Software


LP-100_VCP

LP-100-VCP.zip

The initial beta version of LP-100-VCP

LP-100-VCP-101.zip

Changes --
Increased bargraph resolution to be essentially analog.
Added Peak Hold option for bargraph as well as numerical readout

Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or older

LP-100-VCP-102.zip

Download file into temp directory, unzip and run the Setup.exe program. LP-100-VCP will be installed into the Program Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use the defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before installing this version.

Changes --
Minor fixes to background colors in XP.
Added Help file.

Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or newer

P-100-VCP-105.zip

Download file into temp directory, unzip and run the Setup.exe program. LP-100-VCP will be installed into the Program Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use the defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before installing this version.

Changes --
Added a config.ini file to save preferences instead of using Windows registry
Fixed Range bug which was causing Runtime error 380 under certain conditions


Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or newer

LP-100-VCP-107.zip

Download file into temp directory, unzip and run the Setup.exe program. LP-100-VCP will be installed into the Program Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use the defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before installing this version.

Changes --
Added support for G4HFQ's PolarPlot antenna plotting freeware to make antenna plots in conjunction with the Field Strength mode of the LP-100. See below for download instructions for PolarPlot. More info on using PolarPlot with the LP-100 can be found in the latest LP-100 manual. If you do not plan to use PolarPlot, then there is no need to update to ver. 1.0.7 if you are currently running ver. 1.0.5.


Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or newer

LP-100-VCP

LP-100-VCP-1081.zip

Download file into temp directory, unzip and run the Setup.exe program. LP-100-VCP will be installed into the Program Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use the defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before installing this version.

Changes from v1.0.8

Added fix to prevent window from coming up off-screen in some installations.


Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or newer


LP-100-VCP

LP-100-VCP-108.zip

Download file into temp directory, unzip and run the Setup.exe program. LP-100-VCP will be installed into the Program Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use the defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before installing this version.

Changes from v1.0.7
Minor GUI change in Setup Mode


Note: This version of LP-100 VCP requires LP-100 firmware ver. 1.0.7 or newer


LP-100_Plot

LP-100_Plot_99.zip

LP-100_Plot Help

This beta version of the Plot program includes the following features from beta 0.97...

* Adjustable sample rate from 1 to 5 seconds. This shouldn't be too short for any rig, and yet is long enough to allow a SteppIR to retune.
* 1kHz added to start frequency and subtracted from end frequency to avoid rig lockouts at band edges.
* Current frequency display updating, changes between green and red for Rcv / Xmt to indicate progress.
* Beginning and end frequencies are marked on Smith Chart curve for clarity.
* Reset button added to clear curves.
* Stop button added to cancel sweep.
* "Best Fit" mode option for curves... this is good for narrow ranges like SWR of between 1.00 and 1.05 for instance. I need to play with the order of the polynomials for this, but it's a start.

Plus these additions from beta 0.98...

*Support for DXLabs Commander
*Best Fit changed to 4th order polynomials
*Frequency update box changes to red to indicate when a transmit command is sent to the rig
*Sign detection algorithm improved

Plus these additions...

*Support for HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe)
*Direct control of Kenwood
*Direct control of Elecraft K2 (Tune mode... no keying circuit required)

LP100_Plot

LP-100_Plot_100.zip

LP-100_Plot Help

Changes since v0.99...

* Power plot for transmission tests. Email for information on connections for transmission measurements
* 1 kHz band edge correction is a user choice now, to allow transmission measurements without the corrections
* Background colors fixed for XP style windows

Release Date: 6/13/2006
Added  Phase Zero CAL screen
Changed the names of a couple of the other CAL screens to be more consistent.
Changed the behavior of the serial port during screen saver

Note: This version of LP-100 firmware requires LP-100-VCP ver 1.0.1

Release Date: 6/21/2006
Changed serial port protocol to add more data
Changed baud rate to 38,400
Added a "squelch" threshold to the Vector display so that it reads "0.0" below 50 mW for all four params.
Changed behavior of screen-saver so that it is instantly cancelled when you transmit or hit the Fast/Slow button
Increased the "on" time for the callsign in the screen saver
Slowed the button response a tad to make it easier to get into and out of CAL mode
DO NOT USE.

Release Date: 6/25/2006
Same as version 1.0.3 except that it fixes a bug with the bargraph autoranging.
This version is required in order to use the LP-100-VCP!

Note: This version of LP-100 firmware requires LP-100-VCP ver 1.0.1

Release Date: 7/5/2006
Changed the power display in Fine power trim screen.
Changed the initial value for Phase Zero when upgrading from a version without this feature.
Made a slight change to gain/phase calculations.

You should check the Gain Zero calibration after doing this upgrade. If that's not convenient, just go to Gain Zero and move the trim value up 4 steps.... that will be very close to correct.

Note: This version of LP-100 firmware requires LP-100-VCP ver 1.0.1


Release Date: 7/11/2006
Changed the internal correction table slightly.

This is not a mandatory update. In fact, there will be another update in very short order to improve the resolution of the bar graphs in the VCP. It will coincide with a release version of the VCP as well.

Note: This version of LP-100 firmware requires LP-100-VCP ver 1.0.1


Release Date: 7/16/2006
Increased resolution of the reported dBm value on the serial port to 0.1 dBm
Added Calibration Title Page to prevent accidental bumping of the Offset Trim value when entering Calibration Mode
Added "sticky" bar to the Pwr bargraph that shows the highest peak value of the bargraph, even while the graph continues to follow power variations

Note: Starting with this version of firmware... requires LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.1 for computer control.




For more info, see the LP-100 Users Group site or the latest manual.

Note: This version of firmware requires LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.5 or newer for computer control.


Release Date: 05/31/2007
Only works with new PIC microcontroller (serial #101+). Email factory for free PIC upgrade. The PIC upgrade requires recalibration for best performance. This can be done by the user or returned to the factory for free recalibration. If you have the new PIC (firmware version 1.1.0b or newer), then this upgrade requires no recalibration.

Changes in this release....

User Alarm setting now shows the setup value after the word "User".
Several bug fixes to fix number resets and net power correction  fix in peak mode

For more info, see the LP-100 Users Group site or the latest manual. See LP-100 Legacy software page for revision history and older releases.

Note: This version of firmware requires LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.5 or newer for computer control.


Beta...

Release Date: 06/16/2007 (Replaces v1161 from 6-11-07, which displayed incorrect SWR mode in Tune).

Only works with new PIC microcontroller (serial #101+). Email factory for free PIC upgrade. The PIC upgrade requires recalibration for best performance. This can be done by the user or returned to the factory for free recalibration. If you have the new PIC (firmware version 1.1.0b or newer), then this upgrade requires no recalibration.

Changes in this release....

Addition of Bargraph Decay menu. Choices are "Off", "Fast", "Med", "Slow". The default is "Off", which behaves like previous versions.
Slight change in SWR Bargraph
Peak-to-Average Display. See the latest manual for usage. Requires these test files...

two-level-tone-loop
loud-tone


For more info, see the LP-100 Users Group site or the latest manual. See LP-100 Legacy software page for revision history and older releases.

Note: This version of firmware requires LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.5 or newer for computer control.


Release...

Release Date: 07/22/2007

Only works with new PIC microcontroller (serial #101+). Email factory for free PIC upgrade. The PIC upgrade requires recalibration for best performance. This can be done by the user or returned to the factory for free recalibration. If you have the new PIC (firmware version 1.1.0b or newer), then this upgrade requires no recalibration.

Changes in this release....
Addition of alternate bargraph style and setup screen
Addition of 5KW maximum power display option to allow use of optional 5KW coupler
Addition of style options for resting SWR (no power applied)

For more info, see the LP-100 Users Group site or the latest manual. See LP-100 Legacy software page for revision history and older releases.

Note: This version of firmware requires LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.5 or newer for computer control.

Release Date: 01/08/2008

Requires LP-100A hardware.

Changes in this release....

Support for LP-100A hardware
Addition of frequency counter calibration
Addition of graphic display related changes such as solid bargraph, higher bargraph resolution, full screen scrolling callsign.
New steup screen for entering callsign.


For more info, see the LP-100 Users Group site or the latest manual. See LP-100 Legacy software page for revision history and older releases.