Wave to Hex file converter (version 1.4)

I would like to thank Rich Williamson (KA7IEN) for writing this program.  It is a DOS/Win95 executable file that converts 8kHz sample rate, 8-bit mono .WAV files into the .HEX format file that the Link-Comm DVR-1 can play directly.

You *must* convert all .WAV files to 8 kHz sampling rate, 8-bit mono for the DVR-1 to play the file properly.  I use a program called COOLEDIT to do this.  It is available on the internet for download here.

Run this program in the same directory that the target .WAV file is in.

At the "Input Filename:" prompt, enter the source .WAV filename (example: speak.wav).

At the "Output Filename:" prompt, enter the destination .HEX filename (example: speak.hex).

At the "DVR Track Number:" prompt, enter the slot you want the message in (example: 001).

  The program will create a .HEX file that you can upload to the DVR-1 via the serial port.  You'll have to use a terminal program like Telix or Procomm to do this.  I know a guy that even used HYPERTERM to do the upload.   You just have to put in delays (about 8ms after each Carriage Return).    At the DVR> prompt, type X to delete any data in the existing DVR slot first, then U to upload the file.  Hit the PAGEUP key in Telix or Procomm to ASCII upload the .HEX file.  When it is done, type an asterisk * to finish the upload.  The DVR-1 needs this to know that you are done uploading.  That's it!

Click here to download: wav2dvr.zip

If the above link doesn't work, try this one: wav2dvr.exe

Or this one: wav2dvr.exe

If you have any questions, feel free to send me email: [email protected]