Re: Hearing aids and radio
I am using a simple Bluetooth Adapter together with my Phonak hearing aids.
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Re: Hearing aids and radio
Hello Gale. I have been using aids for years. All were/are from Costco and have always been very less expensive than the name brand outlets. As I understand it there are really only about three manufacturers of aids. I believe Phonex is one, Siemens another, Phillips and one or two more. I have always had Rexton brand from Costco but am now waiting for arrival of a set from Phillips. They almost all have BT ability now but last time I checked my BT TX box was $160...I opted for a new complete set however. As far as radio is concerned I have used a BT headset/xmtr on some occasions and it was fine, especially the wireless capability. Mostly anymore I just prefer a set of humdrum old fashioned earphones. LOL I probably could have gone VA with a lot of stuff over the years but never bothered to sign up having had pretty decent insurance, etc. The new set cost $1500 for the pair. Compared to places like Miracle Ear at 5 to 6 thousand (that's where they start twisting your arm) Costco has been great and they're the exact same devices perhaps with a different name. Good luck with your hearing adventure! Earphones for my CW work are still my first choice.
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Re: Hearing aids and radio
I have VA supplied Phonak aids. I purchased (not cheap) their TV connector. It takes input from any audio source using a mini jack, so you can use it with your radios. I actually take mine to church and hook it into the sound system in addition to using it at home. I had tried an off the shelf connector previously, but there was too much latency. No latency with the Phonak unit. I think my connector was about $300, but I purchased it when I received these aids almost three years ago.
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I was just at the VA this past week, and they told me I am eligible for new aids in February. They assured me that they would also be Phonak.
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I am pretty sure that I am not the only one that wears hearing aids here, and I have a question for folks that have phonak hearing aids.
My current aids are from Siemens, and I have an adapter that I can hard wire into the speaker connection on all my radios that gives me audio off the chip and not through the speaker. I get hearing aids from the VA, and my new set will be from Phonak, and I wondered what my options are to do the same thing? I appreciate any replies.
73, Gale Smith KD9OCL
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Re: Using R1CBU FT4/8 Instructions
I just want to thank you for your talent and contribution to the radio and the hobby.? I really appreciate yours and everyone else's comments, suggestions and supportm
On Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 00:58 §¥§ð§Ý§î§Õ§Ú§ß §¤§Ö§à§â§Ô§Ú§Û via <g.dyuldin= [email protected]> wrote:
Right now FT4/8 messages can't be changed. Might be it will be in one of the future releases.
Firmware has a NTP client, it update time on establishing network connection. I'm working on wifi support - it will be possible to sync time with connecting to wifi network.
Regarding instructions - it's a bit outdated, but you can check this -
Perhaps you, or someone else will create/update instruction for this FW. I can check and publish it on GitHub, also answer any questions about firmware. Or, maybe later, when I will have more time - I'll start to working on instructions.
73. Georgy // R2RFE
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Re: Current version download issue
Thanks Boy, do I feel stupid. I had DC power during upgrade but because I did the BASE upgrade later I had disconnected the DC for BASE upgrade. Thanks for help! Duhhh...73
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Re: Current version download issue
Did you manually update that afterwards via System Setting - Firmware Upgrade in the menu?
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I recently downloaded, from the Radioodditty site, Versions: App 1.1.9 and Base 1.1.8.. Everything seemed to go fine but I ended up with A= 1.1.9 SEP 14 (upgraded) and B= 1.1.7 SEP 4 (which was already installed). What may have happened? How to upgrade just base to 1.1.8. Thanks for suggestions!
I should add: When performing the BASE upgrade, (proper version is displayed) the unit shuts down immediately after pressing the UPGRADE button and no BASE upgrade is performed. All else appears fine.
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Re: Current version download issue
You should connect external power supply to upgrade BASE.
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I recently downloaded, from the Radioodditty site, Versions: App 1.1.9 and Base 1.1.8.. Everything seemed to go fine but I ended up with A= 1.1.9 SEP 14 (upgraded) and B= 1.1.7 SEP 4 (which was already installed). What may have happened? How to upgrade just base to 1.1.8. Thanks for suggestions!
I should add: When performing the BASE upgrade, (proper version is displayed) the unit shuts down immediately after pressing the UPGRADE button and no BASE upgrade is performed. All else appears fine.
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Current version download issue
I recently downloaded, from the Radioodditty site, Versions: App 1.1.9 and Base 1.1.8.. Everything seemed to go fine but I ended up with A= 1.1.9 SEP 14 (upgraded) and B= 1.1.7 SEP 4 (which was already installed). What may have happened? How to upgrade just base to 1.1.8. Thanks for suggestions!
I should add: When performing the BASE upgrade, (proper version is displayed) the unit shuts down immediately after pressing the UPGRADE button and no BASE upgrade is performed. All else appears fine.
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Re: Using R1CBU FT4/8 Instructions
Right now FT4/8 messages can't be changed. Might be it will be in one of the future releases.
Firmware has a NTP client, it update time on establishing network connection. I'm working on wifi support - it will be possible to sync time with connecting to wifi network.
Regarding instructions - it's a bit outdated, but you can check this -
Perhaps you, or someone else will create/update instruction for this FW. I can check and publish it on GitHub, also answer any questions about firmware. Or, maybe later, when I will have more time - I'll start to working on instructions.
73. Georgy // R2RFE
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Using R1CBU FT4/8 Instructions
Using the "on-board" FT4/8 functions works for making basic contacts, I like that. Is there a way to edit messages, create a custom CQ message, etc.??
I'd really love to see a more "in-depth" user guide for the R1CBU software, other than just the brief description of buttons, etc. For example - other than connecting a GPS Rx Dongle to the radio, how does one accurately set the time - zero the seconds, etc. The functionality of the software is fantastic, but learning by trial and error concerns me, I know we're not likely to "brick" the radio from these menus, but having a better understanding of the controls would be helpful. I realize there's somewhat of a language barrier to overcome to create the manual in English, but I'm a stupid Amerikanski, and unfortunately I don't read Russian or Chinese, for that matter. I'm sure some careful planning and logic went into this development, I'd just like to understand it better.
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73 de W0RDR
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Re: X6100 USB to Serial driver for Linux...
Anyone have a problem with the driver disappearing? I have had to revert to a timeshift backup several times.?
Bill
KM6TAU
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Hello all.? I just purchased a new x6100 from Amazon.? I really want to like this radio, but I have had some difficulties with some of the hardware buttons.? Can anyone tell me if these functions are customizable or if this is defective hardware?
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1) MFK knob: when I press the MFK knob, it cycles through volume, squelch, and RF gain.? This is the same function as pressing the volume knob.
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2) Pressing the lock button (single press, not a long-press), it acts like I'm pressing the 4th button on the bottom row.? So, on the main menu, if I press the lock button it will go to System Settings.? If I am in any menu, it will assign the selected value to the MFK knob.??
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I didn't want to send it back, but if this isn't a software selection, the device must be defective.
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Yes, the PA in the X6100 is very weak. I returned a new 6100 after they failed running FT8 at 10w. They replaced it and recommended I run 5w when using FT8. Now, I just connect a micro PA50, and run 3w into it.
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Re: Volume knob not working
Add me to the list who have had this knob develop the slippage issues... I put a dab of hot glue and reseated the knob and it worked fine for a few more months, before it came unglued again. I now just run it with the bare stem, which is still entirely functional.
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I have the knob sitting in my coax adapter baggie for someday when I get inspired to "fix" it properly :-D?
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Wayde VA3NCA/AD2GX
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Re: Volume knob not working
I had issue with the X6100 select knob.? It was slipping.? The knob was just around fitting of the shaft and I had thought it was bad.? I just added some glue to the knob and inserted on to the shaft and all worked fine.
73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC
Spring Hill, Florida also n9ee55@...
On Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 09:22:14 PM EDT, Tony <webstea@...> wrote:
Same problem.? The plastic knob had slid toward the radio body so much that the in-out function of the knob did not work.? I'm going to put something inside the plastic knob that keeps it from sliding in again.
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Hi Ron
Have you fitted a yaesu pa board into a x6100 ?
Dave 2E0DMB
Since no power output on other modes sounds like blown PA.? The fT817/8 are not so forgiving in the PA.? I am on my 3rd PA in my 2004 FT817.
If you wish to order a PA board, about $60, from Yaesu might hurry since the rig has been discontinued.
73, ron, n9ee
73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC
Spring Hill, Florida also n9ee55@...
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:16:14 AM EDT, skywalker_orion_greece < nikoloudn@...> wrote:
Well Georgy, many thanks for the hint, that is the reason I believe, same with video (no worries about the language, I could feel him)
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Many thanks for your help, I will take the transceiver to a technician now and whenever its ready I will come back to let everyone else now if that was the only reason and if it got fixed.
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Since no power output on other modes sounds like blown PA.? The fT817/8 are not so forgiving in the PA.? I am on my 3rd PA in my 2004 FT817.
If you wish to order a PA board, about $60, from Yaesu might hurry since the rig has been discontinued.
73, ron, n9ee
73, ron, n9ee/r Ron Wright, N9EE/R Hernando Co ARES EC
Spring Hill, Florida also n9ee55@...
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:16:14 AM EDT, skywalker_orion_greece <nikoloudn@...> wrote:
Well Georgy, many thanks for the hint, that is the reason I believe, same with video (no worries about the language, I could feel him)   ?
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Many thanks for your help, I will take the transceiver to a technician now and whenever its ready I will come back to let everyone else now if that was the only reason and if it got fixed.
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Well Georgy, many thanks for the hint, that is the reason I believe, same with video (no worries about the language, I could feel him)   ?
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Many thanks for your help, I will take the transceiver to a technician now and whenever its ready I will come back to let everyone else now if that was the only reason and if it got fixed.
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Re: Patched BASE firmware with changed TX audio filter low cutoff frequency
#firmware
Bytes sequences might be different (for example 1.1.6? - 0x4ff49672, 1.1.7 - 0x4ff49673). As far as I remember - 1.1.6 and 1.1.7 uses different MCU registers to load value. Not sure - may be it related with another compiler version or something like this. I have no ideas how to create a patch script, which will handle such situations.
Georgy.
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Edi Bosshard
Papi
Chuck Maslin
Bill KM6TAU
Wayde VA3NCA/AD2GX