RoMac Revison History

RoMac 10 Band Equalizer & Receive Filtering

Revision Policy
All our software is under constant development. It's our policy to post problems and revisions whenever we are notified of any problem with the software, whether it be a small problem or a large problem.

When updating to a newer version, you can just run the new installer package. If for some reason you need to install an earlier version uninstall the current version before installing the new version. Previous versions may be found in the File Archives

With all the different sound cards and unique computer configurations problems are inevitable.

We thank all the loyal users of the software for their problem reports.

Reported Problems and Status of Problems

None Reported

Revision History

Version 3.6.2 (Build Dec 12, 2011)
Fixed problem with CAT command when using a late model Yeasu radio ( FT-2000, 5000, 9000)

Version 3.6.1 (Build Nov 28, 2011)
Fixed problem with noise gate where it would not open correctly with a soft consonant sound such as the "F" in few.

Version 3.6.1 (Build Nov 7, 2011)
Fixed problem with the software not identifying the playback Line Mute control with some sound cards, when running Windows XP. Does not effect Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Version 3.6.0 (Build Sep 7, 2011)
Fixed problem with Serial Port flow control set to RTS/CTS. Added a buffering algorithm that removed the need for a Serial Port Polling option. Enhanced reliability when using CAT commands.

Version 3.5.9 (Build June 25, 2011)
Fixed problem when sampling rate on the sound card was set to 32000 or 44100 with some combinations of setup of CW I'der, the software would crash with an overflow error (6) or invalid argument error(5). Also updated the code that controls the master mute for the sound card running under Vista or Windows 7, where the software would not return the master mute to the original state, when quitting the software.

Version 3.5.8 (Build June 18, 2011)
Fixed some error handling routines making error messages a bit less cryptic. Editorial changes to Help File.

Version 3.5.7 (Build May 4, 2011)
Fixed problem where software would not catch some errors when setting up the Effects Processor that would result in an unknown error number 5 or simply crash.

Version 3.5.6 (Build Apr 30, 2011)
Minor code cleanup, Minor editorial changes to help file.

Version 3.5.5 (Build Feb 3, 2011)
Better error handling for USB serial ports. If USB Serial port becomes disconnected from system, software show error message, instead of crashing. Minor editorial changes to help file.

Version 3.5.4 (Build Dec 17, 2010)
Added option to power CAT interface cable with DTR, RTS, or both serial port signals. Added support for a Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) at the output of the Equalizer. This will afford the ability to route the audio to other applications such as EchoLink, SpectraPlus, Sound Card Scope, etc.

Version 3.5.3 (Build Oct 9, 2010)
Fixed problem when language is other than English, storage folders may not initialize correctly. It is now language independent. Fixed problem with selecting a virtual audio cable (VAC) as output when using Windows XP.

Version 3.5.2 (Build Oct 9, 2010)
Fixed problem with Windows Vista and Windows 7 where some sound cards would not respond correctly to the 'Master Mute' on the Sound Level dialog. Added algorithm to reduce/eliminate "computer" noise on some sound cards. Editorial changes to help file. Added reference to K5FR's virtual serial port software, that is compatible with 64 bit systems.

Version 3.5.1 (Build September 30, 2010)
Fixed problem with initializing default storage folders for settings.

Version 3.5.0 (Build August 22, 2010)
Fixed problem where the software would not correctly open the temporary recording file.

Version 3.4.9 (Build August 18, 2010)
Really Fixed problem under Windows 7 and Windows Vista software would occasionally hang-up at the splash screen. Also fixed out of memory problem under Windows XP when starting up for first time.

Version 3.4.8 (Build August 11, 2010)
Fixed problem under Windows 7 where a folder would created under your user name, "\documents" instead of "My Documents". Also fixed problem where the software wouldn't remember the default folder for the equalizer settings.

Version 3.4.7 (Build August 8, 2010)
Fixed problem with software after presenting a "Fatal Sound Card" error, after reselecting new sound devices the software would crash. I apologize for the 2 quick revisions in the past 24 hours.

Version 3.4.6 (Build August 7, 2010)
Fixed problem with software sometimes hanging up at the splash screen. Problem seemed be only related to Vista and Windows 7

Version 3.4.5 (Build August 3, 2010)
Better synchronization of audio buffers with faster recovery from audio glitches. Fixed some error handling. Editorial changes to Help file.

Version 3.4.4 (Build June 2, 2010)
Fixed problem with Windows 2000 and Windows XP where software would not detect some sound card controls, especially the Microphone and Line select controls. Seemed related to older laptops, that had more than one Microphone and/or Line controls for applications such as docking stations. If the previous version detected your sound card controls properly, no reason to download this version.

Version 3.4.3 (Build May 31, 2010)
Minor code cleanup. Bit better response time when using CAT commands with Serial Port Polling (USB Serial Ports). Eliminated tendency for an audio interruption when using Xmit Only mode and CW I'der, with a sound card interface, on closure of PTT switch.

Version 3.4.2 (Build May 15, 2010)
With the change in the effects processor with the previous revision, there could be instances of the software hanging and/or stop responding when the equalizers mode was switched to receive.

Version 3.4.1 (Build May 12, 2010)
Changed Effects processor so that individual effects may be disabled. Default is one reverb is enabled. Default sampling rate is 16000 for XP and 22050 for Vista and Windows 7.

Version 3.4.0 (Build April 26, 2010)
Fixed issues surrounding using a USB to Serial convertor, by adding option to poll serial ports. USB to Serial Port convertors do not respond to IRQ interrupts.

Version 3.3.4 (Build April 3, 2010)
Fixed evaluation software (unlicensed), audio stream would get turned off after the nag screen. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Version 3.3.3 (Build April 2, 2010)
The revision that was posted earlier today had some debugging code in in it. Also discovered what may be a problem, with users not getting 30 hours of evaluation time. If you feel you didn't get the entire 30 hours, please email me with the particulars.

Version 3.3.2 (Build April 2, 2010)
Fixed problem where if the software was setup to use a virtual serial port for use with a CAT program AND then the virtual serial port was removed form the computer system, the software will hang when opening the setup dialog.

Version 3.3.1 (Build Feb 24, 2010)
Fixed problem with Windows 7 default folder for storing EQL files. Only Windows 7 is affected.

Version 3.3.0 (Build Feb 24, 2010)
Changed metering scheme to monitoring the audio levels going into and out of the DSP routines. This allows for simpler and more accurate settings of sound card levels. Changed DSP Attenuation control, to enable bringing up and reducing audio levels into the DSP routines. Cleaned up some parts of the Help file, to reflect the simpler audio levels setup.

Version 3.2.8 (Build Feb 21, 2010)
Fixed problem with Mute Xcvr not muting receiver or microphone audio when playing a audio clip under Vista and Windows 7. Fixed problem where the last second of an audio clip would be chopped off. Added selection of a sample rate of 8000, for users with slower computers. Made default sample rate 16000 for Windows 2000 and XP. 22050 for Vista and Windows 7.

Version 3.2.7 (Build Feb 17, 2010)
Better handling of audio interruptions due to the computer doing other tasks. Software recovers much quicker with less loss of audio.

Version 3.2.6 (Build Feb 15, 2010)
Install package that was posted on Feb 14 had extra debugging code and shouldn't have been posted. This package corrects that problem. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Version 3.2.5 (Build Feb 14, 2010)
Fixed problem with CW I'der audio breaking up with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Software now checks to see if sound card buffers can be placed first in hardware, then in software, and lastly dynamically created. This should take care of the audio stream breaking up occasionally. Hopefully this will allow a wider assortment of sound cards that will be compatible with the RoMac 10 Band Equalizer.

Fixed problem with a CAT program such as Ham Radio Deluxe not connecting up properly through a pair of virtual serial ports, when the CAT program uses the RTS line to signal the sound card interface for transmit and receive and the Equalizer software is set to look for the RTS line to key the interface.

Version 3.2.4 (Build Feb 10, 2010)
Fixed problem when "Normalizing" an audio clip the audio clip became unusable with other applications.

Version 3.2.3 (Build Feb 7 2010)
Fixed problem where software would interfere with logging off or shutting down Windows. When Windows is going into the standby (sleep) mode, software will close itself. This is due to availability of sound devices when Windows wakes up

Version 3.2.2 (Build Feb 2 2010)
Fixed problem that turned off the audio stream when selecting "Windows Mixer(s)" under Sound Card Menu. (All Windows Versions)

Fixed problem with some sound cards showing a Line control on Playback grayed out, yet there would be a mute control for the Line. Also fixed where some sound cards would show the "No Mon" checkbox even though it didn't apply to the card. (Windows XP and Windows 2000 Only)

Version 3.2.1 (Build Jan 30 2010) IMPORTANT UPDATE !!!!
Fixed problem with sound controls when running Windows XP. Some sound cards would not respond correctly to the Microphone and Line mute controls on the Playback side. Since the Microphone on the playback needs to be muted for proper operation, this is an important update. Only Windows XP is affected.

Version 3.2.0 (Build Jan 29 2010)
Moved default folders for saving Setting Files (.eql) and Audio Files (.wav) to a folder under the users Document folder. Users upgrading form an earlier version will be able to move any Setting Files and Audio files to the new location. Also added option to change default folders for saving files (In Setup).
Better error handling of installation problems, especially with Vista and Windows 7. Added information in Help File to rectify the problems.

Version 3.1.4 (Build Jan 23 2010)
Added option to assert the DTR signal on serial port while using CAT commands for signaling. Some CAT interface cables derive their power form the DTR signal.

Version 3.1.3 (Build 01/18/10)
Added PTT delay control when using a sound card interface. Keeps radio in transmit while the audio buffers are cleared.

Version 3.1.2 (Build 10/12/09)
Fixed installer program where runtime files were not installed correctly on some computers. Problem would manifest itself with error messages from the software that indicate a .ocx file was out of date or not installed correctly.

Version 3.1.1 (Build 10/10/09)
Fixed problem when using an external CAT program and an Icom radio, software wouldn't translate a CAT command from the external CAT program to key a sound card interface using the RTS or DTR signal.

Version 3.1.0 (Build 08/25/09)
Added support for an external CAT program such as Ham Radio Deluxe to control the TX / RX modes in the equalizer software. Cleaned up some miscellaneous error handling routines. Cleaned up handling of non-standard sound card controls under Windows 2000 and XP. Editorial changes to Help file to reflect new features.

Version 3.0.3 (Build 08/05/09)
Cleaned up error handling with serial port setup. Software would sometimes either cause multiple error messages when serial ports were already in use by another application or crash with a runtime error. Editorial changes to Help file.

Version 3.0.2 (Build 07/31/09)
Fixed problem(s) with CW I'der was sending repeated ID's when using the "End of Xmit" option. (Especially with Kenwood radios) when using CAT commands.

Added option to CW I'der to take care of problem problem with CW I'der when "End Xmit" was NOT selected and software was in "Xmit Only" mode, where radio would un-key after the ID was sent when using the transmit switch on the radio. We determined that some microprocessor radios treat the transmit switch on the radio differently from a PTT or Foot Switch. Only applies when using CAT commands.

Fixed runtime errors that only occurred when running the software for the first time, when asked to automatically set audio levels. This problem may have been a problem since version 2.9.2.

Fixed problem when running the software the first time and received a runtime error when opening the "Settings" dialog. This problem was in version 3.0.0 and 3.0.1.

Version 3.0.1 (Build 07/30/09)
Fixed problem where the CW I'der was not working properly when only using CAT commands for control of the radio. Fixed timing issues with the CW I'der going off with 50 seconds left, when using the "On Time" option in the CW I'der.

Version 3.0.0 (Build 07/29/09)
Added CAT commands to support the new Icom 7200 and 7600 transceivers, with Icom's new built in sound devices. Also added CAT command support for many other popular radios, for users that wish not to have a full featured sound card interface.
Editorial changes to help file to reflect new features

Version 2.9.7 (Build 07/17/09)
Fixed issues when using the Space Bar or Rig Interface modes when sharing the serial port with a CAT program. Software would not switch into a transmit mode, and certain CW identifier modes would not work correctly when using a CAT program. Also fixed problem where CW Identifier would not work when clicking on status bar in the Rig Interface or Space Bar mode.

Version 2.9.6 (Build 07/11/09)
Fixed problem where there were circumstances where some users would be shorted on the demo time. Users who feel they were shorted on demo time should email me with the time used and feel they have been shorted.
Also added controls on the main dialog for the High and Low pass settings.

Version 2.9.5 (Build 05/27/09)
Fixed problem when launching software by double clicking a .eql file, software would crash with an error of "Bad File Number"

Version 2.9.4 (Build 05/11/09)
Fixed problem where the Noise Gate would quit keying the soundcard interface after opening the Wave Recording and Playback dialog box. This was problem only manifested itself when the "Key Radio" option was selected.
Added option in Wave Recording and Playback to always record from Line In, if the software was is in a transmit only mode, i.e. "Xmit Only" or "Noise Gate" mode. Editorial changes to help file.