Re: [Hamlib-developer] First 2m/70c Transceiver with Good Hamlib Support?

[Roger <ro...@sd...>]

On Sat, 2010-01-30 at 21:05 -0600, Nate Bargmann wrote:

> I purchased a CAT cable from a gent in the UK off eBay for my '817. 
> Yes, it has a mini-DIN like a PS/2 mouse connector, two actually, and
> it's easy to get them mixed.  The other I use with the Signalink.

Your insight is correct.  I was concerned whether or not I would have
ability for these additional features... didn't want to specify any
terminology as I might have easily confused readers (or myself ;-)

I usually have parallel ports disabled and prefer the serial port.  But
on the flip, parallel won't bend or break as easy as the tiny DIN pins.

Kenwood as used parallel in the past, but I think on their recent models
now use DIN's.
 

> > I'll reiterate for historical purposes on this mailing list, for Yaesu,
> > models FT-817, FT-857, FT-897 have control support (using software).
> > And, I would imagine the protocols are likely very similar to the
> > already supported Yaesu's within hamlib's supported radio's database.
> 
> Those three models are similar but like most Yaesu radio models aren't
> interchangable hence why each backend is its own implementation.  With
> a lot of effort they could probably be combined but I doubt the amount
> of programmer time required would make an appreciable difference in RAM
> usage or performance.


Usually manufacturers use similar chips, etc, so implementing s/w is
easier.  But what you're saying, is completely different -- probably due
to the quality demands of amateur radio.


(No biggy about the address.  It just freaked me out at first since I
assumed mailing lists only strip the headers -- but if it freaked me
out, rest assured, others will likely freak-out.) 


>From what I currently see though, this 817 is probably the desired
model, the only downside would be the combination of all bands into one
unit.  For my purposes though, it might be an ideal unit.

Like I said, if I find I make lots of use of this radio stuff,
especially being in rural Alaska, I'll likely buy & install the mobile
units around the house/vehicles.  As well as providing debug support for
hamlib.

Appreciate your time, Nate, responding to my posts!  Thank You!

-- 
Roger
http://rogerx.freeshell.org