Re: R1CBU and digital modes

#28

Had not run R1CBU with FLrig. Tried both R1CBU 0.17 and 0.19 with FLrig 1.4.7 with same results. FLrig to talk to X6100 using FLrig's X5105 driver. best with the Xiegu fw In addition, FLrig would change some X6100 settings (VFO & its freq), but not read any X6100 values.

Must be a R1CBU CAT handling bug, as FLrig 1.47 works pretty well with the X6100 using Xiegu fw, especially with FLrig's IC705 which has more functionality than its X6100 driver.

Al Pawlowski
Los Osos, CA USA

Re: R1CBU and digital modes

#27

On Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 10:45 AM, WF5W wrote:

rigctld -m 3087 -r /dev/ttyACM1 -s 19200 -C stopbits=1 &

Thanks WF5W - was struggling with JS8.

Re: R1CBU and digital modes

#26

Ok. Update.

It does work.

Flrig somehow won't talk to it. But if I use hamlib DIRECTLY, it all works.

$ rigctld -m 3087 -r /dev/ttyACM1 -s 19200 -C stopbits=1 &

and set all my digital modes to use hamlib

Jerry

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On Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 10:10?AM Jerry Davis <wf5w.ms@...> wrote:

Ok. I have tried everything known to mankind, to get digital modes to work with R1CBU.

It was my understanding that R1CBU was just a different GUI, on top of the radio. It is NOT.

So at first I thought that flrig was at fault.
So I booted up the default rig, and changed wsjtx to use IC-705 and set it up for CAT control. It worked flawlessly (via ttyACM1). So, I knew that everything was working.

I rebooted into R1CBU v19. And I didn't use flrig either. So all I was using was the hamlib part of wsjtx. Same IC-705, same CAT control parameters. Nothing. So, I can only come up with the conclusion, that R1CBU doesn't work with digital modes.

Too bad, I wanted it to, so bad. I like the interface.

Jerry
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Re: R1CBU and digital modes

#25

I've been using it for all digital modes with my Surface and it works flawlessly. The only time it acts up is when the battery is low.

This firmware is light years ahead of the stock.

Good luck!

Re: R1CBU and digital modes

#24

Ok. Not clean but I got both ft8 and js8 to work.

Flrig would not work in any case.

FT8 works with newest version of hamlib

JS8 only works with command line rigctld

Jerry

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On Fri, Dec 8, 2023, 10:10?AM WF5W via <=[email protected]> wrote:

Ok. I have tried everything known to mankind, to get digital modes to work with R1CBU.

It was my understanding that R1CBU was just a different GUI, on top of the radio. It is NOT.

So at first I thought that flrig was at fault.
So I booted up the default rig, and changed wsjtx to use IC-705 and set it up for CAT control. It worked flawlessly (via ttyACM1). So, I knew that everything was working.

I rebooted into R1CBU v19. And I didn't use flrig either. So all I was using was the hamlib part of wsjtx. Same IC-705, same CAT control parameters. Nothing. So, I can only come up with the conclusion, that R1CBU doesn't work with digital modes.

Too bad, I wanted it to, so bad. I like the interface.

Jerry
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R1CBU and digital modes

#23

Ok. I have tried everything known to mankind, to get digital modes to work with R1CBU.

It was my understanding that R1CBU was just a different GUI, on top of the radio. It is NOT.

So at first I thought that flrig was at fault.

So I booted up the default rig, and changed wsjtx to use IC-705 and set it up for CAT control. It worked flawlessly (via ttyACM1). So, I knew that everything was working.

I rebooted into R1CBU v19. And I didn't use flrig either. So all I was using was the hamlib part of wsjtx. Same IC-705, same CAT control parameters. Nothing. So, I can only come up with the conclusion, that R1CBU doesn't work with digital modes.

Too bad, I wanted it to, so bad. I like the interface.

Jerry

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v19 no CAT control problems

#22

My cat control no longer works with v19 R1CBU.

I am running on linux mint:

My radio is at latest firmware revision (from Radioddity - the one that says "fix Cat")

1. I boot up as default x6100

dmesg says ttyACM0 and ttyACM1. I know that ttyACM1 is the cat control.

I go into flrig, and set my transceiver to ttyACM1 and 19200. Good to go. PTT works and CAT control works just fine.

I reboot after putting in v19 of R1CBU, go into flrig, and choose ttyACM1 and 19200. Nothing works, no matter how many times I try it. And I've tried 9600, 38400, and 115200. Nothing.

I boot back into default. Good to go.

Anyone have any ideas?

Jerry

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Re: ACC Control Problems

#21

Please close this issue. It was a ground loop problem. Pesky things those grounds! Gotta connect them in the proper places. Still not sure why RICBU firmware was more susceptible.

Re: v19 Feedback problem

[email protected]

#20

I too had the same problem with my x6100.

v19 Feedback problem

#19

Hi there!? I found that with the voice announcement turned on it develops loud feedback loop through the microphone.? I tried turning down all the other volume and gains to eliminate it but nothing works.? If I plug in a headset, or unplug the microphone will disable the feedback.? Not sure why the speaker/microphone is in feedback with the audio announcement.? Interesting problem

KD6AEJ

CHUCK

Re: ACC Control Problems

#18

Are there any ACC menu items I might be missing? It's odd that it works with stock but fluctuates when using R1CBU, so I think I'm missing something like a setting somewhere.

Re: ACC Control Problems

Bryan, KJ7PRS

#17

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I used the same setup yesterday with no issues. ?RICBU V19, X6100, XPA125B, in auto mode. Had several contacts.

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On Nov 26, 2023, at 4:36 AM, W8ISM via <W8ISM@...> wrote:

My X6100 is tied to a XPA125B amp using the ACC cable for auto band control. When using your firmware (which is great, thanks!) the XPA125B will constantly jump between bands while transmitting. The setup auto tunes fine with stock firmware. Is there a setting related to ACC in your firmware that I am missing? It's not that big of a deal, since I can easily use the XPA125B manual mode. Thanks again for the work you've done for the X6100 community.

Re: V19 VHF/UHF

#16

Hi Matt

The radio does not do 2m 70cm without a Transverter unit connected, and I told him when I had seen the video that he was overloading his front end of the radio,

Dave

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On Sun, 26 Nov 2023, 13:18 Matt 9V1MH/VK2AMH/YF2AAH, <matthoward.sg@...> wrote:

Re: V19 VHF/UHF

#15

ACC Control Problems

#14
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My X6100 is tied to a XPA125B amp using the ACC cable for auto band control. When using your firmware (which is great, thanks!) the XPA125B will constantly jump between bands while transmitting. The setup auto tunes fine with stock firmware. Is there a setting related to ACC in your firmware that I am missing? It's not that big of a deal, since I can easily use the XPA125B manual mode. Thanks again for the work you've done for the X6100 community.

Update: Don't think this had anything to do with R1CBU software. I stumbled on a message somewhere where somebody having a similar problem had placed separate power supplies on the X6100 and the XPA125B and it solved the problem. I did the same, and sure enough problem solved - I assume it was some sort of ground loop.?

Re: V19 VHF/UHF

Bryan, KJ7PRS

#13

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My mistake, ?I quickly watched the video. ?I had read a post a while back where someone thought it may have that capability. ?I was doubtful. ?

I have a 705 and 7100 so I’m good.

Thanks for the responses. ?Stay healthy.

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On Nov 25, 2023, at 13:44, Phil Cornell w7plc@... <w7plc@...> wrote:

?The X6100 is a HF + 6 meter QRP transceiver, it does not have VHF/UHF capabilities.? As Dave pointed out, you need a transverter, a separate piece of equipment, to operate on the VHF/UHF bands with the x6100.? Trying to transmit on a band not included in the hardware capabilities could possibly damage the radio.? A firmware upgrade alone does not give the radio the capability to operate in bands that are outside of the hardware design limits.? If you are looking for an all band radio, the X6100 is not it by itself.? Look for a Yaesu FT-991A or equivalent to get that kind of coverage.
The X6100 is a great little radio and performs well within its design limitations, I have one and have worked Alaska, Cayman Is., Spain and Hawaii on SSB using a VG4 multi-band vertical on 10 watts.? The only thing I would like to see is FM Repeater capabilities on 6 and 10 meters, (ability to program offsets and pl tones).
Hope this helps.

73

Phil W7PLC

Re: V19 VHF/UHF

Phil Cornell [email protected]

#12

The X6100 is a HF + 6 meter QRP transceiver, it does not have VHF/UHF capabilities.? As Dave pointed out, you need a transverter, a separate piece of equipment, to operate on the VHF/UHF bands with the x6100.? Trying to transmit on a band not included in the hardware capabilities could possibly damage the radio.? A firmware upgrade alone does not give the radio the capability to operate in bands that are outside of the hardware design limits.? If you are looking for an all band radio, the X6100 is not it by itself.? Look for a Yaesu FT-991A or equivalent to get that kind of coverage.
The X6100 is a great little radio and performs well within its design limitations, I have one and have worked Alaska, Cayman Is., Spain and Hawaii on SSB using a VG4 multi-band vertical on 10 watts.? The only thing I would like to see is FM Repeater capabilities on 6 and 10 meters, (ability to program offsets and pl tones).
Hope this helps.

73

Phil W7PLC

Re: V19 VHF/UHF

#11

Hi

It says Transverter,?

That is because you need a Transverter for the radio to do VHF/uhf,

Dave

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On Sat, 25 Nov 2023, 20:02 Bryan, KJ7PRS via , <martinfab=[email protected]> wrote:

Greetings,

Thanks for all that you do, it is making the radio better to use in many ways. ?

I tuned to simplex 146.550 and transmitted.? It appeared to transmit but my other radios did not hear it.? I transmitted with my other radios and received no signal on the X6100.? I tuned VHF and UHF and found no signals.? Is this working?

If VHF/UHF can work we could maybe get APRS?? Even if we have to use a Mobilinkd dongle.? We could even get into WINLINK.

Thanks again, Bryan KJ7PRS

V19 VHF/UHF

Bryan, KJ7PRS

#10

Greetings,

Thanks for all that you do, it is making the radio better to use in many ways. ?

I tuned to simplex 146.550 and transmitted. ?It appeared to transmit but my other radios did not hear it. ?I transmitted with my other radios and received no signal on the X6100. ?I tuned VHF and UHF and found no signals. ?Is this working?

If VHF/UHF can work we could maybe get APRS? ?Even if we have to use a Mobilinkd dongle. ?We could even get into WINLINK.

Thanks again, Bryan KJ7PRS

new feature request? more visibility to mode

#9

Got the latest v0.18. Works great, AFAICT.

Is this a place where I can make a request for the software group that does this?

If so, then let me explain as to what I really need.

I use the x6100 (R1CBU software) exclusively to do POTA activations. When I am under a pavilion or a nice big shade tree, I have no problems. When I am in the direct sunlight, I can barely see the screen. I can kinda see the waterfall, and see what frequency I am on, but I can't see anything else at all.

I start my activation doing FT8 so I am in usb-data mode. I like to get my 10-15 contacts there, and then switch to phone (usb mode). Also sometimes I like to do 40m, and likewise I can't see if I am in LSB mode.

So what I would really like is the mode to be right along side (or above, or below) the frequency at the SAME font (or bigger!). So I can do the switch.

I hope, I made myself clear. This 75 year old guy with minor cataract problems has a hard time sometimes.

Thanks for your time, and patience!

Jerry WF5W