This release

- when the Secondary CAT Port's Protocol selector is set to Icom, provides an Interrogate selector that enables Secondary CAT Port operation with an Icom-emulating application like the Perseus Control Software that does not implement "CI-V Transceive", or with an Icom transceiver whose "CI-V Transceive" setting is disabled (tnx to Fabio IZ8MBW)

- enables an Icom PW1 amplifier connected to Commander's Secondary CAT port to accurately track the frequency and mode of the Icom or non-Icom transceiver connected to Commander's Primary CAT port (tnx to Jamie W2QO)

  * sends the PW1 alternating frequency and mode update messages every 2.5 seconds to prevent collisions on the Secondary CI-V bus

  * display a red "PW-1 Alert" indicator in the secondary CAT port panel if a "report frequency" or "report mode" message is received from the PW1

- Provides "Follow Alternate VFO when Split" and "Follow & Lead Alternate VFO when Split" options in the Secondary CAT Port panel (tnx to Jim W8WY)

- provides the option to capture and display Secondary CAT port messages in the Messages window, and provides a new "native" option in the Messages window's "Message Display" panel for viewing CAT messages in their most natural representation (tnx to Jamie W2QO)

- updates the Configuration.htm, ControllingMultipleRadios.htm, and MonitoringMessages.htm documentation files


Step-by-step instructions for configuring Commander to control an Icom PW1 amplifier via its Secondary CAT Port are available via <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/PW1Control>


Commander 8.4.8 is available via the DXLab Launcher and via

<http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm>

     73,

          Dave, AA6YQ