Windoze Versions - Etrunker/Trunker

[Pro-95]

Is anyone working on Windoze versions of this popular software? Is it even feasible?

Yes it works great in DOS and for some lucky few DOS windows.

 

[Jay911]

Is anyone working on Windoze versions of this popular software? Is it even feasible?

Do you mean like T4Win (Trunker For Windows)? Check the rest of this forum, rfmobile has been working on this project for quite a while now. I have a machine at home decoding Motorola trunks and the occasional EDACS system 24/7 off a tapped BC245, piped directly to the soundcard - no slicer necessary.

 

[Pro-95]

I am aware of Rick's program. I have it loaded on my computer to use later as my sound card is toast. Just thought I'd throw out the question.

 

[SCPD]

Is anyone working on Windoze versions of this popular software? Is it even feasible?

This was done a while back. Trunker "classic" for Windows only works on Windows 2K and XP, possibly NT. I'll dig it up and post it here. You also need to run as Administrator so the program can load the tiny device driver that makes the serial port data slicer work on 2K/XP.

I haven't done the work needed to make ETrunker work, just Motorola for now. Looks, tastes, smells like Trunker for DOS - same data files, etc.

-rick

 

[SCPD]

Try this on for size - Trunker "classic" made to run on Windows 2K/XP.

1. You must have Admin rights for the device driver to load.
2. the slicer *may* need to be externally powered to work.

Good luck.

-rick

 

[jrny99]

downloaded it and when i run it all i get is No error hit return to exit ? in a dos window.

 

[Pro-95]

Same here.

"No error
press return to exit"

Bummer.

 

[kikito]

Just thought I'd point out that if you have a Pro-96 and a Digital 9600 system, this Windoze trunker program is as good as they come:

http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=13850

 

[Pro-95]

It is this very topic that "inspired" my question.

I have neither the Pro-96 or 2096(still waiting) or any digital systems around here. Even with 14 or so trunking sites to listen to, all are not digital(yet), and most are EDACS.

I've been beating on my soundcard in an effort to get T4Win working and noticed it doesn't seem to be a fault in the soundcard but some windows interference. Even with Device Manager reporting no conflicts and stating the device is working properly.

I just spent most of the day removing drivers and hardware cleaning the registry and re-installing the hardware to no avail. Note: even after removing everything and the device Windows reported the device there and working while I had the soundcard in my hand. :shock: :shock: :shock:

I really hate windows sometimes.

 

[jrny99]

i see that 16 of you including myself have d/l the program..does it work for you? if so tell us how you did it and why? (thought i was in a AA meeting for a sec :shock: )

 

[mancow]

I can't get it to work either.


mancow

 

[jrny99]

can someone tell me what it is i am looking at? maybe how to decode it ? i am real new to this. thanks

 

[SCPD]

jrny99,

,Please post this as a new topic. This is a screen shot of T4Win which is not the same as Trunker "classic" (either DOS or Windows).

Second, you're signal is flat so check the cable, radio, and try a different audio input. You are feeding discriminator audio from a tapped radio, right? Read the FAQ that comes with the program. If you still have problems, post your questions here.


Good luck,
Rick

 

[SCPD]

No error press return to exit

Pro-96 and jrny99, you're weren't that far off ...

Okay ... a little documentation is in order.

If you get the message "no error - press return to exit" message, try this ...

The win32 version of trunker needs to know where to find it's parameter file. You can provide that as a command-line parameter. Example:

C:\radio> trunker trackenv.txt

You do need a "trackenv.txt" file. The format of this file is the same as DOS Trunker. Read the PDF manual for what goes on in this file.

Here's what mine looks like:

TRACKSLICERPORT=COM1
TRACKSLICERMODE=NORMAL
TRACKSLICERPIN=DCD
TRACKSCANPORT=COM2
TRACKSCANBAUD=19200
TRACKSCAN=BC245

I have not reproduced the "permission denied" error. I'll need some more info.

Here's a simple test to see if the device driver can be loaded. Try these three commands. I've included the expected response immediate after each command. The first two commands are identical.

C:\radio> net start LogicAnalyzer

The LogicAnalyzer service was started successfully.

C:\radio> net start LogicAnalyzer
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182

C:\radio> net stop LogicAnalyzer

The LogicAnalyzer service was stopped successfully.

If you can get this far ... that's a good sign.

Regards,
Rick

 

[kd7rto]

I just spent most of the day removing drivers and hardware cleaning the registry and re-installing the hardware to no avail. Note: even after removing everything and the device Windows reported the device there and working while I had the soundcard in my hand. :shock: :shock: :shock:

I really hate windows sometimes.

All this work to get a piece of experimental software to run, which doesn't really do anything productive?

Trunker is a great program, and DOS is a great operating system. 486 and P1 desktops and laptops are plentiful and dirt cheap, so why not just add a dedicated DOS machine to your desk, with kvm switch if necessary?

Just think about how much better off we would all be if programmers would have responded, "what's this crap?" when Windows was introduced, ignored it, and continued to write for DOS.

 

[loumaag]

Just think about how much better off we would all be if programmers would have responded, "what's this crap?" when Windows was introduced, ignored it, and continued to write for DOS.

I tried that approach. When my stomach started to growl with hunger, I realized I (and several associates) had to move with the rest of the world. :wink:

 

[Pro-95]

Here is my latest self portrait.

I am stubborn and hard headed.

I agree on just picking up a older computer to run DOS, which is probably what I'll do.

Now where did I put my Novell 3.12 disks?

 

[jrny99]

i just built a frankenstein computer and put win 98se on it. i hope this works

 

[crayon]

Just think about how much better off we would all be if programmers would have responded, "what's this crap?" when Windows was introduced, ignored it, and continued to write for DOS.

*yawn*

A marginally humorous ancidote from a bygone era of unscaleable architectures.

Try getting DOS installed on your new striped 120Gb SATA's without using an overlay. I'm sorry, what's that about a DOS partion barrier? You don't say ... hrmmm. And then there is that pesky expanded memory used to get around the DOS 640K barrier.

btw .. have you heard the one about the person who thought the cd-rom tray was a coffee cup holder?

I shed not a single tear for the passing of DOS, but retain fond memories of events that has lead us to greater things.

 

[BANDIT]

Just to add to the dos comments. There is a dos 7.1 available and it will recognize usb and read NTFS... Do a search...