[WT-support] Re: Win-test and FT2000

[Olivier F5MZN]

John Warburton G4IRN wrote:
> - If I select Don't Poll, the results are the same.
> - If I directly enter KHz into the callsign field, it works as expected, 
> ie VFO A QSY's to the desired fq with no split.
> 
> I have an oberservation:
> 
> If I double click on the bandspot, the radio goes into split and VFO B 
> stays on the frequency it is tuned to (as previously specified).
> If I double click a SECOND time on the bandspot, the split disappears 
> and VFO A becomes tx and Rx on the correct frequency.

I think I got it!

When you double-click on the bandmap, Win-Test sends the frequency to 
the FT-2000 followed by a FT0; protocol.

According to the CAT operating manual, this FT0; protocol would set the 
TX Focus to the VFO-A of the FT-2000 (and FTDX-9000). Thanks to some 
tests I have done with some of you and to your reports, my guess was 
that this protocal was rather toggling the active like a front panel 
button...

This is well confirmed by W3YY on his website: "Setting which VFO 
transmits is a bit tricky. You can't just send "FT0;" or "FT1;" to set 
which VFO transmits. If VFO A is currently the transmit VFO and you send 
"FT0;" it toggles to VFO B. Same for "FT1;". So, you have to check first 
to see which VFO is currently active before sending the FT command. 
Sending this command for either VFO A or B is the same as pressing the 
TX button for VFO A or B, i.e., it is a toggle effect.". Thank you for 
pointing this out, Robert!

Well, stay tuned guys!

Bcc: to W3YY to let him know that his information was really usefull!

73,
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Olivier / f5mzn