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1/15/99
The links did not work properly
yesterday because of an error on my part. Everything should work
properly
now.
1/14/99
As you probably know by now,
I have added a VX-5R page to the site. Things will remain the same
for the
VX-1R page (updates when needed),
and as new information on the VX-5R becomes available, I will post
it in the NEW VX-5R page.
I don't own a VX-5R yet, and if anyone knows where I can get a good deal
on one, email
me
If you have any more information
on new mods for the VX--5R, email me
1/10/99
Wow, I just realized that
this web page is 1 year old. Its really grown from a year ago.
I never thought
that there would be this much
information for the worlds smallest dual-band radios. The VX-1R came
out about 2 years ago, and
we have learned so much about this little marvel of electronic engineering.
A few tidbits about the VX-5R.
After receiving a few emails reguarding the new VX-5R to keep everyone
up to date. Has Yaesu
finally fixed the CTCSS scanning in the VX-5R??? Well maybe. From
the two emails
I've gotten so far from VX-5R
users, both state the CTCSS scanning worked fine on their VX-5R(#8L010478).
The reception is better on
the VX-5R compared to the VX-1R including the HF frequencies. Still
no mods for the
VX-5R as of today.
Some very important information
for AllowAnyBand modification. I have left out some very important
information
For more details Click
here.
I will be creating a cellular
RDF file that can be "merged" into a new RDF file. This will be handy
for for Firmware
A106 (which is cellular blocked
forever).I was thinking of putting a few cellular limits into the search
limits. Here's my
thinking: there are
5 search limits to work with. Use one for each cellular carriers
(i.e. Ameritech and Cellular One).
Use one more for both carriers.
My question is: does anyone need the digital control channels for
monitoring and
decoding SIN & ESN's?
I will be creating one file for everyone to DL. I will not custom create
RDF files for anyone -
as it would take too much
of my time.
After defraging my HD, the
ADMS-1D reported that it wasn't installed properly and would only run as
a DEMO!?
I wished they would spend
as much time in producing a quality program as they did in their copy protection
scheme.
Is RT system that worried
about piracy? I guess.
1/4/99
WOW, its been a long time
since the last update! Sorry about that folks, but I was in the process
of moving
and had no time to update.
Since the last update, there has been lots of new information and Yaesu
introduced
the new VX-5R not long ago.
The VX-5 is Yaesu's newest
Tri-Band radio which covers the 6meter, 2meter and 70 centimeter bands!
From
all indications, the VX-5R
seems to be a combination of the FT-50 and the VX-1R. The power (5
watts) and
functions of the FT-50, and
the size and battey of the VX-1R. This new radio comes with a Li-ion
7.2V @1100mAh
and 1 hour charger.
The first shipment of these VX-5R came with the same problem as the VX-1R
suffers from;
the ctcss not opening properly
during scanning. I don't know why Yaesu hasn't found a solution to
this chronic
problem that seems to be like
a plague in their new radios. I don't think Yaesu sees this as a
real problem because
in fact their radios are "HAM
RADIOS" and NOT "scanners - with the ability to transmit". If you
want a scanner
that scans CTCSS and DCS(DPL),
then think about the RELM line of scanners. It would be nice if the
CTCSS
worked properly in the VX-5R,
but that would not stop me from buying one. Because if you wait till
they fix this
problem in the VX-5R - your
going to be waiting a very long time and may never get one. Yaesu
never fixed the
same problem in the VX-1R
after 6 firmware revisions(almost 2 years and still waiting). I would
probably wait until
l the second firmware revision
in the VX-5R before I purchased one though.
MAC users can read this, others
can disregard. I've been told if you own a MAC and some software
called Virtual PC,
you can run and use the ADMS-1D
VX-1R programming software! A mini-din to DB9 converter must be used
to connect
the programming cable to your
MAC. This converter might be available pre-made, or you can build
one your self. Below
is the pin-outs for the mini-din
to DB9 connector:
DB9 Mini-din
2
5
3
3
4
1
8
2
5
4+8
Radio Shack sells an Edge
Connector Cleaner (Catalog # 64-4340) that is excellent for cleaning the
battery contacts
of the VX-1R and most other
radios. It's like those gold metallic pens, but with cleaner solution
instead of ink. This
thing works great.
ADMS-1D programming software
have a Y2K bug in it? I'm not sure for sure if it does or doesn't,
but RT Systems
is coming out with a "new
version" that is Y2K safe. Does this mean that all of their other
programs have a potential
Y2K bug in it. This
is still to be determined. Anyone out there know for sure? Email
me if you do.
If you program in low power
setting in any memory channel, pressing FW before you key-up makes the
VX-1R trans-
mit in high power mode for
that key-up. On the next key-up the radio reverts back to low power
unless you press the
FW key again.
DAYTON99 is only 4 1/2 months
away. As usual it will be held at the Hara Arena on May 14,15,16.
For more
information, go to the official
Dayton Hamvention
Webpage
I hope everyone has had a
great Holiday Season, and best wishes in the New Year. Who knows
just what might
happen in 1999. A new
VX-5R page? Termination of the VX-1R page? The questions are
endless, and answers
will be found this year!
11/26/98
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
EVERYONE!!
If you are currently using
an older copy of the ADMS-1D programming software versions 1.03 and earlier,
there is an update
patch that corrects when you attempt to move memories in the Memory
View Listbox with
the Move Up and Move Down
buttons. The memories appear to move correctly but the software could actually
be placing the memories in
bands that are different from the band displayed. The patch (available
from RT Systems)
also fixes the problem of
not being able to open file after they have been saved. If your are
using or planning
to use the "Template
Modifier32", I recommend applying this patch.
A word about RT Systems (AMDS-1D):
I've received many complaints about RT Systems (distributers of the
ADMS-1D programming software)
not supporting or caring about the many bugs in their software. Their
responce
to many who have problems
with the ADMS-1D is: "don't bother us with your problems and go out and
buy the
latest version if you want
it to work right". Applying the patch they made does correct some
of the problems
associated with the ADMS-1D
software, and I must commend RT Systems for at least fixing the major problems.
but some problems still exist
even after the update patch. You can get this patch from RT
Systems software update page.
There
still seems the problem with the VX-1R transmitting 10-15Kc off center
frequency. If your radio has these
synptons, you must sent the
radio back to Yaesu to have the CPU board changed. This seems to
be a manufactures
defect on a small percentage
of the radios on the market. Yaesu seems very willing to get these
defective radio fixed
and returned to the customer
fast. There is nothing else that will fix this problem except for
sending it in for the new
CPU board. The new CPU
Yaesu installs is the latest firmware(A106 i believe) - which has much
improved AM reception,
but looses the ability to
be cell moded. This is also covered under the manufactures warrenty
for the repair.
For the next month or so,
I will be in the process of moving and will not have the computer set up
for awhile.
So there will be no way for
me to check my email. So....... if your email goes unanswered, you
know why.
Updated the Template
Modifier page to clarify some details. If you use the Template
Modifier32, please check
it out.
11/10/98
It has been brought to my
attention that VX-1R with Firmware A106 starts blocking the cell frequencies
at
865Mhz instead of 869Mhz.
The cellular 800 Mhz band starts at 869Mhz and goes to 894Mhz. For
some
reason the yaesu engineers
designed the radio to include 865 to 869Mhz in the cellular blocking range.
There
are some new digital cellular
phones that use these frequencies, but there is no way of decoding these
digital
transmissions on the VX-1R.
But also there are trunking frequencies - which is perfectly legal to listen
to, are
also blocked. Here's
my guess on why Yaesu decided to block these digital phone/trunking frequencies
in the new
VX-1R's (865 to 869Mhz).
With faster and faster PC coming on the market, software emulation and
software
decoders are becoming common
place. Sooner or later someone will come up with a easy way of hooking
up a
receiver to the COM
port and use some software decoder to listen to any digital transmission.
It's possible
do decode MDT's, pagers, cellular
ESN's and SIN's with almost any soundcard. With a digital output
from
the VX-1R or any 800Mhz receiver,
digital interception becomes very possible. So Yaesu probably wanted
to be on the "safe" side and
deleted these frequencies also. The encryption used in these digital
phones is
fairly weak, and if it hasn't
been broken yet, it will be soon.
I have been working on a way
to get cellular and those missing trunking frequencies to work with Firmware
A106. A fellow operator
with firmware A106 sent me his current RDF file and I was able to download
his
RDF file to my VX-1R (firmware
A105) using the ADMS-1D software. I then manually entered the trunking
frequencies that were blocked
from the factory in his radio. I'm able to manually enter in any cellular
frequency
or blocked trunking frequency
in my VX-1R because I have A105 - which can be cellular modified.
He was able
to upload the RDF file I modified
to his VX-1R (A106). We tried to enter a cellular freq in the scan
limit bank,
but that for some reason didn't
work. So basically if you know someone with A105 or earlier and its
modified
for cell, you can use it to
get those "LOST" frequencies in your A106 firmware VX-1R. Stay tuned for
further
updates. Don't send
me your RDF files for modification, because I won't do it as of yet - if
ever.
This page hasn't been updated
for some time because there hasn't been much to update.
Added FT3000 modification.
You can find it and others here by clicking here..
9/28/98
Added a parts values for the
PC Programming cable. There seemed
to some confusion about what transistors
and diodes are to be used.
Updated the Disclaimer
- does anyone ever read these?
9/22/98
Updated the Template
Modifier page with MARS/CAP instructions as well as FREEBAND modification.
I've been receiving many good
reports on the Comet SMA503 dual band antenna. If you are unsatisfied
with the
performance of the stock antenna,
get the Comet SMA503. It has a much greater bandwidth - great for
in-band
and out-of-band RX/TX
About a week ago, my computer
took a major dump and I had to reformat the HD. I was able to save
most
of my unanswered email, but
some got deleted. If you sent me something and haven't gotten a response
from me,
your email got deleted - please
resend. It took awhile to get things back back up and running, but
I'm up and running
100%.
The DC power plugs are gone
and I have removed the information from the Hints,
Tricks, Tips page.
If your having problems with
your radio going out-of-lock (scanning halted/display blinking) when scanning
UHF and VHF (AllowAnyBand=1
modification), try scanning in the "down" direction instead of scanning
up. No matter what I
did to the VX-1R (A105), it would always go out of lock when scanning different
bands, until I reversed the
scanning direction. Then it worked fine.
If you have Microsoft Word
on your computer, type in "I'd like to see Bill Gates dead", highlight
it, and
press Shift and F7 and see
that the thesaurus says.
PLEASE, if you email me, make
sure your return email address is correct and if contains anit-spam text
or
anything like that, let me
know. It really sucks when I spend time researching some problem
and respond
only to find the return address
doesn't exist.
8/30/98
Added a source
for the 4 conductor plugs for interfacing the PC with the VX-1R
Thanks for all the feedback
on the Palm Pilot reference. The response was great. I just
wasn't sure what it really
was or did - seeing as I don't
own a Palm Pilot. If someone would like to send me a Palm Pilot I
would greatly
appreciate it - Thanks
8/29/98
Added about 50 various Yaesu
modifications. These are all the yaesu mods I have. If
you don't see it on the page,
I don't have it.
8/27/98
This web site was down due
to a server problem. Everything should be fine now.
8/24/98
Added a 12V
to 6.2V power supply for the VX-1R. It's regulated at 600mA
More corrections/clarifications
on the PC cable. R4 (122K) is a precision
resistor and is hard to find. You
can use anything above 100K
and everything will work fine. Also the ground pin on the schematic
has been
corrected. It showed
the ground on the db9 connector as being pin 6 - when it's really pin 5.
Palm
Pilot Command Reference for the VX-1R. If you own a Palm Pilot
let me know what this one does.
Added a few odds-and-ends
on the Hints-Tips-Tricks Page
You want to see a pic of my
desktop?
8/5/98
Made a few clarifications
to the PC Cable.
8/1/98
Added the pinout for the DB25
and DB9 serial connector for those who are making their own PC programming
cable and some other stuff.
7/29/98
Correction for the PC
Cable: R4 should be 122K, not 12.4K. This cable will not
work unless R4 is the
correct value. I have
corrected the schematic. You can also check out the pin-out
for the 4-conductor
speaker-mic/clone/programming
plug.
Some people have been having
problems with the AllowAnyBand=1 modification. I have updated the
page a bit
with some new information.
Be sure to CHECK IT OUT
7/21/98
New page added: Factroy
Accessories for the VX-1R
Pin-out
for the 4-conductor speaker-mic/clone cable.
Make sure you check out the
"Hints, Tricks & Tips" page for Miscellaneous information on the VX-1R
7/18/98
New page added: After
market antennas for the VX-1R. If you desire better TX and RX
check out these antennas.
7/6/98
Added transmitting power levels
chart page See how much power the VX-1R puts out in and outside
the Ham bands. You can
check it out here
Upgraded my system with a
P200 mmx and Windows98. Everything seems to be working great so far.
Also formated the HD - It's
great having a clean system again. I can't believe it, but I almost
filled 8.4 Gigs
of HD space before formatting.
I don't think I've lost any email, but its possable. If you haven't
gotten a
responce, please re email
me. Thanks
6/26/98
If you need a source for those
hard-to-find power plugs for the VX-1R, CLICK
HERE
If you have the ADMS-1D programming
software/cable, you can update your software that fixes many bugs.
For more details Click
Here or download it from here
Updated the hardware mods
pages with new information on the diode pak (D2006)
6/10/98
OK, its official now.
That was a new version of the Template modifier. It now supports
the FT-50R!
In addition to the FT-50R
support it also:
*I trimmed
the code down so that it takes less space, and more efficient.
*Added a
few visual changes, and disclaimer!
*Mars/Cap
support (only for supported VX-1R Firmware)
*Freeband
Support (like before)
If your running into problems
running the Template Modifier because it can't find the correct drivers
(Msvbvm50.dll)
Go to: http://www.sns-access.com/~netpro/vb5.htm.
ATTENTION A106 FIRMWARE USERS
- does mars/cap modification work on your VX-1R. Either soldering
the mars/cap jumper or software
modification. EMAIL ME
6/6/98
Was that really a new version
of the Template Modifier32? Many have emailed me saying that it's
the
same as their older version.
The file/open template is different, the icon is different, but the date
is the
same...........Hmmmmmmmm.
I took the new template file and name it the same as the older version
and
confused many people - sorry
bout that. I won't do it again. Also note: the Template
Modifier is
still in beta - it only supports
FREEBAND modification - no Mars/Cap yet.
IIf you want to software mod
your VX-1R for MARS/CAP, you have to Hex Edit
your template
Added a Hints,
Tricks, Tips page. Not much there yet.
5/26/98
Added new version of The VX1
Template Modifier32 Version 2.0. CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD
5/25/98
Dayton98 Hamvention
is over. I survived my 5th trip to Dayton Ohio for the annual
Hamvention. I had a
GREAT time. Got to say
hello to Hugh VE3AYR - author of the pocket VX-1R reference book, and Wayne
WS8RM
also stopped by with QSL card
and world globe. Thanks guys! I counted about 30 to 50 people
using the VX-1R down
in Dayton - I was really surprises
to see so many VX-1R users using the radio. Even with 600mw output,
it's enough
to keep in contact with others
at such a huge event with thousands of higher powered HT and mobiles in
close vicinity
to the VX-1R. There
were only a few used VX-1R's for sale in the flea market, and many vendors
sold out of the VX-1R
and accessories late Saturday.
I overheard someone talking about some mysterious vendor selling the VX-1R
for $209.95,
I didn't see it for that price
or really believe it. New VX-1R's were in the $249.95 to $289.95
range. Don't ask me to
remember who had it for $249.95,
because with so much going on there, I can't recall. Anyhow....as
usual Radio Free
America jammers (or something
like that) were jamming the Dayton Hamvention Talk-In repeater system
again this year
with malicious interference.
The person doing some of the jamming was located in the hotel I was staying
at. I know
this because I picked them
up on my Optoelectronics Scout a few times. They also hit my VX-1R
at full signal strength
on the input frequency.
New Page on Disassembling the VX-1R. If you need to disassemble
the VX-1R to replace the worn out keypad
you will need this information.
Hugh VE3AYR produces a Pocket
Reference for the VX-1R. This reference has tons of useful information
for
quick reference. With
so many features the Vx-1R has, its sometimes easy to forget how to program
something
or scan for a PL tone.
This is why the reference book is a must have accessory for the VX-1R.
For more information
on how to get this Pocket
Reference Click Here
After doing some quick research,
I have come to the conclusion that many people are using outdated web browsers.
i.e. Netscape 1.0 2.0, 3.0
& Internet Explorer 2, 3.0, 3.01. Why????? These Web Browsers
are FREE to download!
I get some requests for information
that had been added to the web site, but older web browsers don't
automatically
update/refresh web pages,
and these people are looking at the pages cashed on their hard drive and
do not see the updates
made. Current web browsers(8
months or newer) automatically update or refresh web pages every time you
go to a
different page.
If you are running an archaic web browser, you have to press the refresh
or reload button to get the
latest information each
time you go to a different page.
If you use your VX-1R outside
the 2m, 70cm bands, consider the Comet SMA503 (150/450Mhz) antenna instead
of the stock antenna.
This antenna will resonate better in the commercial bands.
Robert Dashoff (KN6GA), maker
of the improved Belt Clip has a new email address: dash@dreamsoft.com
5/13/98
Dayton98 Hamvention
is here! That's where I'll be for the next few day.
I have no way of getting my email
during this time, so any email
sent won't be responded until May 19 or 20 at the earliest. I'm sharing
booth 1519 with
a good friend of mine - so
stop by if you get a chance. Going to take a digital camera down
with me, and will post some
choice photo's from the event.
If your having problems downloading
anything from this site, try this: Hold the shift key down while
clicking on the file.
5/5/98
Some people have been having
problems viewing and printing the Cheat Sheets in Microsoft Word.
I guess we can
blame it on Mr. Bill Gates.
Because of this, I have converted them to .jpg and .bmp formats.
They should be easier
for some to work with.
You can download the new ones here.
If your having problems with
the ADMS-1D software, template modifier, or downloads and you email me,
please
include the following:
1) What Operating System (i.e Win95) 2) CPU
3)Web Browser (i.e. Netscape 4.0, I.E 4.0)
4) any peripherals (i.e. sound
cards, CD's, 3D cards). Thanks.
Hugh VE3AYR produces a Pocket
Reference for the VX-1R. This would be useful when at Hamfests and
you forgot
how to add a DCS tone so you
can chat with your buddies for example. Just pull out you Pocket
Reference and
your up and talking in no
time! For further details, Check out their Homepage
Many folks from outside
the United States have inquired about purchasing the ADMS-1D software and
PC cable.
Until now, I haven't had any
links to RT Systems, Inc.(makers of the ADMS-1D software) on my Web Pages
because
of a few reasons I will not
go into now. For more information on how to purchase the ADMS-1D,
CLICK HERE
to go to RT Systems Homepage.
5/1/98
Added a schematic
for the ADMS-1D PC programming cable. Many folks have been inquiring
about making
one for themselves.
Once you see whats inside the PC plug(RS232), you will soon realize its
much easier just to
go out and purchase
one for about $40 USD.
Updated the Hardware
Mods page with a new pic - showing a larger style SMT diode pak used
for Freeband
Modification.
Updated the software mods
pages. They were a little out of date. All versions as of now
can be modified
the same way. This makes
things much easier for everyone.
4/22/98
Yaesu has introduced the VX-1R
in Australia a few weeks ago. This late release probably is a good
thing, as the
earlier USA Vx-1R's had bugs
(i.e. ADMS software not working properly, cross band not working).
I hope you
folks across the sea enjoy
this little marvel as much as I have!
It seems as if the ADMS-1D
software might not be available in some parts of the world. I don't
know what the software
restrictions are outside the
United States of America. If you have any questions regarding the
ADMS-1D, I recommend
going to RT Systems Home page
(use your search engine to find) or one of the USA retailers like; Ham
Radio Outlet,
AES. Ask them about
exporting this product.
Problems with ScanAnyBand=1
Some folks have email me saying that it doesn't work. Usually these
radio's
display flashes when scanning
and switching from VHF to UHF. This is an indication that the VCO
is out of lock.
For some reason the VCO is
not locking fast enough while scanning. I believe that slowing the
scanning rate down
a bit would correct this problem
and the CTCSS scanning problem. My radio will not decode fast enough,
and
it doesn't stop while scanning
memory channels with either PL or DPL engaged. If there is any way
of slowing the
scan rate down, it would probably
a modification of the Yaesu .ini file or something like that....................hum!?
Other problems with the ScanAnyBand=1
Other problems associated with this mod is some radio will scan,
but won't stop on either a
UHF or VHF frequency. It seems to only stop on signals in the VHF,
but not the UHF -
or vice versa. I think
this has also has to do with the radio scanning to fast for the VCO or
related circuits to lock
properly. Again, we
are back to the same solution - Slow the scanning rate down - but how is
this achieved? I do
not know the answer
as of yet...................I'm thinking again........hum!?
If your emailing me from other
than the USA, please let me know what country you are in. Sometime
I get confused
because things are different
for other country models.
Dayton98 Hamvention is 23
days away. R U ready? Will you be attending? I know I
will!
Still need more info. on charging
Ion batteries. If you have anything E-Mail
Me. From what I heard from others,
is if charged improperly,
they will explode, and would be classified as an explosive - just under
Dynamite! I don't
know if this is really true
though. Anyone have any feedback on this subject?
4/15/98
A quick reference chart is
available for the VX-1R in the Download Section
This has lots of helpful information on
the different functions and
how to program these functions. Print this out and stuff it in the
wallet. Thank you
Charles for this great quick
reference chart.
30 Days till Dayton98
Hamvention. Are you ready???
4/11/98
Yet another update for the
VX1 Template Modifier. In this latest version,
it adds support for the Yaesu
FT-50R. Go visit the
Author's Home page.
It always has the latest version of the Template Modifiers.
Some people don't know that
CTCSS and DCS can be programmed in the VHF &
UHF TV bands. All you
have to do is use the ADMS-1D
software and select a PL tone while programming in V or U TV bands.
4/7/98
You can upgrade your older
versions of the ADMS-1C to the latest version for $20. You can contact
RT systems for the information.
IAN - I could not read your
email for some reason. If you read this, please try to send again
Finally got confirmation on
our Dayton Hamvention Flee market space. The Flea market space I
will
be at is 1519. If
I'm not there when you stop by, ask whom ever is there to call for me on
the radio.
Or Email me for my operating
frequency I will be using at Dayton98 this year.
4/3/98
Added a new version of VX1
Template Modifier.
It seems Version A106 of the
VX-1R has much better AM Broadcast receive than previous versions.
3/31/98
Fixed a few bad links for
the new VX1 Template Modifier. Some worked, others did not - sorry
about that.
I was in such a hurry to get
the page updated, I overlooked a few things.
There seems to be some confusion
about FTZAP and the VX1 Template Modifier. These are two (2)
separate programs
written by different people.
FTZAP came out awhile ago, but did not support the later versions of the
ADMS-1D
and the Yaesu VX-1R.
An easy to use template modifier was greatly needed, so Frank stepped in
and wrote a much
easier to use program - VX1
Template Modifier. From the responses i've gotten so far, the VX1
Template Modifier
has worked for most people.
Frank, the author of the VX-1 Template Modifier seems interested in adding
more features to this program.
If anyone has any ideas, by all means, let me know. Keep in mind,
this is not anything
like the ADMS-1D software,
but kinda like a much needed plug-in for the ADMS-1D. Maybe if we
get a bunch of
little programs like the VX1
Template Modifier, the ADMS-1D software might be worth having.
Some Email saying the VX-1
Template Modifier needs msvbvm50.dll. This is a Visual
Basic Virtual Maching file.
I know this is a file used
by many programs, and comes with Windows95 (OSR2). You might be able
to download
this at the microsoft web
site.
3/30/98
Added a New Template Modifier
for the VX-1R. This program now works for modifying the VX-1R for
FREEBAND, MARS/CAP, or any
other country code. DOWNLOAD IT NOW
Also created a new page dedicated
to this new modifier for the template files. This is a great
little program!
Added some more information
on the squelch resetting procedure. If you have a signal generator,
here is the
information
you will need
If you want to use a CTCSS
tone on VHF-TVor UHF-TV (ie, 171.500 or 470.3125), you can just use the
ADMS
software to program the CTCSS
or DCS tones. The radio itself won't let you enter in these tones.
Some people have emaild me
saying that the address 114C has a different number than E3. Keep
in mind that
the example I have posted
if for "Non Modified - USA Models". If your radio is from a different
country, or
has MARS/CAP modifications
already done, the address will be different than E3. Now that a version
of FTZAP
had come out for the VX-1R,
use it instead of Hex Editing. It's easier.
Sorry about the deley in my
email responces, I just installed a new 8.4 gig HD and had some problems
reinstalling
all my hardware and software
devices - ya know; reasigning IRQ's conflicts, and drivers that disappear.
I'm back
up and running now.
3/21/98
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Back-up your ADMS-1D software NOW if
you haven't already. My original disk went
dead last week. It was
only 3 months old. The only way to copy this software is to use a
program called WinImage.
This WinImage is a small shareware
program that everyone should own. If you don't use WinImage to make
a back-up
of the ADMS-1D, it will only
work in shareware version . This is due to the copy protection RT
systems put on the
disc. If RT systems
put is much effort in copy protecting their software, as they did in the
actual program, we would
have software that work and
was free of bugs and limitations. I'm sure you all have noticed that
some features of the
VX-1R are not implemented
in the ADMS-1D software. RT systems attitude towards the problems
in their software
seems to be: buy our shit,
but we don't care if it even works properly. ...........getting
back to WinImage, I use it
back-up all my floppies.
Instead of just copying the files in Win95, WinImage actually makes an
exact duplicate of the
original.
The ADMS-1D version
1.04 can be modified the same as version 1.03.
Many people have emailed me
to let me know everything worked great - both versions 1.03 and 1.04. Great
job guys!
I have combined 1.03 and 1.04
on one page - -seeing as the mods are exactly the same for both versions,
and have updated it with some
more information for radios that already has some hardware mods.
Thanks to all who sent their
template file for version 1.04 - It was as great help in confirming things
Now that version 1.03 and 1.04
have been cracked, there are 2 virtual jumpers in the radio, that are only
accessible using the ADMS
software. They are the first 2 binary bits in the sequence.
They are the reserved
ones. For better details
check Country Codes page.
3/19/98
Just updated software modification
for AMDS-1D version 1.03. I have been able to switch back and forth
between the factory comfig.
and freeband.
Some people want to copy text
from my page, and are having difficulties because of the white text.
I never though
of that when I started this
page, that you folks might want to print a hard copy of the page.
The way to copy the text
is to select everything you
want ot print from the page, and copy it to the clipboard (Ctrl+C).
Open notepad, and
paste the text (Ctrl+V).
Then save it. Sorry Mac users, I have never even used one of these
machines. Your on your
own.
3/18/98 2:16 am
ATTENTION ALL ADMS-1D SOFTWARE
USERS - I FIGURED IT OUT - HOW TO SOFTWARE MODIFY
VERSION 1.03 AND POSSIBLY
VERSION 1.04 FOR FREEBAND AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU
MIGHT WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT WAS PRETTY SIMPLE. I AM EXPERIMENTING RIGHT NOW
WITH IT. I HAVE BEEN ABLE
TO SWITCH BETWEEN FREEBAND, FACTORY AND MARSCAP.
GIVE ME A DAY OR 2 TO POST
IT - PLEASE CHECK BACK VERY SOON. I WILL FORWARD
MY FINDINGS TO THE AUTHOR
OF FTZAP - SO HE CAN IMPLEMENT IT IN HIS PROGRAM!!!!
SOON IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS
MODIFICATION, YOU WILL NEED A HEX EDITOR
LOOK SOMEWHERE ON MY PAGE
FOR INFORMATION ON THE HEX EDITING THING
- I THINK ITS IN SOFTWARE
MOD FOR 1.02!?.
I need someone to send me
their template (.tpl) for version 1.04 to experiment to see if it can be
software modified
I don't really see it being
any different than version 1.03, but who knows?! E-MAIL
ME if you are interested
in this little experiment.
3/17/98
FTZAP - After trying FTZAP
out, I could not get anything to work with it. After talking to
the author, we have come to
the conclusion that there is a check sum preventing the modification of
the
template files (.tmp).
This problem still has to be worked out. We are working on it so
stay tuned for updates.
To find out more
CLICK HERE or check out the Author
of FTZAP's web page
The factory power/charger
adapter is nothing more than a regulated 6 volt source with a 2.7 Ohm resistor
(probably to prevent fires,
should the adapter cord become shorted)
I've been told by a few people
who sent their VX-1R's in for repair and had the CPU changed to
Firmware A106, that their
cellular .rdf files from their older firmware (made before the radio was
sent
in for repair) will program
the new firmware A106 for cellular. You can't change the cellular
portion of this .rdf
file though. So before
you send your radio in for repair, make a blank rdf file with cell freqs
in the search bands.
When you get your radio back,
program this .rdf file with your favorite freqs, and hopefully you will
still have
cell. capabilities
Many people have e-mailed
me saying they are having problem with scanning frequencies with CTCSS
tones
activated. I have experienced
the same thing on my radio. It seems like the scanning is a little too
fast, not giving
the CTCSS decoder time to
lock on to the tone. This seems to happen with strong signals and
weak signals.
The problem also gets worse
when the battery voltage drips below 3.4 volts. This seems like a
major drawback
on the VX-1R.
I would like to Thank Everybody
who has sent me information and their experiences with the VX-1R.
You
all know who you are.
Without you, this page wouldn't be half of what it is today - THANK YOU!!
I've been experimenting with
the squelch settings and have updated the squelch
page.
I've got an idea on how to
software modify version 1.03 of the ADMS-1D. Using a template file
already modified
for FREEBAND.
Click here for the details.
I've tried out Bob's (KN6GA)
new beltclip and it works EXCELLENT!!! Never worry again about your
$300
VX-1R falling off your belt
again!! GET ONE NOW! Check it out!
Dayton98 Hamfest is coming
up very soon (May 15,16,17). I will hopefully have a Flea market
space this year,
and will post the space numbers,
so you fellow Yaesu VX-1R users can stop by for a visit. I will post
the space
numbers where I will be set
up..........when I get them from the Dayton98 Hamvention Committee.
If you want more
information on this event
CLICK HERE
Still need more info. on charging
Ion batteries. If you have anything E-Mail
Me.
3/11/98
FTZAP - Added a small program
that modifies your .rdf and .tmp file for FREE BAND, MARS/CAP and much
more. This program is
supposed to work with the FT-50r and VX-1R. I have played around
with it
and haven't got it to work
yet. Maybe I am doing something wrong? I don't know much about
this program
If anyone figures it out -
LET ME KNOW. To find out more CLICK HERE
Bob (KN6GA) has come
up with a greatly improved beltclip for the VX-1R. If you own one
of these fine
radios, this after market
beltclip is a must have accessory. Check it
out!
Corrected a few bad links
around my page - Hopefully everything is OK now
2/19/98
Seems that the VX-1R can receive
cellular images - maybe better than the desired freq.!
The
VX-1 was put on a calibrated signal generator and found that S1 on 864
- 894 requires about
-89
dBm whereas S1 on 946.9 - 976.9 actually requires -84 dBm - the VX-1 is
almost as sensitive to
the
image than the "desired" signal! - THANKS ERIC! Give it a try
Does anyone have any more information on the power up key sequence? I need more information Email Me
Also
need more information on charging lithium batteries Email Me if you have
anything. A fellow ham operator
had
the idea of making a cigarette lighter plug/charging station for the battery.
This would be not much bigger than
the
cigarette plug itself.
2/13/98
Fixed tables - they should
display correctly on different browses
There is a sound frequency
analyzer to download in the Download section
Firmware Version A106 is not
cellular modifiable for cellular (either software of hardware mods).
2/3/98
Fixed a few bad url links
- they all should work
Started this "what's new"
page
Firmware Version A106 has
been in stores for weeks now. This version is not cellular modifiable.
If you send
your VX-1R in for repairs,
yaesu replaces the CPU to version A106 (whether it needs replacing or not).
It seems
seems to be a FCC thing.
A106 seems to have better AM broadcast receive.
This page is update often, so check back for updates.
I'm told you can receive cellular
images by: adding 82.9 to the freq. you want to monitor.
