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RSSI read=out
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:03 pm
by OK1TE
Hello,
thank you very much for implementing the RSSI read-out. It's a feature we have discussed and wished on the Blind Hams mailing list.
There we thought about one more feedback method which I think could be useful also for sighted users, so I venture to discuss it here.
When holding SK2 pressed, could be the signal strength presented by the pitch of continuous tone? I know the tone generating isn't very straight forward, but it's the fastest way helping to figure out the best antenna position. As on the digital signals you cannot determine the signal quality by audio perception, the S-meter is essential.
Using an external mic you could then find the best position even with the HT above your head where you couldn't see the displayed values and audio feedback would be appreciated.
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:01 pm
by VK3KYY
SK2 is already assigned for long press to monitor mode
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:01 pm
by OK1TE
VK3KYY wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:01 pm
SK2 is already assigned for long press to monitor mode
I ment that only for the RSSI screen...
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:13 pm
by VK3KYY
OK1TE wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:01 pm
VK3KYY wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:01 pm
SK2 is already assigned for long press to monitor mode
I ment that only for the RSSI screen...
So what happens if someone wants to use Monitor mode on the RSSI screen ?
Anyway, I doubt anyone has time to write this function. I certainly don't. My work commitments now take most of my time
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:44 pm
by OK1TE
> So what happens if someone wants to use Monitor mode on the RSSI screen ?
Currently nothing...
> Anyway, I doubt anyone has time to write this function. I certainly don't. My work commitments now take most of my time
I was afraid to see reply like this, but at least I've tried... Still, thank you for reaction, I fully understand that.
Anyway, noone even has a possibility to write any function now.
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:40 am
by VK3KYY
OK1TE wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:44 pm
> So what happens if someone wants to use Monitor mode on the RSSI screen ?
Currently nothing...
This is a bug.
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:32 am
by F1RMB
Hi,
Next demanding, an integrated VNA, then a machine that goes bing
Cheers.
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Daniel
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:42 pm
by OK1TE
... habet ...
Okay, and voicing the RSSI while the SK1 is pressed? (without the "S" repeated each time)
Imagine you need to find a suitable antenna position having a limited time of the repeater carier. In FM mode you'd simply search for the lowest noise. But what to do in DMR mode when you cannot see the display?
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:12 pm
by VK3KYY
OK1TE wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:42 pm
... habet ...
Okay, and voicing the RSSI while the SK1 is pressed? (without the "S" repeated each time)
Imagine you need to find a suitable antenna position having a limited time of the repeater carier. In FM mode you'd simply search for the lowest noise. But what to do in DMR mode when you cannot see the display?
Unfortunately, there will always be an infinite list of things the firmware doesn't do.
Re: RSSI read=out
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:22 am
by OK1TE
Hi,
I've tried to implement the sound (tone) feedback while SK1 is held down, just few lines solution.
It works pretty well, but only for DMR. In FM mode the tone (or maybe even displayed RSSI?) is not updated while the tone is played. I'd bet you have some hint - having deep knowledge of the internals. Any ideas, please?