[WT-support] Band data question

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:

> On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM, <w8zn at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know if band data available via the LPT port supports VHF
>> bands other than 6m? If so, where can I find the decoded output truth table?
>>
>
> Win-Test follows the Yaesu standard, as documented here<http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Interfaces#Band_Data>.
> The Yaesu standard also defines 144 and 440, as shown here<http://k0lee.com/ft100faq.html#banddata>,
> but that may not be sufficient for your needs, and it's possible that
> Win-Test doesn't support those bands (please measure the LPT pins with a
> voltmeter and let us know what you discover).
>

In case you had not noticed, the Win-Test nightly
build<http://download.win-test.com/v4/nightly>seems to have addressed
this issue:

4.8.0-dev

- LPT Interface : 50 MHz, 144 MHz and 432 (440) MHz band data outputs
added. Tnx W8ZN and N6TR.

I didn't know N6TR was using Win-Test. :-)

73,
Bob, N6TV
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