Any news on xDax and xCat for Mac computers?

Burch - K4QXX

Are there still plans to get xDax and xCat working for version 3 of SSDR? 

Ted VE3TRQ

I'm sure interested in this! I'm holding off upgrading to v3 until I can have DAX and CAT working on the Mac.

Burch - K4QXX

I quit using the Mac for digital modes after xDax and xCat quit working.  It just seems cumbersome to work without these two programs. 

Ted VE3TRQ

It’s certainly possible to keep on using a Mac and digital with v3, but you’ll need to fork over about $200 in extra software, like MacLoggerDX, dogparkSDR, and LoopBack, to do it. And even then, I miss xDax and xCat :-( I’ll just keep using v2 - Windows is not a full-time option here.

Pete - W6OP

I have emailed Mario and will update this thread if/when I hear back from him. I offered to update the programs myself if he is willing to give me the source code.

K3SF

hi pete

i think besides Marios code also need libraries that doug k3tzn developed to make it all work... i do not know if doug has up dated libraries for V3...

i know he was in transition of QTH when this all happened

https://github.com/DougPA/xSDR6000


doug developed a nice mac interface that looks like and operates like windows ssdr...does work with v2 and mac mojave

Paul K3SF

Pete - W6OP

Yes, I am using Doug's library in my Voice Keyer for Mac. It has been updated for V3. Actually 2.5 but that works on V3 with a single client.

K3SF

hi pete

Great...
i hope you can connect with Mario...
as i too do miss using xdax/xcat
and
running all native mac apps.

when i get home sick for all-mac i just drop back to ssdr v.2.4.9
but
i do like running ssdr v3.1.x too

Oh by the way
i have used your vx keyer....nice job....so just wanted to say thanks for that too...

Paul K3SF

Pete - W6OP

Thanks Paul!

Burch - K4QXX

Paul, I am assuming you never heard back from Mario.  I sure do miss that software.  Sure did make using DogparkSDR easy with the digital modes. 

Pete - W6OP

Haven't heard anything.

Pete W6OP

George KF2T

Likewise here. Mario had a lot going on last time I a heard from him. Hope he’s okay. If anyone needs a tester or someone to buy coffee while working on an update, I’m your man!

K3SF

hey george


i totally  agree
   heck i'll offer up free ****
   isnt that what all good coders need ;-)

Paul K3SF

Burch - K4QXX

Tell me where to send the Keg!

Mario_DL3LSM

Hi there,

I know that you are waiting for the update of xCAT and xDAX.. A lot of things happened during the last 2 years (health, job and family wise) which took not only my time away but also my motivation to do any coding.. In this situation I could not even justify shelling out the money for the v3 upgrade as it would have been only for updating the apps..

I'm still not back to normal but I'm slowly starting again.. I bought the v3 update and now I'm making the necessary changes to bring my code on par with the actual version of Dougs xLib6000.. From there I could proceed with the changes for v3..

Keep your fingers cross that this time I will be more steady and successful in my attempt than 4 months ago.. :-/

Thanks for your patience and 73
Mario, DL3LSM

Burch - K4QXX

Your other priorities are more important than computer code.  You have just spoiled us with a great product!  Thanks for your contribution to the Flex community.


K3SF

hey Mario

Burch hit right on....life before lines of code..always

i have always appreciated work you have done...

thanks
Paul K3SF

Mario_DL3LSM

Hi there,

good news.. I'm actively testing the upgraded versions for xCAT and xDAX now.. So it's coming closer.. There is still some work for the IQ streams to do.. I'm interested: who is using IQ streams with xDAX?

73, Mario DL3LSM

Burch - K4QXX

Woo Hoo!  Thanks Mario!  Can't wait to get back to using my Mac for the digital modes. 

I am not using IQ streams in my setup at this time.

K3SF

I  DO NOT use the IQ stream in mac environment. The reason being not any Mac ham related s/w that uses IQ data stream.

Only time i use IQ data steam would be in Virtual PC to run cw-skimmer
and
i would be using ssdr dax/cat in virtual windows environment which is also running cw-skimmer.

keep up the good work Mario....

us mac users do really appreciate the effort required and
especially your great works.


thanks again
Paul  K3SF


ps...
there are lots of us who be willing alpha/beta tester including me.

Burch - K4QXX

Just wanted to bump this back to the top.  If you need someone to help you test xDax and xCat I can help.

Mario_DL3LSM

Hi Burch, 

did you get may email today? I have send it to your address on qrz.com..

73, Mario DL3LSM

Mario_DL3LSM

Hi Paul,

I did not find your email address on qrz.com.. Please send me a message to [email protected]

73, Mario DL3LSM

K3SF

hi mario

i sent you email with my email address

Paul K3SF

Burch - K4QXX

Yes I did!  I will give them a try when I get a chance.  Hopefully tonight.

George KF2T

I/Q would be great, and might even inspire CW Skimmer style software for MacOS!

K3SF

Mario contacted me to do some testing...
and
it is going very well at the moment...

I have been able to run ssdr 3.1.8 on 6600m with two instances of wsjtx..
and
i have fldigi/flrig also working with it

this is running on multiple mac mini with macos10.14.6
and
i do use Loopback v2

i will be doing more stress testing for mario in the next couple of days by running it in multi-flex setup.

Mario is doing an awesome job


Paul K3SF

Burch - K4QXX

I have only tried it on wsjtx so far and was able to work a couple of FT8 stations. 

Thanks Mario!

K3SF

Mario once again has done a great job.

i have been testing for Mario too on my 6600m.
with multiple mac mini's and macbook pro...with macos 10.14.6 and 10.13.6

i have had it running with two instances of wsjtx ft8 on different bands...just lie before ...smooth operations

an to put it to real life test...
i chased VP8PJ on 40m FT8
with one slice ft8 in f/h mode and the the other slice in regular FT8 mode

i have include a short video...using ipad and multi mac minis an front panel of 6600m..
all four slice of 6600m going...

Paul K3SF

Alan

where is the video?

K3SF

hopefully it is here

on youtube

https://youtu.be/2bnVzDAbES0