Guus, PE1PLM heeft de eerste foto’s van het nieuwe PCB van de myDV-Host voor de DVMEGA gepubliceerd. Dit PCB vervangt het gebruik van een Raspberry Pi in zijn geheel. Lekker compact allemaal! Later volgt nog een video! Later is er meer informatie hier te vinden!

update:

DVMEGA myDV Host is a new module based on a ESP8266. This module is made as a carrier to hold the DVMEGA Raspberry PI radio’s (single or dualband). The name Host explains already a bit of the functionality. With this module you do not need a PC, Raspberry or whatsover, it has the host software on board. The total size is 40 X 50 X 18 mm, the size of a matchbox.

This myDV Host has standard WIFI on board and is very easy to config. When the myDV Host is not able to connect a WIFI network it set itself as AP (Access Point), you can connect with standard WIFI device the myDV Host to set or search for available WIFI network. When done, the unit will reset itself and the Host will be started. Also a webserver start and can be reacht under http://mydv http://mydv . The webserver run a config screen.

At this moment DMR (connection to BrandMeister) is implemented. And the config module needs some effort. When the config module is ready the project will be opensource available. There are some more systems to implement (for DMR : DMR+, XLX, for D-Star : Dplus, Dextra, X-net, XLX, and for Fusion : YSF and FCS)

A lot of work to do !

I keep you all posted.

Guus,
PE1PLM

Remote operation made beautifully simple. That’s the best way to describe the new SmartLink capability included in SmartSDR Version 2.0 available immediately for download. Finally, remote operation that just works. No boxes to buy, no complicated VPN to set up, no remote desktop, no computer required, and no complexity. Just download, upgrade, purchase, register, and operate from anywhere at any time. Remote so simple it’s practically magic!

When you register your radio on the FlexRadio cloud server, you have the convenient option of using your Google or Facebook login or create your own secure account credentials. From that point you can securely connect from any remote Maestro, PC, Laptop, iPhone, or iPad. If you have multiple radios, they all show up in the radio chooser. Simply select the radio and our server securely connects the remote client device directly to the radio so you can operate just as you would running SmartSDR at your home station. You can even use logging applications remotely using the new SmartLink enabled SmartSDR CAT interface.

In addition to SmartLink we have added a number of new features and enhancements including:
Pop out panadapters and control windows on SmartSDR for Windows
New metering sidebar for Maestro
40 dB preamp gain for increased VHF sensitivity on FLEX-6700/6700R
Improved single tone and two tone dynamic range on the FLEX-6300
New N1MM spectrum feature with spot integration
New VSP driver for SmartSDR CAT
New TURF for Australia, and IARU Region 2
Numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements
If you own any FLEX-6000 Series radio, download SmartSDR v2.0 right now to get started. If you own a FLEX-6500 or FLEX-6700 Limited Edition or previously purchased the v2.0 upgrade simply download and upgrade. Your radio is already set up on our server. If you want to learn more you can read the SmartSDR v2.0 FAQ, SmartLink for Windows and SmartLink for Maestro Quick Start Guide, and updated SmartSDR v2.0 Operating Manual.

Also, be sure take a look at this helpful setup tutorial by WO2X: https://youtu.be/Umt3q0Uwk0Y

Simplicity is beautiful.

73 and enjoy the freedom,

Gerald
K5SDR

Hytera Mobilfunk presented itself to a packed audience at the 42nd HAMRadio amateur radio exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany. From July 14-16 Europe’s biggest exhibition for amateur radio enthusiasts took place with the motto “Germany welcomes the world”, where around 200 exhibitors from 30 different countries showcased their products and the latest trends in radio and radio technology.

Lees het volledige artikel hier!

New TMS/SMS-services

Jens, do1jg, implemented some new BrandMeister services. Now it is possible to request your own or another stations APRS position (with complete postal address!) via TMS/SMS. Also weather reports for the own or another location can be requestet, and the METAR airport weather can be retreived with the ICAO airport designator.

All services are triggered with command to 262993. The radio must be configured for TMS/SMS usage, and the dashboard must be set at https://brandmeister.network/?page=selfcare for the correct radio type. When the repeater info command RPT to 262994 already works, nothing needs to be done.

A small overview is available with sending the the command HELP. All commands are not case sensitive. The doumentation in our B;262-wiki is not yet translated, only in German: http://wiki.bm262.de/doku.php?id=servicenummer.

Jens really did a fabulous job with these features. They are not only gimmicks but hae a real use case. IT is quite impressive what happens when someone knocks on the BM door, “hey, I have an idea”. Interfaces are supplied, configurations and functionalities in the network are adjustes or even extendet (when needed), and this way our small team builds new features in amazingly short time. My first reaction two weeks ago with the first demo was, “How awesome is this – WTF?!”. Then a small user base tested and gave feedback, had lots of ideas and suggestions. Jens took this all into account quite straight, and with every test the features became better.

We expect that the project is not yet finished. The concept is open and flexible enough to improve and extend the functionality quite a bit.

Have fun with this!

Ralph, dk5ras, for the German BM262.de-Team.