KD8LLT
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« on: February 03, 2010, 07:41:56 AM » |
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In working through getting the DOS-based TC8A software (for ICOM T8A HT with serial or usb cloning cable) running on my x64 Windows PC, I gathered my notes and posted them online. This should be usable for most any older DOS-based software on the newer OSes. As someone who hates it when old software won't run on newer machines /and/ there's no newer software available, this works very well for me. I hope it's useful to some of my fellow hams as well. http://unixmonky.blogspot.com/2010/01/programming-icom-htusing-opc-478u.html |
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KU4UV
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2010, 12:59:47 AM » |
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There is a program called "Dos Bot" that allows you to run DOS programs under Windows. It a free program. This might work o.k. It might be worth a try.
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NA4IT
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2010, 07:16:55 AM » |
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I have had success running DOS radio software by running a bootable DOS CD. Do a google search for the how to...
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W8JX
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2011, 09:15:52 AM » |
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Well it is not easy this way as you actually have to install and run another complete OS. What you want is DOSBox not DOS Bot. |
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KF6QEX
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 12:19:44 PM » |
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...gathered my notes and posted them online. Good job!  Some of the responses make me wonder if anyone else before me clicked on your link before responding |
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W0BTU
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2011, 02:19:48 PM » |
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DOSBox will work fine! I use it myself on 64-bit Windows 7.
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KL7IPV
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2011, 02:27:38 PM » |
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Go to the Start orb and open it. Int he Search window type in "CMD" and that will open a DOS window to use. I use it even on my W7.
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W8JX
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 03:17:10 PM » |
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Go to the Start orb and open it. Int he Search window type in "CMD" and that will open a DOS window to use. I use it even on my W7.
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But it will not run 16 bit DOS apps. |
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W0BTU
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« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2011, 03:45:15 PM » |
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But it will not run 16 bit DOS apps. That's been my experience as well. Some people have claimed they could (like GWBASIC), but I never could. That's why you need DOSBox. Google it, download and install it, and run it. Problem solved. :-) |
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KB0ASQ
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2011, 03:59:26 PM » |
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Will Dosbox run on a 64bit machine?
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W0BTU
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2011, 04:03:07 PM » |
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Will Dosbox run on a 64bit machine?
YES. I'm doing it! |
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KB0ASQ
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2011, 04:14:26 PM » |
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I'll have to take a look at it. I have one client that has a dos program they just can't replace.
Have you tried printing out of it?
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W0BTU
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2011, 06:41:51 PM » |
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Have you tried printing out of it? No, never tried that. Read the manual/web site, I don't know. |
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KB0ASQ
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2011, 06:45:48 PM » |
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I'll have one of my tech's play with it and see what he finds. Not much money in supporting Dos anymore |
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