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Hello!
I'm re-posting this good (hopefully) news from Joao here for those, who are not subscribing X6100 group on Facebook.
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I hope it's not fake...
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73 de Jarek SP9HGN
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P.S. It looks like not only the development of the firmware by Oleg R1CBU & Greg has gained momentum...
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Hi.
Hope they fixed more bugs (especially at BASE), than added)
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Yes, I have the same concerns Georgi... we'll see.
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Unfortunately, they haven't solved the problem with choppy sound in voicekeyer, so even this update is useless ?
So it's just back to 1.1.6 again.
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Hi.
I don't see this new version on either Radioddity or Xiegu EU so I'll not be updating my version until I'm confident in it.
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The file is actually named? Release-Note-240904002.zip.  ?
Inside there are 2 files A releaseNote and the sdcard.img. Just unzip the file. Burn the sdcard.img wiuth Rufus. Insert the card Let the radio boot up , it will find the firmware on its own. Then reboot, making sure you are plugged in to a wall socket. Then you can do the Base Firmware update as well ( System Settings-FirmwareUpgrade->Udpate) You must be plugged in for this too work ( I was using the wall socket but it might also work with an external battery) For the moment no problems or any major changes that I can see.? The Release Note file explains the upgrades as follows.
240904002 Release Note
Image File SHA256: 31d0bffe9817efbb2ce94db910c5cf2d1e72617976cd2326526298e22dfc04b2
APP: ?V1.1.8 Sep ?4 2024,14:11:48
BASE: V1.1.7 Sep ?4 2024,11:35:33
1£©Adjust the gain allocation in the baseband section, improve the received signal- to noise ratio, reduce broadcast crosstalk, and minimize birdies.
2£©Adjust the spectrum/waterfall automatic level tracking mode, improve the signal contrast when dealing with ?strong signal, easier to distinguish between signal and noise.
3£©Add audio spectrum/oscilloscope switch, turn off the spectrum/waterfall diagram can be exclusive display.
4£©Fix a bug where MFK tags could not be saved.
5£©Optimize the NR algorithm.
6£©Adjust the following CI-V data format£º
? ?S-Meter:
? ?0000=S0,0120=S9,0242=S9+60dB
? ?SWR-Meter:
? ?0000=1.0,0048=1.5,0080=2.0,0120=3.0
? ?Volt-Meter:
? ?0000=0V,0075=5V,0241=16V
7£©Adjuste the operation logic of the WLAN settings interface
? ? ? ###Key description:
? ? ?F1(CONFIG):Edit the selected SSID in the left list (the selected SSID will be displayed in the Config SSID text box)
? ? ?F2(CONNECT/DISCONNECT): Connect/disconnect the selected SSID in the left list
? ? ?F3(WIFI SWITCH):Turn on/off WIFI power
? ? ?F4(TOGGLE/KEYBOARD):TOGGLE is displayed when the right button switch is selected. Press it to change the state of the button switch (on or off).
? ? ?Press while the text box is selected to turn on/off the virtual keyboard
? ? ?F5(EXIT):Exit
? ?###knob description:
? ? ?MFK knob: Adjust the selected item in the left list
? ? ?VFO knob: Adjust the widgets selected on the right
? ?###Other description:
? ? ?The virtual keyboard automatically selects the initial state according to different text boxes for quick input
? ? ? Numbers and decimal points can be input quickly through the handle
8)Adjust the operation logic of BLUETOOTH setting interface
? ?###Key description:
? ? ?F1(SCAN):Start scanning
? ? ?F2(CONNECT/DISCONNECT):Connect/disconnect the Bluetooth device selected on the left
? ? ?F3(ON/OFF): Turn on/off Bluetooth power
? ? ?F4: No function
? ? ?F5(EXIT):Exit
? ?###knob description:
? ? ?MFK knob:Adjust the selected item in the left list
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Trevor, here¡¯s an official Chinese Xiegu website:
And here¡¯s a direct link to new firmware they published recently:
I¡¯ve successfully installed it on my x6100. So far, I have no comments. At first glance I can confirm, there¡¯s an option to disable audio scope in menu ;)
Regards,73 Jarek SP9HGN
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I don't see this new version on either Radioddity or Xiegu EU so I'll not be updating my version until I'm confident in it.
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Hi,
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I have installed this new version, hoping that BT speakers would work. Just tested it: it pairs and connects, but no sound coming out of the BT speaker. It's a shame, it would be a useful feature...
There are no major changes as I see, except the option to disable the audio scope - which works,
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73,
Janos ON4JBS
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It's not fake. ;-)
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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Did the same test. Same results.
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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It's going to take more time until the new version is available on Radioddity or Xiegu EU.
In any case, at this point in time, several have installed the new version and significant testing has been done.
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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Some info comming in from the X6100 FB group:
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- After some testing nothing was found (yet) that is fundamentally broken compared to the previous 1.1.7 FW version.
- 1.1.8 FW update has been easy and no problems (bricking or other problems) have been reported.
- FW downgrade (for example going from FW 1.1.8 to FW 1.1.6) is possible and has been tested.
- Generally speaking, there are a few improvements in FW 1.1.8, but they seem minor.
- The "best" improvement seems to be the increased screen real estate (new feature in Display Settings menu), which allows for a better bandscope visualization.
- Bluetooth works (detects/connects), but sound via Bluetooth to a BT headset does not work.
- WLAN works well.
- WFServer/WFView works well. This is heavly dependent on the WLAN network connection, so for testing make sure that is addressed first.
- Time Setting works well.
- Power levels on all bands are OK (13W all bands minus 10m and 6m. On these I got 11W).
- One person on the FB group reported that on his case FW 1.1.8 gave him no power whatsoever. Reverting to FW 1.1.7 showed normal power levels. This is something to take in consideration as it may be serious. It needs more testing on different X6100s. Again, on mine, I had no problems with power.
- There was a request for CW ops to test CW power and operation. Not tested yet.
- The NR algorithm is refered as optimized on the new 1.1.8 FW. Feedback is that NR does not work well (same as previous FW 1.1.7). More testing is needed.
- Choppy sounds in voicekeyer. It remains mostly unusable. FW 1.1.6 has a better implementation. (see Jonas post)
- Audio level during the message recording seems untouched.
- FM (NFM) squelch does not work.
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There's a lot of room for improvements, but all things considered, it's nice that Xiegu is still supporting the X6100.
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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Well... that was quick!
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Download available on the Radioddity site under --> Support --> Xiegu -> X6100
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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I can confirm that there is no apparent problems with CW.? I tried
on 20m and 17m, the RBN could pick me up without any problem.
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On 06/09/2024 12:37, CT2HME wrote:
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Some info comming in from the X6100 FB group:
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- After some testing nothing was found (yet) that is
fundamentally broken compared to the previous 1.1.7 FW
version.
- 1.1.8 FW update has been easy and no problems (bricking or
other problems) have been reported.
- FW downgrade (for example going from FW 1.1.8 to FW 1.1.6)
is possible and has been tested.
- Generally speaking, there are a few improvements in FW
1.1.8, but they seem minor.
- The "best" improvement seems to be the increased screen real
estate (new feature in Display Settings menu), which allows
for a better bandscope visualization.
- Bluetooth works (detects/connects), but sound via Bluetooth
to a BT headset does not work.
- WLAN works well.
- WFServer/WFView works well. This is heavly dependent on the
WLAN network connection, so for testing make sure that is
addressed first.
- Time Setting works well.
- Power levels on all bands are OK (13W all bands minus 10m
and 6m. On these I got 11W).
- One person on the FB group reported that on his case FW
1.1.8 gave him no power whatsoever. Reverting to FW 1.1.7
showed normal power levels. This is something to
take in consideration as it may be serious. It needs
more testing on different X6100s. Again, on mine, I had no
problems with power.
- There was a request for CW ops to test CW power and
operation. Not tested yet.
- The NR algorithm is refered as optimized on the new 1.1.8
FW. Feedback is that NR does not work well (same as previous
FW 1.1.7). More testing is needed.
- Choppy sounds in voicekeyer. It remains mostly unusable. FW
1.1.6 has a better implementation. (see Jonas post)
- Audio level during the message recording seems untouched.
- FM (NFM) squelch does not work.
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There's a lot of room for improvements, but all things
considered, it's nice that Xiegu is still supporting the X6100.
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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Hi,
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I can confirm that power output works normally in AM/SSB , I have tested several bands.
In Wfview, the frequency range is still incorrectly displayed, so it was not fixed in v1.1.8 (if it is a software issue...),
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73,
Janos ON4JBS
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- One person on the FB group reported that on his case FW 1.1.8 gave him no power whatsoever. Reverting to FW 1.1.7 showed normal power levels.?This is something to take in consideration as it may be serious. It needs more testing on different X6100s. Again, on mine, I had no problems with power.
My x6100 has this issue. No RF power output in any mode after upgrading the BASE version to the 4 Sept 2024. Reverted back to the 7 Mar 2023 version and RF power is working. I've tried switching between the prior and current release and the symptoms are the same. I tested with and without TX-F enabled and that didn't change the lack of TX power on the new 2024 firmware version.
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With App version 4 Sept 2024 and Base version 7 Mar 2024, the transmit RF power works normally.
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X6100
XDC-C00 #BD
S/N: V1G#B7____
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-NQ4Y
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Just one thing to clarify:
Have you updated both APP, and BASE? (BASE your updating simply by putting SD card to slot and booting device as usual, and APP you¡¯re updating afterwards, by executing upgrade procedure from GEN / System settings / Firmware upgrade.)
It¡¯s important to do both! W dniu pt., 6.09.2024 o 16:03 Terry Bartholomew NQ4Y via <terry= [email protected]> napisa?(a):
- One person on the FB group reported that on his case FW 1.1.8 gave him no power whatsoever. Reverting to FW 1.1.7 showed normal power levels.?This is something to take in consideration as it may be serious. It needs more testing on different X6100s. Again, on mine, I had no problems with power.
My x6100 has this issue. No RF power output in any mode after upgrading the BASE version to the 4 Sept 2024. Reverted back to the 7 Mar 2023 version and RF power is working. I've tried switching between the prior and current release and the symptoms are the same. I tested with and without TX-F enabled and that didn't change the lack of TX power on the new 2024 firmware version.
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With App version 4 Sept 2024 and Base version 7 Mar 2024, the transmit RF power works normally.
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X6100
XDC-C00 #BD
S/N: V1G#B7____
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-NQ4Y
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Hi Jarek,
?1. Booted the X6100 with the 2024 firmware on the SD Card to upgrade APP, then updated BASE via the Firmware Update menu option. That is the scenario with no RF output power in any mode, including SWR scan.
?2. Booted the X6100 with the 2023 firmware on the SD Card to downgrade APP, then updated BASE via the Firmware Update menu option. RF power is restored.
?3. Repeated Step 1, exact same symptoms.
?4. Repeated Step 2, works again.
?5. Booted from 2024 firmware SD Card to upgrade APP to 2024 version. Did NOT upgrade BASE this time. RF power works fine.
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I concur updating both is important however BASE 2024 has no RF output power. Hopefully Xeigu will have a patch soon.
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thanks!
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-NQ4Y
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On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:06 AM, Jarek SP9HGN wrote:
Just one thing to clarify:
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Have you updated both APP, and BASE? (BASE your updating simply by putting SD card to slot and booting device as usual, and APP you¡¯re updating afterwards, by executing upgrade procedure from GEN / System settings / Firmware upgrade.)
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It¡¯s important to do both!
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One thing I would suggest is a full reset after the 1.1.8 FW update. It may not make a difference. It did not, as reported by one person with the same issue.
Also please make sure that during all updates/tests you're using a 13,8V power supply, ATU off and a 50 ohm dummy load.
BTW, how old is your X6100?
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Joao, CT2HME
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I have an X6100 I acquired in Oct 2023, and I had the "no-tx-power" problem when I upgraded both APP and BASE. Also no power on R1CBU. I tried the factory reset in stock firmware to no avail. I was noticing some nice "listening" features, like it smooths that jump in RF Gain between 63 and 64.
I had to go back to the previous March 2023, 1.1.6, BASE, and now it works again. That's disappointing.
On Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 11:30?AM CT2HME via <joao.cunha.lopes= [email protected]> wrote: One thing I would suggest is a full reset after the 1.1.8 FW update. It may not make a difference. It did not, as reported by one person with the same issue.
Also please make sure that during all updates/tests you're using a 13,8V power supply, ATU off and a 50 ohm dummy load.
BTW, how old is your X6100?
73.
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Joao, CT2HME
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