Thetis v2.10.3.6 Development

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Development Build for 2.10.3.6 dev_7

This is an in-progress development build for 2.10.3.6. It might be taken down at any time, and/or will probably get replaced without warning. The titlebar will show [dev_7]. Please read the change log below.

Please uninstall any previous version, before installing this version

(note: uninstalling using add/remove programs, leaves behind your database and does not remove it. You don't need to do anything with this, other than taking a backup perhaps, as Thetis should update/use appropriately)

UPDATE: The CW issue has been resolved for Protocol 2. It requires a firmware update and this modified version of Thetis. Please see the ApacheLab community forums here

Note: You can revisit these release notes by clicking the button in the setup form within the General -> H/W Select tab.

Please report any issue over on GitHub here.

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_7

• [add] MultiMeterIO - get external data - use it in the MultiMeter system. Watch video : https://youtu.be/oYRrm8YpD24
• [add] new meter item, Rotator. Requires a data feed using the new Multi Meter io. : https://youtu.be/1LmUromJQNQ
• [change] can now have 20 multimeter containers
• [change] multimeter meter items are not limited. You can have unlimited in use at a time in a single container
• [change] midi micgain now is full range -40 to 10 (default mic gain)
• [change] midi comp is now full range 0-20
• [change] midi rit - now hold shift when turning for smaller change ~ -250 to 250

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_6b

• [fix] fixed issues with %vfoasub% showing at incorrect states
• [fix] fixed autostart process flag issue that caused DDUtil_v3 to start incorrectly

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_6

• [add] new MultiMeter spacer. Many can be added to pad things out. rx/tx colour and fade options
• [add] colour picker for TX-ATT control background in appearance->general
• [add] new MultiMeter item, Text Overlay. Can be used for various display tasks. Many can be added. Short video here : https://youtu.be/LPREPkJhaKY?si=6RxWujVnbqvsdWpd
• [add] .bat files now supported by autostarter
• [change] renamed the [HPF/BPF ByPass on PS] button in code so that a blanket default of ON will be applied everywhere to everyone. Change the setting if required
• [fix] fixed issue at startup or where diversity form is initially shown where no gain is applied if the gain is locked. This would be noticeable with the 'control dot' being centred. Many other fixes in the diversity system
• [fix] fixed issue where 'bad' characters in an autostarter path would cause a crash at start up
• [fix] fixed issue where AGC gains would not be stored correctly and/or could be spread to other bands if different agc modes (slow/med/long etc) were configured for use on those bands
• [fix] fixed issue introduced with the re-work of tx-att in dev_4. The spectrum when tx'ing with duplex enabled is now adjusted by the tx attenuation.

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_5b

• [fix] small change to auto start exe code to fix issue with command line args

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_5a

• [add] support for command line arguments in the auto launch settings. It should now do something !
• [add] warning message shown when the bypass of BPFs is ignored for PureSignal transmissions
• [changed] forced the bpfs bypass check to be on as default

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_5

• [add] output AI (kenwwood broadcast info) over cat1/2/3/4/tcpipcat options. (included in dev_4 but here for completeness)
• [add] option in setup for S9 @ -73 or -93 for 30MHz and 144MHz (github [FEATURE]6m S Units definition (option) #418)
• [add] options added for SWR protection. Swr limits, and tune power (github Make SWR power reduction/warning threshold configurable [FEATURE] #221)
• [add] zzoa and zzoc cat commands have been added. zzoa - get/set the rx antenna based on rx1 band. zzoc - get/set the tx antenna based on tx band (github ZZOA command #385)
• [add] rx antenna port selection option for XVTR. It should also revert any changes if you leave an xvtr band. Only applies to RX1 currently (github Add XVTR Antenna to XVTR setting #424)
• [add] 8 diversity memories. shift click to store, ctrl click to clear (github Diversity Memorys and Automatic Tracking [FEATURE] #263)
• [add] zzxa cat command to get/set audio amplifier (rear speaker sockets). zzxa1; to enable, zzxa0; to disable (github Turning the loudspeaker on and off #308)
• [add] midi button command to toggle audio amplifier (rear speaker sockets) (github Turning the loudspeaker on and off #308)
• [add] notes field in multimeter container. They are also used in the titlebar of the containers (github Editable container labels/titles [FEATURE] #104)
• [add] new start up options tab in setup. Now includes options to open specific forms at start up, and programs/exes (GitHub Feture: Option to have Diversity & Setup come up on Thetis startup #286)
• [add] option to prevent ps from bypassing the bpfs (GitHub [BUG] When PS is enabled, BPF's are bypassed on transmit #413)
• [fix] decouple of the rx1/rx2 attenuator preamp/s-att boxes from tx-att. New tx-att control, and bg colour settings in appearance (github Cross band transmit causes Attenuator values to swap [BUG] #399)
• [fix] multimeters would sometimes not bottom to low values out when power off, and other rare occurrences. Now resolved
• [change] simplification improvements to db import

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_4

• [add] CW Edge Length: This is currently only for the ANAN-G2. The ability to load CW edges into the firmware for the legacy ANAN products is not available at this time. The minimum Edge Length is 15ms which, based upon testing, is required to meet the new ARRL Guidelines. However, due to the edge shape, a 15ms total edge yields about 5ms in the range of 10% - 90% amplitude, i.e., the 15ms number is a bit misleading.
• [add] New NR features: (1) the "Trained" gain method as described below, (2) an alternative Noise Power Estimation method called "NSTAT" which should have a faster response to changing noise levels, and (3) code added in the AE Filter that removes an annoying rumble that could occasionally occur.
• ["Trained"] The new "Trained" NR has a file (zetaHat.bin). It is a data file that contains the essential information extracted from "training" the algorithm. The algorithm is currently "trained" with about 72 hours of noise and speech recordings. The file may, at some point, be replaced or augmented if different training is required.

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev_3

• [add] Fn keys now activate messages directly in the cwx form
• [fix] changes to fix issue No TX output when initially going to QSK after band change (related to RF on RX port issue) [BUG] #407, No TX output when initially going to QSK
• [fix] TCI spot would be incorrectly shown if it came from RumLog. Thetis now ignores as string of "nil" which RumLog sends (version dependant)
• [fix] attempt to resolve issue where out of array bounds errors are shown at startup
• [fix] corrected character display issues in input/output combo boxes (Issue umlaut fix #420)
• [fix] websocket protocol close frame message is now sent when TCIserver disconnects a client, preventing some third-party clients from closing improperly
• [fix] reworked TCIserver input message buffer to prevent random client disconnects when TCI WebSocket messages arrive rapidly
• [change] noise floor approximation now enters 'fast attack' mode more frequently for quicker floor detection (changing modes/antennas/etc)

v2.10.3.6 Change Log - WIP dev 2

• [add] -help command line option
• [fix] vac mic audio source can now be recorded
• [fix] split TXing out of a ham band will no longer disable split when extended mode is used. Note: 'Prevent TX when on different band to RX' option will be used if enabled and TX band has been moved for bandpass/lpf purposes (ie when tx'ing on 11m)
• [fix] output power on ANT ports configured as RX only should be resolved. Requires an update to your firmware. See the ApacheLab community forums here Investigate power (CW) appearing on rx only ports #228
• [change] the dB shift setting for AGC auto noise floor compensation is now a true shift from NF. You will probably need to tweak your previous setting
• [change] the shutdown log is defaulted off. Use command line param -logshutdown to cause Thetis to create a shutdown_log.txt file if you are having shutdown issues which can then be sent in for analysis

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