Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

Translation (tnxs 2 google) - Relevant paragraphs (i.e. just a portion of the text) read:

"

The user interface of the TX-500PRO is optimized for channel operation and is easy to learn for new users. Implemented the ability to program channels from a PC through a standard CAT-USB adapter.

"

es vy 73 om de "baab" w9ya

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On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 8:22?AM mccoy635 <w4cm@...> wrote:

Pro does not list it has pan adapter and none of the pictures show one.

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From: VA3SYS <i0x915@...>
Date: 3/22/23 10:17 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Lab599] Lab 599 TX-500PRO

I see your point, however im not sure if it means what we think it means, as on the original page they also mention this: "General receive coverage
0.5 – 56.0 MHz"

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Cecil
W4CM

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3156

Maybe it includes the new battery pack, since the pics show it.
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73, Norm/KC1BMD

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

Gary Priest (K8JOK)

#3155

I took a look at the translated copy of the page and was disappointed to see no internal antenna tuner. Definitely a missed opportunity for a professional radio. I'll definitely keep an eye on it though. Thanks for sharing.

Gary
K8JOK

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3154

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Pro does not list it has pan adapter and none of the pictures show one.

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-------- Original message --------

From: VA3SYS <i0x915@...>

Date: 3/22/23 10:17 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [Lab599] Lab 599 TX-500PRO

I see your point, however im not sure if it means what we think it means, as on the original page they also mention this: "General receive coverage
0.5 – 56.0 MHz"
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Cecil
W4CM

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3153

I see your point, however im not sure if it means what we think it means, as on the original page they also mention this: "General receive coverage
0.5 – 56.0 MHz"

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3152
Edited

This jumped right out at me:

Continuous frequency range: 0.5 - 56.0MHz;

The way I read it is its a fully open transmitter.? I may be reading it wrong.

72
Dennis

Re: Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3151

Its not clear to me what additional features it has over original mode, besides different interface that is focused on channels.
Any know what other differences it has ?

Lab 599 TX-500PRO

#3150

Just saw this on the lab599.ru site.
Interesting features compared to the standard TX-500

72
Dennis
W6BFK

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

#3149

I'm somewhat scared to ask; but will this new app run under linux/wine ?

es vy 73 om de "baab" w9ya

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On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 7:25?AM PeteWK8S via <pmeier=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Stephan,

I hook my USB cable to the CAT connection. The memory editor sees the radio which assigns COM3 to it. I highlight an empty memory number in the editor and enter a frequency. When I press the editor WRITE button after a couple of seconds it replies TRX NOT RESPONDING. I am running Windows 10 and firmware 16. Same thing happens when I press READ button - TRX NOT RESPONDING.

Pete WK8S

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

PeteWK8S

#3148
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Hi Stephan,

I hook my USB cable to the CAT connection. The memory editor sees the radio which assigns COM3 to it. I highlight an empty memory number in the editor and enter a frequency. I press UPDATE CHANNEL and see slot 2 now shows the frequency. When I press the editor WRITE button the progress bar shows its send the information. However, when I look at the TX-500 there is nothing in memory 2. When I try and READ any memory I get TRX NOT RESPONDING. I am running Windows 10 and firmware 16.?

Pete WK8S

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

#3147

Pete,

I don't understand what you mean with My TX500 seems to see the memory editor...

First update the firmware, then start the editor and select the same COM port.

There you can send the memory content to the TX-500 by pressing the [Write TRX] button. It's a USB connection, no baud rate to be selected.

73 Stephan

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

PeteWK8S

#3146

My TX500 seems to see the memory editor but doesn't write or read to it getting a TRX NOT RESPONDING. I see no documentation on using it so far. I assume it connects via the CAT port at 9600?

Pete WK8S

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

#3145

Hey OM's;

Anyone tried this with wine/linux yet ?? i.e. WITH a regedit for redirecting the window's comport to /dev/ttyUSB0 ?

OR am I the ginny-pig for this ??

TIA

es vy 73's de "baab" w9ya

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On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 2:01?AM Stephan HB9EAJ <hb9eaj@...> wrote:

[Edited Message Follows]
The change log contains a one liner:
Added the ability to edit memory cells using the PC application
This seems a good idea, I just don't know which PC application can be used for this purpose.

Does anybody has more information?

73 Stephan

Update: I just saw that Lab599 posted the corresponding Windows software:
TX-500 Memory cells programming application v1.02 (Win64)

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

#3144

Thanks Greg, I updated my initial post after I saw it there.
Also, the firmware update and the memory cell software seems to work as intended.

Have fun!

73 Stephan

Re: New Firmware v1.16.06

#3143

Check the pc software in the downloads folder at , the memory editor is there?

73

Greg

VA7BC

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On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 00:56 Stephan HB9EAJ <hb9eaj@...> wrote:

The change log contains a one liner:
Added the ability to edit memory cells using the PC application
This seems a good idea, I just don't know which PC application can be used for this purpose.

Does anybody has more information?

73 Stephan

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Greg
VA7BC
Vancouver, Canada
CN89

New Firmware v1.16.06

#3142
Edited

The change log contains a one liner:

Added the ability to edit memory cells using the PC application

This seems a good idea, I just don't know which PC application can be used for this purpose.

Does anybody has more information?

73 Stephan

Update: I just saw that Lab599 posted the corresponding Windows software:

TX-500 Memory cells programming application v1.02 (Win64)

Update 2: I updated the firmware and tested the memory cell software and all seems to work as expected.?

Re: Official Battery Pack BP-500

#3141

I asked for an update from HRO on when we might see the units we already purchased. The response was, "We are expecting delivery in late April with shipments leaving the store early May."
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Grace & peace,
Tim AF6TF

Re: Portable Logging Software

#3140

On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 02:42 PM, David - KO4DKN wrote:

You might check there website for documentation or even YouTube for videos.

The web site is sparse and I did not locate a user guide. YouTube does have a number of user-generated videos that I will check out. I have a new Dell Inspiron laptop arriving today and will possibly run it on that or maybe try ham radio deluxe since it has a logbook I have used before that can also track frequency from the TX-500 using the Kenwood protocol.
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73, Norm/KC1BMD

Re: Portable Logging Software

#3139

I run HAMRS on an iPad mini with a Bluetooth keyboard case. The screen portion of the case swivels so that I can close the clamshell with the screen facing out so I can use it like a normal tablet. I use this setup for both POTA and SOTA. ?In addition to HAMRS, I use Gaia GPS for offline maps and GPS tracks for the remote situations. ?The only thing I miss is the transceiver cat control that auto populates frequencies.?

Chris KF5DPX

Re: Portable Logging Software

#3138

I'm going to try again some of these suggested mobile apps.? In the past I've found it easier to just scribble on paper, even on a windy summit, than to try to type info on the screen while conducting the QSO.? I've seen others simply use the phone to record the entire activation and then do the logging after the radio is packed up.
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Grace & peace,
Tim AF6TF