[WriteLog] Writelog

[Gary Senesac AL9A]

In previous posts to the reflector regarding missing rig drivers in WL a 
"work around" is often possible by using the driver set of another radio 
that is "close enough" to provide most, if not all functionality, until the 
new drivers are available.  I don't have Yaesu gear myself, but have found 
in the past various Icom drivers will work with newer Icom rigs.  I seem to 
remember some Kenwood drivers also worked for other Kenwood rigs.  This 
permits a new rig owner to continue using his familiar WL software with the 
new radio.  Much easier than going through the entire learning curve with a 
new program I should think!

You might want to do some research or experiment with the various Yaesu 
radio drivers and see if another rigs command set is close enough to permit 
your new rig to function with WL.  Good luck.

73,
Gary AL9A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <w4wx at bellsouth.net>
To: <w5xd at writelog.com>; <writelog at contesting.com>
Cc: <k5dj at writelog.com>
Sent: July 01, 2007 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog


>I did not ask for a refund. I asked for support.
> No where did you  state your "policy" when I purchased the program.
>
> The last new Yaesu you added is the FTDX-9000..
>
> How long would it take to update the rig support.  I sent Ron the URL to
> download the data for the FT-450..  Do you realize how many owners of
> Writelog have new radios??
>
> You should support the program or take it off the market....
>
>
>
> Bill W4WX
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wayne Wright, W5XD" <w5xd at writelog.com>
> To: <writelog at contesting.com>
> Cc: <k5dj at writelog.com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog
>
>
>> Hi Bill,
>> I am sorry you find my attitude poor, but I am not going to change my
>> policy. If you recently purchased WL under the assumption that the FT-450
>> was already supported, then I'll arrange for a refund. But your statement
>> that you paid $65 indicates you bought it well before the FT-450 existed
>> (as we have not charged that sum for many months), and if that is the 
>> case
>> then I don't apologize for accepting your money for the use of WL since
>> then.
>>
>> In case there is anyone else on the list that shares Bill's 
>> misconception:
>> your WL purchase does not come with any promise for future functionality.
>> If it doesn't do what you want it to do today, then don't buy it based on
>> an assumption it will do something tomorrow as we make no such promise.
>>
>> I recognize that at this moment we are behind in terms of rig support.
>> There are a number of new rigs on the market today that WL does not
>> support. I wish I could promise we'll have drivers for them soon, but I
>> make no such promise. Things are also busy at my day job.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne, W5XD
>>
>>> MessageDear Wayne,
>>> Well it wasn't a part time purchase on my part when I paid $65 for the
>>> program!  I assumed support would be provided.  This really sucks since 
>>> I
>>> now have a new radio and no support.. You should notify the world of 
>>> such
>>> a poor attitude and support for something people put their money and
>>> faith
>>> in.  I sure will be passing the word!
>>>
>>>
>>> Bill W4WX
>>>
>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Wayne, W5XD
>>>   To: 'Bill'
>>>   Cc: k5dj at writelog.com
>>>   Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 7:09 PM
>>>   Subject: RE: Writelog
>>>
>>>
>>>   Hi Bill,
>>>   Thanks for the inquiry.
>>>   I can't say when WL might add FT-450 support. As a matter of policy, I
>>> won't say anything about features not already in the program because WL
>>> is a part time effort, which means I don't really control how much time
>>> I have to work on it.
>>>
>>>   Wayne, W5XD
>>>     -----Original Message-----
>>>     From: Bill [mailto:w4wx at bellsouth.net]
>>>     Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 12:54
>>>     To: w5xd at alum.mit.edu
>>>     Subject: Writelog
>>>
>>>
>>>     Hello Wayne,
>>>     Can you tell me when the Yaesu FT-450 will be added to the WL
>>> program?
>>>     Thanks
>>>     Bill W4WX
>>>     Please visit:  www.geocities.com/w4wx1
>>
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