T4Win and SysIDs

[scanfan03]

When i run T4Win, i select a system, and the system name says Motorola 2318, but in the SysID slot it says 8984 or something like that (I will look at it later and tell you the exact number). Is this a different format or whats wrong with the program. BTW- This is on STAR-Net, but it does this with every system.

 

[loumaag]

T4Win displays everything (in that bottom window) as decimal except for the automatic System Name. x2318 Hex = 8984 Decmial.

Remember Rick is still working on this program and it is not as stable as he would like, it does do a find job on 800MHz Moto Type II systems but from there things go downhill.

 

[scanfan03]

that's what i thought, i guess i will have to live with it for now.

 

[loumaag]

that's what i thought, i guess i will have to live with it for now.

Well, you could get a data slicer and run Trunker. :lol:

 

[scanfan03]

Why, when i could just use T4Win which is just as good (I think). I hate working with DOS programs.

 

[loumaag]

Why, when i could just use T4Win which is just as good (I think). I hate working with DOS programs.

Here a few reasons. As long as you are doing STARNet and don't mind setting each parameter for every TG and radio ID individually, go for it. Just don't try and do a VHF or UHF system, or a Type I or IIi system (like Missouri City) becuase it doesn't work on them.

Remember T4Win is in Beta, things will change, it will get better when Rick has time for it but I can assure you that T4Win is not at the top of his list of things to do right now. (Although I suspect he will get back to it soon. ) It is not "just as good" as Trunker yet, I know it and so does Rick.

 

[ka2mek]

I think Rick is onto a good thing with T4W,and I must agree DOS is old!Granted the Original trunker is a good tool But T4W looks alot more proffesional running a windows format.I find T4W to be a wondeful tool to use and as time passes I am shure it will evolve and surpass the OLD DOS method of watching trunked radio systems.Keep up the great work Rick!All good things come in due time!
73!
Robert-KA2MEK

 

[loumaag]

I think Rick is onto a good thing with T4W,and I must agree DOS is old!Granted the Original trunker is a good tool But T4W looks alot more proffesional running a windows format.I find T4W to be a wondeful tool to use and as time passes I am shure it will evolve and surpass the OLD DOS method of watching trunked radio systems.Keep up the great work Rick!All good things come in due time!
73!
Robert-KA2MEK

No argument. I have put it to good use myself. (Honest Rick, I am working on that project I promised. :roll: ) My point is, it is not the replacement for Trunker yet. T4Win has limitations and it does not work on all systems. It does require a fairly robust machine to run on and will not handle multi-tasking very well (unless the machine is a screamer).

DOS is old, but DOS has a limited overhead. When you are processing a data stream, you don't need more overhead, you need less. Trunker will run all day on a 386 class machine and never miss a signal in the data stream. Since a lot of people have old machines, why not commit them to doing a simple task which can run undistrubed rather than clutter up the closet.

 

[DaveNF2G]

DOS is old, but DOS has a limited overhead. When you are processing a data stream, you don't need more overhead, you need less. Trunker will run all day on a 386 class machine and never miss a signal in the data stream. Since a lot of people have old machines, why not commit them to doing a simple task which can run undistrubed rather than clutter up the closet.

Hear, hear!

I run Trunker (and several other DOS realtime communications utilities) on an old Toshiba notebook that can't run anything more recent than Windows 95. It's the ideal trunking platform for me. When I have the cash, I will be looking for another "old" laptop - cheaper than new, and able to do just what I need.

 

[ka2mek]

DOS is old, but DOS has a limited overhead. When you are processing a data stream, you don't need more overhead, you need less. Trunker will run all day on a 386 class machine and never miss a signal in the data stream. Since a lot of people have old machines, why not commit them to doing a simple task

Right on loumaag!No argument there what so ever,I even ran one 386 DOS system back a couple of years ago 24/7 on NJSP system ran like a trooper (no pun intended),I am just thrilled now to see this evolving to the windows phase.I must say all of you working on these projects are offering hard to come by solid stuff,and need to say keep up the good work believe you me it is greatly greatly appreciated out here!
73!
Rob-KA2MEK