Just upgraded mine and sent out a quick CQ on 14.236. Haven't heard back from anyone yet but I did see my transmission on one of the SDRs, FWIW.
-Mooneer K6AQ On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 1:48 AM David Rowe <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Michael, > > I've been working on this one. One thing lead to another and I ended up > refactoring all of freedv_api.c which was getting out of hand with all > the modes that had been added over the years: > > https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/111 > > So as well as testing the SM1000 we'll need to test a new version of > FreeDV GUI shortly :-) > > Anyhoo, some new v4 firmware for you (and anyone else) to try: > > https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/blob/master/stm32/doc/sm1000_manual.md > > It's been running all day here right next to me (I'm WFH) without a > single noise. In fact it's a bit _too_ quiet, although I can see the > sync led flashing every few seconds as it gets a "maybe 700D" sync on > noise. > > Cheers, > David > > On 3/4/20 1:09 pm, David Rowe wrote: > > Hi Michael, > > > > I've managed to reproduce the issue by setting up my FT-817 with a > > SM1000, and some powered speakers so I could leave it running for a > > while and hear it from the next room. It's "breaking squelch" for me a > > few times a minute. Might be signal dependent too, ie what sort of > > background signals there are on the band. > > > > Would be nice to fix this, so the SM1000 can be left running like a > > squelched FM radio. > > > > I'll think about how to deal with this, will take a few weeks to fix. > > > > Steve - thanks for your suggestions too. > > > > Cheers, > > David > > > > On 2/4/20 5:00 pm, Michael Carey wrote: > >> Hi David, > >> > >> I've tried Rev 2 again and it doesn't seem to be much better. > >> > >> I can minimise the issue by reducing the audio level out of the IC-7100 > >> Accessory connector (menu setting changed from 50% to 25%). > >> The SM1000 still seems decode the transmissions from the > >> FreeDV/HPSDR/PowerSDR setup fine with the audio output level reduced to > >> 25%. > >> > >> What is the recommended (optimal) audio level expected at the input of > >> the SM1000 with the RIG SPKR trimpot set midway? Is the flashing > >> Clip/Error LED an indication of too much audio in? When does it's > >> function change from Clip to Error? > >> > >> Michael. > >> VK5ZEA > >> > >> On 2/04/2020 8:07 am, Michael Carey wrote: > >>> Hi David, > >>> > >>> I don't recall having this issue with the Rev 2 firmware, but I am > >>> going to "downgrade" today to compare. > >>> > >>> Still unsure of what triggers it... but when I disconnect my IC-7100 > >>> from the antenna the issue is very much less pronounced. The smallest > >>> amount of QRM (even inaudible to my ear) seems to make it worse. > >>> > >>> Michael. > >>> VK5ZEA > >>> > >>> On 2/04/2020 6:20 am, David Rowe wrote: > >>>> Hi Michael, > >>>> > >>>> OK thanks I will check this out over the weekend and get back to you. > >>>> > >>>> There's a TTY output that we can use to see what's going on (e.g. if > >>>> it's getting false sync or breaking squelch). > >>>> > >>>> List: Is anyone else using the SM1000 with 700D experiencing this > >>>> problem? > >>>> > >>>> Michael - was the problem present on the Rev 2 firmware? > >>>> > >>>> Cheers, > >>>> David > >>>> > >>>> On 1/4/20 5:26 pm, Michael Carey wrote: > >>>>> Hi David (et al), > >>>>> > >>>>> I loaded my SM1000 (Ref D) with v3 firmware today and it seems to be > >>>>> working very well on air. > >>>>> > >>>>> My SM1000 is connected to an Icom IC-7100 using the accessory > >>>>> connector, > >>>>> SM1000 modified to give more audio drive into the ACC connector. > >>>>> > >>>>> I'm using FreeDV together with a HPSDR/PowerSDR to monitor and > transmit > >>>>> back to the SM1000. > >>>>> > >>>>> The only thing I have noticed is that when in 700D mode, I get a > >>>>> continual burbles and squeaks from the SM1000 when tuned to a free > >>>>> frequency. The Sync and Clip/Error LEDs flash almost continually. > The > >>>>> audio level from the radio into the SM1000 doesn't seem to make a > >>>>> difference, very low audio levels from the IC-7100 into the SM1000 > >>>>> seems > >>>>> to make this happen. > >>>>> > >>>>> I get the occasional flash of the Sync and Clip/Error LED in 1600 > mode, > >>>>> but until it actually starts decoding a 1600 transmission, it remains > >>>>> silent. > >>>>> > >>>>> 73 > >>>>> > >>>>> Michael > >>>>> VK5ZEA > >>>>> > >>>>> On 9/03/2020 7:07 am, David Rowe wrote: > >>>>>> Hello List, > >>>>>> > >>>>>> A few months ago Mal, VK8MT, spotted a few bugs in the SM1000 user > >>>>>> interface. I have had a go at fixing them, integrating the latest > 700D > >>>>>> modem tweaks, and adding the automatic microphone equaliser: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/58 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I've also tweaked the doco, adding links to the V3 binaries, and > >>>>>> fixing > >>>>>> a glitch in the example wiring diagram: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/blob/dr-sm1000-tweaks/stm32/doc/sm1000_manual.md > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> If you are interested, please try it out over the air and let me > know > >>>>>> how it goes. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> http://www.rowetel.com/downloads/codec2/smartmic/sm1000v3.bin > >>>>>> http://www.rowetel.com/downloads/codec2/smartmic/sm1000v3.dfu > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On power on you should hear 'V3' in morse, followed by the current > >>>>>> mode > >>>>>> (ANA for analog if it's a fresh reflash). > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Thanks, > >>>>>> David > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>>> Freetel-codec2 mailing list > >>>>>> [email protected] > >>>>>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Freetel-codec2 mailing list > >>>>> [email protected] > >>>>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Freetel-codec2 mailing list > >>>> [email protected] > >>>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Freetel-codec2 mailing list > >>> [email protected] > >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Freetel-codec2 mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Freetel-codec2 mailing list > > [email protected] > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Freetel-codec2 mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freetel-codec2 >
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