microHAM MK2R firmware
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Latest firmware for the microHAM MK2R is v7.19 (October 8, 2020).
Changelog
MK2R firmware changelog
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v7.9v7.10Adds UltraBeam RCU-06 support and reorganizes device categorization by range and type.
Firmware history
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- IC-9700 and IC-9700(SAT) was merged.
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- IC-9700 (SAT) added to the list
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- bug fixed: Responses to commands MD0 and MD1 from FTdx101D was interpreted incorrectly.
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- IC-9700 and FTdx101D added to the list
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- TS-890 added to the list
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- bug fixed: In some situations when "Same band radio protection" on coupled SMD was active keyer used to cut start of CW signal.
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- pttOutActive added to PTT Monitor
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- IC-7610, IC-821H added to the list
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- bug fixed: Control of SteppIR(SDA100,10/20kHz) didn't work
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Adds UltraBeam RCU-06 support and reorganizes device categorization by range and type. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- SteppIR and UltraBeam devices (now collectively referred as MotorANT devices) are now categorized by range and type instead of model name.
- support for UltraBeam RCU-06
- tuning of UltraBeam initiated at 10kHz boundaries
- tuning of SteppIR with SDA 100 controller initiated at 50kHz boundaries and optionally at 10kHz or 20kHz boundaries (band dependent)
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- some SDRs added to the list:
- Flex 6000 series (uses TS-990 protocol)
- Flex 5000 (uses TS-2000 protocol)
- Apache Labs ANAN 100/200 (uses TS-2000 protocol)
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- Now PTT is not locked when TX frequency is out of SteppIR range upon startup
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Fixed frequency reporting on Icom radios and added independent keyer mode control — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: Automatically reported operating frequency was ignored on Icoms with new firmware (when CI-V transceive was set to on):
IC-7100(fw v1.10(E4)+), IC-7300, IC-7600(fw v2.00+), IC-7700(fw v2.10+), IC-7800(fw v3.10+), IC-7850, IC-7851
- support for keyer mode control independent on focus
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- Expert Electronics MB1 added to the list
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- support for newer firmware versions of some ICOMs:
Icom IC-7100, fw v1.10(E4)+ Icom IC-7600, fw v2.00+ Icom IC-7700, fw v2.10+
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Extended radio model support and added software PTT/lock control from router. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- iLINK coupling to SMORF
- FT-991, IC-7850, IC-7851, IC-7800 fw v3.10+, IC-7300 added to the list
- fixed FT-900, FT-890, FT-840
- Added possibility to set software PTT and software lock from router.
- If band data outputs and focus control outputs on ACC are controlled from control protocol they are left unchanged on USB disconnect instead of switching them to default.
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- Hilberling PT8000 added to the list
- Elecraft K3 protocol updated to Rev.E11 and extended by P3 protocol Rev.A4
- optional AZERTY keyboard layout
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- new optional feature FSK stuffing: Gaps in FSK stream from computer are adaptively filled with letter or figure shifts to achieve continuous stream.
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- Now FSK can be generated at 45.45 Bd instead of aproximate 45 Bd.
- FTdx1200 added to the list
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- IC-7100 added to list
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- adopted UltraBeam v1.36 protocol change
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- bug fixed: commands SB, DV was mistakenly included to K2 protocol
- bug fixed: SteppIR/SDA100 Remote Driver bit treated as "HAM mode"
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- FTdx3000 and TS-990 added to the list
- Support to PTT monitor
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- UltraBeam 2el.yagi 6-40, UB20-MX, UB40-MX, UB50 added to the list.
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- SteppIR/UltraBeam front panel settings for 180/bidir are retained
- for UltraBeam, tuning step changed to 25kHz
- bug fixed: "Restore serial CW" didn't work in QSK and Semi Break-In modes.
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PTT timing now mode-based: simultaneous in CW, delayed in other modes. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- PTT lead can be applied in two different ways:
(1) PTT1/PTT2 are delayed to PA/LNA PTT (2) PTT1/PTT2 are started simultaneously with PA/LNA PTT and CW is delayed Up to this version the second case was used only when PTT was initiated by WinKey or serial CW.
In all other cases (like foot switch, serial PTT, WK command PTT ...) the first way was used.
Since this version it is performed consistently with the current mode.
The second case is used in CW mode and the first case in all other modes regardless of what initiates PTT.
- bug fixed: When "CW in VOICE" was enabled serial CW generated PTT also in VOICE mode. Now consistently both serial CW and WinKey CW generates PTT only in CW mode. They don't generate PTT in VOICE at all.
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WinKey generates CW immediately after paddle strike with automatic keying parameter control. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Optionally WinKey can generate CW immediately after paddle is hit. In this case PA/LNA PTT lead must be provided by footswitch or other PTT source.
- WinKey parameters "Keying compensation" and "1st extension" are controlled automatically now.
In the QSK mode the keying compensation and in the Semi Break-In mode the 1st extension are utilized to take account of new parameter T/R delay.
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- minor bug fixed: now keyer follows decoded mode regardless if it is valid or timeouted
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- fixed problem with SDA100/BigIR
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- bug fixed: Answer to IF command in Kenwood protocol was incorrectly interpreted when PTT and split was active.
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- minor bug in Elecraft K3 CAT parser fixed
- Support for Elecraft K3 subreceiver (also with respect to diversity mode)
- minor bug fixed in calculation of band data from the frequency
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- IC-9100, IC-7410 and TS 590 added to list
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- "Elecraft K3 (patched 2)" added to list
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- Support to MMVARI FSK sending in RTTY mode added
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- bug fixed: When QSK mode was selected PTT IN forced manual TX audio state.
- bug fixed: Audio switching glitch at the end of paddle send
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- FT-5000 added to list
- bug fixed: Bug in protocol table searching could cause internal CAT decoder to be functionless.
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- bug fixed: Too strong audio lock condition caused that under some circumstances (coupling with SM or using of KEY IN on ACC) RX state audio settings was permanently overrided by B settings.
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- UltraBeam 180/bidir support added
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Ultra Beam and semi-automatic focus control added; improved headphone anticlick and antenna support. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Ultra Beam support on ACC serial ports
- changes in CAT decoder in accordance with changes in router
- some other bug fixes and improvements in CAT decoder
- semi-automatic focus control
- bug fixed: ACC pin5 stayed in logical one after serial port 1 function had been changed from some function to "none".
- PA and LNA tails
- improved anticlick switching for headphones
- SteppIR DB18, DB36, DB36+80mDipole added to the list.
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Adds support for Icom IC-7600 and IC-475 radios and SteppIR SDA 100 Controller; fixes audio lock and TX stereo reporting. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: Audio lock was badly implemented. Now audio from the sound card is redirected to rear radio input and mic is cut under lock condition.
- Icom IC-7600 and IC-475 support.
- SteppIR SDA 100 Controller support
- bug fixed: Stereo signal was incorrectly reported to router in TX state.
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Fixed hysteresis in SteppIR frequency control and CAT decoding initialization — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: Hysteresis in SteppIR frequency control was incorrectly implemented.
- bug fixed: Radio channel extended settings concerning CAT decoding was initialized incompletely when computer sent radio channel settings in old short version format. It couldn't caused problems when used with actual router.
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- Small internal change in CAT decoder.
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Standalone CAT decoder; CW in VOICE no longer generates PTT with switchable Break-In/QSK; PTT and band locking improved. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Internal CAT decoder. Now decoding works in standalone mode too.
- Now CW in VOICE doesn't generate PTT1/PTT2 at all. It is possible to switch between "Semi Break-In" and "QSK" using "Force QSK" keyboard function.
- Band lock between radios is generated more strictly. It takes into account also subreceiver frequency if available.
- Now PTT is not locked when TX frequency is out of SteppIR range.
- Keyer locks PTT when SM reports "Out of bands".
- Support for older versions of SteppIR controller.
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Fixed TX focus incorrectly forced by WinKey settings when WinKey PTT was inactive — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: If "Steer WinKey CW/PTT" on MK2R was unchecked and TX focus auto control should follow "Two PTTs" then TX focus was forced according to WinKey PinConfig even if WinKEy PTT was inactive. It overrided all other PTT sources used to determine TX focus. Now Tx focus is not updated until WinKey PTT is active.
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- Changes in iLINK protocol (requires SM v1.3)
- Station Master KEY IN lock is indicated on BUSY LED.
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- Keyer locks PTT1/2 and CW when SM reports "no TX antenna".
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Dual Station Master connection via iLINK with merged PTT and CAT frequency routing. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Now it is possible to couple the keyer with two Station Masters via iLINK connection (one Station Master per one radio). It allows to merge their PTT sequencers and transfer decoded CAT frequency from keyer to both Station Masters.
- Optionally paddle can generate CW in VOICE mode too. In this case the PTT pattern for CW mode is used.
- CW Input to specified radio R1/R2 added to the ACC pin function list.
- Now mode "Reverse WinKey focus" applies to Steered CW Input too.
- bug fixed: Simulated CI-V protocol on ACC serial port could report an incorrect mode under some circumstances.
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PTT and audio settings now update from router, FSK messages auto-generate PTT — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: PTT1/2 settings, audio switching settings was updated on keyer mode change but was not updated when there was changed from router.
- Now PTT is automatically generated when FSK message is played even if no F10 or foot switch was pressed.
- In QSK mode the signal INHIBIT is generated for the duration defined by Keying Compensation parameter instead of PTT Lead. During this time the CW output is locked. Parameter "Keying Compensation" is sended to WinKey only in QSK mode.
- Additional CW lock is activated after tx focus change. It stays active for a time while WinKey CW output is active. This allows to change focus without generating the undesired CW singnal on just focused radio.
- Now WinKey command 0x0A (Clear Buffer) drops Simulated command 0x18 PTT too.
- Added limited support to WinKey buffered commands 0x1D 0x00 and 0x1D 0x01 (Buffered Port Control) introduced since WK2 v21.
It means that keyer will change focus in the right time but after focus change it will send, as always, the command 0x0a (Clear Buffer).
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Serial CW/PTT steering fixed, WinKey steering parameter added, hot switch protection improved. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- bug fixed: Now "Steer serial CW/PTT" works correctly. Serial CW and PTT are redirected to focused radio only if this feature is selected.
- New parameter "Steer WinKey CW/PTT" added. WinKey CW and PTT are redirected to focused radio only if this feature is selected or WinKey is not under logger control (= WinKey port in router is closed).
- WinKey command 0x18 (PTT On/Off) is filtered out. Instead of sending it to the WinKey the PTT is generated by firmware. This ensures hot switch protection. Paddle drops such simulated PTT in all modes.
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- SteppIR control and CI-V simulation added to the list of ACC serial ports functions.
- minor bug fixed: Potential deadlock in situation when PS2 CLK is faulty shortened to ground was eliminated.
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- added possibility to generate "RX band data output" on ACC
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Keyer now follows focused radio's TX mode, band lock logic revised, BackSpace on PS2 acts as ESC. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Some changes in keyer protocol and settings format was introduced to be compatible with router v5.1.0. Hence firmware MUST be upgraded and power-up settings MUST be again stored to EEPROM of keyer.
- Firmware utilizes extended frequency/mode information from router CAT decoder:
- Keyer mode follows TX mode of focused radio.
- Band lock is active when TX band of focused radio equals to RX band of the second radio.
- bug fixed: Winkey lead time was derived from settings of TX foxused radio instead of settings of WinKey focused radio. It can differ when "Reverse WinKey Focus" mode is selected.
- BackSpace on PS2 keyboard now functions as ESC.
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Fixed data loss bug in computer-to-keyer communication and PS2 keyboard freeze. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- serious bug fixed: Under some circumstances a data sended from computer to keyer could be lost. It caused various undesirable keyer behavior (incorrect PTT configuration, incorrect WK commands, lost data for WK, ...)
- bug fixed: PS2 keyboard/pad sporadically freeze in state in which it didn't respond to key strokes.
- CW output is allowed only in CW mode.
- PTT from paddle is generated only in CW mode. WinKey command "PTT On/Off" still can be used to generate PTT in non CW modes.
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Unified PTT selection across all sources and new configurable key functions. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Implemented WinKey command parser to get WinKey setting under full control.
- PTT selection (PTT1/PTT2/noPTT) was unified for all PTT sources (foot switch, serial PTT, WinKey)
- PTT delay of each radio was coupled with WinKey PTT Lead. According to TX focus WinKey PTT Lead is adjusted.
- Added new configurable key functions (switch mode, temporarily disable PA/LNA PTT, swap paddle, force QSK mode) that can be assigned to num pad key combinations ('*' and number 0-9)
- Function (scenarios):
- States "TX on R1/R2" was splited to "Computer TX on R1/R2" (Latch) and "Manual TX on R1/R2" (Monitor). Manual TX states have replaced refused "Headphone side tone".
- Added "Reverse Latch" a "Reverse Monitor" modes.
- Lowered STEREO signal priority (During TX the STEREO signal is ignored).
- Added new functions on ACC I/O pins: PA PTT, LNA PTT, CW Input (Hand Key), "Focusd Band Data Output".
- Band lock can be disabled (inband SO2R)
- Band data on ACC are locked during TX.
- bug fixed: When validity of band data timeouted keyer changed band data output to incorrect value. Now outputs stay unchanged.
- bug fixed: WPM control from PS2 keyboard/numpad didn't work in standalone mode.
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- bug fixed: External inhibit inputs no longer lock PA PTT and LNA PTT.
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FSK steering added, audio routing improved, and startup glitches fixed. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Added possibility to steer FSK (both FSK channels are redirected according to TX focus and audio input is redirected according to RX focus).
- Extended router-firmware protocol:
- Possibility to start/abort playback/recording of CW/FSK messages
- Forced switching of keyboard mode in manual mode
- Audio output is no longer restricted to focused radio when audio codec is selected for at least one radio and SO2R mode is disabled.
- bug fixed: Removed glitch that occurred on all ACC pins at power up.
- Added another output lock that applies at startup. This prevents keying before first band data are obtained.
- NUM LED on PS2 keyboard is used in voice mode too.
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- bug fixed: For the case when "Latch headphone switching" was disabled RX focus was incorrectly stated.
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- bug fixed: Band Decoder compatibility
- Added possibility to disable generation of footswitch signal (FS) on LPT.
- Small change to support "so2r protocol" of router v4.0.7.
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- Changed format of how modes (MIX,A, B, C) are stored to scenarios.
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- Control of headphone and ACC outputs has been extended to fully support "so2r protocol" of router v4.0.4.
- Function key holding time needed to write current state has been prolonged to 1 second.
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Adds headphone side tone and LED activity indicators, saves keyer state on power-off. — summary by updatemystuff.com
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- Keyer is initialized to state saved at power off instead of default state.
- Added headphone side tone possibility.
- bug fixed: Corrected actualization of band data info when band data input from ACC is switched off.
- Added activity signalization of scenarios(functions) 5 to 8 by flashing LEDs.
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- First release for MK2R/MK2R+.
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