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| HamStationUltra Software for the Yaesu FT-2000 |
The Kenwood TS-2000 version of this software was reviewed in the May 2009 issue of QST (page 60) by the Editor of QST, Steve Ford.You can see this review in the files section of the
Yahoo CallSign Software support group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CallSignSoftware-Support/files/ or it can
also be downloaded from: http://www.callsignsoftware.com/man/QST.pdf
It is called HamStationUltra and it is a refined "C" application by WA1EYP, Mike Cobuccio who has been developing the package for the last 4 years. Mike sells this software on his web site at www.callsignsoftware.com as a download only item. I am one of Mike's authorized dealers and the only one he has authorized to ship his program on a CD at the lowest price worldwide.
Purchases of software from this site provide you with a fully
registered product that is eligible for free updates and discounted
upgrades from any source you may find CallSignSoftware. This listing offers the Ultra series Radio Control Software for the Yaesu FT-2000
transceiver. The functions and features in this software exceeds what
is available in the any other radio control program for the FT-2000. With
purchase and registration of the HamStationUltra
software, you will be provided access to all software updates for
version 4 via the internet. Also as a registered owner, future major
upgrades will be provided at a discount.
System Requirements:
- Yaesu FT-2000 Firmware sets dated before January1st, 2009 and after that date are supported. You must determine the firmware version and set it correctly on the first start up. HamStationUltra software that works with the new firmware issued after January 1st, 2009 is in final testing now and will be available as a free upgrade in May 2009 and included with all purchases starting May 1, 2009.
-A PC or Mac with 32 or 64 bit Windows 7(c) , Windows Vista(c), Windows XP(c), or Windows 2000 (c), with at least a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, and at least 1GB hard drive space or better.
-The PC used
must have a serial (COM) port with hardware flow control. If your PC or laptop does not have an available COM port, there are some USB to Serial Converter Cables
that will work. With the purchase of this software and if you are using
Microsoft XP(c) series as the operating system, W9KFB can provide a
limited quantity of a CallSignSoftware qualified USB to Serial Converter Cable shipped with your software CD for an additional US$25.00. Please specify that you want the USB to Serial Converter Cable in your PayPal payment notes.
-Shielded RS-232C (female DB9 to female DB9) straight cable. RadioShack(c) part # 26-152 or equivalent. With the purchase of this software, W9KFB can provide a limited quantity
of a CallSignSoftware qualified Shielded RS-232C straight cables shipped with your software CD for an additional US$25.00. Please specify that you want the Shielded RS-232C straight cable in your PayPal payment notes. Only one cable is needed: the Shielded RS-232C straight cable or the USB to Serial Converter Cable.
HamStationUltra
includes an array of features that makes the software an integrated
part of your station. In addition to radio control, HamStationUltra
offers an array of capabilities.
Here is a brief summary of the many features HamStationUltra offers the HAM or SWL operator:
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Station Logging, multiple Log Capable with Printing of Mailing Lists,
Printing Envelopes, and Logbook Printing with custom Headers and Footers
- Export Log file now compatible with the ARRL Log Book of the World (LoTW)
- ARRL(c) Worked All States Tracking Window
- ARRL(c) U.S. BandPlan Information Window
- DX Callsign Country Prefix Database Lookup
- CallSign Lookup on Web, Radio Amatuer's CallBook(c), and HamCall(c) CDs
- Certificate Tracking Log tracking qualifying Certificates and "logging" Log
- Broadcast Station Database with 27 Customizable Columns, Adaptive Import Wizard, Field Data Search, Broadcast Time Search
- Sound Recorder with automatic scheduling of broadcast station program recording
- Track and Tune, displays database entries found while tuning in REAL-Time
- MixW(c) Support with extensions for Commander(c)
- Spectrum Scope that sweeps a band segment with both read and write storage memory to/from a disk file
- Spectrum Scope Sweeps now are under 2 seconds in low RES mode!
*Operates independently of the main receiver using the sub receiver and can be on all of the time
- Receiver "GCR Mode" for doing Propagation Sweeps of the ENTIRE Spectrum or a Segment
- Signal Averaging Scope that Averages Signal Strength over time
- Signal Amplitude Scope displaying the Received Signal Amplitude in REAL-Time
- Beacon Logging to a dedicated beacon log
- IARU Beacon Monitor
- REAL-Time Propagation Monitoring
- Real Time GreyLine Topological Monitor Display
- DX Cluster Monitoring with Filtering, separate Logging Facility and Instant QSY
- Memory System with Triple BandStatcking Registers, integrated Browser, and Scanning
- Memory base Registers Track Radio's Settings, Spectrum Scope's Configuration, and Sweep Data on a per band basis
- Customizable Band Segments including Frequency, Label, and Color
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Channelized FM Mode for the 10 Meter, 6 Meter, and Enthusiasts with customizable channel segments
- User Customizable Mode Default Settings
- Griffin PowerMate(c) USB Knob support
- Integrated Mouse Wheel Support
- PC Configuration Performance Tuning Parameters
- Software Switchable Error Logging for Enhanced Product Support
Sound Console Functions and Features:
- Scope monitoring and optional sound output
- Audio input from
selected soundcard audio source. Must be an input with over 20 db of
gain. The Microphone #1 port on Creative SoundBlaster cards work well
with the 20db gain option turned on.
- Audio output from selected soundcard audio output
- Will handle multiple soundcards with multiple sources and outputs
- Recorder
*Idle/Record indicator
*Save to File
*Repeat option with passes left counter
- Fliter Scope
- Monitor scopes:
*Spectrum
*Frequency
*Peak
*Voice
*Tuning
- 3 Band Equalizer (30 db range each)
- Peak Filter (15 db range)
- Reject Filter (up to 15 db)
- Noise Filter option
- Audio Compressor
- Real Time Clock Displays
*Local time
*Coordinated Universal Time
*Local Day/Date and Year
Additional Transceiver Support Functions:
- Transmit Failure Detection with Lockout
- Transmit Output Scope displaying your RF envelope in REAL-Time
- SSB Transmit Customizable Center Frequency
- Integrated CW Memory Keyboard with Automatic Text Generation from QSO, user macros, and Canned Strings
- Enhanced Digital Mode Support including Mode, MIC Audio, Filters, Output Audio, Selectable per Band and/or Memory
- Selectable Transmit and Receive Filters customizable on a per band basis
The latest version of HamStationUltra (version 4.16-8 now shipping) has added the following features and functions:
Under
the "Tools" Menu item, "Wire Antenna Workbench...". A workbench
calculator that includes Antenna types: Dipole, Folded Dipole, Inverted
V, Vertical, Double Ended Zepp, End-Fed Hertz, Quad Loop, and End Fed
Zepp. Antenna Feed types include: Coax Feed, Open Wire Feed, Custom
Velocity Factor, and Coax & Matching Xformer. The Antenna
Computation will: Display 1/4 Wave Harmonic Frequencies, and/or Display
1/2 Wave Harmonic Frequencies with a selection of Dimensions in Feet or
Meters. Also there is an option to compute Ground Lead Reactance given
the length and lead type (wire gage or strip dimensions). A waterfall display was also added to this release as a preliminary to adding future demodulators. Controls
have been added for AGC slope, Contour Filter Gain and Width, and Notch
Width. A control for ATU tune power has been added to the TX Control
Tool Bar. Controls for the RTTY mark and shift settings have been
added to the mode tool bar.
Many other minor improvements were also implemented in this update.
Product Support:
- Immediate Developer Support at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CallSignSoftware-Support
- FREE Updates for each Version Series if downloaded from download center
- Modest Series Upgrade Prices for Registered Users
- Extensive Documentation Both Online and Offline
To download
a copy of the Quick Start User Guide go to the CallSign download page
at
http://www.callsignsoftware.com/downloads.html
and download it from there.
For any of you who need extra help in just
getting the files set up in windows, I recommend that you obtain the
new file named: "WindowsBasicsforTS2000.pdf" (also available at http://www.callsignsoftware.com/downloads.html).
Free Shipping within the U.S.A. via First Class Mail. Item is shipped with in 24 hours of Pay-Pal payment.
Free Software Update Service via a download site which registered users can use.
Note: Specifications and display details are subject to change without
notice as program improvements and feature changes are made. The software capability is limited to the basic radio capabilities.
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