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On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 12:21 PM, Jim Reagan wrote:

On R1CBU software it stores memories.? Is there a spot to change back to bands?

There is no "channels mode" in my solution. And there is no "band mode" as such. The transceiver is always in VFO mode. It's just that when you switch bands, you get to the saved frequency. Just like when saved a frequency (memory), you then just restore it in the same way.

I'm new to this software and maybe I've missed the obvious.? On the original software, I can use the? various frequency buttons on the mike to change bands.? On R1CBU software it stores memories.? Is there a spot to change back to bands?
Cheers,
Jim W0CHL

On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM, F5UJA @ Free wrote:

But that would need some more intelligence and a way to configure it for the proper set of CAT commands to send the TRx.

It is a normal USB keyboard. You can connect it directly to the transceiver. That's just native firmware very poorly uses an external keyboard. In my firmware, I can provide for setting the command to arbitrary buttons. Then it will be possible to use this keyboard fully. If not for its exorbitant price!

Very clear, thanks.

I was hoping that the streamdeck would send the CAT commands on its own... But that would need some more intelligence and a way to configure it for the proper set of CAT commands to send the TRx.

F5UJA

On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 03:23 PM, Ron Liekens wrote:

Oleg, are the FFT and Waterfall settings separate and not linked?

Not really. The zoom in the spectrum is independent of the waterfall, but the settings for the min/max levels are general. This is logical.

You can also do stacked commands. As an example I have 1 button that performs the following steps I use to use the ATU in the XPA125B to tune:
1. Set RF Power to 5W
2. Key radio
3. provide me a feedback beep
4. Transmit a 10 second 1500Hz tone
5. Unkey radio

With this I can now with 1 hand have the XPA125B ATU find a tune solution.

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Gary Mitchelson
NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
NC AHIMT COML

Short answers, Yes and Yes.

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Gary Mitchelson
NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
NC AHIMT COML

Odd question about the streamdeck, do I need software installed on the pc? Could I program it on one computer then move it and use the shortcuts on another??

Oleg, are the FFT and Waterfall settings separate and not linked?

73' Ron

The StreamDeck is connected to a PC that has a CAT connection to the X6100. A button press on the SD simply sends a CAT command via the Comport using a command line program called SerialSend ()

--
Gary Mitchelson
NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
NC AHIMT COML
SHARES NCS997

I have been playing a bit with my new X6100 and put one of my StreamDecks on it to control some frequently used functions via CAT. I use StreamDecks on my Anan's and Flex's and like being able to have some frequently used functions at my finger tips. And the same with the X6100. Here are some pixs of how I have some keys programmed for functions.

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Gary Mitchelson
NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15
NC AHIMT COML
SHARES NCS997

On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 02:44 PM, Ron Liekens wrote:

But is it possible to get an offset from the skew, let's say a by fixed 10 kHz,? left or right or something in that ballpark, so the received signal is not obscured by it.

Do you mean shift the received signal from the center? No, this is not yet possible.

What about the waterfall colours and its dynamic range. It will gain a lot of detailed visibility.

In my firmware, a convenient and affordable setting of the minimum spectrum level (noise shelf) and maximum is made. Therefore, there is no problem with contrast. I will change something in colors or in general in the GUI only when a professional designer joins the project.

Oleg,

Thanks for the explanation. OK, about the skew. But is it possible to get an offset from the skew, let's say a by fixed 10 kHz,? left or right or something in that ballpark, so the received signal is not obscured by it.

What about the waterfall colours and its dynamic range. It will gain a lot of detailed visibility. I have made a bunch of custom colour schemes in SDRconsole or you can use the well known "Linrad" colour scheme that is available for use. You can ask Leif, SM5BSZ about it as he designed it.

Best regards,
Ron - ON2RON

On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 01:06 PM, Ron Liekens wrote:

- The sometimes big spurs coming showing en the centre of the waterfall. These are caused by the imbalance of the I/Q signal. This is normally calculated in the software to and have a lesser impact on the reception and waterfall. Any chance of improving on this within the firmware or by hack?

The peak in the center is not always DC skew. Sometimes it's really low frequency noise. There is a DC filter inside the software, but it is fixed. Therefore, this peak is different on different bands. Perhaps in my firmware I implement it so that it can be individually suppressed on different bands.

A faster speed will be out of the question as it will put a (too) big load on the CPU processor. This can also be changed in the Firmware without much effort

Calculating the FFT for this processor is a negligible burden (CPU usage 1-2%). The main problem with the slow spectrum is that digitization takes place on the side of the BB processor (STM32) and then the signal is sent to the main processor to calculate the spectrum and display it. In this case, the signal from BB comes in pieces with holes between them. Therefore, there is no way to speed up the spectrum, there is simply not enough data.

Hi,

I'm awaiting the delivery of my X6100, and I am gathering as much info as possible from the internet.

Being an SDR user since 2004 (many receivers) and until recently an Elad FMS-DUO and still owning the SDR TRX-DUO, I wanted a portable SDR (hybrid) tranceiver.

Some x6100 things are not really to my liking.

- The sometimes big spurs coming showing en the centre of the waterfall. These are caused by the imbalance of the I/Q signal. This is normally calculated in the software to and have a lesser impact on the reception and waterfall. Any chance of improving on this within the firmware or by hack?

- The waterfall is way under performing by what I use on a daily basis with SDRconsole. I know that the 800x400 screen can not perform miracles. Still, the contrast between the strongest and weakest signals is very low. I experience that a 50 dBm dynamic range will offer the best performance, and this in combination with a better colour choice of the different grades can offer a huge improvement in spotting small intelligent signals. A faster speed will be out of the question as it will put a (too) big load on the CPU processor. This can also be changed in the Firmware without much effort.

- Are there any of the boards inside the x6100 that had an upgrade since its introduction 2 years ago? Maybe things are better screened, or so? And is the battery autonomy improved anyhow.

Any thoughts or info are welcome?

73' Ron Liekens
ON2RON

Hello!

Unless your power meter can show peak power, this is completely normal. The human voice has a very high peak to average power ratio, so a power meter that reads average power will show only a few Watt when the x6100 is set to 10 W SSB output.

Greetings,

Rainer DG1SMD

Let me say that I am new to HF, this being my first Rig and not sure what are the pros and cons to switching to R1CBU firmware.? I've yet to make my first contact, but did notice that the "Birdies" run wild on all the bands that I"ve listened too so far.? Heard W1AW last night on 40, but couldn't make the return trip on 5 watts.? A couple of questions based on observations; first connecting the radio to a 48ah battery allowed me to set power to max 10w, but using a digital power meter on SSB it doesn't really show anywhere near 5w.? What's up with that? Secondly, there are 10m repeaters out there that don't appear to require a PL to trigger, so why would anyone need a PL on the radio? I apologise for not making a new thread, second thought that maybe this would have been better as a stand alone thread.

73
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