

************************** VX-1R  Controller  V1.9 ***************************

1. Introduction

File list:

A-VX1R19.exe      Program (Version 1.9) 
test_v19.vx1      Sample data file
a-vx1r_e.txt      Documentation in english
a-vx1r_d.txt      Documentation in german
modify_e.txt      Hardware modifications in english
modify_d.txt      Hardware modifications in german
adap1.bmp         Original adapter schematics
adap2.bmp         Schematics of a simpler adapter
plug.bmp          Terminals of the 4-pole jack
sque_en.txt       How to reset squelch to factory defaults in english
sque_dl.txt       How to reset squelch to factory defaults in german
new.txt           Documentation of the new version

Feature list:

- Change basic configuration and contents of all memory groups
- Modify the VX-1R country setting and RX/TX coverage (provided the
   hardware has been configured, i.e. only jumper #1 is set)
- Unrestricted assignment of memories to bands (145.xxx can also be assigned 
     to the U-HAM band)
- Assign one particular memory to several different bands at the same time
     (e.g. memory #1 appears in bands FM, V-HAM and ACT1)
- Define all HOME memories freely and assign them to one or more bands
- Define all 31 SMART SEARCH memories freely, with all options including Name
- Runs under DOS and DOS Windows under Win95/98/NT, has an attractive GUI
      and is mouse-controlled
- Works both with the original ADMS adapter and a simplified one published
  in cqDL magazine, Jan 2000 issue, p.27
- Has been extensively tested with VX-1R A105 and A106 firmwares, but of
  course you do all reprogramming of your VX-1R at your own risk
- Copy memories from CG1 to CG2 and vice-versa

This is only a partial documentation, which will be amended with future
versions. To use this software, a thorough knowledge of the VX-1R's functions
is required. Please refer to the original VX-1R user manual.

This software is a freeware test version. It may be distributed provided no
files are omitted or changed, no charge is made for distribution. The software and its source code are copyrighted material.

In this free test version, modification of the HOME CG2 and all "Configuration
Group 2" memories is disabled. It can only change 2 BC-Memories and 2 DTMF-
Memories. There are no further restrictions. With Alt+C you can switch to
the mode of full-version - but send and save are disabled.
The full version is available from the author ,look at File regist.txt .

Bodo Schneider DL4CU
PBBS  : DL4CU@DB0MAR.DEU.EU
E-Mail: BoSchne@t-online.de    or   DL4CU@darc.de
phone : +49-172-3813765


2. Installation

Copy all files into a directory of your choice. When running Win9x it may
be necessary to reboot in "MS-DOS mode". On some PCs the COM port is not
available to a DOS program when running Win9x. Just try if it works without
rebooting. On my desktop it does, on my laptop it doesn't.


2.1. Launching the program

In the upper right corner of the screen is a menu-box. Here you can change
- Com-port 1 or 2
- 7 Colors of the screen 
- English or German version
This configuration will be saved and also loaded on the next startup of the
program

On the right you will see the most important buttons:

Quit   - leave the program. ALT+X does the same

LOAD   - load a saved file (*.vx1 format). After LOADing the SEND button
         is disabled (greyed) unless you do a 'SYNCH'

SAVE   - save a file. To enter a new name, click in the text box and enter
         a file name plus the extension "vx1"

READ   - read settings from VX-1R. Do the following steps:
       - switch off your VX-1R
       - install adapter between VX-1R and COM port
       - press FW while switching on your VX-1R
       - click the READ button
       - press DOWN key on your VX-1R
       - a progress bar will now indicate the amount of read data
       - when finished, a message "4818 read ok " will appear
       - if you don't see this message, hit RESET and repeat entire sequence

SEND   - send settings to VX-1R:
       - click the SEND button
       - press UP key on your VX-1R
       - hit the ENTER key on your PC
       - a message "send data ok" will appear after successful operation
       - if you don't see this message, switch off your VX-1R, abort SEND
         with a mouse click, swith on your VX-1R while pressing FW
         and repeat entire sequence
       - after a send, if you have changed the mode-box, the send-button is
         again disabled (greyed) until you do a 'SYNCH' 

SYNCH  - Read from VX1 the Country-Code and enter this in the Data-File.
             Only now will SEND be possible.


2.2. Main screen (after successful LOAD or READ)

Let's begin with the left hand part (basic settings):

- the top button shows the band which is selected after a VX1-R power-up
- Dial/Vol
- Busy LED
- Key Beep
- Scan Lamp
- Moni/Tone Call
- Scan Carrier/5 Sec
- RX-Mode Auto/Manual
- ARS (Auto Repeater Shift) ON/OFF
- Lock Enable (unit is locked after power-up)
- Key , Dial , Key+Dial , ...
- APO    OFF, ....
- TX TOT
- LAMP  5Sec,Key,Toggle
- Smart Search   Continue,Single
- ARTS    OFF,Range,ALL
- BELL    OFF,1,3..
- CWID   
- CW identifier (your callsign)

The top center part shows current basic settings :
- Configuration Group 1 or 2 active after power-up
- DTMF Autodialer memory
- Volume
- Squelch

The right hand part of the screen, labelled "VX1R-Modify" is used to modify
the VX-1R. Country setting, wide TX, wide RX, cellular RX.
The top 4 buttons in "VX-1R MODE" must always show the actual VX1-R settings. 
On READ this is done automatically. If you LOAD a file, use the 'SYNCH'
function to set the correct mode. If the data-file and the VX1-R agree, the color of the mode-box and of the send-button will change from grey to black.

The lower 4 buttons can be changed to allow selection of new settings. 

Country and extension options using this Program:

FreeBand   TX 108-560 Mhz   RX  76-999 Mhz
Germany    TX 144-146 Mhz   RX 430-440 Mhz
Europe     TX 144-146 Mhz   RX 432-438 Mhz
USA        TX 144-148 Mhz   RX 430-450 Mhz

Wide TX    140-170 Mhz  420-470 Mhz (Germany,Europe,USA)
Cell RX    824-849/864-894Mhz RX
WideRX     ?????

With "FreeBand", the last 3 items become irrelevant, so they are shown as
not selected. This is not a bug!


2.3. Center part: Memory configuration

- Click Range Selection button to cycle through all groups of memory channels.
     Click on '-' to cycle in reverse order

- Click "Priority Ch" button to define the Band of the Priority channel 

2.3.1. BC Band
Memory locations displayed are HOME, 9 regular memories plus VFO.
If the check box next to a location is activated, this location is selected
to be written to the VX-1R. You have to activate the check box in order to
be able to change QRG and NAME of a particular location. QRG range is from
500 to 1700 kHz, maximum NAME length is 6 characters.

2.3.2. VFO Range
BAND selects the desired band. The RX field shows the current RX frequency.
Click it to enter a new frequency. When entering frequencies below 100 Hz,
type a leading 0 (zero) first. To change TX QRG, the SHIFT field must show
"+-". The shift frequency itself can be entered in 50 kHz steps (maximum
99.95 MHz) if SHIFT shows either "+" or "-".

2.3.3. HOME Configuration Group 1  (HOME CG1 - 8 Memories included in Scan)
Now it's getting more interesting! Check "Freq/Text" before entering a name
(max 6 characters). The field above, "memory in band" defines in which band 
this HOME memory will appear. Multiple selections are permitted. If no Band 
is marked then the Memory will not appear in the VX1-R. 
However there are restrictions when transmitting:
Transmission is only possible in the V-HAM and U-HAM bands. If the HOME is
to be set to the European R0 repeater channel (145.600 MHz, -600 kHz shift)
and also be available in the U-HAM, this location must be selected for the
U-HAM band as well. In order to be able to transmit with the correct shift
on both bands, set SHIFT to "+-", then set TX freq to 145.000 MHz.

2.3.4  Configuration Group 1  (CG1 - 52 Memories plus 20 U/L)
Similar to 2.3.3 above. On the left, above the RX frequency, select the
memory location to be defined or edited. On the right, below "memory in band")
choose in which bands this location will appear. No selection in this area 
means this location will be deleted. Transmitting is only possible in enabled 
ranges, but only if no shift is activated
The "List" button opens a list of all CG1 locations. Select any
entry, followed by the EDIT button to take you back into the editor.
As an example, set L1 to 77 MHz, U1 to 999 MHz and define them both in the
V-HAM band. After recalling L1 in your VX-1R, turn the dial knob to get
into VFO mode. Now your V-HAM band reaches from 77 MHz all the way up to
999 MHz.
To copy a memory from cg1 to cg2: click on a memory, then 'copy to cg2'
now click on a memory and then 'insert'. With a click on 'change to cg1'
you are again in cg1.
Note that in CG2 the SHIFT, CTCSS and DCS are not copied. Here the settings 
of the VFO will apply.

2.3.5. HOME Configuration Group 2  (HOME CG2 - 8 Memories included in Scan)
See 2.3.3 above. Note however that DCS, CTCSS and shift QRG cannot be
stored. Instead, the VFO settings of the respective band apply.

2.3.6. Configuration Group 2 (CG2 - 142 Memories plus 20 U/L)
See 2.3.4 above. Note however that DCS, CTCSS and shift QRG cannot be
stored. Instead, the VFO settings of the respective band apply.
To copy to cg1 see 2.3.4.

2.3.7. Smart Search Memories (31 SS Memories not in Scan)
Completely new features are opened up here. In the following, we assume
you are familiar with the regular fuction of these memory locations.
The 31 SS memory locations can be programmed freely. But they don't work
in the scanning modes. They can be used for transmission provided they
have been marked for one of the V-HAM or U-HAM bands. If an offset is to
be used, set SHIFT to "+-", then set TX freq. Don't forget to activate 
("AKTIV") the memory location. SS memory locations go from -15 to +15 
(a total of 31 locations). They are full-featured memory locations similar 
to the CG1 locations.
You can ALWAYS overwrite the ss-memory from radio, whether set to ACTIVE
or NOT ACTIVE !!!! But if you do this from the front panal, then 
the frequencies are all in the same band and close together.
If you entered different frequencies in the computer ( look at test file ),
then you have 31 additional memories ( if you set to active ) . To recall 
these ss-memories you must press first FW, and then MV . In this memory-
bank you can't scan !!!  But you must set the memories to 'ACTIVE' . If
you set them 'Not Active' , then the memories are not available.
But anyhow they will ALWAYS be transfered to the vx1.
IMPORTANT : The ss-memories will be deleted if the battery goes flat. Or you
must change the battery fast ( maximum 10 sec. ).

2.3.8. DTMF
Click the desired memory location, then enter a maximum of 15 hex
characters (0-9,A-F) and terminate with ENTER.


Please send all your hints, remarks, ideas or complaints to my PBBS
or e-mail address. In case of questions or problems you can also reach me 
by phone.

73, Bodo in Hagenow  ( Germany, JO53OK )
