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Re: Message record

 

Thanks for the replies. I will set it up with R1CBU and go with that. Thanks again! 73


Modified BASE firmware - rev2

 

Hi.
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New version of the modified BASE firmware with FM squelch -
This time I decided to push 2 versions - with r2 suffix and with r2_plus15.5
Second is for the radio with issues with output power due to hardware difference, 15.5 means +15.5 dB to the TX signal level.
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Full changelog:
  • Added FM squelch
  • Removes DC offset of demodulated AM/FM
  • Reduces some clicking on mode change. Only FM->AM still remains, not found a way to solve it.
  • Default compression ratio changed to 2:1
  • Added a control for compression ratio and compressor on/off (will be in the next R1CBU GUI)
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Also, I found a way to add more controls for the MAIN -> BASE communication, by using gaps (unused bits) within i2c registers. It might be handy to make a compressor (or other features) more flexible (tuning compressor/gate threshold, makeup gain, etc). Such features might be added to R1CBU, but maybe someone will add the same to OEM gui application.
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Georgy // R2RFE


Re: Message record

 

With OEM firmware you can try to fix it with replacing within /etc/init.d/S51amixer
amixer -c 0 sset 'Mic1 Boost',0 0 1> /dev/null
with
amixer -c 0 sset 'Mic1 Boost',0 1 1> /dev/null
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This enables mic boost for audio comes from BASE to MAIN (messages recording, CW decoding)
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Changing files on x6100 described here -
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Georgy // R2RFE


Re: Message record

 

This is one of the features that are buggy in stock firmware. That's why I've moved to R1CBU/R2RFE firmware, where this message recording works like a charm.


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

On Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 06:27 PM, Denis Campbell GI3TAC / AF7CC wrote:
192.168.5.18 is the X6100 Reserved IP Address I entered into the router.
192.168.1.4 is the IP Address of my router.
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Agreed. That will not work. Your x6100 has to be in the same IP range as your router. I highlighted the error in bold in my quote above. Your x6100 might be able use 192.168.1.18 if nothing else on your network took that IP, but not 192.168.5.18. Typically most routers are 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. I find it odd yours is 192.168.1.4. That¡¯s typically the IP of another device on the network.
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Here¡¯s a good link with info on how to find out your DNS servers IP on all 3 popular OS¡¯s (Mac / Linux / Windows)
https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-find-out-dns-for-router/
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Cheers


Message record

 

Been trying to record a message. It records, but cannot hear on play. Latest firmware from Xiegu installed. Anyone else having a problem?


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

I've tried the DHCP method. It doesn't work for me.


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Thanks Christian, that is what I used in trying to set it up. The problem is mostly my inexperience in networking? :-(


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

That could help ?
73s Christian F8GHE?


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

I tried using DHCP and Autoconnect. I think you can't enter the SSID manually - it is entered automatically when you select it from the list of SSIDs and press CONFIG.


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Yeah that won't work.? Just use DHCP, autoconnect.? Make sure there are no spaces in the SSID, front, middle or back of the SSID.
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Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Pretty sure that won¡¯t work. You¡¯ve got a class D IP, with different routing requirements.
192.168.5.18 and 192.168.1.4.

Unfortunately, we can¡¯t see the netmask in the x6100. If it¡¯s 255.255.255.0 - won¡¯t work. You¡¯ll need 255.255.0.0 to route between the two networks. Router is 192.168.1.4 - x6100 needs to be something in the 192.168.1.[1-254] range.


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Here is how I have tried to configure the X6100 in WLAN settings.
iolar is the SSID of my WiFi (Eero router).
Password is my wifi password.
192.168.5.18 is the X6100 Reserved IP Address I entered into the router.
192.168.1.4 is the IP Address of my router.
DNS Server I entered same as Gateway address because that is what is shown in the X6100 manual.
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the WF and WiFi Icons show on the main screen of the X6100.
XIEGU-X6100 shows up as active on my router Device List.
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Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

I am totally confused about the X6100 WLAN SETTING. Should I set it up for my WiFi SSID, or for my X6100 SSID (assuming that is labelled ff07ab)?
If the latter do I leave DNS Server box blank?
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Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Thanks Frank. I use Fing, which does the same things. I also use Terminal.


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Hi Denis,

You may already know this but I use an IP scanner program to see what IPs are active on my LAN segments. I've used several but an open source one that I use often is AngryIP, available here:


You can interrogate individual IPs --- ping, telnet, http, etc. --- and it helps spot new devices very effectively.

73,

Frank
K4FMH


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

I have tried setting my router to 2.4GHz only, but that is not the problem.
In the x6100 WLAN Setting, should I see the X6100, and how is it labelled?? Is it likely to be ff07ab? I only see that and nearby gateway devices.
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Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

Yes the IP Address I entered is within the range.
Ping is ok with all devices except the omne in question.
arp -a shows the device as (192.168.5.18) at <incomplete> on wlp4s0
But so do several other devices which ping ok.
I will have a look at the YouTube video.


Re: Modified BASE firmware - rev1

 

2 or 3 times I saw no power output on AM - first press - power increases, than decreases, next press - no power. I guess, it's due to ALC working - switching to another mode and back to AM restores power. Than it works without issues.
It always happend right after resetting BASE (for example - after installing firmware).
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I redownloaded the r1 firmware and reinstalled it and power is back to normal 10 watts on am and fm also.
There are 2 versions - on the github (same as I'm using) and attached to my message - with +10db (comparing github version). I adjusted signal levels to output 10W on FM and 5W on AM, when transceiver configured to 10W. My goal was to decrease strength of ALC with same output power and decrease output signals (and noise), when radio working with not full output power.

BTW, good new - I managed to add squelch for FM. Still need some time for testing, hope will publish before end of this week.
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Georgy // R2RFE


Re: x6100 WFSERVER ip address

 

WFview works best with an ethernet connection. Use a USB-ethernet adapter (any c-type that say they work with Linux/Raspberry Pi) and then look for that listing on your router. Works like a champ for me. I use the latest Raddioddity FW. Unfortunately R1CBU does not support WFserver.