[Hamlib-developer] ft847: get_freq() and get_mode()

[Stephane F. <f4...@fr...>]

Hi there!

Robert Steinhaeusser wrote:
> The FT847 didn't have rig_get_freq() last time I looked, but Kontakt
> should really display the correct value it upon start (it doesn't yet).

To me, Hamlib should at least provide rig_set_freq/rig_set_mode/rig_set_vfo.
And of course, even if the protocol has no provision for their retrieval
counterparts, they should be emulated by the backend.

However, I just implemented the ft847_get_freq and ft847_get_mode,
totally from specs, blind, without testing. This will be checked in
on wednesday morning (GMT+1). Feedback welcome!

BTW, it looks like this feature is only available with models starting 
from serial# 8G05. Ask your Yaesu rep for an upgrade (disclaimer: I haven't
verified it myself)
For more information, check out the following site:
	http://my.en.com/~rayd/ft-847/FAQ/page4.htm#pollingcodes

> Kontakt has to remember which frequency was last used, anyhow -> I can
> write a function rmode_t avail_modes = modes( freq_t currentFreq ) for
> Kontakt, but it would be nice to have this in the Rig-class (what modes
> can I set when on frequency f?).

Are you looking for rmode_t Rig::RngRxModes(freq_t) and 
rmode_t Rig::RngTxModes(freq_t) ?


73, Stephane