With Marcus' permission I will demoing Marcus, (DL8MRE), New ALPHA version IPad/iPhone App at Dayton Flex Dinner and possibly at the Flex booth.
Since this is an ALPHA stage product, IT WILL NOT BE AN OFFICIAL DEMO but I will have my iPad with me during Cocktail Hour and at my Table if you want to see it... and I do not want to take away from the Announcements and other Demos at the Flex Dinner...
In many ways it's similar to Stu K6TU app BUT in many ways it's different.
Here are some highlights of the differences:
1. Spots on the display work
2. Snap to frequency selection. Much easier to tune than K6TU
3. CWX works
4. TNF works
5. Close emulation of SSDR. (Good and Bad)
6. Region Band map on the display ( but USA does not obey the rules)
7. Works for BOTH iPad and iPhone
The jury is out as to the touch screen emulation as K6TU is more Ipad centric. So if you are comfortable with the iOS paradigm, K6TU feels more natural than a SSDR emulation.
Each will have people who prefer one operating paradigm over the other.
It is still an alpha and Marcus needs more testers to find all the bugs
However he is pretty close to having a finished product that might likely be ready by July in Apple App Store
NO HE IS NOT DOING AN ANDROID VERSION...He apparently found that Android is just too difficult to support because there are so many difference in Android versions between devices and manufacturers...
Screen Shot with Menu's and Spots
Screen Shot with Menu Hidden
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Posted 3 years ago
Will this translate over to the Mac line of computers?
Hi Philip,
once RadioApp has been released and once I finished a few additional things I like to add to this App later on (e.g. Griffin PowerMate support and a logging feature), I will look into that. I developed RadioApp with this in mind. It has been developed in Swift, and I tried to use no third party library so it will be "just up to me" to get it ported to the Mac. However, even though, it will be a lot of work which is unlikely to be finished this year.
I would be interested to know how many people are interested in a Mac version if this App so everybody who likes to see a Mac Version of my RadioApp, please let me know somehow.
vy 73,
Marcus, DL8MRE
once RadioApp has been released and once I finished a few additional things I like to add to this App later on (e.g. Griffin PowerMate support and a logging feature), I will look into that. I developed RadioApp with this in mind. It has been developed in Swift, and I tried to use no third party library so it will be "just up to me" to get it ported to the Mac. However, even though, it will be a lot of work which is unlikely to be finished this year.
I would be interested to know how many people are interested in a Mac version if this App so everybody who likes to see a Mac Version of my RadioApp, please let me know somehow.
vy 73,
Marcus, DL8MRE
(Edited)
well you can count me in as a Mac version user whenever you manage to get it done..Paul ..K3SF
I would love to see a Mac version. Peter G3ZSS
Count me in for a Mac version !
Jay -- N0FB, Elmer
Im in for the Mac Version. 2013 iMac i7 and 2014 MacBook Pro i7.
I would like to see a mac version as well.
Jay -- N0FB, Elmer
Cost? I hope there is no yearly fee because that's what turns me off to Stu's program
No, definitely no yearly costs. But I can fully understand Stu as this App requires continuous development a.) Because it always needs to be adapted to the most recent iOS Version and moreover b.) because it needs to be aligned to all the upcoming FlexRadio firmware updates.
vy 73,
Marcus, DL8MRE
vy 73,
Marcus, DL8MRE
Steve K9ZW, Elmer
I'm with you - I always pay for support for upgrades, but am reluctant to "rent software" that requires me to "fee the meter" to have the software.
Got caught out on an expiring subscription deal when moving (back from overseas) that was really inconvenient, and consider it a learned lesson.
I'm okay with the N4PY and FRS style where you have to be a support subscriber to get updates/upgrades, but your core software will still run regardless.
73
Steve K9ZW
Exactly, I hate yearly fees. I wil not use dogparkSDR for the same reason. I understand it cost money to develop but on the same token it cost me time and money to debug a program.
(Edited)
dogparkSDR does not have a yearly fee.
dogparkSDR, when registered will run indefinitely. If you change radios you will need a new registration number, but that is free.
Peter K1PGV, Elmer
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
is there any educated guesses when it might be available?
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Like most any software it will be done when it is done and not before
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
iPhone version works the same as the iPad version. Looks good on the 6+
Chris Tate - N6WM, Elmer
Indeed I have been using the iPhone version as well.. and the ergonomics of it are surprisingly good! supports both vertical and horizontal orientation. Very impressive.
Jay -- N0FB, Elmer
I have also used the iPhone version on my 6+. It works great!
Ken - NM9P, Elmer
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Greetings from Paris
Spent most of the last week or so trailing my XYL thru every shoe store in Paris. Been working my station remote in San Diego via DL8MRE iPhone Version. Pretty awesome as I no longer need to schlep an iPad with me when she goes shopping. Great way to kill shoe shopping boredom.
I also found that the app can be used as a control surface when another SSDR client has control of the station.
Spent most of the last week or so trailing my XYL thru every shoe store in Paris. Been working my station remote in San Diego via DL8MRE iPhone Version. Pretty awesome as I no longer need to schlep an iPad with me when she goes shopping. Great way to kill shoe shopping boredom.
I also found that the app can be used as a control surface when another SSDR client has control of the station.
Ken - NM9P, Elmer
Drop me a line for a possible schedule...iPhone remote to iPhone remote!
Have a great time in Paris!
Have a great time in Paris!
Jay -- N0FB, Elmer
I'd be happy to join in on this too!
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
@Jay
Contact,me privately at KILO YANKEE 6 LIMA ALPHA AT KILO YANKEE 6 LIMA ALPHA .COM
To set up a schedule. My current time zone is GMT + 2 Hrs.
Contact,me privately at KILO YANKEE 6 LIMA ALPHA AT KILO YANKEE 6 LIMA ALPHA .COM
To set up a schedule. My current time zone is GMT + 2 Hrs.
Happy to help test.IT engineer.hoe do i get the softeare?
Mike - VE3CKO, Elmer
Me sad no android version (: Why not just do a SAMSUNG version since it has a good chunk of the market so to satisfy those of us who'll never drink the Apple koolaid.
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Tell Samsiung to stop screwing around with Android and get on iOS.
The issue with Android is that it is such a dogs breakfast even within the Samsung Ecosystem that it is very expensive to support
While the Apple Koolaid may be unpalatable at least it is pretty consistent.
The issue with Android is that it is such a dogs breakfast even within the Samsung Ecosystem that it is very expensive to support
While the Apple Koolaid may be unpalatable at least it is pretty consistent.
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Anyone know if this software will be demonstrated at Friedrichshafen this coming weekend?
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
A few people have copies such as Norbert DJ7JC will be at Friedrichshafen but I am not sure Marcus will,be there.
Marcus,
Do you have any idea when the app may be available?
Jon...kf2e
Do you have any idea when the app may be available?
Jon...kf2e
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
Last communications from Marcus was that he was on vacation
