SharkRF openSPOT3
firmware v8
SharkRF · Released Sep 7, 2026 · First seen Sep 7, 2026
Source:
sharkrf.com
v8 is not the latest firmware for the SharkRF openSPOT3: the current version is v68 (September 7, 2026). Go to v68
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Expanded D-STAR cross-mode support and gateway compatibility with multiple transceiver types
- Cross-mode support added for D-STAR, C4FM and NXDN modem data
- D-STAR gateway now works with DMR, C4FM and NXDN transceivers
- Fixed power-on and Wires-X button issues
Written from SharkRF's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Added D-STAR modem mode support to the FCS, YSFReflector and NXDNReflector connectors Added C4FM and NXDN modem mode support to the REF/XRF and DCS/XLX connectors Added C4FM/NXDN/D-STAR cross mode support for incoming D-STAR/C4FM/NXDN data to the SharkRF IP Connector client/server connectors Added support for D-STAR gateway usage with DMR, C4FM and NXDN transceivers Added support for setting a forced message sent to the D-STAR network in cross mode Added support for changing to BrandMeister, YSFReflector and NXDNReflector servers using a D-STAR transceiver Fixed powering on when the “Power off if no charger is connected” setting is enabled Fixed Wires-X button status not updating with the FCS connector Fixed re-keying needed after receiving a C4FM srf-ip-conn call Fixed DMR cross mode destination ID and call type not stored when dialled from a D-STAR radio using the URCALL method Fixed DMR force talker alias to network setting was not used when sending a call to a D-STAR network Further fixes and enhancements
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