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How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:52 pm
by KW7F
When tuned to 14.074 for FT8 the VFO A display shows 20M RTTY. How can I change this to 20M FT8? Similar problem exists for some of the other bands.
Thanks.
Steve, KW7F
Re: How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:00 am
by PD3LK
Haven't found a edit option in Thetis but these settings are in the "database.xml" Search for <BandText>
Don't have to tell anyone to be very careful with this file, better not edit if you're not sure what you are doing and make a backup.
Re: How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:16 pm
by w-u-2-o
As Leon says, the band labels are located in the database.xml file. There are a different set for each region. You'd have to find the definitions for the region you are set to and modify them. It's not terribly difficult. But if you ever have to reset your database you will have to go in and manually re-edit the new database again.
Re: How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:47 pm
by NC3Z
w-u-2-o wrote:But if you ever have to reset your database you will have to go in and manually re-edit the new database again.
Once I have mine set I just keep the modified band info in a text file that I can simply cut and paste if I ever have to reset the DB.
Re: How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:19 pm
by W1AEX
Yep, just as Gary said, export a copy of your database save it as a backup in case you mess something up. Open your database.xml with notepad. Edit the entries in the Bandtext section as you wish and save it. Then copy and paste the entire Bandtext section of your database into a separate text file and archive it so you can simply paste it into a new database if you ever need it. Works like a champ.
73, Rob W1AEX
Re: How to update band name in VFO display?
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:12 am
by PD3LK