[Lf] new release of QRS (version 3.10)]

[Andre Kesteloot]

Rik Strobbe wrote:

> Dear,
>
> I have a new release of my QRS software, version 3.10.
> Main changes compared to the previous version (3.05) are :
>
> - Possibility to swap the function of the DTR / RTS lines in order to make
>   QRS compatible with all kinds of interfaces. (suggestion of G3JKV)
>
> - Possibility to insert a fast CW identification in test mode, this allows
>   testing in accordance to national regulations. (suggestion of G3JKV)
>
> - Use of a parallel port (LPT1 or LPT2) as alternative to the serial port,
>   this allows the use of PC's where all serial ports are occupied by the
>   mouse, TNC etc ...
>   Be aware that the use of the parallel port might not work under Win2000
>   and up. (suggestion of OM2TW)
>
> - Available COM ports limited to 9 (was 16) for practical reasons.
>
> - Fast CW id. now available at speeds of 6, 9, 12 and 15 WPM. At speeds
>   of 9 WPM and faster more accurate timing is used. This is resulting in a
>   better CW quality but can also lead to 'gaps' is the soundcard datastream
>   (if DSP receiving software is used simultaniously). Since this will only
>   occur during transmission this will most likely not be harmfull. The 6 WPM
>   speed runs still under the old timing routine and will not interfere with
>   the soundcard datastream.
>
> - Possibility to ommit the 'reduntant' gaps between 2 subsequent dots or
>   dashes. This will result in a very limited increase in data rate, but
>   might be worth it at very slow speeds. (suggestion of G3AQC)
>
> QRS version 3.10 has been sent to LWCA, G3YXM and NL9222 and probably will
> be ready for download from their pages soon. Alternatively I can send you
> the new version per e-mail, please request by mail direct to me (not via
> reflector).
>
> 73, Rik  ON7YD