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| Reviews Summary for N4PY Ten-Tec Pegasus/Jupitor Software |
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Reviews: 57
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $35
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Description: Control Program for the Ten-Tec Pegasus and Jupitor Radio
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More info: http://www.ralabs.com/n4py
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N1WPN
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2008 18:17
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32bit version for Omni VII
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am very pleased with the latest release of the 32 bit version. I am using it with my Omni VII in the remote mode and the audio on tx is working much better than the oneplug version. I verified that with on the air contacts from my hotel in Pittsburgh all the way to my Radio at home in MA. Install was very easy and once configured worked very good. Had some issues with the 3G ATT card I was using and Carl worked his magic and alll worked after he discovered a port confict that was caused by the 3g card. I use the 3g card as its faster than the hotel network. This prgm is a 5 for me. The more I use it the more I like it.
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n1wpn Wayne
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KR9D
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 19, 2008 22:42
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Want dual receive on the cheap?
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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My older Ten Tec Omni V includes the V.9 ROM and modifications to provide a CI-V-compliant serial interface (also developed by Carl N4PY). Using and older version of Carl's Pegasus control software which he provided at a good price, I am able to control an RX-320 as a sub-receiver to the Omni V.9. Doing so allows me to control the RX-320 using the Omni's VFO knob, and it allows virtually unlimited memory storage for the Omni as well as the RX-320. When I use Carl's software to direct the 320 to the frequency in use by the Omni, it even applies my current Omni filter selections.
Now, I can tune the RX-320 to a DX station (which is usually relatively easy to receive), and use the more Omni V's stronger receiver to parse the pileup. That makes a lot easier to find the frequency being worked by the DX station.
The control software also allows me to work split without needing the split mode of the rig. My local club runs an SSB net with monitored frequencies for Generals and Techs in bands and frequencies allowed for them, and with Carl's software I can hear them all without having to be too agile.
And using the RX-320 sub-receiver, the software will perform a band sweep, in addition to several other features not found in sub-kilobuck or older radios.
I built a small muting circuit to mute the RX-320 audio during transmit, and use a small headphone mixer to mix both radio outputs into one set of headphones. Carl provided detailed instructions for this integration.
Yes, it is possible to build a station with a first-class receiver and dual-receive capability for under a grand. It just takes carefully selected components and good integration/control software.
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W8JAS
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Rating: 3/5
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Mar 8, 2007 04:41
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average and cost too much
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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A friend of mine and I had this big debate. We both have Jupiters and argue who has the best radio control software for the Jupiter. He uses N4PY and I use Ham Radio Deluxe. He pays for his software, and I get mine free and because he pays, he feels he is getting better software. So a while back he gave me his laptop computer that has the N4PY software installed. He was going on a 6 week project over to Japan so he did not need his ham radio laptop for that 6 week period. I mean he really wants me to buy the N4PY program.
So hey, what the heck, I gave it a try. Used it almost every day until he came back. Yeah, it's just o.k. nothing too exciting. My Ham Radio Deluxe could do just about everything the N4PY software could do and a bit more like PSK31 and an integrated log book to boot. Plus, the N4PY is restricted on the radios it will support so I can't use it on my Yaesu transceiver, but I can with Ham Radio Deluxe.
So to shut my buddy up I thought I would buy a license. Then I went to the N4PY page - $55 bucks, o.k. a little high, but not too bad. But then I saw I have to pay another $30 a year to get updates and support? That's more than 50% of the original price of the software! I mean I don't mind paying a reasonable price, but that is insane.
Can you imagine if Microsoft charged every user half the price of their operating system each year to get security updates and a few enhancements. People would be screaming. Maybe $10 a year - 20% of the software price would be reasonable, but more than 50% is just gouging. Wow, can't get over that less than every two years, you're paying for the software all over again, and the software is just average.
With average functionality and way beyond reasonable pricing, the laptop went back to my buddy when he returned from his trip and I am sticking to the free Ham Radio Deluxe package. One package for all my radios.
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AA7LG
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 7, 2007 11:01
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excellent software at a bargain price
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have been using the N4PY for a few months and I am very impressed with it. I feel that the author of this program has made an excellent effort and he continues to improve his code in an ongoing basis. I realize some people object to paying for software but when an individual takes this type of effort to create and support a quality product you can’t expect it for free. What’s next, do we expect radio mfg. to give free service after the warrantee expires? You get what you pay for and in this case it’s a bargain!
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K9ZW
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 7, 2007 08:19
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Exceptional Product at an ordinary price
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The N4PY progam has worked great running both Pegasus & Jupiter's here in the shack. I've made 1000s of QSOs using it, both digital mode and SSB.
Support from Carl N4PY has been excellent.
Carl has been very quick to provide registration keys when I've moved computers, or installed the software on my field-day portable. This is a pleasant policy compared to the restrictive licensing systems of some software.
Though a person doesn't need to subscribe to Carl's yearly fee based support, as your original software key will not expire, it is modestly priced & includes both updates and personalized support if you need it.
I've loaded and looked at a number of alternatives, and the N4PY package is simply hard to beat.
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Steve
K9ZW
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WB8NUT
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Rating: 2/5
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Mar 7, 2007 05:58
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Too Expensive, Better Free Alternatives
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have a license for the N4PY radio control software. I was (but no longer) using it for the Jupiter. The first thing I noticed that is looked to me to be nothing more than a "jazzed up" version of TenTec's own free software. Second I was very disappointed to learn after purchasing a license that every time I install it to another computer, I have to send N4PY the code and he in return has to send me a code to unlock the software for that particular computer! Yuck!!! Then I learned that every year I would have to pay a very expensive renewal fee to get upgrades to the program. Paying for upgrades is not too bad if the fee were reasonable. It is customary in the software industry to charge about 15% of the annual license fee to get support and upgrades. N4PY's support fee is way beyond that.
The other issue is that to use the software on other radios now requires paying for other licenses. Want to use it on Orion? Another fee.
As for functionality, it is not very different from many free programs out there that work on multiple radios and include digital mode software as part of the package. Yup, the N4PY software works, but there are better FREE alternatives that offer more functionality and which are easier to install on multiple computers.
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K0XB
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 14, 2006 04:42
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Excellent product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use this software to control my Argonaut V, and Carl provides an excellent product. His software works well, and he responds right away when I have had a question. I am a pleased customer.
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KB9GPN
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 15, 2006 15:12
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Carl N4PY's program makes your Pegasus truely a flying horse!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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N4PY's Pegasus/Jupiter Control Software does an outstanding job in my shack.
I've tried the free software packages, and haven't found a better combination for my use than N4PY with MixW
Of course for any amateur's particular needs, 'mileage may vary'.
I've only a couple thousand contacts logged with the N4PY running my Pegasus so far, and will report another couple thousand down the road.
The cost is trivial in the scope of keepinga decent shack up and running for the year, so I'm not put off with paying the modest license fee.
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Steve
K9ZW (ex-KB9GPN)
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W9AC
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 1, 2006 05:30
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Excellent Software Product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using the N4PY control program for more than five years. Carl's program is simply excellent.
I presently use it as my only Internet Remote Control program with an Icom 7800 and Kenwood TS-480. With nothing more than a tiny Dell laptop PC and multi-media headset, I can operate from any Wi-Fi hot-spot location. The program also integrates an interface for the K1EL WinKey chip set.
When operating CW in QSK, the timing of the N4PY program in conjunction with the K1EL chip results in perfectly-timed QSK. Carl's product is a solid 5.
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K1FPV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 29, 2006 08:46
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Fantastic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Well, as one of "Us Old Guys" I find this software great! It not only runs my Jupiter, but also runs my Argo V and my RX-320D. All for one price! Yes for security purposes, you need to request a key when installing it on another computer, but it is free on as many computers as you own. The annual fee isn't that bad if you want to get upgrades automatically sent to you year after year.
This software does 10 times more than the Ten-Tec software, and you have many more features too. Keep up the good work Carl!
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