Alinco DR135 Software
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Alinco DR135 Software
Hi
I have downloaded the software for the Alinco DR135DX and it's a .rar program.
Would software would you recommend to open it up? Does seem to be anything on my computer (Windows 7) to do the job.
Advice appreciated
I have downloaded the software for the Alinco DR135DX and it's a .rar program.
Would software would you recommend to open it up? Does seem to be anything on my computer (Windows 7) to do the job.
Advice appreciated
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Ok guys got it sussed. Just downloaded WinZip and the DR135 software is running.
I got the rig today as new in the box. The channel selector would go up but not down. The up/dn buttons on the mic are OK. So it had to be something simple. There was a bad PCB connection on the encoder switch. Added a wire link from switch to and she now works fine Just a QC issue.
Over all it seems to work well
Edit: UK channels programmed into band F. All went smoothly As other people have reported with the CRE 8900 the 1.25 kHz UK offset changes to 1.20 kHz. Not to worry as 0.05 kHz (50 Hz) on FM makes NO difference!!
I got the rig today as new in the box. The channel selector would go up but not down. The up/dn buttons on the mic are OK. So it had to be something simple. There was a bad PCB connection on the encoder switch. Added a wire link from switch to and she now works fine Just a QC issue.
Over all it seems to work well
Edit: UK channels programmed into band F. All went smoothly As other people have reported with the CRE 8900 the 1.25 kHz UK offset changes to 1.20 kHz. Not to worry as 0.05 kHz (50 Hz) on FM makes NO difference!!
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
I can highly recommend 7Zip over Winzip but you've got past that hurdle now anyway.RadioPixie wrote:Ok guys got it sussed. Just downloaded WinZip and the DR135 software is running.
I got the rig today as new in the box. The channel selector would go up but not down. The up/dn buttons on the mic are OK. So it had to be something simple. There was a bad PCB connection on the encoder switch. Added a wire link from switch to and she now works fine Just a QC issue.
Over all it seems to work well
Edit: UK channels programmed into band F. All went smoothly As other people have reported with the CRE 8900 the 1.25 kHz UK offset changes to 1.20 kHz. Not to worry as 0.05 kHz (50 Hz) on FM makes NO difference!!
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Cheers for the info cjay. I'll try that next time
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Hi RadioPixie, I have just got my self a DR135 and programming cable. Can you give me a link to where you got the software.RadioPixie wrote:Hi
I have downloaded the software for the Alinco DR135DX and it's a .rar program.
Would software would you recommend to open it up? Does seem to be anything on my computer (Windows 7) to do the job.
Advice appreciated
Many thanks,
Richf
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Hi
Managed to find the download - have used 7Z to unpack it, all I have to do is program it. When the pc is connected to the radio does it display the frequencies within the software?
Many thanks for any info,
Richf
Managed to find the download - have used 7Z to unpack it, all I have to do is program it. When the pc is connected to the radio does it display the frequencies within the software?
Many thanks for any info,
Richf
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Does anyone know if the programming cable is a normal USB COM port emulator - like the ones being used for other Chinese radios nowadays?
If the datacable I have for my Baofengs will work I don't bother buying another one.
If the datacable I have for my Baofengs will work I don't bother buying another one.
TRX:
Icom 7300 / 706 mk II / 735 - Alinco DR-135DX - President Grant mk II / Jackson mk I - CRT SS9900 / One - Anytone AT300M
Icom ID 51E - QYT KT-8900 - Icom F4SR / 28H - Baofeng UV-5R / 888S
Uniden UBC 780 XLT - Icom R5 / PCR-100 - RTL2832U/R820T + Ham It Up v1.2 - NESDR SMArt
Icom 7300 / 706 mk II / 735 - Alinco DR-135DX - President Grant mk II / Jackson mk I - CRT SS9900 / One - Anytone AT300M
Icom ID 51E - QYT KT-8900 - Icom F4SR / 28H - Baofeng UV-5R / 888S
Uniden UBC 780 XLT - Icom R5 / PCR-100 - RTL2832U/R820T + Ham It Up v1.2 - NESDR SMArt
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
To richf: yes the software reads as well as writes. Best make .dat files as you go along when modifying the program, not just for the frequency but the menu functions, ie roger bleep, mic gain settings etc.
To rogerbleep: I'm no computer expert, just plod along with it and work it out as I'm going along. As far as I'm aware the driver is Prolific, and the lead looks like it may have electronics in the USB plug side judging by the size of it.
To rogerbleep: I'm no computer expert, just plod along with it and work it out as I'm going along. As far as I'm aware the driver is Prolific, and the lead looks like it may have electronics in the USB plug side judging by the size of it.
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Thanks for the clarification RadioPixie, then I have the correct cable.
I will have to take a look at the software later on then.
Thanks again
I will have to take a look at the software later on then.
Thanks again
TRX:
Icom 7300 / 706 mk II / 735 - Alinco DR-135DX - President Grant mk II / Jackson mk I - CRT SS9900 / One - Anytone AT300M
Icom ID 51E - QYT KT-8900 - Icom F4SR / 28H - Baofeng UV-5R / 888S
Uniden UBC 780 XLT - Icom R5 / PCR-100 - RTL2832U/R820T + Ham It Up v1.2 - NESDR SMArt
Icom 7300 / 706 mk II / 735 - Alinco DR-135DX - President Grant mk II / Jackson mk I - CRT SS9900 / One - Anytone AT300M
Icom ID 51E - QYT KT-8900 - Icom F4SR / 28H - Baofeng UV-5R / 888S
Uniden UBC 780 XLT - Icom R5 / PCR-100 - RTL2832U/R820T + Ham It Up v1.2 - NESDR SMArt
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Out of interest ... where do you download this software from?
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Cool. Thanks for that. Will download and have a look.
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
wheres cheapest for a programming lead ? thx
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
Cheapest I had seen was Knights when bought with the radio (£19.95). Normally £24.95. I dare say there may be others cheaper elsewhere as did not look on flea bay et al.
http://www.kcb.co.uk/shop2/contents/en-uk/p1654.html
http://www.kcb.co.uk/shop2/contents/en-uk/p1654.html
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Re: Alinco DR135 Software
The Anytone cable would be cheaper to buy but involves removing the case to plug it in.
I ordered the Alinco cable when I purchased the DR135 (without software) as I didn't want to dive inside the rig.
I'm using Microsoft XP so I had to download the driver from the Prolific website (or from the Nevada website).
The Alinco or Cre8900 software can be downloaded easily enough.
I ordered the Alinco cable when I purchased the DR135 (without software) as I didn't want to dive inside the rig.
I'm using Microsoft XP so I had to download the driver from the Prolific website (or from the Nevada website).
The Alinco or Cre8900 software can be downloaded easily enough.