[ct-user] CT 9.85 available for testing

[alsopb]

Here's something which others should check for other rigs.

VERSION 9.85 DOS version running under DOS.  Tested with ARRL DX
contest.

On the FT100 the following problems appeared with rig control:

1)Grabbing a spot puts the radio in split mode and LSB on the low
bands (USB on the higher bands) when in a cw contest.  Didn't check
SSB contests/modes
2)Pulling a station from the QSO list above the active qso and putting
it into the band map with ALT-j does the following:
	a) wipes out the call in the QSO list (it is still there in reality--
if one scrolls up and back down, it magically reappears)
	b) puts it in announce spot window
	c) uses the current radio freq not the QSO freq.
	d) pulling a station from the bandmap also changes the mode from CW
to a sideband mode.

It does properly get rig freqs and changes bands fine via Function
keys.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Jim Reisert AD1C wrote:
> 
> CT 9.85 is now available from the CT Vault:
> 
>   http://www.k1ea.com/ctvault/
> 
> Here are Ken's release notes.  It's imperative that EVERYONE check their radios
> with this new version. Ken has done a TON of work in this area. For example,
> ICOM radios now set and unset split correctly, AS LONG AS YOU ONLY USE CT to
> change the split status (using the "-" key), i.e. keep your fingers off the
> radio's SPLIT button.  Also, if anyone has a FT-847 please test it - it might
> work now.
> 
> Don't wait until the day before ARRL DX to test this version out!
> 
> 73 - Jim AD1C
> 
> 9.85
> 
> * A lot of testing was done with K1TTT and K1EP with regard to testing
>   mode and radio issues.
> 
> * Thanks to a loan from W1JR, the FT817 is online.
> 
> * All the flovaors of multimode contests should be stable with respect
>   to changing mode issues. When changing bands, the radio should return
>   to the last mode used.
> 
> * There are some things to be aware of when using radio control
> 
>     1. If you toggle ALT F4 too quickly, IE the radio doesn't get
>        completely switched before trying to switch back, you can lose
>        your run frequency. We all HATE that. In time I hope to have a
>        completely secure method worked out.
> 
>     2. If you toggle to a spot in a multi-mode contest CT will not
>        automatically set the mode for you. You need to set it yourself.
>        Unfortunately when you ALT-F4 to your run frequency and ALT-F4
>        back to the spot you will have to set the mode again. I
>        anticipate fixing this in the near future.
> 
>     3. I don't have access to most of the radios on the supported list,
>        so you will have to try as many contest/category/modes as possible
>        and give me good feedback before all is solid.
> 
>     4. I have been getting random "radio timeout" messages with the MP,
>        but it doesn't seem to affect operation at all.
> 
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