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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>Thanks Bob for raising my awareness of other options. I have learned more about how things work. At the risk of straying off topic, others might be interested in my findings for each option.<div><br><div>Omni-Rig is an outstanding piece of software that streamlines two-way communication between win-test and a list of 120 radios. Other loggers use Omni-Rig for the same reason. There is one snag. Omni-Rig handles 30 parameters that focus on mode and frequency variables. Omni-rig needs programming work to add other parameters such as NR, NB, ANT, RX, ATT, PRE and others. That programming work (out of my depth) would enable enhancement of win-test, and other contest loggers, for at least 120 different radios. For anyone with the time and skills, Alex (VE3NEA) has kindly provided the source code at: <a href="http://www.dxatlas.com/OmniRig/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.dxatlas.com/OmniRig/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Win-test works great with the free TeamViewer software on the same PC. Win-test with TeamViewer provide a relatively low-cost entry into remote operation. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">TeamViewer is a breeze to install </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and works flawlessly with win-test. Win-test manages LUA scripts to command a radio but, as you say, LUA scripts cannot read responses.</span></div><div><br></div><div>I'm trying to get my head around Com0Com. It seems to be a virtual null-modem connection between a pair of software applications - saves hardware. I'm searching to see how Com0Com enables multiple applications access to a single serial port on a radio. Omni-Rig seems to provide that service now.</div><div><br></div><div>MicroHam make great products that work well with win-test. However, for this application that option adds a lot of complexity and the likelihood of new problems emerging under certain conditions.</div><div><br></div><div>RemoteRig looks attractive for anyone with dollars to spend on the boxes and the extra radio specific hardware. The reviews are excellent. I still need to learn more about how RemoteRig deals with latency - especially for top level contesting.</div><div><br></div><div>I would like to receive emails from other win-test contest operators about experience with remote operation.</div><div><br></div><div>In summary, I'm delighted with win-test as it is. Programming work on Omni-rig would enable a step forward for all loggers and all radios.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">73, John - Vk4CT / VK4EMM</span></div><div><br><div><br></div></div></div> </div></body>
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