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| Reviews Summary for TRX-Manager |
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Reviews: 9
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Average rating: 4.2/5
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MSRP: $70
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Description: TRX-manager supports almost all the functions of Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom...
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Transceivers fully integrated in a comprehensive package for Radio Amateurs.
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TRX-Manager implements all these functions in conjunction with very fast
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monitoring and easier, more effective SW Listening, DX Spotting, Logging, Award
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tracking, Satellite, Rotator control and much more... In addition it can even
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operate simultaneously with several other programs including PDA's LOGic 5
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logging program. A control of a remote HF station by packet or a LAN is also
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provided along with many other original features...
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.trx-manager.com/
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IW7CDL
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Rating: 1/5
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Dec 31, 2011 09:47
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Not worth the 79$
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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A very poor software which looks like a compilation of different pieces of software than a single software.
Now days HAM Radio firms are used to provide the software with the equipment so the 79$ for this software are too much for the features provided.
Graphic User Interface is very basic, I mean Old Fashion Visual Basic Style.
The monitoring window cannot be re-sized and on a high resolution monitor it is very small
The demo last after 20 minutes instead of 30 minutes claimed on the website.
Embedded Web Cluster isn't working properly.
In a single sentence: Not worth the 79$
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W3ULS
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Rating: 2/5
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Dec 27, 2011 09:39
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No Sale
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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From my perspective, TRX-Manager is a "no sale."
The demo is set up to expire each day after 30 minutes which, given the software's lack of intuitive GUI design (HRD is way better in this regard),is inadequate. I own an Icom IC-7600, and it appears that a number of the transceiver's multiple functions are not included, but there's no way to be definitive about this because the demo expires so quickly.
I'm not going to lay out nearly 100 clams without first knowing what I'm getting. From my brief exposure, I'd have to say HRD is superior--and it's free. Simple as that.
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KB7Q
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 15, 2011 14:30
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Workd exceptionally well for me.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'm using TRX-Manager version 4.57 to control an Elecraft K3 transceiver remotely via the Internet. I had used HRD, but TRX-Manager providers a much deeper command-set implementation for the K3. Taking the time to understand the features available in the three windows (monitor - levels - TRX-Command) is the key to wringing the most out of this program.
This version of TRX-Manager presents a completely functioning "front face" of the radio on my computer.
TRX-Manager has allowed me to have big time radio fun over 1,000 miles from the home station.
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K0IZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 30, 2010 16:38
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I like it
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been using TRX Manager 4.5 for several weeks, with my Elecraft K3. No software is perfect, but TRX Manager comes close. Setup no problem, very customized to the K3, which I like. HRD is good, but doesn't come close in ability to control the many features of the K3. TRX Manager has buttons to control the K3 almost as well as siting in front of the radio.
Good forum support for questions.
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KB9BPF
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 17, 2008 23:17
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Excellent
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased TRX-Manager based upon N8LP's experiences and recommendations regarding remote control operation, and I am very pleased. Like any powerful and feature-rich software, there is a bit of a learning curve when attempting to perform advanced tasks like setting up master/slave remote control, but the documentation is well written and well translated. Configuration procedures are easy to follow and finding answers to questions was reasonably easy.
Actual on-air use is intuitive. One of my first impressions was how nice it was to have so many different ways to tune the rig. Whether I want to quickly sweep the band or carefully tune, no matter what mode I am in there is a tuning method which fits the task. (The mouse scroll bar is what I find myself using most.) Even running remote over an internet link shared with streaming audio (Skype) response is so fast it's almost like being right there at the radio. In fact, when I'm in my shack operating the radio locally, I find myself opening the local installation of TRX-Manager and running the radio with it because it's so convenient.
One of my favorite features is TRX-Manager's support of N8LP's LP-100 Wattmeter. This combination is made in heaven for remote HF operation. On RX, TRX-Manager displays S-meter readings (if your radio's computer interface supports it) and on TX it displays the forward power and SWR readings reported by the LP-100 at the remote station.
I am looking forward to installing my EA4TX ARS-Win antenna rotor interface and setting it up for use with TRX-manager so that I will have remote control of my rotator as well.
73
Brad KB9BPF
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NT9E
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 2, 2005 09:24
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Best CAT software!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using TRX-Mganager for about 2 years with an IC-756PROII and an IC-910H. No shack is complete without this software. It has multiple windows. I normally display 4 of the TRX-Manager windows in my setup. 1.) The Radio Monitor screen, where all functions of the radio are available within a mouse click, 2.) The Telnet Webcluster, where I can display all DX spots for the bands and modes I am interested in, 3.) The DXCC Info screen, where it displays the Great Circle Bearings for the selected call, whether I have worked that prefix before and tells me at a glance what band and mode I worked the staion and whether that prefix has been confirmed or not, 4.) The log book screen with its various info icons. A great piece of software I can not do without. Download a trial version and you'll be sold on the programs usefullness in no time. I highly recommend it!
PS - Tech support is only an email away and is often answered in minutes!
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K6QE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 2, 2005 07:01
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Excellent software
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am using TRX-Manager to remote my Icom 7800 over the Internet. I have had excellent results and it supports every feature on the radio I'd care to remote and then some!! I can set the DSP the Noise blanker, retrieve memories, change modes, frequency. It changes just about everything excpet my underwear!!! The program does not support passing audio well, however. Anyone interested should use Skype to pass the audio over the Interent. This program is worth every penny and then some.
Jim, K6QE
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N0AN
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Rating: 5/5
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May 10, 2002 11:30
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Multi-Purpose Logging Rig Control
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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TRX-Manager is a superb Rig Control program that also includes logging, DXCluster, Remote and many other features. I rate this software as great because the features work, it is extremely well supported and it works with a wide variety of radios. I use it for both a Kenwood TS-870s and a Yaesu FT-847. It works with other programs like Nova satellite tracking, giving doppler support for the FT-847 which is very helpful for copying AO-40 telemetry. I use its internal DXcluster support which permits either RF based (TNC and radio) or Internet based DXcluster operations. The DXCluster support works flawlessly, controlling rig/mode/freq/split with nothing more than highlighting the dx and hitting the key. I have had several other logging and rig control programs. None of them work as well, are as full featured or are supported as well as TRX-Manager.
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KC8JKA
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2002 12:27
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"GREAT" Software!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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TRX-Manager is worth every penny!!!
I've tried other logging programs, but... With everything that TRX-Manager can do... one just has to try it.
With the other programs like - Hamscope v1.5, DX Atlas, Satscape and others being able to link with TRX-Manager, and have them work prefectly. What else does one need?
Laurent-F2DEX has always been very helpful with any questions. And also you can get help and info via - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TRX-Manager Also check Laurent's TRX-Manager web site - http://www.trx-manager.com/ 'Lots-o-Help & Info' there too.
There is a free demo to try "so try it! you'll like it!"
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