Re: Fwd: New Receiver Assistance

On Thursday 27 December 2007 22:43:47 Tim Butler wrote:
> I've had no response to this apart from a message regarding moderation
> before posting to the mailing list, was there a reason it was ignored?

Hi Tim.

I don't recall seeing the message.  I don't have any messages in my local 
folder from Sept 19.  I don't know who is the mailing list administrator as I 
can't access that function even though I'm one of the project admins.

> I'm looking for assistance with adding another receiver to the hamlib
> library and just wanted a few hints and guidance.  I have aquired a number
> of Rhode and Schwarz ESMC receivers and are all serial controlled.  My
> intention is to write some software for these and sell them (very high end
> receiver) and as part of that wanted to assist with adding support to a
> number of HAM programs as well as possibly writing my own interface.

Sounds like a good project.

> I have a good understanding of C and have been browsing the source code for
> existing radio gear, however I wanted to get a good idea on the best way to
> approach this.  Any assistance you can provide would be greatly
> appreciated.

There is a procedure outlined in README.developer for adding a new backend.  I 
assume that your receivers don't use an existing command structure like that 
used by Kenwood or ICOM radios and that you'll need to code from scratch.

When you have your code working, you can post your files to the list and I'll 
get them committed and added into CVS.  CVS commit access is also available 
if this will be a large project and you will be making many changes to your 
backend.

We're always looking for more help around here!  

73, de Nate >>

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