"Software that interfaces to rigs over the single RS-232 port need to learn to play with each other. Developers have to stop writing code assuming there isn't a need for other software to also simultaneously interface with the rig. Standards have to be developed and quickly adopted that will facilitate exposing the rig's entire CAT functionality to any number of programs while still preserving CAT responsiveness during fast paced contesting.
73, Barry N1EU" When you set up the CAT section of CW Skimmer you are using a program called Omni-Rig. Omni-Rig is Alex’s (VE3NEA) attempt at providing a universal control for several programs to use the same COM (Component Object Module) interface and the same serial port. Each radio is represented by an .INI file that can be created by the user if one doesn’t already exist. It is a fairly simple interface that works well with the K3, CW Skimmer and MixW (the only ones I’ve used). There are several software companies that already support Omni-Rig. http://www.dxatlas.com/OmniRig/ You can download client software to test commands for the K3 and get further information. Tom, AK2B -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3--379-Arrived-tp15444836p15502422.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
