 2003 at 02:44:33PM -0400, Jonathan Webster wrote:
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: IC-R5 Sales [mailto:[email protected]] 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 10:34 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: [icomr2] New IC-R5 and R2 Software - an alternative to Icom and
> Butel !!!!
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> Thank you steve for the introduction.
> Yes it is true, I now have some brand new IC-R5 and IC-R2 software
> and cables at http://www.ic-r5.com $29.95
> If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, or if they by
> chance find anything that needs to be fixed in the software please
> do let me know. I would like to consider this software a work in progress
> and I am willing to make improvements to make it the best available.
> I would like to make it as bulletproof as possible.
> 
> I originally had an IC-R2 and decided to try writing software for it.
> I thought if I could get the r2 version going it would be simple
> to make the r5 version. Boy was I wrong. The R5 software turned into
> an almost total rewrite, not to mention a major research and testing
> project, although that has nothing really to do with
> any of you, anyway I think it came out very well.  I would like
> to add more features like importing icr2 icf and exporting, although it will
> import .icf(r5) and export to comma delimited format already, more
> is always better. I am considering writing software for the R-10 
> or R3 but will have to see how the 2/5 versions work out first. 
> I also hope to offer a software only(no cable)
> option soon but I want to do some more testing before that appears
> on the website to make sure it works with everyone's cables first.
> 
> The quote from the readme.txt below has most of the information about the 
> software but if anyone has any questions I will be happy to try and answer
> them.
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> I hope you enjoy the new website and that the software and cable is useful
> to a lot of people not to mention a nice alternative to what is already
> or not already out there.
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> [email protected]
> Michael
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> On Tue, Apr 15, 2003 at 10:43:43PM +0100, steve.burke wrote:
> > Hi All
> >  
> > At last an alternative to the Icom and long awaited Butel software!!!...
> > look at this. http://www.ic-r5.com/
> >  
> > We all know the limitations of the Icom product and this is still on
> > revision 1.0 even after the R5 has been launched in the UK for some 6
> > months. I read yesterday in one of the R5 groups that Butel are
> > concentrating on another software development.
> >  
> > Maybe this is what we have all been waiting for?
> >  
> > I have just emailed the sales dept, and I must say that their response
> > was 'instantaneous'!! I have often waited 2 days for a reply from Icom,
> > and they didn't even reply to my last mail!!
> >  
> > Their sales dept have provided the following info about the product, to
> > compliment the site above. Have a read and see what you think!!
> >  
> > Software
> >         ---------
> >       This software will load your scanner's memory into a standard data
> > file.
> >       You can then use the editor to edit the settings. After you have
> > the data 
> >       setup the way you want, you save the changes and download that
> > file to the 
> >       scanner.
> >  
> >       Instructions
> >       ------------
> >       When you first start the software you will be asked for your
> > registration
> >       information. Copy and paste this information EXACTLY as it appears
> > in your
> >       confirmation email. Save this email in case you ever need to
> > reinstall.
> >       You will only have to enter this information the first time you
> > run the       
> >       software.
> >  
> >       Connect your Scanner using the correct cable to your computer's
> > serial port.
> >       If you only have a USB port then you will need a USB-Serial
> > adapter.
> >       Plug the 1/8" jack into the earplug/dataport of the scanner. 
> >       
> >       THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS MAKE A BACKUP IMAGE OF YOUR
> > SCANNER'S MEMORY!
> >       Click the Read/Write button to open the cloning window. Click the
> > READ button
> >       and follow the instructions to read your scanners current memory.
> >       Save this file. Do not overwrite it. You can edit this file and
> > when you
> >       select SAVE you will be given the option to save to a different
> > name.
> >       Select another name so you will always have an original copy of
> > your
> >       current frequencies. 
> >  
> >       After you have loaded a file to edit using the Load IC5 File
> > button,
> >       select a frequency to edit by clicking on that line and it will
> > appear 
> >       in the editing area. Make your changes there and press UPDATE. 
> >       If you do not press update then the changes will not be saved. 
> >       To change Settings, Scan Edges, Bank Names, or TV Frequencies
> > select the
> >       appropriate tab. 
> >       
> >       When you have finished editing your file select Save IC5 File. You
> > can save
> >       to the same name but it is recommended that you use a new name
> > each time, for
> >       example mycity01-01-2004.icf so you always have a copy of your old
> > data.
> >       You should always keep a copy of your original memory image in
> > case the scanner
> >       memory becomes corrupt.  
> >  
> >       Channels that are not used are also not displayed when turning the
> > tuing dial
> >       in memory mode. These are Blanked out. You can blank out any
> > channel
> >       by selecting Blanked under the Scan/Skip dropdown box for that
> > channel.
> >       You can also restore any channels you have previously blanked out
> > by chnanging
> >       them from Blanked to Scan/Skip/Prog Scan and they will once again
> > appear when
> >       turning the tuning dial.
> >  
> >       The distribution also includes a memory image of the scanner's
> > factory 
> >       default settings with the 100 SWL frequency lists. If you would
> > like to
> >       restore the factory defaults you can use this file.
> >  
> >         Copy/Paste
> >       -----------
> >         Click on any frequency you want to copy and select Copy from the
> > drop down
> >       menu or use Control-C. Then click on any other frequency and
> > select Edit/Paste 
> >       or Control-V
> >  
> >       Special Features
> >       ----------------
> >       Restore cleared memory: When the scanner's memory is cleared it is
> > not actually
> >       wiped out. The channels are all set to be Blanked out and the
> > first two channels
> >       of the first two banks are set to default values. The rest of the
> > channels 
> >       are still there but hidden. 
> >       Using this software you can restore these by loading an image of
> > the memory 
> >       and changing the status from Blanked to another option under the
> > Skip/Scan 
> >       dropdown box.
> >  
> >       ICF Format Files
> >       This software will import .icf format files made FROM THE IC-R5.
> >       This software is not compatible with older .icf format files for
> > the IC-R2
> >       or other models.
> >       IC-R2 files show data that looks like this:
> > gggghghlionggggmgggogkhlipggg
> >       If you have a .icf file with this data it will cause errors on
> > loading.
> >       Do not use those types of .icf files. You can import .icf files
> > for the R5.
> >       Importing of .icf files made from non-US scanners is not
> > recommended as
> >       the data may not be compatible.
> >       To import a file, select Open IC5 File, then from the drop down
> > box select
> >       .icf as the file format or type *.icf and open to display files of
> > .icf type.
> >       You can then click on the files you have or navigate to them.
> >       Files will be saved in the .ic5 format.
> >  
> >       You can export frequencies to a comma delimited text file using
> > the File/Export
> >       option.
> >  
> >         Definition of Options
> >       ---------------------
> >         Read the users manual! There is no substitute for understanding
> > the scanner.
> >       Terms and features are defined in your user manual for the
> > scanner. Specific
> >       options are also available through the TS/SET(hold for 2 seconds)
> > menu on
> >       the scanner.
> >       
> >       Settings:
> >       Dial Select Step - Sets the dial select step for quick frequency
> > settings
> >       Scan Resume Time - The scan restarts after a signal disappears
> >             based on the scan resume time. This can be 0-5 sec or
> > hold(wait until
> >             you turn the dial to resume scanning)
> >       Scan Pause Time - The scan pauses when receiving signals based on
> > the 
> >             scan pause time. This can be 2-20 sec or hold(pause until
> > signal stops)
> >       Program Skip Scan - Toggles the program skip scan on or off.
> > On=specified freq 
> >             are skipped during Full scan, Band Scan or Programmed scan.
> >       Bank Scan - Toggles memory bank scan on or off.
> >       Scan Edge - Selects the scan edge frequencies for a VFO scan.
> >             Options are selected frequencies, between two user
> > programmed
> >             frequencies, or a full scan.
> >       Operation Beep - beeps can be turned off if you want the unit
> > quiet.
> >       Display Backlight - The backlight can be on, off, or auto which
> > stays on for 5
> >             seconds when a switch or dial is operated.
> >       Auto Power Off - automatically turn off after specified time of no
> > operation.
> >       Power Save - power save on and off
> >       Monitor Switch Function - sticky switch function. When set to
> > sticky
> >             each push of SQL toggles the monitor function on and off.
> > Otherwise
> >             the SQL switch must be pushed and held to function.
> >       Dial Speed Acceleration - The dial speed accelerates automatically
> >             when you turn it rapidly. This can be enabled or disabled.
> >       Lock Function Effect - Sets the accessable switches while the lock
> > function is
> >             ON. You may want some switches available even when the unit
> > is locked
> >             for adjustments of volume etc.
> >       Channel Indication Mode - Turns the channel indication mode on or
> > off.
> >             Note: when on Expand mode must be on. When Off Expand mode 
> >             must also be off. Turning Expand Mode off will turn Chn Ind
> > mode off.
> >       Expand Mode - Turns on additional menu features when holding
> > TS/SET key down
> >             for 2 seconds.
> >       FM/AM Antenna: Select whether using an internal or external
> > antenna.
> >       Weather Alert: Turns weather alert on or off for the current
> > weather channel.
> >       LCD Contrast: Adjusts the contrast of the display.
> >       RF Attenuator: Attenuates input when input can overpower the
> > reciver.
> >       Display Type: Select the default information to show on the
> > screen,
> >             Frequency, Channel Number, Channel Name, Bank Name
> >       Name: You can assign a name to each frequency. Names are limited
> > to
> >             six characters using only upper case A-Z, 0-9, () * +- , / |
> > and space.
> >             You can enter other characters in the software but they will
> > not appear
> >             on the display.
> >       Func+Up/Dn: This setting selects how fast frequencies change when
> > you
> >             hold Function and use the frequency up/down feature(knob or
> > buttons).
> >  
> >  
> >       Scan Edges
> >       This section defines the upper and lower search ranges. A is the
> > lower range
> >       and B is the upper range. You can find the letter by the channel
> > number
> >       for example 001A is the lower range and 002B is the upper range.
> > 003A is
> >       the lower range for the next pair and 004B is the upper range. You
> > can easily
> >       set the desired upper and lower values here. See your scanner
> > manual
> >       for information on using the Search feature.
> >  
> >  
> >       Problems and Solutions
> >       ----------------------
> >       If you have trouble communicating with your scanner or you get a
> > message
> >       saying "Unable to Locate Interface Cable" it is more than likely a
> > problem with
> >       the com port. Try another com port(com2) or another
> > computer(laptop or
> >       a neighbors) to determine if the port is not working. All cables
> > are tested
> >       at several points during and after manufacture to verify they are
> > working.
> >       It is extremely unlikely that the cable itself is bad.
> >       Make sure you have selected the correct Com port in the options.
> >       9600bd is the default baud rate for the scanner and should not be
> > changed.
> >       
> >       Make sure your BIOS settings for your com port are set to the
> > correct
> >       irq/io values. If it is set to AUTO it may not work, some people
> > have had
> >       problems with the computer not activating the port on bootup with
> > the
> >       AUTO setting. Also make sure you have selected the correct com
> > port number,
> >       some computers mislabel com ports on the back of the box.
> >       You can test the com port with another serial device such as a
> > mouse to
> >       verify that the port itself is working.
> >  
> >       If you have anything that starts at bootup like PalmOS sync
> > software
> >       which uses the com port, disable it too.
> >       If you have Quicken installed with the background download manager
> > or
> >       a similar program you may need to disable that.
> >       An "mrtRate" error is caused by Quicken's background download
> >       manager. Intuit's only suggestion is to disable the BDM from
> > within Quicken.
> >  
> >       CL ERR MESSAGE
> >       If you see a CL ERR message on the scanner, it means there was an
> > error during
> >       the transfer. When you restart the scanner it will automatically
> > 'Clear' the
> >       memory. You will need to re-download the memory image or the image
> > you
> >       saved originally for the scanner(or another image) to restore the
> > channel
> >       contents.
> >       WARNING: Entering frequencies outside of the normal range for the
> > scanner
> >       Will cause write errors. The software will accept any frequency
> > which
> >       gives you the ability to experiment but the scanner will not
> > accept frequencies
> >       too far outside of it's natural range.
> >  
> >       Extended Frequency Range 
> >       The software does restrict the entry of   frequencies to the
> > scanners natural 
> >       limits but you may be able to enter out of spec frequencys and it
> > will
> >       be written to the scanner as you have entered it. Frequencies
> > outside the
> >       default range of 0.150-1309.995 Mhz are filtered however the exact
> > numbers    
> >       are not rounded off like other software. This allows you to enter
> > odd
> >       frequency settings on most units.
> >       WARNING: entering frequencies too far out of the scanners natural
> > range
> >       will cause write errors when attempting to download to the
> > scanner. To
> >       correct the error, go back and correct the frequency.
> >  
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