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Conversion of memory files to/from other programs
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Conversion of memory files to/from other programs
The CSV Export/Import facility goes part of the way to saving time while maintaining memories. A further time saver is available for those with certain Kenwood rigs that come with their own Kenwood program for maintaining the radio settings and memories. Also supported is conversion for VX-5, VX-6 and VX-7 Commander .CSV file format.
Note that when importing an FTBasic CSV file the frequencies are validated against the capabilities of the radio type currently selected in the rectangular box at the top left part of the window. If ARRL Rpt is selected then the characteristics of the VX-7 are used. You will get the opportunity to load the file even though it has got 'errors'.
FTBasicMMO can both read and write files used by the Kenwood programs for the following rigs in the CSV format that FTBasicMMO uses:
TH-G71, TH-D7A(G), TH-D7A, TM-D700, TH-F6/F7, TM-G707
When writing Kenwood files, FTBasicMMO uses an existing Kenwood memory file and replaces the memory section of that file with information from a CSV file.
It has been found that the file formats for these rigs are very similar with respect to the memory data. You may find that other Kenwood VHF/UHF rigs will also work. If you find a radio that works that is not listed above, please notify the author so that the program and documentation can be updated.
The Convert Memory Files screen looks like this:
To convert a file from Kenwood to CSV format:
start FTBasicMMO
click the Tools menu, then Convert memory files command on the main screen
select the radio type using the radio buttons
click the Read Disk File button
navigate to the location of your file and open it
the memories are shown in the grid.
if desired, click on any of the column headings to sort the data
click the Export FTBasic CSV button
navigate to where you want to store the file, give it a name, and save it.
The converted file may now be loaded into another program for editing or, if the frequencies are already valid for your radio, you can load them using the Clone facility, Import CSV. Remember to load a valid total radio image before trying to do the Import CSV function.
To convert a file from CSV format to Kenwood format:
start FTBasicMMO
click the Tools menu, then Convert memory files command on the main screen
select the radio type using the radio buttons
click the Import FTBasic CSV button
navigate to the location of your CSV file and open it
the memories are shown in the grid.
if desired, click on any of the column headings to sort the data
click the Export Kenwood button
navigate to where you already have a Kenwood file stored and open it.
The file may now be loaded into Kenwood's program for further editing and transferring into the target Kenwood radio.
To convert from VX-7 Commander CSV format to FTBasicMMO format
using VX-7 Commander, load the file you want to export
then use File/Export to .CSV...
ensure that the checkbox Use # Field is ticked and the other checkboxes are not ticked
click the Export button, choose a location and filename, and click the Save button
close VX-7 Commander
start FTBasicMMO and choose the Tools/Convert memory files... command
click the VX-7 Cmdr radio button
click the Read Disk File button
navigate to where you saved the VX-7 Commander CSV file and click on the filename
click the Open button. The file will be read into the grid
click the Export FTBasic CSV button
navigate to where you want to save the file, type a filename and click the Save button
when the Export completed messagebox is shown click the OK button
click the Exit button to close the window
The .CSV file may now be imported into FTBasicMMO in the usual manner.
To convert a file from FTBasic CSV format to VX-7 Cmdr format:
start FTBasicMMO
click the Tools menu, then Convert memory files command on the main screen
click the Import FTBasic CSV button
navigate to the location of your CSV file and open it
the memories are shown in the grid.
if desired, click on any of the column headings to sort the data
click the Export VX-7 Cmdr button
navigate to where you want to save the file, type a filename and click the Save button
click the Exit button to close the window
The file may now be imported into VX-7 Commander for further editing and transferring into the VX-7.
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