[TRLog] IC-765 Radio Control

[K2ONP@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/5/01 3:19:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, k4ro@k4ro.net 
writes:

<<  haven't found the 1200 baud to be any kind of hinderance in operation.
 I made 1200 QSO with a pair of 765's this weekend, and had zero problems
 with the TR/radio interface. 
  >>
Hi Kirk,
I set my 765 up precisely as you suggested; ( 1200 baud rate, turned off 
transceive function for interface, same settings on ICOM commands in TR.)

The interface does work.  I am able to receive frequency information and 
control the radio BUT, several significant problems remain:
1. If you type in a frequency and hit enter,  the vfo will go to that 
frequency. However, the filter setting reverts to broad if you have it in a 
narrow setting.  This is a problem for me because I am used to QSY'ing via 
the computer rather than tuning.  It is especially a big problem if you are 
running assisted and are picking up spots via point and shoot.
2. The split function works after a fashion, but it is clunky.  I have to 
first manually set the VFO A=VFO B function, then use the (-) to enter the 
transmit frequency.  This works.  However, if I want to go back to simplex 
operation, I have to manually turn of the split function on the radio.  To 
me, this is minor compared to the filter selection problem.
3. QSY using the shift keys doesn't work.  Again, very minor compared to the 
filter selection problem.

On a more positive note, I also got on this weekend and used TR for my first 
time in a CW Sweepstakes contest. Got on for about 6 or 7 hours, ran 
constantly, and made about 300 or so Q's.  Wow, what an experience!  Here TR 
really came into it's own as a contesting program.  BIG improvement over CT 
for this contest.

TR is definitely a CW op's program, and I am certainly glad I invested the 
time to work with it, and to get it up and running.  Improved radio control 
can only enhance the program's utility.

Appreciate all your help and thoughtful discussions,
73's, Geo K2ONP  

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