Hi All,

I am trying to get my Kenwood TK-80 / TRC-80 to work with the CATBKT software.
I have made an interface using the MAX-232 and 74C04 chips and it is communicating well.
I can change almost anything on the rig from the PC-but NOT the frequency , and I don't see the 'S' meter. The Frequency also displays ' OFFLINE'.

I really want to make this work for an article in our local Ham Magazine, so any help would be appreciated, I think it is in the software--I can send a copy of the TRC-80 command set if that is needed to verify the software.
Sometrimes, If I try the TS-570s software on the TRC -80 , it will read the frequency, but only when synchronising.
There are MANY of these rigs in South Africa, they are very good but hard to control, so the CATBKT software is a great help if working properly.

Many Thanks, de William , ZS4L

Something is missing, I should be a way or a possibility to run the program without a radio connected.

I have my "rig" out in the contryplace, not at home and it's not possible to set up anything in the program, for later transfer into the "rig".
I really miss that, it's possible to do so on my program for my FT-897.

Above that I would like to know how I can "insert" a freq in the middle of the list, if possible?

/Lempa

Is available for download :

IC706_BKT Version 4.13.1 :

- Fixed some bugs and improved the import of memories from CSV files.

When synchronizing the radio from a csv file on a thumb drive the program seems to work properly right up to the end. At which time I receive the following error message.

"IC706_BKT control of the RTX IC706 has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."

I have not found reference to this problem in the forum. Can you tell me what I need to do to correct the error?

Tried to attach my CSV file to this post but was rejected. I'll send separately.


Thanks,
Tom, K8EOD

I was thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a assignable keyboard button for use in the mic panel.
EX: With options to assign a key or keys from the keyboard to preform some functions like PTT, MUTE, Vol up/down, have the controls with on/off option on the mic panel.

Would be nice to lean back in the chair and "KEYBOARD" the radio/mic.

Hi Mauro,

Thanks for the new version.

I have noticed that after a couple of days the time shown in the tray icon message is wrong although the clock itself is correct.

73

Victor

- Added interface minimized.
- Improved color management.
- Added reset button position windows in Utility.
- Added in the TAB Utility the possibility to show/hide the PTT, Audio Recorder and the QuickSet.


Download from: http://www.iz2bkt.com/CatBkten_download.html

When using the "SCANNER" with in the software, it seems as if it disables the scan resume within the radio setting. Then when using scan from the radio it will not resume and just stay on current frequency. It would be a good idea to script a SCAN RESUME - ON code when exiting the scanner mode. This will save a lot of hassle in the future.
Thank you, KC7IDO

I am trying to figure out if it is possible to CUT and then PASTE multiple memory settings from one bank to another.

I can CUT one entry and PASTE to another bank. This works great. But need to highlight several entries in one bank, cut and then past them all into another bank.

Is this possible? If not, I hope this could be a new feature to consider adding to the software.

73
Michael
N9XY

Method 1:

1. Unzip the registration key file received by email in the program folder (default: C:\IZ2BKT\IC706_BKT Icom CAT Control).
2. Run the program IC706_BKT, the key will be automatically loaded and deleted from the folder.

Method 2:

1. Unzip the registration key file <call.ic706_bkt.bkt> received by email in a folder.
2. Run the program IC706_BKT ( Version 4.0.5 or later, Free Key is not released for old versions )
3. On Utility tab click on [Register the program]
4. On registration dialog click on [I have the key, load it]
5. Select the unzipped file in the folder used in step 1 and press [Open]
6. At the next run the program will load the key into its database and delete it from the folder.



To check if the program is registered look in the title bar: