Opinion Wanted on Interface Software

[DTB Radio]

I finally got around to redoing the software for that CB-Computer Interface that I developed. I'd like opinions on the layout and functionality of the software. Any and all thoughts, complaints, comments, suggestions, etc. will be appreciated.

Click Here to download the setup files in .ZIP format. Unzip to any directory and run "setup.exe".

Below is a screenshot of the interface's control panel.

 

[riq165]

Looks good DTB! If I could add one item it would be a PTT button (hot key) to key the transmitter (maybe a time out timer but that might be asking to much ) If that were included in this software combined with IP Sound and VNC you could have a nice little remote CB base to use from work or remote locations. Just a thought...

73,

riq165

 

[DTB Radio]

The PTT button isn't a bad idea. That could be added with one more data line from the port. The time-out idea is good IF the PTT button were built with a locking feature, just in case you forgot to unkey. Set it for like 5 minutes or something, or better yet, allow the user to set how many minutes its keyed. As for the other thoughts, they would be nice, but outside of the scope of this project.

 

[riq165]

Hey DTB-

Thanks for considering it. Always nice to see a product developer asking questions and listening for feedback. Keep up the fine work.

Just to be clear, I was not suggesting that you incorporate all those features in your software. I was pointing out that with the addition of PTT control to your software all the end user would need to do is run IP Sound and VNC and they could run their base station by remote. Who knows maybe 11 meter Echolink is just on the horizon.

The time out feature might be nice either way should something go horribly wrong...

73,

riq165

 

[DTB Radio]

OK, I changed things a bit. Click Here to download just the program file itself, or click here for the complete install files.

Riq165, I added a transmit control feature to the control panel, as well as a way to just throw deadkeys.

I also streamlined the TX/RX readout a bit.

 

[DTB Radio]

OK, this baby is DONE!! I updated the help file with the new graphics from the program screen, and added a bank of 10 memory slots, each of which holds a complete channel AND frequency group.

NOW tell me what you think!

Click here for the updated setup files