PhantomSDR v.3.0.0 is uploaded. Please refer to https://github.com/sv1btl/PhantomSDR-Plus (https://github.com/sv1btl/PhantomSDR-Plus)
Why v.3.0.0:Until now every new update was based on the initial version. But after a long journey everything has changed so much, so now we are far away from this initial version.
Version 2.0.0 was a little break, that lasted only 6 months, without any updates, with less encashments than the previous 1.5.4 version and with the prompt "take it or leave it".
NovaSDR is a total new approach in development.
So, version named 3.0.0 indicated a bright new product, based on the previous versions, but with a total new experience for admins and End Users.
Changes are:- Decoders:
- FT8, FT4, CW decoder and WSPR as were with mofidications to WSPR
- NAVTEX - If you use NAVTEX decoder, you have to wait for synchronization. If a signal is there, the operators send a synchronization signal (NNNNNNNN) after the last message and the next begins. At this moment the NAVTEX will be decoded by you. The same you can do with the decoder FSK/RTTY. Switch to Maritime FSK/SITOR, choose the frequency 518 or 490 and click TUNE. The decoder starts immediately, without waiting for synchronization. Added "Save text" in modes NAVTEX, FSK and RTTY to a local.txt file. All the session will be saved locally in a .txt file with mode, date and time received.
- HF FAX with preset frequencies of stations that continue to transmit HF FAX
- Updates to all NAVTEX, Maritime FSK, Weather RRTY frequencies and schedules.
- FSK/RTTY will also decode Weather and/or Amateur RTTY. For Weather RTTY the german station 10100.8 transmits 24/7. In Weather RTTY you MUST use Invert mark / space (check), BUT you must uncheck for Amateurs RTTY.
- When any decoder is switched off, the bandwidth and the mode of the selected frequency returns to the default for the band.
- All digital modes bypass the AGC, Filters, Mute, Squelch, Noise Reduction, Noise Blanker etc. So only raw audio is feeding the decoders EXCEPT CW, which function with the use of every audio enchantment as with normal audio. The change is made because any filter or audio processing affects the decoders and suppress the signals, so the accuracy. CW is excepted, because audio filters help decoding. wspr.js is updated in order to minimize fake signals. Some more work must be done!
- New updated layout (GUI) with:
- Added reverse waterfall button next to Waterfall Controls, and a Keyboard Shortcut "w". The waterfall changes the feeding from down to top (default) to top to down (reverse), with a second frequency bar at the top of the waterfall.
- New frequency inputs with digits and mouse wheel. Now you can click to any digit and select the frequency with the mouse whell. Right click will allow manual enter of the frequency, and if the digits left without select, then the wheel will change the frequency according to the default mouse wheel tuning steps,
- 3d buttons, sliders, drop-down windows and toggles.
- Now visitors are shown in a clickable frame with a random number/ID under the waterfall and down frequency bar. Click on it will tune to the frequency the other user is tuned.
A total cleaning of any bugs left from the previous versions. Beta testers are kindly requested to use the newer .svelte files
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The following files must be replaced into your server and recompile only Frontend (without restarting). This is valid for admins coming from the precious v.1.7.1. For the rest, a clean install is recommended.Quote/PhantomSDR-Plus/
frontend/
└── vite.config.js
src
├── App__analog_smeter_.svelte
├── App__digital_smeter_.svelte
├── App.svelte
├── App__v2_analog_smeter_.svelte
├── App__v2_digital_smeter_.svelte
├── audio.js
├── decoder.worker.js
├── modules
│ ├── ft4.js
│ ├── ft8.js
│ └── wspr.js
73 de SV1BTL Emmanuel http://phantomsdr.no-ip.org:8900/ (http://phantomsdr.no-ip.org:8900/)
P.S. This is the
final release of the v.3.0.0. It is not known when a massive upgrade will be done in the near future. Minor changes to these files will be done when it is needed, and they will be announced here.
I have to thank the beta testers
Darko (9A7AOF) and
Eric (F1NSK), who helped me a lot during the last 6 months.
The first update is on its way. I found a way to synchronize smeter with audio out. Now testing and I'll re-upload the repo again, so don't update yet until late night. From tomorrow the new files will be in the github.
Take Holydays Emmanuel ;D ;D
V 3.0.0 works perfectly !
sdr-list.xyz is down and generate errors.
Register online must be turned to "false" to avoid issues.. (config-rx888mk2.toml)
73's :D
Easter is one week later here in orthodox world dear Eric, so one more week to holidays! :D ;D
OK, it is done. Only audio.js is fixed, so analog and digital s-meters to be synchronized with audio out.
Download, replace and compile. The file is updated also in github.
Tks Emmanuel
The mod is done.
Phantom V3 is a masterpiece !
Next week i will put a second server in a different aera and antenna for comparative test.
My end users are very happy with this new release and send you congratulations !
I've made some little labels mods for my conveniance 8) 8)
73's Doctor ! ;D
Quotewith a second frequency bar at the top of the waterfall
This does
not work when we select digital S meter.
Please fix this if possible.
Thanks!
Darko, 9a7aof
You are right Darko. Function was there, but never called!..
Darko , the eye of the tiger ! ;D ;D
73's
I would like to mention that when a Decoder is used, it would be better first to switch it off clicking "Decoder" button, and then re-click the Decoder again to select another decoding mode. Although the switching between modes take place automatically, I think it would be better if we switch off the previous used decoder.
CW decoder is always trying to trace WPM before decoding. Sometimes it reads fake WPM because of QRM, and then cannot function well. Switching the CW decoder off and again on, will resolve this issue. I also think that using filters and NR will help CW decoding in many cases, but not always. I remind you that the only decoder that uses filters is CW - all others bypass them, using raw audio, so to minimize decoding issues.
One last question to all of you. Are there any radioamateurs in your country or area, that transmitting FreeDV/RADE (digital voice in HF using RADE V1 protocol)?
Hello Emmanuel
In France very few freeDV users.
A lot of Om's work to optimise analogic modulation or pure signal with SDR.
It's more fun and sometimes as good as broadcast.
Some Oldtimers use AM on 3600khz with old tubes TX. A pure delight ! ;D
73's
OK Eric. Here in Greece, there are too many who they use FreeDV RADE V1 mode. After a hard try, I've already implemented the mode into my server, which is working very well! Now we are hard testing it.
FreeDV is passed all tests. Do you want me to update, or you prefer to stay for a while in the recent version? I have also updated the mobile version, so to include all the decoders.
UPDATE: CATsync (https://catsyncsdr.wordpress.com/) is now also included. Using this Software, you can synchronize PhantomSDR-Plus with your transceiver and interactively change frequency from transceiver to PhantomSDR-Plus and vive-versa. You can test it in my server http://phantomsdr.no-ip.org:8900/ (http://phantomsdr.no-ip.org:8900/).