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Stéphane Fillod, F8CFE c7bfdbb64e * added RIG_TYPE_PCRECEIVER type
* RIG_LEVEL_ANN and RIG_LEVEL_ANT are no more. Welcome rig_set_ann/rig_get_ann,
  and rig_set_ant/rig_get_ant (yet to be coded..)
* cosmetic changes

Significant caps update:
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* added copyright field, for author and copyright, eg "(c) 2001 Joe Bar, GPL"
* has_func and has_level have been renamed to has_set_func and has_get_level
  Yes, the purpose was to squash this pit fall. Now we have has_get_func/
  has_set_func and has_get_level/has_set_level. Make things more clear.
* added preamp[] and attenuator[] arrays, as discussed on hamlib-developer list
* added (almost useless) max_rit field to hold absolute max RIT
* added bank_qty and chan_desc_sz for memory name size
* removed rx_range_list/tx_range_list in favor of rx_range_list1/tx_range_list1
  and rx_range_list2/tx_range_list2 for ITU region 1 and ITU region 2 resp.
  Does anyone know if some rigs out there are for ITU region 3 ?
* added set_ann/get_ann and set_ant/get_ant caps
* modified get_func prototype that was not designed properly

* updated struct rig_state to shadow capabilities, in the case they
  are customized


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2001-02-11 23:04:54 +00:00
aor * added targetable_vfo field in caps 2001-01-05 18:21:39 +00:00
doc * added NOTES in the distribution 2000-12-05 21:51:36 +00:00
ft747 Removed static stuff from functions. 2000-12-13 01:26:08 +00:00
ft847 removed old API functions, general cleanup 2000-12-22 01:27:01 +00:00
icom * cosmetic update in caps 2001-02-07 23:38:54 +00:00
include * added RIG_TYPE_PCRECEIVER type 2001-02-11 23:04:54 +00:00
kenwood * added TX range, plus RTTY cap fixup 2001-02-07 23:43:03 +00:00
lib Initial release 2000-10-08 21:20:44 +00:00
src * Split functions so it'll be easier to add support for 2001-02-09 23:09:50 +00:00
tests * Initial release 2001-02-09 23:11:52 +00:00
winradio Initial release 2001-02-07 23:54:14 +00:00
yaesu minor cleanup 2001-01-07 23:02:09 +00:00
API file creation, basically scratch notes 2000-09-14 00:48:00 +00:00
AUTHORS clarification on license 2000-11-04 21:35:57 +00:00
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README fixing typo 2001-01-28 22:01:10 +00:00
README.developer updated code snippet example 2000-09-24 02:19:42 +00:00
THANKS * credits 2001-02-11 22:50:35 +00:00
TODO * more stuff to do 2000-12-05 21:52:44 +00:00
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README

hamlib - (C) Frank Singleton 2000 (vk3fcs@ix.netcom.com)

The purpose of this project is to provide stable, flexible,
shared libraries that enable quicker development of Amateur
Radio Equipment Control Applications.
 
Many Amateur Radio Transceivers come with serial interfaces
that allows software to control the radio. This project will
endeavour to provide shared libraries that greatly simplify
the application programmers interaction with radio equipment.
 

The shared libs will provide functions for both radio control,
and data retrieval from the radio.
 
The structure of the libraries will be as follows.

(1)	There will be 1 frontend library "libhamlib" that
	provides the generic API for user applications.

(2)	There will be "n" backend libraries that "wrap" 
	rig specific communications inside frontend API.

(3)	Frontend lib will load (on demand) the appropriate
	backend lib as required. 

Frontend Library
----------------

libhamlib.so -  frontend lib that provides generic API
		for all RIG types. This is what Application
		programmers will "see"

Backend Examples are:
---------------------
 
1.libhamlib-ft747.so will provide connectivity to Yaesu
  FT 747GX Transceiver via a standard API.

2. libhamlib-ft847.so will provide connectivity to Yaesu FT 847
   "Earth Station" via a standard API.
 
3. libhamlib-xxxx.so will provide connectivity to the Wiz-bang
   moon-melter 101A (yikes..)

Hamlib will also enable developers  to develop
professional looking GUI's towards a standard control library
API, and they would not have to worry about the underlying
connection towards physical hardware.
 
Initially serial (RS232) connectivity will be handled, but
I expect that IP (and other) connectivity will follow afterwards. 


Take a look at README.developer for more info.

Also, take a look at http://sourceforge.net/projects/hamlib/
Here you will find a mail list, and  the latest CVS releases.

Have Fun / Frank S. 

  73's de vk3fcs/km5ws