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
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
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