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Review Summary For : MixW Version 2.0
Reviews: 56MSRP: 50.00
Description:
Multi Mode Operating Software for Win PC with sound card.
Suports TNCs, CATs and antenna rotors.
Regular and contest logging formats.
All of the popular modes (including phone) are suported.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.mixwusa.com/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K4ELO Rating: 2008-02-04
Still Great Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have been using MixW for many months now after trying about 6 other digital mode programs, including HRD/DM780.

I certainly don't think the King is dead. As a software developer, I'm not exactly sure what 'dated' means, unless you are talking about a DOS program with a character based user interface.

There are some things I would change about MixW, but everyone's reaction to a particular program's user interface is a combination of practicality and subjectivity.

For comparison, I found HRD/DM780 had way too complex a user interface and the tcp/ip interface between HRD and DM780 - well let's just say that there is no reason that all the capabilities you need for rig control, logging, and digital modes can't be provided in one program. Most times, simpler is better. Which is one of the things I like about MixW. I would rather spend time operating than setting up the software.

My only major complaint about MixW is that there is no Mac version. To me, it is still the best overall digital mode program available.
K4TB Rating: 2007-12-14
A Powerful Tool Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've been using MixW for about a month and it has been fun discovering new modes and mastering ones I've done before. What really sold me was the way it can be easily set up to operate my MFJ-1278 multimode modem. It may be silly to keep the old MFJ since MixW by itself can do most everything the MFJ does, but I guess I'm a bit nostalgic for the old MFJ. Besides I already have the MFJ hooked up with an FSK circuit. There really isn't any other decent software to run the MFJ anymore (other than MFJ's own software on a copy-protected 3-1/2 disk, but my new computer has no floppy drive).

Anyway MixW's graphical tuning aides like the waterfall and spectrum displays make things really easy, and the "smart" tuning it does is marvelous. For instance, I'd never tried SSTV before but I tuned in a good picture in just seconds without even knowing for sure what I was doing!

I'm using it with Cat control with my Icom 756 pro 3 and that works well. It's fun watching the Icom, the MFJ and the MixW all copying RTTY from the same signal when there is QRN or QRM. Each makes some errors but not all at the same time, and the MixW seems to make the fewest errors.

So far as I can tell it works well with PSK31 and the other modes, but I will have fun trying them all and learning from this software for some time to come. The authors did a great job on this product.
K3ROJ Rating: 2007-08-21
The Best Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
If it hadn't been for an ad in QST concerning the NAVIGATOR interface I would have never tried the MixW software. I am into my first week for the 15 day trial using it with my new Navigator but will soon buy it. I was really getting into Ham Radio Deluxe which is a good program and free but couldn't use certain features on my FT847. MixW is the ultimate software and they keep updates coming. I never dreamed I would be enjoying PSK31, RTTY and SSTV so much.
SFD301 Rating: 2007-04-13
The Best Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Been using the software for the last several months. Very stable at version 2.17. Excellent service when registering! Packed with features and easy to use, even for someone that may not be a wiz on the computer.

Gave a 4 for only one reason....wish all the logging software could adhere to a standard format for the data. When exporting to my logging software MixW does not transfer all the data since a few fields are not a standard value.

Other than that one minor annoyance, this is a must have.
AK2B Rating: 2007-03-08
Nice piece of test gear too! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using MixW for the past few years and can say it performs flawlessly. I like the DX cluster list and the Callbook look-up features. I also use it with DX Atlas and IonoProbe for up-to-date propagation information and for automatically plotting my contacts on a three dimensional globe. One of the best features, however, is the built in spectrum display. I’ve used it for setting the crystal filters on my K2 and aligning some of my radio projects. In my opinion the spectrum display is worth the price of the product all by itself.
There are a lot of things besides digital modes that make this software a must have. I use the DDE interface to control the frequency of my DDS-60 and for third party logging software. I like also the WinKey interface.
My only complaint might be that the documentation could use improvement.

Tom, ak2b

WF2S Rating: 2007-03-07
2.18 It's Loaded Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I paid for ver. 2.18 with no prior experience with MixW, only having read the reviews. I am not well versed in computers , but this program has outstanding documentation well worth printing and studying to get the most out of the program. Telephone support is very good. I have the program running with the USA Navigator Interface and am amazed at all the features and capability of this program. The author has done an outstanding job of producing a program that exceeds my expectations. It runs well with Windows XP and makes digital operating even more fun that ever. I still use MMTTY on occasion and other programs like Digipan, but MixW is my hands down favorite and well worth the registration fee.
K8JS Rating: 2007-01-21
Best Multi-Digimode Software out there so far Time Owned: more than 12 months.
FREE download Help Manual for ver. 2.14 thru 2.18 at this URL: www.usinterface.com then click-on Downloads.
I have used MixW since it's latter 1.xx days and now using 2.18 version.
It's wonderful having all of the popular digital modes available in ONE software while not having to fool around with several separate softwares for each digi mode.
Set-up for me, a computer dummy, "big-rig" dummy was nearly intuitive with NO problems what-so-ever!
My stuff: MFJ-1279 interface, FT-1000MP, Sony Viao 'tiny notebook' with XP Pro, with no serial port - using a USB-Serial converter cable.
Some ops. complain that MixW has receive-only for Amtor and Pactor; Amtor is hardly used these days and Pactor is still strictly proprietary for Transmitting capability.
Besides, Pactor is used only for 'radio' e-mailing; I, as most other Hams, prefer to use direct 'Internet' e-mailing.
If MixW had to pay the Pactor developers for a TRANSMIT license, the $50(US) fee would be significantly greater.
For the Ham el-cheapos amongst us (nothing wrong about that) use Digipan and/or the other free digi-mode softwares. Enjoy
For those who want great on-going software development and support then try MixW, a sophisticated MULTI-mode software. That 50 bucks is worth it.
I have not yet gravitated to the CAT rig frequency control yet. Am having too much digi-mode fun in the meantime.
Rumors out there implying that version 3.0 will also feature AUTOMATIC digi-mode detection and decoding.
WOW!! I can hardly wait! ---John
KC0UXC Rating: 2006-09-02
Works great!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I installed it on my laptop and set it up to a RigExpert SD USB and everything works as advertised. Macros work and you can program your own buttons. The logging side works with QRZ CDROM and Buskmaster, maybe others. Overall very pleased with the software with all the modes it can read at the click of a button.
4Z5PM Rating: 2006-08-27
Perfect for DIGI!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Very well works at my home ham station!

All Contests and more... It send your QSO's at eqsl.cc programm.
Very much I recommend to work in pair with device RigExpert2 S/D or Plus. These are the best devices for digital of communication, RTTY and CW (built in the transceiver), is able to use RTTY generator built in the transceiver.
73!
former_GM7USC Rating: 2006-07-12
Fantastic Prog Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Hi, My operation is totally digital now since Jan 2006.
I have found this program to be really excellant both with the ease of use and variety of modes supported. Today I have started to use MFSK (why doesn't every one ). Since January i have contacted over 90 DXCC entities without too much effort. This is down to MixW being so easy to use as other programs I've used certainly require a much steeper learning curve to the extent tht I gave up with them.
For those in the UK buy a software download from the US it's cheaper than buying from the UK dealer :)
You definately won't regret buying this prog anyway very definately worth every penny!

Regards
Gary G(M)7USC