[WriteLog] Radio info - MAYDAY!!!

[Ron Stordahl]

Gary

The ICOM radios do not provide the capability to read the status of
split and/or dualwatch.  You can set either, but you have no way to
determine what mode it is in, thus when issuing a spot you have to hand
edit the split or risk sending it wrong.

It's a serious weakness in my opinion, one not shared by other brands.

Ron, N5IN



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From: Gary AL9A <al9a at mtaonline.net>
To: Writelog Reflector <writelog at contesting.com>; DXbase Reflector <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 11:38:50 PM
Subject: [WriteLog] Radio info - MAYDAY!!!

Just got an email from AES yesterday listing several Icom HF rigs with 
special pricing through this weekend.  I've been seriously pondering the 
IC-7600 and the special offer is tipping the scale.  Not to mention the fact 
that the XYL said I should go ahead and order what I want!!!  Not sure what 
that's going to cost me down the road, but I'll chance it!

So this question is for anyone with an IC-7600 who uses DXBase2006 and or 
WriteLog.  What do you use for a radio interface in these programs.  I see 
DXBase2006 has drivers for the IC-756ProIII and the IC-7800, but not the 
IC-7700 nor the IC-7600.  What radio interface do you use instead? 
Similarly WriteLog has radio interfaces for the IC-756PRO3, IC-7700 and 
IC-7800, but not the IC-7600.  Again, is there a radio driver "close enough" 
that will work with the IC-7600 with some ini file mods?

The sale only goes through Monday so I need to to decide quickly whether or 
not to make the leap.  Also before the XYL changes her mind!

73,
Gary AL9A

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