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[TenTec] Pegasus software and operation

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Subject: [TenTec] Pegasus software and operation
From: lejeuned@centurytel.net (David W LeJeune, Sr)
Date: Wed Feb 26 18:59:25 2003
If youi want a real OS, use Linux (or Win2K) :>}

Dave K5WNV

----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Amos" <waltk8cvamosqrp@earthlink.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus software and operation


> I had a Pegasus for around a week and sent it back for other reasons than
> your problem, BUT , it worked just fine using WINDOZ 98 and I have found
the
> same thing for all my ham software.
>
>
> USE WINDOSE 98 !
>
> You can probably get it from DELL but my Dell ME had 98 on the same CD and
> they talked me through on how to install in.
>
> XP is GREAT for the internet junkies ;-)
>
> Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Foncey" <foncey@starband.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 3:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus software and operation
>
>
> > I have been trying for 4 months to get a new Pegasus to work with a Dell
> > Inspiron 2600 laptop running under XP Home.  Problem has always been no
> > meter and immediate shut down on transmit; receive, freq. change, etc.
and
> > other controls are fine.  First I tried it with the factory recommended
> > Belkin F5U103 USB to serial adaptor; no change in problems.  Lately I've
> > bought a Mobility Electronics EZ 1000 docking station which gives me a
> > serial port so I can hook up the Pegasus serial to serial.  Pegasus has
> been
> > back to the factory twice and is ok, they say.  In the meantime I'm
using
> a
> > Jupiter loaner and testing software in Pegasus emulation mode.  I've
tried
> > the original software, TenTec's update, and have downloaded and tried a
> > outside software provider.  Have emailed another software provider
asking
> if
> > I could have their program, which sounds good, to try and buy or return.
> > I've already spent about $200 in shipping and other costs and don't want
> to
> > spend anymore up front until I'm sure something works. So far, the
outside
> > software shuts down the whole thing, as does TenTec's XP update, and the
> > older software system may or may not work; can't tell if it remains in
the
> > emulation mode or drops back into regular Jupiter operation.  Does the
> > Jupiter screen continue to show the Emulation mode screen all the time
it
> is
> > in that mode or after it switches does the screen return to the normal
> > Jupiter screen?  Has anyone else had these problems?  Anyone have any
> ideas?
> > This is my first new station in 25 years -- sure would be nice if it
> worked.
> > Let me add, TenTec has been very helpful and cooperative but they've had
> no
> > success so far.  hanks in advance.  Foncey N?FT.  foncey@starband.net
> >
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