QRP Labs QDX-M firmware v1_04

QRP Labs · Released Jul 20, 2022 · First seen Sep 7, 2026

Source: qrp-labs.com

v1_04 is not the latest firmware for the QRP Labs QDX-M: the current version is v1_10 (July 19, 2023). Go to v1_10

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

Fixes TX RF popping on Rev3 PCB, mutes transmit audio, and adds per-band gain and PTT control.

  • Eliminated RF discontinuities during TX on Rev3 PCB
  • Silenced transmit audio to PC with added protection timeouts
  • Introduced band configuration screen with per-band gain and PTT control

Written from QRP Labs's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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What's in this update

  • Resolution to the Rev3 PCB "popping" issue (RF discontinuities during TX).
  • Audio streamed to the PC during Transmit is now set to ze​ro (silence).
  • 50 millisecond transmit timeout on cessation of audio from PC (protects QDX e.g. if PC crashes).
  • No CAT command TX timeout (configurable enable and timeout duration).
  • Removed unnecessary 48ksps clock domain sync PC vs QDX.
  • Enables PTT output connector, with​ grounded and +5V outputs individually controllable by band.
  • 12kHz IF offset is removed when you enable IQ Mode.
  • Transmit is disabled when you are in IQ mode.
  • Gain is now in dB.
  • Gain is now configurable per band.
  • New "Band Configuration" screen where you can configure the list of supported bands.

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