As alternative software to Simon’s great RC tool for controlling LinearAmp Gemini HF-1k and Gemini DX1200, here my latest project.
Power levelmeter with peak hold (700ms)
radio name readout (OmniRig, TCPIP cat, TCI and UDP)
connects to Omnirig , TCPIP-cat, TCI (by Expert SDR) or via UDP (automatic band switching)
isAlive function for Radio-Connection and Amplifier connection
automatic reconnect, if connection (radio or amplifier) is back online
no popups or msgboxes to click
configurable timeouts for send/receive/connect and for queries to the amplifier
if programm is running (or not), you can call “GeminiMultiControl.exe /standby” or “GeminiMultiControl.exe /run”… If application is running, it executes the commands, if not it starts up the application.
all Gemini basic functions (Antenna select, band select, power select, trip reset)
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Installation notice:
The download file is a setup-file. It places the software into c:\program files\gemini multi control, creates a start-menu entry and a desktop shortcut.
The software is compiled to run on Windows 10/11 64bit.
Amplifier-Connection: Please note that the TCP-Server in the Gemini amplifier only allows one connection (you can use either Simon’s tool or mine. Both at the same time is not possible).
OmniRig: If you use OmniRig, and OmniRig is running with administration-rights, you have to start Gemini Multi Control also with administration-rights, otherwise you will not be able to connect to OmniRig.
TCI is tested via Thetis 2.9.0.8 MW0LGE and SunSDR2 pro (ExpertSDR3 1.0.4 beta)
Please note:
I wrote the software for my purposes. It is not an official tool from LinearAmp. Everyone is free to use my remote control tool. If you don’t like it please use another amplifier remote software.
If you have any ideas let me know. If it makes sense for me, I’ll consider implementing it.
The software is 100% free of charge, no trialperiod or whatsoever. Gemini Multi Control runs on Windows 10/11.
If you like it, a donation will be much appreciated!
Release Notes:
1.0.53
added: udp output power as integer “powerint”
1.0.52
changed: mini view resizible
added: option in settings to show temperature in Fahrenheit
1.0.51
added “center 1st screen” for main, mini & mini100 to the trayicon context menu
1.0.50
changed: swr peak is set to 1 on begin of each transmit
1.0.49
added: swr peak to udp-output
changed: debug console
1.0.48
settings for band-dependent amp-state are now separated from pwr-settings per band … please check/review your settings
1.0.47
if you use PWR-Setting for band “STB”, it now will return to last used state (Receive/Standby)
i.e.: 20m “receive” => 17m (setting STB) => amp goes into “standby” => 20m, amp goes into “receive”
1.0.46
fixed a bug where the mini-view position was not restored
added dark mode for windows-title
better exception/error handling for OmniRig
complete rewrite of startup code, now change of settings does not require a restart
added more data to udp-output (if udp-output is enabled)
added PWR-Setting for bands “STB” (none,LOW,MED,HIGH,STB) … So now you can select a band, on which the amplifier goes automatically into Standby
1.0.45
fixed a bug where the temp-history window was not correct restored
added links for temp-history to temp-labels in mini views
changed temp-array handling in background, to keep only last 120 min in memory
added delay on numeric up/down for history-minutes, to allow a proper redrawing of the temp-history chart
fixed a bug, where the main-window was not correct restored via tray-menu “Show main window”
1.0.44
fixed a bug (exception) when manually disconnecting TCI
fixed diag-screen (radio comm state was not updated)
fixed a bug, where application restart from setup-dialog was not working
added temp-history (open via menu “Temp History” or click on temperature on main screen)
1.0.43
fixed a bug where mode was not displayed when using TCI
changed TCI core to not block ui when connecting/re-connecting
added font-size in setup for radio model to correct display of long radio names(TCI)
1.0.42
fixed a bug where a debug log was created while radiotype UDP is selected
1.0.41
added UDP radio nr selection (default is radio nr 1)
fixed the link in the update-info
1.0.40
added UDP-Listener for frequency tracking (i.e. via N1mm)
added update-checker. GMC checks now on every start, if a new version is available
1.0.39
main window can now be resized (only larger)
new feature “Power change on band change”. Via settings you can now configure an automatic power-switching (to LOW, MED, HIGH) per band
1.0.38
some additions in debug log
added: 3rd TCI-device (ie. running SunSDR2 local/remote and Anan). By clicking on the radio label (ie “TCI Anan 7000”) you can switch between TCI-device 1, 2 and 3. On mini view click on the RA icon.
1.0.37
bug-fix: setup via tray icon was not in front => fixed
bug-fix: settings for TCP Cat not visible => fixed
added: if audio is enabled for lost radio / amplifier connection, a notification is also sent to the tray icon (balloon tip)
added: 2nd TCI-device (ie. running SunSDR2 and Anan). By clicking on the radio label (ie “TCI Anan 7000”) you can switch between TCI-device 1 and 2. On mini view click on the RA icon.
1.0.36
change: disabled gemini-windows in taskbar
I know, this is not exactly windows standard. But I don’t like a full windows task bar 😉
added: tray-icon with context menu (right-click)
added: TCI-Support
bug-fix: problem with antenna button labeling on multiple gemini reconnects => fixed
1.0.35
not released, some code refactoring
1.0.34
bugfix: tweaked some tcp-settings for VPN use
bugfix: fixed bug where in some cases, the ant-button were labeled not correct
1.0.33
setup: added option to enable ant-change confirmation (“settings > misc”)
1.0.32
setup: added font-size for main-freq
1.0.30
mini-view: added window size to setttings
mini-100: added last peak incl. level bar
1.0.29
mini-view: added level bar
mini-view: added last peak incl. level bar
1.0.28
1.0.27
