Previous Release History (for historic reference only)

Previous release version, files and MD5 checksums are as detailed in the tables below:

NOTE! This V2.7.1.0 is a fix release for V2.7.0.0 which inherited an unreported bug from V2.6.0.0.  These version wrote "user" and PREV files with the memory name tag and frequency in the wrong data field positions for memory Bank MEMO/MAIN only.  When these files were loaded then a data exception could have occurred.  This V2.7.1.0 corrects this error and also supported the correct loading of an files written by V2.6.0.0 or V2.7.0.0.  My apologies of any inconvenience caused.

• Add - Full individual frequency display digit adjustment and tuning
• Add - Reset log_data_flag on program to stop excessive logging
• Add - Rework and simplify Serial Code
• Add - Serial Port Asynchronous data reception - allows use of RS232 Serial Port control
• Add - Memory Name Tag to duplicate entry / store warnings
• Add - Prefix Support for CB/Freeband/11M ranges
• Add - Test for scanner on last used port first - speed up detection
• Add - Forced log entry for SendCommand retry events setting
• Add - Move WAV File delete process from program start up to program shut down
• Add - Save Scratch Pad data to ini file
• Add - HTML Frequency Monitoring File
• Add - Use 'style' for HTML formatting - Add Font Size and Back/Fore Colour Options
• Add - Write status time average value calculated to ini file

• Fix - "Save Settings" and PREVnnn data format error for files written by V2.6.0.0 and V2.7.0.0
• Fix - "Load Settings"  error when loading data file with "FCM=MRnnn" data record - causes command error
• Fix - When in VFoA or VFoB Mode then setting of Cursor Memory is not allowed - causes command error
• Fix - Correct DriveR8 "Home" url
• Fix - Exception error when quick tuning to Memory Bank A & B Program Channels P1 & P2
• Fix - Rare/very occasional BASS Channel Stop Error (while recording), Invalid handle BASS Error Code:5
• Fix - DataGridView tables not AutoSizeColumns filling to full width. No code change - DataGridView property change
• Fix - exception on program close if with _waveWriter.dispose if recording not done
• Fix - Fc Frequency Control MHz Range/Slider/Legends not following main form or rig changes
• Fix - Fc Frequency Control Slider should not jump out of band by dragging
• Fix - Alternate date/time settings causing audio recording to fail with BASS Write error

Known Issues in V2.7.1.0

• Memory Bank Setting of AGC-S does not work.  Fixed in next release.

Current Release - V2.7.0.0 - 10 February 2021

• Add - Full individual frequency display digit adjustment and tuning
• Add - Reset log_data_flag on program to stop excessive logging
• Add - Rework and simplify Serial Code
• Add - Serial Port Asynchronous data reception - allows use of RS232 Serial Port control
• Add - Memory Name Tag to duplicate entry / store warnings
• Add - Prefix Support for CB/Freeband/11M ranges
• Add - Test for scanner on last used port first - speed up detection
• Add - Forced log entry for SendCommand retry events setting
• Add - Move WAV File delete process from program start up to program shut down
• Add - Save Scratch Pad data to ini file
• Add - HTML Frequency Monitoring File
• Add - Use 'style' for HTML formatting - Add Font Size and Back/Fore Colour Options
• Add - Write status time average value calculated to ini file

• Fix - Correct DriveR8 "Home" url
• Fix - Exception error when quick tuning to Memory Bank A & B Program Channels P1 & P2
• Fix - Rare/very occasional BASS Channel Stop Error (while recording), Invalid handle BASS Error Code:5
• Fix - DataGridView tables not AutoSizeColumns filling to full width. No code change - DataGridView property change
• Fix - exception on program close if with _waveWriter.dispose if recording not done
• Fix - Fc Frequency Control MHz Range/Slider/Legends not following main form or rig changes
• Fix - Fc Frequency Control Slider should not jump out of band by dragging
• Fix - Alternate date/time settings causing audio recording to fail with BASS Write error

Known Issues in V2.7.0.0

• "Save Settings" and PREVnnn data files in V2.6.0.0 and V2.7.0.0 have problem, not reported to me, where the MEMO/MAIN data saved in the data file has the memory tag name in the wrong file position.  This can result in a data exception when trying to load a "Data Save" file.  As nobody has reported this issue when loading a previously saved data file then I can sort of assume that this data save and load function is not used in anger.  I have fix that will load these old files and correctly write the data in future.  I just wish someone had pointed out this issue a long time ago!
• "Load Settings"  error when loading data file with "FCM=MRnnn" data record - causes command error
• When in VFoA or VFoB Mode then setting of Cursor Memory is not allowed - causes command error

• Add - Recording input sound source selection

• Mod - Remove end space padding on memory name tags
• Mod - Stop "Alinco" label flashing
  

• None
  

Known Issues in V2.6.0.0 (29 Jan 2021)

• Add - Print function to Scheduled Tuning Form
• Add - TX Power to be supported in memory save, load, edit and display
• Add - Split Frequency and to be supported in memory save, load, edit and display
• Add - TX Tone Off/On to be supported in memory save, load, edit and display
• Add - Frequency Log view button and form to the Notepad/Autosave form & Auto Refresh time interval setting
• Add - Frequency Control [VFO? or MEM?], Memory Number and Memory Name to Frequency Log File
• Add - Support for 32 bit OS - handle two different bass.dll files
• Add - Change Filter from NARROW to NAR to increase memory form space
• Add - Information message when recording fails due to Windows Privacy Microphone access turned off
• Add - Information message when recording fails to initialise possibly due to no audio cable between Alinco and PC's sound card
• Add - Message "Channel Store/Copy/Move Pending - Please Select the Channel Prefix Field on the far left of the data grid."
• Add - Menu "Support" menu item
• Add - Improve Scheduled Tuning Date Selection - Always show picker but disable in date column/cell not select

• None

Known Issues in V2.5.0.0

• None

• Add - New Audio Recording system using BASS and BASS.NET sound library functions (BASS.DLL)
• Add - DX-SR9 firmware message if not V1.06 or greater (SDR supported)
• Add - Windows Version Information
• Add - .NET 4.5 now required (by BASS)

• Fix - Only audio noise is recorded on Windows 10 systems

• If you are running on a 32 bit Windows OS version then you will get an exception thrown by the included BASS based recording function.  If you encounter this (only one person has so far) then please contact me and I will supply a replacement BASS.DLL file that will resolve this issue.
• On Windows 10 when attempting to record you may get a BASS error code of  "BASS Error -_waveWriter - BASS Error Code 5".  This is almost certainly because in your privacy settings you have APP access to microphone turned off.  You need to change these settings accordingly.  Note there is an overall setting and a per application setting.
• All SR8 and SR9 transceivers fail to respond to API commands to transmit.  Alinco are aware of this issue.  DriveR8 will however display transmit status when you  are using your rig's transmit controls.
• Memory Tag Names can contain characters invalid for audio file recording files

• Add - Improved IQ Mode and SDR Mode Support - R8 / SR8 / SR9 model variations

• Fix - DX-SR9 errors due to SDR and Side-Tome Monitoring current mode dependancies
  
• Fix - DX-SR9 has SDR and not IQ functions

• All SR8 and SR9 transceivers fail to respond to API commands to transmit.  Alinco are aware of this issue.  DriveR8 will however display transmit status when you  are using your rig's transmit controls.
  
• DX-SR9 models MUST have firmware Version 1.06 or greater installed otherwise program  loading will fail on the AL~RR_SDR command
  
• Windows 10 users may find that when recording with DriveR8  then only noise is actually recorded
  

• Add - Remove Registration Function / Requirement
• Add - Current time field (as in current program time setting) to Scheduled Tuning Form
• Add - Light green colour background to currently set LCL or GMT/UTC clock
• Add - IQ mode supported test - Alinco model data not reliable
• Add - Menu Comments item link to website form

• Fix - Scheduled Tuning Form current program time setting label text only changes on form load
• Fix - Restore from Sheduled Tuning and VFOB not working - VFOA coded twice
• Fix - CBEU channel 38 frequency incorrectly coded as 37 and not 38
• Fix - On Memory Forms only send data to receiver if data values have actually changed - Stops PASS mode being entered
• Fix - IQ mode function error due to "rogue" model firmware support

• A DriveR8 user with an Alinco DX-SR9 has reported some issues due to the SR9 not responding to some commands DriveR8 sends.  We are working on this and are making good progress.   As no other user has reported the same issues then I'm assuming there is currently only one SR9 user out there so am taking the time to get test versions tested instead of rushing out a patch/fix.  The way the SR9 is handling and responding to some commands is proving to be interesting to say the least so getting it right is my priority.

• Add - Display Band Information on Virtual Display for VFOA and VFOB operation
• Add - VFO Scratch Pad Function
  
• Add - Scheduled Memory Tuning and Recording
  

• Fix - Unknown models set receiver mode that then errors with receiver only functions on Transceiver models

• Scheduled Tuning Form current program time setting label text only changes on form load (fixed in next release)
• Restore from Sheduled Tuning to VFOB operation not working (fixed in next release)
• Strange/odd ball Alinco Model badging vs firmware model reporting and missing IQ function (only one user has reported this)

• Add - Upper frequency testing to determine RX frequency expansion
• Add - APO Timer and Time Remaining Indicator
• Add - Write derived model number and frequency limits to ini file
• Add - DX-SR8 and DXSR9 Transmitter General Support
• Add - TXMIt / Transmit Function/Button
• Add - PTT Lock Control
• Add - TX (Transmit) Power Control
• Add - Speech Compressor Control
• Add - Split Frequency Control
• Add - CTCSS Tone On/Off Control
• Add - CTCSS Tone Frequency setting Control
• Add - TXIT Access Control
• Add - Antenna Tune Initiator Control/Button 
• Add - Improved Scanning Control and Messages
  

• Fix - Further improve Tool Tip Response
• Fix - Programmed Scan not working correctly
• Fix - Sleep Timer not being reset on program start
  

• None
  

• Add - Frequency Range (valid) information to frequency input/change box
• Add - New and more accurate model decoding code - Improve DR-R8, DX-SR8 and DX-SR9 recognition and function support
  

• Fix - DX-SR8 does not have IQ, SLEEP or LED change functions
• Fix - DX-SR9 does not have SLEEP or LED change functions
• Fix - APO function not working
  
• Fix - Scan Up/Down should only work in conjunction with relevant scan setting
• Fix - When Memory scanning full display/mode data not being updated
  

• None
  

• Add - Add Download and Information buttons to the FormUpdateCheck
• Add - Expanded Model Info Support
• Add - Delete WAV files older than a given time period
  
• Add - Dynamically Detect Receiver on COM port
  
• Add - Second timer for faster display cursor and point flashing
  
• Add - ONLY send/change those tuning parameters that are different to the current values
  
• Add - Note Key Beep setting, turn off when program runs, restore on program close
  
• Add - Add Auto Status Period option
  
• Add - CBUKnn, CBEUnn, CBUSnn tag automatic name entry support
  
• Add - Am, Fm, Usb, Lsb modulation modifiers to CBUK,CBEU,CBUS frequency prefixes
  
• Add - Memory Tag Name to Main Display
  
• Add - Improve Tooltips - their display is very irratic
  
• Add - "R"efresh Button should also try to connect and read reciever again
  

• Fix - autoSaved_hit_counter sort - store as "00n" and not "n" to aid sorting
• Fix - CBEU0n & CBUS0n frequency prefix code causes exception error
• Fix - Correctly handle name tag null characters and null/deleted field names
• Fix - Improve Tooltips - their display is very irratic
• Fix - If AUTO SSB is set then program does not follow receiver on LSB/USB automatic changes
• Fix - Trap multiple decimal points, excessive digits and integer CInt exception
• Fix - Band select not following frequency changes

• First Public Release

• None

• Auto Saved Frequency hit counter sort - store as "00n" and not "n"
• autosaved_hit_counter not correctly initialised
• CBEU0n and CBUS0n causes exception
• Correctly handle name tag nulls and deletes
• Improve Tooltips - their display is very irratic 

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