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TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 31 Oct 2020 14:14
by F4GCB
Hello the TX136/500 builders,

This new unofficial version 1.11 gives the following changes :

- FST4W mode added : http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FST4_Quick_Start.pdf
- Harmonization of timeslots control



Having no TX500 this software has been validated on TX136.
If you update with this version don’t forget that the calibration and configuration values will be reset. For the ones who will try it, thanks in advance for your feedback.

73, Patrick F4GCB

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 31 Oct 2020 14:15
by F4GCB
Here is the V1.11 manual.

73, Patrick F4GCB

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 31 Oct 2020 14:16
by F4GCB
And as usual for our Japanese friends, here is the version 1.11j which limits the RF power according to the portable regulation in Japan.

73, Patrick F4GCB

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 16 Dec 2020 08:02
by OK8LEO
This is great news . I am looking when the new Juma TX136 will be ready . Building will start when enough request are made

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 20 Dec 2020 17:49
by F6CWA
hi Patrick
Thank you Patrick for this new version v1.11 with FST4W mode
Merci Patrick pour cette nouvelle version v1.11 avec le mode FST4W
73 // Hubert // F6CWA

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 21 Dec 2020 12:41
by F6CWA
hello patrick
I just tested the FST4W mode with juma TX500 and TX136.
I think there are no tones transmitted at different speeds.
the other modes are ok.
thank you for your help
73 Hubert // f6cwa

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 23 Dec 2020 10:45
by F4GCB
Hi Hubert,

A GREAT THANK YOU for your feedback.

I found the bug. The frequency offsets that correspond to the 4 tones are not correctly initialized at TX startup.
On the other hand, when you change the speed FST4W the initialization is generated and the transmission is correct. This explains why I was able to obtain a good operation during my tests.

I'm preparing a new corrected version

73, Patrick F4GCB

Re: TX136/500 v1.11 FST4W mode added

PostPosted: 23 Dec 2020 17:12
by F6CWA
hello patrick
after several tests today in FST4W V1.11
speeds 300/900/1800 - OK -
- 120 - NO OK.
73 Hubert / f6cwa