[WT-support] New Win-Test LUA scripts for Kenwood TS-590, TS-990, TS-2000, Elecraft KX3

[Filipe Lopes]

http://download.win-test.com/v4/nightly/

73's Filipe Lopes
CT1ILT - CR6K
F4VPX - TM3M

2015-03-11 21:28 GMT+01:00 David Boland <w9nwy at yahoo.com>:

> where can you get the new w-dev 4.16
> I didn't see it on the win-test site
>
> Dave w9nwy
>
>
>   On Monday, March 9, 2015 5:10 AM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> I've created two new sets of LUA scripts to support the Kenwood and
> Elecraft radios listed above, but I need some beta testers.  Please
> download the scripts from
>
> http://bit.ly/wtscripts
>
> TS590scripts.zip - for the Kenwood TS-590, TS-990, TS-2000
> KX3scripts.zip - for the Elecraft KX3 (some also work on the K3)
>
>
> The usual commands Swap A/B, A=B, ClearRIT are supported, plus some unique
> features.
>
> New to these zip files are "Install" and "Uninstall" scripts that you can
> run from the new "Run" button in the Scripts manager (new in WT_DEV 4.16,
> required).  The install script assigns all the keys and text commands to
> the scripts in one step, greatly automating set-up.  The uninstall removes
> the key assignments.
>
> New also is support for the internal CW keyer and voice keyer of the
> radio, including the ability to do almost all CW messaging functions using
> only the radio's internal keyer, via CAT commands, with no keying circuit,
> WinKey, or extra COM port required.  I've tested this on a K3 and KX3, but
> I don't know if it will work well on the Kenwood radios, so I could use
> some help testing.
>
> Those on an ultraportable QRP DXpedition with the Elecraft KX3, will only
> need a computer and a KUSB or KSER cable to send contest messages on CW.
> They should also work with the K3, perhaps even on RTTY (CW-to-DATA not
> tested).
>
> Thanks to the new features in WT 4.16-dev, many message variables like
> $MYCALL, $LOGGEDCALL, $PREVCALL, $RST, $SERIAL, $PREVSERIAL, $CORRECT, etc.
> can be supported for the first time and translated to radio CAT commands to
> send the CW.
>
> There are some limitations, of course, when using the radio's limited
> ability to translate ASCII commands to CW, e.g., completing a callsign
> while typing ahead of the CW is not supported (you need to type the full
> call before pressing Insert or Enter to send it) .  Similarly, with Alt+K
> "keyboard" messages, you have to type the text and press Enter before
> anything is sent.  A real keying circuit or WinKey will work better, but
> this is a backup system in case you need it, and it sends perfect CW at all
> supported speeds, no delays.
>
> Please read the Readme files inside the Zip files for full details.
>
> Since these scripts are supported by me, not by the Win-Test developers,
> please contact me directly with any issues or questions, rather than
> posting to the list.
>
> Thanks to OH1VR for lending me his KX3 for testing, and to R8CT for
> inspiring me to create something new for the Kenwood radios.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
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