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Quisk Version 4.2.39 October 2024
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I added an optional Hardware method PollGuiControl(self). If you define this in your Hardware file,
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the GUI thread will call it frequently. It can be used to set PTT from your hardware.
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I am trying to work around a wxPython quirk that causes mouse wheel tuning to fail. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.38 September 2024
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This is a bugfix release. I fixed a bug in the Hamlib serial port when using a physical TTY instead
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of a pseudo-tty. The Hamlib ZZFA command now changes the receive frequency instead of the transmit
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frequency. I fixed some window sizing issues.
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Quisk Version 4.2.37 August 2024
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Quisk now has a new option "Fixed tune offset" on the Config/radio/Options screen. This is meant for
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Softrock radios that need a constant audio frequency to simplify amplitude and phase corrections.
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The value zero means no change to Quisk tuning. Otherwise enter the fixed frequency offset from center.
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If you are using the obsolete "mouse_tune_method = 1" please delete it and use this new feature.
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If you use softrock_tune_vfo.py as your hardware file, you should replace it with softrock/hardware_usb.py.
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Quisk now works on Python 3.12. And I fixed a bug in the small screen graph width.
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Quisk Version 4.2.36 August 2024
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I added two new color schemes by Michael, DK1MI. The On/Off button color and text color can
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now be configured. (Michael, send me the final colors). There are a few other small changes.
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Quisk Version 4.2.35 June 2024
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There is a new item "File play level" on the Config/radio/Sound screen to reduce the volume when playing files.
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Use it to reduce the volume of the CQ message relative to radio sound.
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Dan, AI2M, provided a patch to compile in MacOS on Apple Silicon. Thanks Dan!
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I am working on better amplitude and phase adjustments when using SoftRock radios. The new corrections
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screen has a spreadsheet to display the VFO and tune offset. And there is a feature to automatically
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measure the corrections when using a signal generator as a source. If you use Quisk with SoftRock or similar
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radios, please let me know what you think.
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Quisk Version 4.2.34 May 2024
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For the Hermes-Lite2 the inhibit Tx function (CN8) now releases the Spot button.
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Quisk displays the band plan below the X-axis as colored bars, and there are eighteen possible colors.
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If you hover the mouse over a bar, Quisk now displays the name of the mode. Recall that there is a dialog
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box so you can set the band plan to what you want.
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Quisk Version 4.2.33 May 2024
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Added the get_level Hamlib command "l STRENGTH". It returns the S-meter reading. I finally found some Hamlib
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documentation, often not an easy task. The return value of STRENGTH is in dB with zero dB equal to S9.
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There are 6 dB per S-unit. So a STRENGTH of 4 is 4dB over S9, and -6, -12, -18 is S8, S7, S6. I also added
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the corresponding FlexRadio command ZZSM.
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Quisk Version 4.2.32 April 2024
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I found and fixed a bug in the microphone filters that can result in a buffer overrun. You should update Quisk.
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Some Linux digital programs can not use the usual Quisk Pulse loopback device and must use an
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Alsa loopback. I added more documentation for Alsa loopbacks, added more information on the Sound
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screen and I changed the default Alsa sample size to 16 bit.
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Quisk now responds to the Hermes Lite2 Tx inhibit input by displaying a message and extinguishing the "Tx" light.
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There is a new item "Hermes Lite2 protocol" on the Hardware screen to control this behavior.
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Quisk Version 4.2.31 March 2024
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The "Tune" item was missing from the Midi menus. I fixed it but I didn't test it because I did
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not borrow Ben's Midi controller. Please test it yourself and let me know if it works. The Midi
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speed can be set from the menu too.
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Quisk Version 4.2.30 March 2024
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A new option "Tx-Rx silence msec" on the Timing configuration screen controls how long
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to suppress Rx audio when switching from Tx to Rx. The previous fixed time was 50 msec.
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The SSB squelch control now works on CW too. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.29 January 2024
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This version updates the FreeDV library files and program logic. I added a "Monitor"
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item to the FreeDV menu. It routes the sound to the speakers instead of to the demodulator.
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Turn on both the monitor and FDX to listen to your transmitted FreeDV signals. Please test.
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Modes 700x and 1600 are finished. The other modes will be added shortly. If you use any of them
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post here and I will move them to the top of the list.
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Quisk Version 4.2.28 December 2023
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This version includes a patch from Jon, AB8WU, to build Quisk on FreeBSD. Thanks Jon!
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I fixed a bug in setting the AF level in Hamlib.
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Quisk Version 4.2.27 December 2023
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This release corrects the Hermes-Lite2 antenna tuner logic. Jim, N1ADJ, has an
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antenna tuner and is helping debug. Thanks Jim!
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Quisk Version 4.2.26 December 2023
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This release has support for the Hermes-Lite2 antenna tuner protocol. The tuner button is
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on the last row of the screen at the left. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.25 November 2023
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When using the Hermes-Lite2 at a remote location over WiFi, the Tx buffer may underflow.
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I added another line to the Config/Status screen to show the number of Tx buffer errors.
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Quisk Version 4.2.24 November 2023
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You can now specify the WSJT-X option "--rig-name" on the Configure WSJT-X window. It used to be
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fixed at "quisk". Please test.
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I worked around a bug in wxPython that caused some screens to be too small. I polished the code
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for the RQST and ACK bits in the Hermes-Lite2 protocol.
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Quisk Version 4.2.23 September 2023
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I fixed a bug in the HiQSDR when the clock is not a multiple of 48 kHz. I added more support for
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the IO board.
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Quisk Version 4.2.22 August 2023
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This version adds more support for the Hermes Lite2 IO board.
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Quisk Version 4.2.21 July 2023
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This version includes Windows support for Python 3.11. It also has the new IO board register numbers.
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Quisk Version 4.2.20 July 2023
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I fixed a bug in the HiQSDR radio that caused the CW sidetone to play when not in CW mode.
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Quisk Version 4.2.19 May 2023
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I added the Flex ZZAR command to the Hamlib interface. This controls the AGC level from -20 to +120 dB.
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The levels are mapped to the Quisk AGC level 0.0 to 1.0. The Flex AGC operates as a limiter but the
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Quisk AGC is a compressor, so you will need to experiment to find the correct ZZAR command. Also the
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Quisk AGC is never off. The off setting just changes the AGC level. So to turn AGC off send another ZZAR
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command, perhaps "ZZAR+120;".
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When using the AC2YD remote feature, the serial port PTT now works correctly.
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Quisk Version 4.2.18 April 2023
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I added some small changes to the I2C messages sent to the Hermes Lite 2 IO board.
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Quisk Version 4.2.17 February 2023
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I fixed the PTT keyboard shortcut on Linux.
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The "documentation" link at the top on the Help screen now works on all platforms.
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The "Split" feature now defaults to 1000 Hz for CW, and 3000 Hz for other modes. You can now lock either
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the Rx or Tx frequency.
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Quisk Version 4.2.16 January 2023
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The CAT serial port can now be a real hardware port or a virtual port. See the Config/radio/Remote screen.
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Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.15 January 2023
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The Alsa sound driver and the Windows sound driver with the "Fast Sound" option are fast enough to produce a
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useful sidetone for CW operation. I improved the PulseAudio sound driver to produce a fast sidetone too.
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Quisk Version 4.2.14 December 2022
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The new file quisk_hardware_fifisdr.py supports the FiFi SDR hardware. Thanks to Joe, LA6GRA.
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I added the rig 2 Hamlib command "U TUNER 1" to control the Spot button.
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The Quisk remote feature now works with the "Small" screen format. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.13 December 2022
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Python 2 was obsolete as of January 1, 2020. And the new code by Ben, AC2YD, needs Python 3. It is troublesome to write
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code that runs on both Python 2 and Python 3. So it is time to stop supporting Python 2 in Quisk. Please upgrade to
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Python 3. If you have both versions on your computer use Python 3 for Quisk.
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Some have reported that the remote Quisk graph stops after a long Tx. No graph data is sent during Tx, so perhaps the
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open UDP port has expired. I added keepalive graph data that is sent at one second intervals. Let's see if that fixes it.
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I added support for the HiQSDR radio to Remote Quisk. I corrected some drawing errors on the config screens. I removed
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the "Help with Radios" config tab and moved the text to the documentation available from the Help button.
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Quisk Version 4.2.12 November 2022
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I made the Hermes LNA slider control value persistent. This make more sense than having it be a configuration setting.
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When using Quisk Remote, band changes from WSJT-X now correctly set the HL2 filters. I fixed a bug in the SoftRock
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amplitude/phase adjustment screens. I started work on using the "small screen" version of Quisk work as a control head.
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Please test, as more work may be needed.
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Quisk Version 4.2.11 November 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. This version reduces the audio sample rate from 48 ksps
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to 8 ksps. This should help with slow networks, but is is hard to predict the effect. Please test.
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If you have dropouts at the new sample rate, try increasing the "Play latency msec" on the Config/Timing screen. Quisk
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buffers sound, and the buffer size can be adjusted.
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I fixed the problem with the Split Rx/Tx feature. Please test. Ben made some additional changes for Windows networking.
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Quisk Version 4.2.10 October 2022
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I improved the Config/Config and Config/TxAudio screens and added help buttons for all items. The File Record
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button no longer overwrites an existing file. It creates a new file each time it is pressed. Enter a base name
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and the files will be base001.wav, base002.wav, etc. Decide on a directory for these files, perhaps the Music
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directory on your computer or a special directory. Files will accumulate there, and must deleted.
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The File Play names will follow the File Record names so that pressing Play after Record plays the current recording.
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I had to change a lot of logic for this, and there may be bugs. So please test.
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I fixed some bugs in the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. The Spot slider is now initialized. I fixed the
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bugs in the Split feature. Please test, and if there are any remaining bugs, please report them. I will add
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a feature to reduce the sample rate from 48 ksps to 8 or 12 ksps as the next step. I didn't add it now because
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it may cause problems. Maybe it will increase latency, or the added processing will be too much for a Raspberry Pi
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used as a remote.
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Quisk Version 4.2.9 October 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. I fixed the problem with the favorites screen
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and the station buttons below the X-axis. I fixed the "Failure in OnFreedvMenu" bug.
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Quisk Version 4.2.8 September 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD.
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Midi now works with the control head. For HermesLite2, the RfLna is correctly initialized.
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I changed the ports to 4585:TCP control; 4586: graph data; 4587:radio sound and mic. This should
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work correctly with NAT.
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The main documentation page docs.html which is available from the Help button now describes the remote feature
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in more detail.
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Quisk Version 4.2.7 September 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD.
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These features are due to Jaroslav, OK2JRQ: The clip indicator is now sent from the remote to the control head.
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The remote radio IP address can now be a host name or an IP address. TCP and UDP ports are now distinguished
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in the documentation. The control head sends initial graph data to the remote in order to establish a path through NAT.
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The remote radio can now be operated as a normal radio unless there is an active connection to the control head.
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The Favorites screen now works. I fixed all the bugs I know of except the segmentation fault on RPi4 raspian
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when closing Quisk. But I need help testing everything. Please test and let me know of any new bugs or bugs
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I missed.
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Quisk Version 4.2.6 September 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. The frequency is now correctly set when
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changing bands. Initial menu items are now set. Frequencies stay synchronized when changing from USB to CWU.
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I changed the graph data from 8 bit to 16 bit.
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I improved the config screen visibility when using "Dark" mode.
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Quisk Version 4.2.5 September 2022
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This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. There is no longer a need to make the screen
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sizes of the control head and remote radio the same. Any size should be OK. If you changed your screen sizes
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to match, please go back to running with different sizes. Then verify that the graph on the control head is correct.
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I fixed all the bugs I know about, but this is still beta software. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.4 August 2022
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This version adds the missing ac2yd directory. It is present in the Quisk source distribution but
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missing in the "pip" installs.
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Quisk Version 4.2.3 August 2022
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This is an experimental release to test the new Quisk radio remote control software written by
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Ben Cahill, AC2YD. This allows Quisk running on a local PC to control a remote radio. The remote radio
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is connected to a PC also running Quisk. Ben has tested this on SoftRock CW operation. The current test
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version supports SoftRock and HermesLite2.
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Quisk Version 4.2.2 July 2022
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I am still working on the Hambib Rig 2 interface. I changed the response to chk_vfo to agree with Hamlib 4.4.
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I did some work on FM demodulation. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.2.1 June 2022
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I improved the Hamlib Rig 2 interface. Please continue to report any problems. To test, start Quisk. Then
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in a separate window start "telnet localhost 4532". Send commands to Quisk with telnet and view the response.
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I made some improvements to the station line shown below the X axis on the graph. Quisk now has some support
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for the Hermes Lite IO Board.
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Quisk Version 4.2.0 May 2022
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I added a patch from Jaroslav, OK2JRQ, to improve compatibility with Hamlib. I removed the Python function
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set_transmit_mode() because it seems to be unused. I fixed a lockup problem that happens when the Hermes Lite2 key
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is pressed during SSB operation.
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Quisk Version 4.1.96 May 2022
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These changes were suggested by Neil, G4BRK. I fixed the bug that touching the CW key in SSB mode locked
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up Quisk in transmit mode. All the Record/Play file names on the Config/Config screen were already saved when
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starting Quisk. The state of the Play device is now saved too. I didn't save the Record check boxes
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because restarting Quisk may overwrite an existing file. When changing between CW and SSB, the transmit and receive
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frequencies are moved by the CW tone frequency. That way if you tune in a CW signal in SSB, and then change to CW
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the CW tone is unchanged, and you are ready to transmit.
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I changed the return from Hamlib GetVfo() from "VFO" to "Main" to fix a compatibility problem.
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Quisk Version 4.1.95 May 2022
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This is a minor release to fix a Midi issue. There is now a separate item on the radio Keys screen to
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control the Midi PTT toggle. I started to add support for my IO Board. But since the IO board is not released,
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the code does nothing.
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Quisk Version 4.1.94 April 2022
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This is a minor release to fix some Midi issues. The Config/Keys "PTT key toggle" item now controls the
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Midi PTT control as well as the hot key PTT. That is, it controls whether the Midi button must be held down
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for PTT, or whether one press turns PTT on and the next press turns it off.
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Quisk Version 4.1.93 December 2021
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I fixed a bug in the FreeDV button. It now works like other mode buttons.
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Quisk can now use the WDSP library to add the additional functions NR2 (noise reduction) and SNB (noise blanker).
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The WDSP library is optional, and you don't have to use it. The library ships with Quisk on Windows. For Linux
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it is used by many other SDR software, and you may already have it. If Quisk can find WDSP, the NR2 button will
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be active. If the NR2 button is grayed out, you can install WDSP on Linux as follows:
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git clone https://github.com/g0orx/wdsp.git
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cd wdsp
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make
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sudo make install
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This is an experimental feature, and I can use some feedback on its use.
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Quisk Version 4.1.92 October 2021
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I changed the power meter on the Hermes Lite 2 from an average value to PEP. The FreeDV sideband and mode
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are now restored on startup.
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I fixed a bug that results in errors on tx_level when adding a new radio. I fixed a bug in the new
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PTT key logic. The Midi control now updates the Rf gain display.
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Quisk Version 4.1.91 October 2021
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I changed the Midi control of the Rit frequency so the center includes the CW tuning offset. I tested this
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with the DJControl Compact that Ben, AC2YD, lent me.
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The PTT accelerator key was failing for some users. It turns out that wx.GetKeyState() is not available
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on all systems. So I had to program around the problem. If you have errors with GetKeyState(),
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change "PTT key toggle" to True and "PTT key if hidden" to False. This is the only combination that
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works with a bad GetKeyState(). While I was at it, I made changing the keys immediate (no need to restart).
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I made a change to fix the problem with "digital_rx2_name" not being found. I don't understand what
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causes this, but the new code is more robust.
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I added a button to set the WSJT-X path and config option. It is on the Config/Config screen.
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Quisk Version 4.1.90 October 2021
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I changed the Midi feature to accommodate more Midi controllers. I removed the Midi message from
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the Config/Status screen and moved it to the Midi screen (Config/radio/Keys). You can directly
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assign the Midi message to a Quisk control, and the channel is now recognized. I added the RfLna control.
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I added a log file to Quisk. Log messages are sent to the file quisk_logfile.txt which is located with other
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Quisk user files. The item "Debug level" on the Config/radio/Options screen controls the output.
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A debug screen is shown when "Debug level" is greater than zero.
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The serial port PTT feature was not working. I fixed it and made some other improvements. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.1.89 October 2021
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I fixed the problem of Quisk crashing when the Config button is pressed. This only happens on the
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Raspberry Pi. I needed to work around a problem with wxPython on the Pi.
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Ben, AC2YD, lent me the Midi controller DJControl Compact, and I was then able to
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add some improvements to the Midi feature. Midi now works for all buttons on the Small Screen layout.
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I added control messages for the Volume, Ys and all other Quisk sliders. I added "Tune" to the controls.
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Midi has two kinds of controllers. A "Knob" rotates a whole turn left and right and sends its level as
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a number 0 to 127. A "Jog Wheel" rotates around and around, and sends up and down messages every few degrees.
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I added both types of control.
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Quisk Version 4.1.88 October 2021
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This version makes digital programs like WSJT-X easier to use. There is a button on the Config/Config
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screen to start WSJT-X. The default is "Never". Select "On startup" to start WSJT-X when Quisk starts.
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Select "Now" to start it now. When Quisk starts WSJT-X, it uses "--rig-name quisk" so that the settings
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you make are saved separately.
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On Linux, Quisk can set up virtual sound card names, and I changed these names on the drop down lists.
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For Digital Tx0 Input, choose "Use name QuiskDigitalInput" and then find this name in the WSJT-X sound output menu.
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For Digital Rx0 Output choose "Use name QuiskDigitalOutput.monitor" and then find this name in the WSJT-X sound input menu.
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See the new Quisk documentation http://james.ahlstrom.name/quisk/docs.html#Digital for details.
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Quisk Version 4.1.87 September 2021
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The documentation now has a better description of how to make a custom hardware file.
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I made some changes to the new Midi feature. The Config/Status screen now shows all three bytes of the Midi
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message. I moved the MidiHandler logic to its own file midi_handler.py. If you copy this to your config file,
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your MidiHandler will be used instead. This enables you to completely control Quisk with Midi.
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For example, you can support Control Change messages. Take a look at the comments at the top of midi_handler.py.
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If needed I can add logic to the Keys screen to extend Midi for those not comfortable with Python.
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Quisk Version 4.1.86 September 2021
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This is a bug fix release to fix a problem with the new Midi logic and Keys screen. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.1.85 September 2021
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I made some visual improvements to the configuration screens. This should make them easier to use.
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You can now assign Midi notes to Quisk buttons. For example, you can assign note 57 to the PTT button, and
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assign 58 to the Mute button. See the Config/radio/Keys screen. These assignments are global; that is, common
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to all radios. I also moved the existing "Midi CW key" from the CW screen to the new Keys screen. This feature
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is not complete for the "Small Screen" format because some buttons need two presses. Let me know if this is a problem.
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You can see the Midi note numbers on the Config/Status screen as they are received. This is useful for discovering
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which note is sent by each Midi key.
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Quisk has a new hardware file quisk_hardware_hl2_oob.py. You can specify this name as your hardware file on the
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Config/radio/Hardware screen. It is for use with the Hermes Lite 2, and it disables the power amp when the transmit
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frequency including sidebands is out of band. Be sure to set accurate band edges on the Config/radio/Bands screen.
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You might want to set a new band plan on the Config/Config screen.
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Quisk Version 4.1.84 August 2021
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Chuck Ritola submitted a patch to correct the phase adjustments in conjunction with channel delay. Thanks Chuck!
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I added the Transverter Offset from the Bands screen to SoapySDR.
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Quisk shows a color bar on the frequency X-axis to show the band plan. That is, the CW, phone and data segments
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of the band. Since the band plan varies with country, there is a new feature to change it on the config screen.
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Press the Config button and then the Config screen. Look for the "Band plan" button. It will bring up a screen
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to set a list of frequencies and the mode (CW, phone) that starts at each frequency. The screen will start at
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the band plan you are currently using. The band plan is the same for all your radios. You can mark any frequency
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you want, even frequencies outside the ham bands.
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Quisk Version 4.1.83 June 2021
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This version contains patches by Mooneer, K6AQ, for FreeDV mode 700E. Thanks Mooneer!
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Quisk generates its own CW waveform when keyed by the serial port or MIDI. Quisk delays this CW waveform
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so that when changing from Rx to Tx there is time for relays to switch and power amps to turn on.
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The CW key timing is preserved. This delay was 15 milliseconds, but is now adjustable.
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It is controlled by the "Start CW delay msec" field on the Timing screen. Note that this does not work
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if the key is connected to the hardware and the hardware generates the CW itself.
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When switching from Rx to Tx in all modes except CW, Quisk zeros the RF output for a few milliseconds
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to allow time for relays to switch, power amps to turn on and filters to fill with samples. This time was 100
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milliseconds, but is now adjustable. It is controlled by the "Start SSB delay msec" field on the Timing screen.
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When Quisk is remote and controlled by another program it is possible that Quisk will be in the transmit state
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when the link is broken. To prevent Quisk from transmitting forever there is now a timeout "Max Tx seconds"
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on the Timing screen. This should normally be set to zero to disable the timeout.
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Quisk Version 4.1.82 May 2021
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Quisk now works with 64-bit Python 3.9. It is OK to continue using 64-bit Python 3.8, but please upgrade Python
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from earlier versions.
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I changed PortAudio and added addition log messages. This is important for Apple Mac.
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Quisk Version 4.1.81 April 2021
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Quisk on Windows now handles devices with 3-byte samples, and works in both Exclusive and Shared mode.
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I tried to catch up on all bug fixes. If I missed any please re-post.
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Quisk Version 4.1.80 February 2021
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This is a bug fix release. I fixed a problem with sound on Windows when "Fast sound" is False.
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Quisk Version 4.1.79 February 2021
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This is a bug fix release. I tried again to fix "Failure to convert device name" on Windows. I fixed the
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5 second freeze in CW mode for SoftRock hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.78 February 2021
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Hamlib Rig2 split VFO now controls the frequency of the first added receiver. This is used for working satellites.
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Use the regular Quisk window for the uplink, and the extra receiver for the downlink. Control both frequencies
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with Hamlib. The Hamlib "F" command controls Rx, and the "I" command controls Tx.
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I added code by Ben Cahill, AC2YD, to recover from a fault in the playback thread for "fast sound" on Windows.
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I fixed a bug in the HermesLite 2 Small Screen layout. I added address 0x09 bit 17 for the HermesLite 2 radio.
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I may have fixed the problem "Failure to convert device name" on Windows. If it is not fixed, the new error
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message should be more informative.
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Quisk Version 4.1.77 January 2021
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I added further changes to support the YU1LM designs and the Genesis 3020 QRP rigs. When using the ZZBS Hamlib
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command, Quisk now remembers the last frequency and mode. I added back some softrock files that were removed.
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Quisk Version 4.1.76 January 2021
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If there are errors when Quisk starts on Windows, the window showing the error messages now stays open
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so you can read them. It used to close too fast.
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I improved sound buffer levels so they stay closer to 50%. Ben Cahill, AC2YD, contributed code and testing
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support. I corrected Quisk C code so no warning messages are produced by the latest compiler.
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I fixed the problem with Hermes write queue timeouts on startup. But these will still appear if the Hermes
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is not running.
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I added back the RTS signal to the Linux serial port CW keying logic. This signal goes high when DSR goes high.
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When DSR goes low, RTS goes low after a 1.5 second delay.
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Dr. Karsten Schmidt contributed additional logic to the Hamlib serial port. Thanks Karsten!
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I added two new Hamlib commands: ZZAG and ZZBS.
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Quisk Version 4.1.75 December 2020
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This version includes improvements to the Windows sound code contributed by Ben Cahill, AC2YD, and a fix
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to the Macintosh contributed by Christoph, DL1YCF. Thanks!
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The pip install method on Linux now builds the Afedri and Soapy modules properly. Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.1.74 December 2020
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I added some missing controls to the Hermes-Lite2 Hardware configuration screen. I removed the Alex filter
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band screen and implemented the same logic in the regular Bands screen. If you need the Alex screen,
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please complain.
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Quisk now ships with Linux binary files for Python3, not Python2. If you have Python2, run "make"
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to make a Python2 version. You could also start using Python3 instead.
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Eric, WW4ET, Davide Gerhard, and Christoph, DL1YCF, provided help to make Quisk run on a Mac. Thanks!
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Christoph provided code. Thanks Christoph! The Mac changes may not be complete. Please test.
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SdrIQ support was changed. Quisk now uses the hardware file quisk_hardware_sdriq.py instead of sdriqpkg.
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The directory sdriqpkg and those binary files are now obsolete. The new code is 100% Python.
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Quisk Version 4.1.73 November 2020
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I rewrote the logic for SoftRock I/Q amplitude and phase corrections. The new logic will enable much better
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image suppression because it can correct I/Q based on both the VFO and the tuning offset. If you do nothing,
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there is no change in the corrections. To use the new logic, enter new correction data. Use the Help button
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on the Config/radio/Config correction screens. Corrections are in the file quisk_init.json, and you should
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make a copy of this file to save your current corrections.
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I added a missing version.h file to SoapySDR. It is not clear that this fixes the version check for the
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change in the Soapy API. Please test.
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When using the Split button, Quisk now leaves the Rx frequency unchanged and splits the Tx frequency.
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I added a new band "Aux1" that can be checked on the Config/radio/Bands screen. It can be used as a special
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band for a panadapter or when Quisk is used as a 10.7 MHz IF.
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Quisk Version 4.1.72 September 2020
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For SoftRock hardware, the Tx power can now be set for each band. See the Config/radio/Bands screen. I also
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added the Tx level and Digital Tx Level sliders to the Config/Config screen, and the Digital Tx power %
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to the Config/radio/Hardware screen.
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The Y-scale and Y-zero settings are now saved for the graph at the top of the Waterfall screen. These settings
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are independent of the settings for the Graph display.
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I fixed a problem with the Hermes Lite 2 SWR display. I fixed a problem with SoftRock phase corrections.
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Quisk Version 4.1.71 September 2020
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The last band and frequency etc. are saved in the file .quisk_init.pkl, but this binary file can not be
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easily read. I am now writing initialization in the new file quisk_init.json, a text file. The location
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of this and the other Quisk user files is now shown on the Config/Status screen.
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I fixed a bug in the new CW snap-to-peak feature. I added "PTT hang time" and "Tx buffer msec" to the
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Hermes Lite 2 hardware screen.
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The Graph button can be pressed repeatedly to select display averaging. The Waterfall button can now be
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pressed repeatedly to select averaging for the graph at the top. Remember that the Ys and Yz sliders on the
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Waterfall screen adjust the waterfall colors. To adjust the graph at the top, hold down the Shift key.
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Quisk Version 4.1.70 August 2020
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I speeded up MIDI CW keying on Linux.
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There used to be two ways to set the level of Tx audio sent to SoftRock hardware, a slider or the
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"Tx audio level" on the Config/radio/Hardware screen. I removed the slider. Please set the level on
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the Hardware screen. I removed the 70% limitation and you can now set any level you want.
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For CW modes, if you click a peak within the filter bandwidth, the tuning frequency will snap to
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the peak. This is an aid to tuning in CW signals. You can still adjust the frequency with the mouse
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wheel or by dragging. I also made frequency rounding work with the Rx frequency in split mode.
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Quisk Version 4.1.69 August 2020
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Quisk can now use a MIDI device for CW keying. The setup options are on the Config/radio/Timing and CW
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screen. Just enter the MIDI name and note number and restart. Performance is good on Windows but poor
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on Linux. See my paper http://james.ahlstrom.name/serialports/index.html for measurements.
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If you use Linux, try the aseqdump command for testing.
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I fixed a bug in the small screen display.
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When using "Debug sound" on Windows, I was surprised to find that clicking the console (terminal)
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window froze the sound. I had to move all debug messages to an extra window and avoid writing to
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the console. This is the oddest Windows "feature" I have seen.
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I did some more work on Windows "fast sound" stability, and it runs for hours at my QTH. There
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may still be problems on other hardware, so please test.
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Quisk Version 4.1.68 August 2020
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I fixed a bug in the S-meter code for very small signals of less than 1E-16. I fixed a bug
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in the config screen colors when Quisk can not find the correct color scheme of the system.
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I changed the Windows "fast sound" system again. This should offer better performance
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and lower CPU usage. Please test by setting "Debug sound" to 1 on the Config/radio/Options
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screen.
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Quisk Version 4.1.67 July 2020
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I improved the Windows CW operation for SoftRock. Windows sound should now be stable when
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using "fast sound". Please test.
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I fixed the colors on the config screens when using the "Adwaita dark" theme. The hardware
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CW/PTT input now works on voice modes for HiQSDR.
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Quisk Version 4.1.66 July 2020
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This version changes the Linux sound system. Soundio is no longer used. Instead I rewrote
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the old logic and added fast sound to it. The fast sound is only used for the sidetone.
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There is no longer a "fast sound" option on the config screens for Linux. Please test.
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The Windows sound system was not changed. I will work on that next.
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Thanks to Dave Roberts I corrected the Soapy module for a recent API change. Thanks Dave!
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Thanks to Jaroslav, OK2JRQ, I fixed two bugs in the Python2 version. Thanks Jaroslav!
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I added back the waterfall_scroll_mode item from the config file.
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Quisk Version 4.1.65 July 2020
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This version should correct the problems with opening soundcards. To open a Delta 44 use the
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name "alsa:plughw:CARD=M44,Dev=0". You can use any Alsa name that libsoundio recognizes. There
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are other improvements to the sound system to increase stability and reduce CPU usage.
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Quisk Version 4.1.64 July 2020
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The favorites button now jumps to the correct screen. The Pulse device "default" now works.
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This version should open "fast sound" devices that failed before. Look on the Config/Status
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screen to see if all devices open successfully. If there are still problems, the new debug
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messages should add more information. Turn on "Debug sound". Then start Quisk with and
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without "fast sound". Save the startup messages.
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Quisk Version 4.1.63 June 2020
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This version fixes an incompatibility with Python2 from version 4.1.61. I plan to support Python2
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indefinitely, but be advised that Python2 is obsolete. It would be best to upgrade to a 64-bit
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version of Python3.
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Dave Roberts, G8KBB, provided code to add new FreeDV modes. But the newest 2020 mode requires an
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additional shared library that Quisk does not provide. Quisk provides a codec2 but multiple
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dependent libraries should be installed in the correct system directories. So to use 2020
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you need to install a new codec2 and all its dependencies. Then you can use 2020 with Quisk.
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Quisk Version 4.1.62 June 2020
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This version fixes problems with fast sound on Windows. If you are not running Windows there is no
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need to update.
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Quisk Version 4.1.61 June 2020
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This version fixes a problem with the latest version of wxPython on Windows. Quisk works with all prior
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versions of wxPython, but there was a problem with the newest 4.1.0. Buttons did not work properly and
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stayed pressed. I think this is a problem with wxPython, but I found a workaround by re-writing all the
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waterfall code in C. I do not know if this problem occurs on Linux because my Ubuntu 18 has wxPython
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version 4.0.1. But now Quisk should work with any recent wxPython.
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Quisk Version 4.1.60 June 2020
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This is a bug fix release. I fixed a problem with the file record and play buttons.
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I fixed a problem with SoftRock CW operation. I make some major changes to softrock/hardware_usb.py.
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If you use this file, SoftRock CW should work. If you are using a different hardware file, you should
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check the changes and see if you need to modify your file.
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Quisk Version 4.1.59 June 2020
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This is a bug fix release to correct some installation problems.
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The most recent wxPython version 4.1.0 is not compatible with Quisk on Windows. The buttons do not seem
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to show the correct up/down state even though they work. For Windows, please install the last version:
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pip install wxPython==4.0.7.post2
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For Linux, if you plan to use the new fast sound for sidetone, install libsoundio-dev before installing Quisk:
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sudo apt-get install libsoundio-dev
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Quisk Version 4.1.58 June 2020
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This version includes a new faster sound system that enables fast CW sidetone and remote CW operation for
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the Hermes-Lite2. All the old sound systems are still included, and you can turn the new sound on and off
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from the Config/Radio/Timing_and_CW screen. New sound is default off. To use new sound on Linux,
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install the libsoundio-dev package with "sudo apt-get install libsoundio-dev" and run "make" to rebuild Quisk.
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New sound runs on Windows, but interferes with the screen update. Sometimes buttons appear to stay pressed although
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they work fine. Maybe someone can offer a solution.
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When using the new sound, adjust your play latency and data poll parameters for best operation. Start with 150
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milliseconds play latency and 10000 microseconds data poll.
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I fixed a bug with the external demodulation button. I moved the sound latency timing parameter
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from the sound screen to the timing screen. I removed the top level "Config/Sound" screen because it
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was not useful and conflicted with the radio sound screen. The "quisk" command in Windows should now
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start Quisk.
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Andrea, IW0HDV, provided a patch for the Perseus hardware. Thanks Andrea!
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Eoin Mcloughlin, EI7HSB, provided a patch to speed startup time. Thanks Eoin!
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Dave Roberts, G8KBB, provided code to add new FreeDV modes. Thanks Dave!
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For SoftRock, Quisk will now try the USB backend libusb0 if libusb1 fails. Thanks to Ben Cahill!
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I added the "-r" or "--radio" command line option to choose the startup radio. To get a list of
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command line options, use "python quisk.py --help".
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Quisk will now save and restore the various record and playback file names. You can now right-click
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the temporary playback button to save the sound to a file.
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For Hamlib I added additional control items to Quisk's rig2 protocol. The mode PKTUSB sent by WSJT-X is now
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recognized and interpreted as mode DGT-U. I also added PKTLSB and PKTFM. I added the level AGC to
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control the AGC button, and the level AF for the audio volume. This work makes it easier to add additional
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Hamlib controls in the future.
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There are a lot of changes in this release. Please report bugs to the N2ADR-SDR group at https://groups.io/g/n2adr-sdr.
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A detailed description of the bug would be good. A patch would be even better. If you have problems with this release
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remember that you can install the prior version:
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To install the prior version on Windows: pip install quisk==4.1.57
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To install the prior version on Linux: sudo -H pip install quisk==4.1.57
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Quisk Version 4.1.57 May 2020
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This is a bug fix release. I fixed a bug in the small screen version. I fixed an incompatibility
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with the latest wxPython version 4.1.0. I added a patch from Dave Roberts to close FreeDV properly.
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Thanks Dave!
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Quisk Version 4.1.56 April 2020
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For Linux, if the file /usr/include/portaudio.h is absent, portaudio will not be included in Quisk.
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This change makes portaudio optional. The change was needed because portaudio breaks wine. Quisk now
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restores the correct frequency for the 60 meter band. There were some other bug fixes.
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Quisk Version 4.1.55 April 2020
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The new Sdr Micron radio was missing from the Windows version of Quisk. There are reports that the item
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Hermes_BandDictTx is damaged in the quisk_settings.json file. Quisk will now fix this itself. The item is
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the "Tx IO Bus" on the Hermes Bands configuration screen.
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Quisk Version 4.1.54 March 2020
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There are now two new radios available in Quisk. David Fainitski contributed code for the Sdr Micron,
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and Andrea Montefusco IW0HDV contributed code for the Perseus SDR. The radios should appear on the
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list of supported radios in Config/Radios screen. Check the Config/radio/Hardware screen to see if you
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need any more options. Please test these radios to make sure everything is working.
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I added a general way to add new radios to the configuration screens. See docs.html under Custom Hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.53 March 2020
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I changed the Afedri radio module to be compatible with Python3. The graph Zoom feature now is available
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on the Bandscope screen. Vladimyr Burdeiny provided a patch to make dx cluster work with Python 3.
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I extended the range of the Waterfall color controls Ys and Yz to accommodate hardware with a higher
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noise floor such as PlutoSDR. You will have to readjust your waterfall colors.
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I added a hardware setting for the LNA gain during transmit for the HL2. I made some changes to the CW
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and PTT hardware interface for the HL2. These work great with the HL2, but test the new code if you have
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different Hermes hardware such as Red Pitaya.
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Quisk Version 4.1.52 December 2019
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I added an On/Off button to Quisk. When Quisk starts the button is "On". When you turn it to "Off",
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Quisk shuts down the sound system and closes the hardware. When you turn it "On" again, Quisk starts
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with any new setting made from the Config screens. This provides a way to start Quisk with changed settings,
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and to re-start your hardware after a power down.
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Martin Schaller found and fixed a bug in the Alsa sound system that produced sporadic crashes. Thanks Martin!
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Max, G7UOZ, found and fixed a bug in the Python3 SoftRock hardware_net.py code. Thanks Max!
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This Quisk includes a more recent FreeDV library in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The Windows
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SoapySDR interface still requires 64-bit Quisk.
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The Config/Status screen now shows the dB level of each open sound device. The maximum level is zero dB.
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This is meant as an aid to configuring the sound devices.
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Quisk Version 4.1.51 November 2019
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I fixed a bug in the "small screen" code when using the new wx version 4. Thanks to Martin Schaller for
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pointing out that underflows from the Soapy sample source should not count as errors.
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This version fixes the Linux installation errors "ImportError: No module named _quisk". It also provides
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a way to run either Python2 or Python3 quisk when both are installed. To do that use "python2 -m quisk"
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or "python3 -m quisk".
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The new installation instructions are here: http://james.ahlstrom.name/quisk/docs.html#Installation
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Quisk Version 4.1.50 November 2019
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Thanks to Martin Schaller for fixing a bug in the SoftRock Tx sound level. I fixed a bug in the HermesLite
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gateware program button traceback.
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This Quisk provides pre-built binaries for the Windows Python3 versions. There are now four Windows versions:
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Python2 and Python3, each for either 32 or 64-bit Python. If you have a recent Python3, just run your Python3
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and use pip to install Quisk. Pip will detect the version of Python you are using, and will install the
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correct version of Quisk. If you want to try Python3, install the latest 64-bit version.
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The installation instructions are here: http://james.ahlstrom.name/quisk/docs.html#Installation
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Quisk Version 4.1.49 November 2019
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Quisk can now program the Hermes Gateware (FPGA flash) over Ethernet. See the button on the radio Hardware screen.
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I fixed some more Python 3 bugs.
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Quisk Version 4.1.48 November 2019
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I fixed some more problems with the Python3 version of Quisk. I added support for reading and writing the
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EEPROM in the HermesLite. Reading the EEPROM requires code version 68 or newer. The EEPROM settings are on
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the radio Hardware screen.
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Quisk Version 4.1.47 October 2019
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This is a bug fix release. I fixed a problem with the Python 3 version of Quisk saving program state. I
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fixed a sound device name problem on Windows. I added some code provided by Steve to support the HermesLite.
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Quisk Version 4.1.46 October 2019
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When using the bandscope screen the band buttons no longer reset the frequency and mode. Try it.
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Thanks to Ed, GM3SBC, for changes to the hot key PTT logic. The hot key now works better, and is disabled
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when using the config screens. I changed the FM repeater offset code to increase the level of the CTCSS tone.
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I made further progress on Python3 and fixed some resultant problems on Python2. The objective
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is to have a Quisk that runs the same on Python3 as Python2 so you can use either Python. Linux users
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can test the Python 3 version by entering "make quisk3" followed by "python3 quisk.py".
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Quisk Version 4.1.45 September 2019
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I added a config screen hardware option "Hermes known IP". If you know the IP address of the Hermes
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hardware, enter it here. Otherwise Quisk will search for the hardware using the usual broadcast method.
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The Python Rx samples interface can now accept bandscope data, that is, raw samples from the ADC. See
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the file quisk_hardware_model.py for documentation. I fixed a bug in the bandscope that added noise.
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Quisk Version 4.1.44 September 2019
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I made some improvements to the Python Rx sample interface. See quisk_hardware_model.py for the
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new interface. I removed the duplicate decimation rates from the SDR-IQ hardware screen.
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There are a number of changes to make Quisk run on Python 3, although this is not finished yet.
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Quisk Version 4.1.43 August 2019
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This release fixes a bug that resulted in calling the hardware HeartBeat() method too frequently.
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This caused flickering of the HermesLite temperature reading.
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Quisk Version 4.1.42 August 2019
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I improved the SoftRock amplitude/phase correct screen. I fixed a bug in the Hamlib extended commands
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thanks to James, KE4MIQ.
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I added an interface to provide Rx samples to Quisk directly from the Python hardware file. Many new SDR
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hardware devices return samples by Ethernet, USB or a serial port. Since Python has these three interfaces,
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it may be possible to add a new hardware device to Quisk by using Python alone. This is much easier than
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adding C code to Quisk. This work was inspired by David, N7DDC, an avid SDR hardware designer.
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I am using the new interface to support the SDR-IQ by RfSpace. Change your hardware file to
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quisk_hardware_sdriq.py instead of the sdriqpkg directory to use the new logic. The sdriqpkg
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directory will be removed in a future release.
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Quisk Version 4.1.41 June 2019
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I added Steve's code for the Hermes Lite 2 that moves the harmonics of the switching power supplies
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out of the amateur bands. Thanks Steve! I renamed sound devices to have consistent names on all screens.
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Stephen Hurd contributed changes to the SDR-IQ module and the Quisk widgets module. Thanks Stephen!
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I made the configuration screens for the radios more efficient. I may have fixed the last of the bugs.
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Please test.
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Quisk Version 4.1.40 June 2019
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This is a bug fix release for assorted problems. The filter bandwidth is now saved for program start.
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I fixed a buffer overflow in the DirectX code. I added "Digital output level" to the Config/Sound screen.
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I was not able to duplicate a burst of Tx noise when switching to digital modes. But I added code
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to fix it anyway. Please test.
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I was not able to duplicate the problem that the Spot output frequency is correct, but the audio is
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always transmitted at the center frequency instead of the tuning frequency. Please re-test with this
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release, and if it is not fixed I will try again.
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Quisk Version 4.1.39 May 2019
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I fixed a bug in the VNA program quisk_vna.py. The Windows version of SoapySDR is compiled
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against SoapySDR version 0.8.0.
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Quisk Version 4.1.38 April 2019
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The bandwidth of the DC removal filter on the Config/radio/Options screen now applies to all sample
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sources, not just sound cards. This is useful to set the bandwidth for SoapySDR devices. For
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Hermes Lite, set the bandwidth to zero or one.
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I added Rx and Tx sample rate and bandwidth to the SoapySDR hardware screen. Any value can be entered,
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not just the values from a list. See the latest SoapySDR news at http://james.ahlstrom.name/quisk/soapy.html.
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Quisk Version 4.1.37 April 2019
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I added another broadcast address to the Hermes code to fix a network problem. I added an option to
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the radio Options config screen to reverse the sideband on Tx. This is needed for satellite operation.
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I added the 13, 9, 5 and 3cm bands to the list. I added the additional samples rates 50, 100, 250,
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500 and 1250 ksps to accommodate the RedPitaya. The frequency entry box now clears its entry with
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each use. You can now specify the bandwidth of the SoftRock DC removal filter on the radio Options screen.
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I added some of the SoapySDR transmit parameters on the radio screen. But I am having trouble making
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transmit actually work. So transmit is disabled for now.
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Quisk Version 4.1.36 March 2019
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I added a patch by Franco Spinelli, IW2DHW, to add chk_vfo to the Hamlib control for WSJT-X.
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There are further improvements to the SoapySDR radios. I added three Rx gain setting methods
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and automatic DC correction. You will need to re-read the SoapySDR device. Just use the
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|
"Change.." button and leave the device name unchanged. This is necessary to read additional
|
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device parameters from the hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.35 February 2019
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I added the Tx Level to the bands config screen for the Red Pitaya. Now you can set the power level
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for each band. I changed the Hermes Lite networking so it works with Virtual Box and multiple
|
|
network interfaces. Please test.
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I am starting to add SoapySDR support to Quisk. See http://james.ahlstrom.name/quisk/soapy.html.
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Quisk Version 4.1.34 January 2019
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==================================
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This fixes a bug in version 4.1.33 that caused a traceback for b_test1 when using the Small Screen
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|
layout. I also added support for Afedri hardware. Just use the Config/Radios screen and add
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a radio of type Afedri.
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Quisk Version 4.1.33 January 2019
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==================================
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I improved the output level control for digital modes. This removes the lag in attaining 100%
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|
level. For the first transmit, Quisk does not know what level to expect from the external digital
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source, so there may still be a small delay.
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I added a squelch feature that works for SSB and FM. Just push the "Squelch" button. The SSB level
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automatically adjusts for band noise, and the default slider value of 0.200 should be close to
|
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what you want.
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Quisk Version 4.1.32 January 2019
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==================================
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I corrected some button colors and colors on the config screens. The green Rx line is now centered
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|
in the filter for Split mode.
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Quisk used to leave some headroom in the 16-bit samples it sends to the hardware. The maximum level
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|
used to be about 70%. I changed the maximum level to 100%. So the PEP output for all modes will be
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|
the same level as 100% Spot output. But remember that the PEP level is 100%, not the average level.
|
|
An average reading power meter will show a level much below PEP for SSB and digital modes.
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There is a new tuning method available. If the Shift key is held down when you left-click the graph,
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the Rx filter is centered at that frequency. Normally the Tx frequency is set at the frequency.
|
|
This is useful when using narrow digital filters. It can also be used for SSB.
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Quisk Version 4.1.31 December 2018
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When using N1MM+, I removed the 10 kHz frequency shift when adjusting frequency. The center will now
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|
shift only if the external frequency control gets within 10% of the left or right edge. Then the
|
|
frequency is re-centered.
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I fixed the new Windows version handling of Latin-1 accented characters. I added a new "Filters" page
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to the Config Radio screens for the Hermes Protocol Alex high pass and low pass filters.
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Quisk Version 4.1.30 December 2018
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|
===================================
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The Windows installation procedure is different. If you have an old Quisk installed, you should use
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|
the Windows Apps screen to uninstall it. Then install Quisk using Python "pip". See the downloads page
|
|
and the new documentation. The new installation method is compatible with standard Python setup tools.
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The Linux installation procedure is also different.
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|
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I removed the "pyusb" module from Quisk. You will need to install the public version if you need it.
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|
The inclusion interfered with the public version. See the downloads page and the new documentation.
|
|
I fixed a bug that happens with multiple displays. The zoom feature now centers in the Rx passband.
|
|
This is useful for narrow digital modes.
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|
There are a lot of changes in this version, and the installation method is new, as is the 64-bit
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|
Windows version. If you have any problems or suggestions, please post to the usual groups.
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Quisk Version 4.1.26 November 2018
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|
===================================
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|
I added some narrow filters to the digital modes DGT-U and DGT-L. The narrow filters are
|
|
centered at 1500 Hertz. This makes filtering in the digital program easier, and is
|
|
useful for RTTY. As part of this project I rewrote the filter display logic. Filters are now
|
|
more accurately shown, and include the effect of RIT.
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The keyup delay on the radio Timing screen used to affect only the CW key. It now works with
|
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the PTT button too.
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Quisk Version 4.1.25 October 2018
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|
==================================
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I added the option of Quisk CAT control by a software serial port to accommodate N1MM+ logging software.
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|
Set the N1MM radio to "Flex", and enter the port name on the Quisk Config/radio/Remote screen.
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|
You need a "Virtual Serial Port" (VSP) pair. One side connects to Quisk and the other to N1MM.
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|
For Linux, Quisk can set up these ports itself. Pick a port name like "/tmp/QuiskTTY0" on the
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|
Config/radio/Remote screen and enter that name in the external program. On Windows
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|
you need a VSP that is set up by an external program. This is like the "Virtual Audio Cable"
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|
needed for samples. An Internet search will turn up HDD Software, Eltima Software and many others.
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|
Set up a port pair, and enter one name on the Quisk Remote screen, and the other name in N1MM.
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|
Not all of the "Flex" commands are implemented. If you get any error messages, send them to me.
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I moved the split Rx/Tx play menu from the config screen to the Split button so it is easier to change.
|
|
I added code from Steve Haynal to control the VersaClock on the Hermes-Lite2.
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Quisk Version 4.1.24 October 2018
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==================================
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I changed the sound logic so that a mic device is no longer needed for digital modes or Spot. The mic
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|
is only needed for voice communications. I added a requested feature to the Config/radio/Keys screen.
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|
I improved the operation on the Raspberry Pi.
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Quisk Version 4.1.23 September 2018
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I fixed some more problems with the new Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
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Quisk Version 4.1.22 August 2018
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|
=================================
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I fixed the FM squelch so that it works for multiple receivers.
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The record to file and play from file logic was simplified and improved. See the Config/Config
|
|
screen and the Help button. Quisk can now both record and play an IQ samples file. I removed
|
|
the 4 Gig file size limitation inherent in a WAV file so that larger files can be used.
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|
|
I fixed some of the problems with the new Linux 18.04 LTS. There is still an assertion error when accessing
|
|
the config screens. I am trying to work around it, but it seems to be a bug in the gnome desktop.
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Quisk Version 4.1.21 July 2018
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===============================
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I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. Control the CW hang time with the
|
|
Config/Radio/Timing/Tx_delay_msecs option. I added a change for the Dx Cluster feature
|
|
from YO5RXM. Thanks!
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Quisk Version 4.1.20 June 2018
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|
===============================
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|
I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. I added a change for the Dx Cluster feature
|
|
from YO5RXM. Thanks! I fixed a graph screen flicker problem on Windows.
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Quisk Version 4.1.19 June 2018
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|
===============================
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I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. There are now separate Rx and Tx filter
|
|
settings. If multiple receivers are in use, the Rx filter is that of the highest frequency band.
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Quisk Version 4.1.18 June 2018
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|
===============================
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I added improved code for FreeDV to support the new 700D mode.
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Quisk Version 4.1.17 May 2018
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|
==============================
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The Quisk VNA program now works with Hermes-Lite 2. Firmware 62 and above is required.
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|
I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project.
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Quisk Version 4.1.16 May 2018
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|
==============================
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I updated the built in version of FreeDV digital voice. It now includes newer modes such as 700D.
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|
I added the column for the IO bus to the Red Pitaya radio. I fixed a bug when selecting the
|
|
"Bands" screen. I added shortcut keys to the buttons. If a button has an underlined letter,
|
|
pressing ALT and the letter will press the button. This is convenient for operation, and allows
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Quisk to be controlled by another program that can generate key presses. If you have set a PTT
|
|
shortcut key, please check its validity on the radio Keys screen. The shortcut characters for the
|
|
band buttons can be changed in the config file.
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Quisk Version 4.1.15 March 2018
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================================
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I changed the logic for the PTT keyboard shortcut. If you are using a PTT shortcut key,
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|
go to the Config/Radio/Keys screen and check the keys you are using. I made further changes
|
|
to support Hermes-Lite. And the "darwin" platform was added to defaults. I fixed the
|
|
Status screen flickering that occurred on Windows.
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Quisk Version 4.1.14 March 2018
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================================
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The use of the Spot button for testing has been removed, and proper operation restored.
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|
There are further improvements to the Hermes-Lite power and current calculations, including a
|
|
correction to the PA current measurement from Steve. Thanks Steve!
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There is a new "Keys" tab in the configuration screens where you can set one or two hot keys
|
|
to press the PTT button. Space bar seems a popular choice. I added a toggle option so that
|
|
PTT stays on until the next key press.
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|
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I made further improvements to wxPython 4.x Phoenix support, but feel free to
|
|
continue to use the 3.x version.
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Quisk Version 4.1.13 February 2018
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|
===================================
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This version is only for TEST. The Spot button now generates an audio tone from 0 to 5000
|
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Hertz controlled by the sidetone slider.
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|
I added power calculations for the Hermes-Lite project.
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|
Quisk now works with the wxPython 4.0 Phoenix release. This code is beta, so feel free to
|
|
continue to use the 3.x version.
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Quisk Version 4.1.12 December 2017
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===================================
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Sid, G3VBV, updated the documentation file. Thanks Sid! I fixed a network problem with the HiQSDR
|
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on Windows 10.
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There is now an easy way to connect Quisk to an external digital program such as Fldigi or wsjtx by
|
|
using Linux PulseAudio. Just set the names pulse:QuiskDigitalInput and pulse:QuiskDigitalOutput
|
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on your radio Sound configuration screen. Quisk will create the necessary loopback devices. Then
|
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set your digital program output/input to Quisk input/output. Press the Help button for
|
|
documentation, and see the docs.html file for details.
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Quisk Version 4.1.11 November 2017
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|
===================================
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I added a fix for the Proficio USB frequency control from Stew, N8VET and Tony, VK4KRC. Thanks!
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I changed the Config/Radio/Bands/IO Bus screen to a bit field instead of an integer for the Hermes Lite.
|
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There is a new "Frequency round for SSB" on the radio/options screen. It rounds the left mouse click
|
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to 1000 Hertz for voice modes on HF. This is useful when most voice stations are at a multiple of 1000 Hertz.
|
|
It defaults to zero, so enter 1000 (or other rounding frequency) to turn it on.
|
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The graph Ys and Yz settings are now saved for each band.
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Quisk Version 4.1.10 August 2017
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=================================
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I added Steve's Quisk updates for version 60 of the HL2 firmware. Thanks Steve! I fixed a bug in
|
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the VNA code for HermesLite. But please note that quisk_vna will NOT work in HermesLite2 until I
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have a working HL2 and I port the VNA firmware to it. Currently VNA requires a Hermes Lite with
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firwmare version 32.
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Quisk Version 4.1.9 August 2017
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The "Display fraction" is ignored for the Bandscope so the whole spectrum is visible. I added
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bandscope support for the Odyssey-2 radio. I changed the HermesLite2 logic to agree with the
|
|
new firmware. Thanks Steve! I added logic for the SoftRock to correct for rate differences
|
|
between two sound cards. Thanks to Nick, G3VNC!
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Quisk Version 4.1.8 June 2017
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==============================
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This version adds a bandscope screen for the Hermes Lite. It uses the raw data
|
|
from the ADC to display a 36 MHz wide view of the spectrum. You do not need to
|
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update to this version unless you have Hermes hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.7 June 2017
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|
==============================
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This version merges all Hermes Lite 1 and 2 features with the regular Quisk distribution.
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There is no longer a need for a special Hermes Lite version. If you have a Hermes Lite 2,
|
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please use the latest firmware with version 40 and up. The extra data windows and settings for
|
|
HL2 will appear when using HL1, but will be invalid. I will fix this when everyone updates to
|
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the latest HL2 firmware.
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Robert, DM4RW contributed a bug fix for CW. Thanks Robert!
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Quisk Version 4.1.6 May 2017
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=============================
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This version fixes a bug in the small window format of the Hermes Lite 2 screen.
|
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Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.5 April 2017
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===============================
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This version adds code for Hermes Lite Version 2 to display temperature and current.
|
|
Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware.
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Quisk Version 4.1.4 March 2017
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===============================
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This version adds code for Hermes Lite Version 2 that was provided by Steve, KF7O.
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Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware. It will produce error messages if used with HL1.
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Quisk Version 4.1.3 December 2016
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==================================
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The VNA program quisk_vna.py now works with either the Hermes hardware or the HiQSDR hardware. The
|
|
quisk_vna.py program is part of Quisk. You need Hermes-Lite firmware 32 or above to use VNA.
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I added some defaults for the 137k and 500k bands. These bands are experimental, so be sure
|
|
to set the lower and upper edge on the Config/Radio/Bands screen and follow the rules for your country.
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If you set the TX Level for a band to zero, the PTT button is grayed out for that band. This
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|
is a visual reminder not to transmit on that band.
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Quisk Version 4.1.2 October 2016
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=================================
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This contains a new version of the Quisk Vector Network Analyzer program quisk_vna.py.
|
|
The VNA program works with the Quisk hardware and the HiQSDR. I replaced the correction
|
|
logic, added a new Calibrate screen and improved the formatting.
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I added a feature to change the Quisk waterfall colors on the Fonts configuration screen.
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The new colors were provided by David Fainitski.
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Quisk Version 4.1.1 June 2016
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|
==============================
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Quisk can now display and tune multiple sub-receivers if your hardware has them. It currently
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works with the Hermes-Lite hardware. Push the Help button for documentation. You can tune
|
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sub-receivers to different bands and modes, and play audio from any of them.
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You can select different color schemes from the Radio/Font configuration screen.
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I added code to speed up the display of configuration pages when the Config button is pushed.
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For users of the HiQSDR, I added sample rates of 1536 and 1920 ksps. These are 16-bit samples,
|
|
and require recent DL2STG firmware. I changed the VNA program shutdown messages.
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Quisk Version 4.0.5 April 2016
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|
===============================
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I added a new column to the Bands screen for transverter offset. I added the favorites file path
|
|
to the Options radio screen. If you leave this blank, the default is used. I fixed a bug that
|
|
caused a difference in drawing the graph screen between wx 2.8 and wx 3.0. I added additional
|
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sample rates 1536 and 1920 ksps.
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Quisk Version 4.0.4 February 2016
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==================================
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For radios using UDP (HiQSDR, Hermes, etc.) I added the transmit IP and port number to the
|
|
radio configuration screens in order to support multiple radios on the same network. Leave
|
|
these blank for normal operation. I fixed a drawing error that seems to occur on wx 3.0.
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Quisk Version 4.0.3 December 2015
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==================================
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This is mostly a bugfix release. It changes Unicode JSON strings to ASCII.
|
|
It adds additional PulseAudio features provided by Eric Thornton. Thanks Eric!
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Quisk Version 4.0.2 December 2015
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==================================
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This is mostly a bugfix release. It fixes problems with the DX cluster telnet server.
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|
It adds additional PulseAudio features provided by Eric Thornton. Thanks Eric!
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Quisk Version 4.0.1 November 2015
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This is mostly a bugfix release. It also adds the "Odyssey" radio by David Fainitski.
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Quisk Version 4.0.0 November 2015
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This is a major new release of Quisk. Comments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome.
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There is a lot of new code here, but remember that the prior version is still on my web page.
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Quisk now has two new screen layouts. The "large screen" layout is the default, and is designed for
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PCs. It uses the full screen width in order to show as wide a graph as possible, and to make
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mouse tuning easy. The new layout "small screen" is designed for small screens such as touch screens
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used for single-board computers. But "small screen" can also be used by those with sight
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impairment, or by those who run Quisk at narrow widths on a PC. It has more button rows;
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and the band, mode and screen select buttons are hidden behind three master buttons. To select
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the band, for example, you press the band master button, and a list of bands pops up; then select
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the band. Press the Help button to read the new help file. Set button_layout = "Small screen"
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in your config file; but see below.
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If you have written your own quisk_widgets.py file to add custom widgets to the bottom of your
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screen, you will need to change this file to accommodate both layouts. See n2adr/quisk_widgets.py
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and hermes/quisk_widgets.py for examples.
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Quisk now has configuration screens to display and edit its settings. For most users, this makes
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config files obsolete. Press the Config button and see the additional tabs, and be sure to read the
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config help tab. Furthermore, Quisk can save different settings for different radios. For example,
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you can have a block of settings named HiQSDR and a separate block named SoftRock. When Quisk starts,
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it can ask which radio you want to use. This feature should appeal to those who have trouble dealing
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with config files, and to advanced users with multiple radios.
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If you do nothing, Quisk operates as before, and the settings feature does nothing. You have to
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turn it on by making a named block of settings; a "radio". If you make some changes that
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cause Quisk to fail to start, just start Quisk with the "-a" or "--ask" option, and specify
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"ConfigFileRadio" as the startup radio. The "ConfigFileRadio" is the radio as specified in the
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config file, and no internal settings are used. This should not happen, but the code is very new, and
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I expect that it needs more work.
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The settings screens take the place of config files, although config files can still be used.
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After editing settings, it is necessary to restart Quisk to make the settings happen. Press the
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"Restart" button. Some changes will always require a restart, such as the button layout. But I
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expect to make many settings happen instantly without a restart.
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Quisk Version 3.7.8 November 2015
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Foreign users can have trouble with their config directory on Windows because the "Documents"
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directory is in a foreign language; for example, "Mine Dokumenter". I changed Quisk to use
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the registry to find the name of the "Documents" directory so Quisk should find it in any language.
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When playing a CQ loop using the "Transmit sound from WAV file" feature, pressing
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hardware PTT will cancel the play loop.
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I added the hardware information to the top of the screen. This is convenient when running
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multiple instances of Quisk with multiple hardwares. I removed the SoftRock status line at
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the bottom of the screen. The same information is in the Config/Config screen and in the
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title line at the top.
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When operating in Split mode, the RIT control used to only change the Rx channel. But
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that meant that the other Tx channel did not have RIT. So in CW mode, a station exactly
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on the Tx frequency would not be heard. RIT now works on both channels in Split mode.
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The "Record Rx audio" feature now records Tx audio too. This is useful to record and review
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a QSO.
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Quisk Version 3.7.7 September 2015
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Eric and I fixed some problems with the PulseAudio code, including problems displaying very
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long device names. I reorganized the file quisk_conf_defaults.py to make it easier
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to read. I changed the colors on the Config screen to make the controls look better.
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Quisk Version 3.7.6 September 2015
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The PulseAudio code was completely rewritten by Eric Thornton, KM4DSJ. It now uses
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the asynchronous interface. This will:
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1)Improve stability/performance. We can now manage latency events how we want to and prevent
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ever increasing latency due to CPU load or network delays. latency_millisecs in the quick_conf.py
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file will established the target buffer size for playback. Realtime latency for pulse audio
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streams is available on the config/status tab.
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2)Allow connection to two different PulseAudio servers. The default connection is to the local
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machine for normal usage. A separate machine can be specified to pass IQ audio via the network.
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This is useful to utilize a Softrock or Peaberry via a raspberry pi or other remote computer.
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Specify IQ_Server_IP = "your.ip.here" in your quisk_conf.py to utilize this option. Be sure to
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set latency_millisecs to something reasonable (300 works for me over wifi). NOTE: To keep network
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congestion down, all modes except CW will "cork" the idle up/down IQ stream.
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3)Quisk will attempt to utilize native 16 bit LE format if a PulseAudio sink is configured this way.
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Default fallback is Float 32. This reduces network overhead for remote IQ audio streaming while not
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losing resolution for any local streams that are configured as floating point.
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Additional changes:
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-Remote control of Softrock receivers via usbsoftrock. Add usbsr_ip_address = "your.ip.here",
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usbsr_port=port#, and import hardware_net.py in quick_conf.py to communicate with a usbsoftrock
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daemon. Start usbsoftrock on the remote machine with the -D option.
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-Added a macports target to the makefile to utilize dependency libraries from macports.
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This option now allows use of PulseAudio on OSX.
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Eric
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KM4DSJ
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Quisk Version 3.7.5 September 2015
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I changed the code for full-screen mode. You can now enter window sizes directly. See
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window_width in the file quisk_conf_defaults.py.
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I added two more bits to tx_control for the FPGA protocol. I updated the PyUSB
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package that ships with Quisk to version 1.0.0b2.
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The received characters from FreeDV now appear in the upper left of the graph. I added
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the new FreeDV 700 and 700B modes. Right-click the FDV button to select the mode.
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To make it clear when buttons have added functions, I added a miniature slider to buttons
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that can be right-clicked, and a circular arrow to buttons that can be clicked repeatedly.
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This can be turned off in your config file.
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Quisk Version 3.7.4 August 2015
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The Spot button transmits a variable level carrier in all modes, not just SSB. The new config
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file option "spot_button_keys_tx = True" will cause the Spot button to key the transmitter. The
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default is False. The up button for the Favorites screen used to set the frequency in Hertz,
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but the frequencies must be in Megahertz. The ctcss was also broken. This has been fixed.
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I added a new Hermes-Lite model configuration file hermes/quisk_conf2.py. This is for
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use by people who can program in Python and want to add features to Quisk. It is set up
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to send the Spot button status on the J16 connector. Quisk now operates in CW mode using
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the new Hermes-Lite key input. For other modes, use the PTT button. On the Hermes,
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use the PTT button with Spot, even for CW. The CW key always transmits full power CW even
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if the mode is not CW.
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There is now an option to receive microphone samples from a UDP device. This is used for
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SDR hardware that has a built-in codec. See quisk_conf_defaults.py.
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The FreeDV code was completely rewritten. It is now simpler, and it is easier to change to a
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newer libcodec2. See the file freedvpkg/README.txt. If anyone is running on Apple OSX, and
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has problems, email me, and look at freedv.c.
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The config file option graph_width=0.8 sets the width of the graph. If this is set to exactly 1.0,
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Quisk will run in full-screen mode. This is meant for built-in screens, tablets etc. that lack
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window management.
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Quisk Version 3.7.2 July 2015
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I made some changes for Hermes-Lite. You must add rx_udp_clock to your config file. You can adjust
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rx_udp_clock slightly to correct the frequency display. See hermes/quisk_conf.py.
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I added Hermes_BandDict to the config file. It controls the bits on the J16 connector of the Hermes-Lite.
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Quisk will now keep the same filter for a given mode when changing bands. I added RepeaterOffset() to
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the softrock hardware file so that repeater offsets work. I added mode DGT-FM for digital FM modes.
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Quisk Version 3.7.1 July 2015
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This is a bug fix release to correct an incompatibility between my FPGA firmware and that of
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Stephen, DL2STG. He was using the byte in the control record that I used to send the sidetone volume.
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I now send the sidetone volume as byte 17.
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I added the config file parameter use_sidetone to add/remove the Sto sidetone volume control. It
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used to be necessary to use the hardware file for this. The default is no sidetone. To add the
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control, add "use_sidetone=1" to your config file.
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I fixed a bug in the Audio Plackback button and Hermes-Lite.
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Quisk Version 3.7.0 July 2015
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Quisk now supports a new radio, the HermesLite. If you have a HermesLite, copy hermes/quisk_conf.py
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to your config file and modify the copy. You should only need to change the soundcard names.
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If you use Quisk on multiple radios, remember that you can have multiple config files.
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Use "python quisk.py -c my_config_file.py" or its equivalent to choose among config files. This
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code is currently under test and may have problems.
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The favorites screen now has two more columns for repeater offset and CTCSS tone. See the file
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quisk_conf_defaults.py. You must set do_repeater_offset=True, and your hardware must be capable
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of performing the shift.
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The FDV feature is now in "final" form. Please see freedvpkg/README.txt. Note that FDV is
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a moving target.
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There is now an option to send radio sound to a UDP device. This is used to send radio sound to
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SDR hardware that has a built-in codec. See quisk_conf_defaults.py.
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The SoftRock hardware file now supports the key line as a PTT button for voice modes. Use this if you
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have a hardware mic button that you can connect to the key line.
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I added the sidetone volume to the HiQSDR control data to accommodate new hardware. I softened the
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volume controls Vol and Sto for a smoother response. I added the new config file option cw_delay.
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Quisk Version 3.6.22 April 2015
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FreeDV is the combination of the codec2 codec and the fdmdv modem. It provides digital voice
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in 1200 Hz bandwidth suitable for HF transmission. You can use FreeDV by downloading the FreeDv
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program from freedv.org, and connecting it to Quisk using the usual digital mode DGT-U. But now
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there is a simpler way. Quisk has a new mode button FDV. Just push the FDV mode and talk. See
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http://www.rowetel.com/blog/?page_id=452.
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Quisk will add the FDV mode button unless your config file contains the line
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add_freedv_button = 0
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If there is a problem with the freedv module, the button will be grayed out. See README.txt in the
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freedvpkg subdirectory for more information. The "Split" button currently fails with FDV.
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With the mouse in the frequency display, roll the mouse wheel to change the digit.
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The new config option hamlib_ip specifies the Hamlib IP address; default "localhost".
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The IMD button now has a right-click level control like the Spot button. This is more
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convenient than having a few fixed levels.
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The Spot button can now transmit a carrier at zero amplitude. This is useful for testing
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the output noise. If you wrote your own OnSpot() method, level -1 is now Spot button off,
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and the level is now 0 to 1000.
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Quisk Version 3.6.21 March 2015
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Quisk can now transmit a message from a WAV file. Record your message at
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a high level (near clipping) at 48 ksps, 16-bit, one channel (monophonic).
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Then enter the file name on the Config/Config screen. Press the "File play"
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button to transmit. Quisk will press the PTT button for you, and release it
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during pauses. To interrupt playback, press PTT or release FilePlay so you can answer.
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The "Split" button has been replaced with a "Splt" button and a "Rev" button. The "Splt"
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button splits Rx and Tx; and if you click it with the right mouse button instead of the
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left, it also locks the Tx frequency so tuning changes the Rx frequency. The "Rev"
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button reverses the Tx and Rx frequencies. These features were suggested by Mario, DH5YM.
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I added a new parameter mic_agc_level to the config file to control the mic AGC. Input levels
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below mic_agc_level are ignored. The default is 0.1. Increase this (up to 1.0) to reduce the
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AGC range, and reduce it to increase the AGC mic gain boost.
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Philip Lee contributed a patch to the PulseAudio code to set the play buffer size.
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Quisk Version 3.6.20 December 2014
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Thanks to Graeme, ZL2APV, quisk now changes both channels of a control when using mixer_settings[].
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He reports that setting boolean values does not work, but it works on my machine. More testing
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is needed.
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The new config file dictionary bandTransverterOffset[] gives the offset in Hertz for bands that are
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used with a transverter; for example 144000000 - 28000000 for a two meter transverter. This
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currently works for HiQSDR, SoftRock and SdrIQ. I also changed the graph X axis code so gigahertz
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frequency labels are not too wide.
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Quisk Version 3.6.19 October 2014
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Mario, DL3LSM, contributed changes for MacOS support. Thanks!
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I added device names to PulseAudio. The PulseAudio name "pulse" still refers to the default
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device. Otherwise, enter a PulseAudio name such as "pulse:alsa_input.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo".
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See quisk_conf_defaults.py or docs.html. PulseAudio support enables you to connect to recent
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versions of wsjt-x. To turn this off, set show_pulse_audio_devices = False in your config file.
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Quisk Version 3.6.18 June 2014
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The Windows installer now works with the new WxPython 3.0. Previously it required 2.x.
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I fixed an annoying sound loop that happened on Windows when quitting Quisk.
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The Rx Filter screen now displays the bandwidth of the filter at the 3 and 6 dB points.
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I improved the calculation of FFT size for fft_size_multiplier==0. I added more FFT buffers
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to improve performance at high data rates.
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When you right-click the S-meter, there are new options to change the S-meter time
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constant, and to measure the audio voltage.
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Quisk Version 3.6.17 June 2014
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Philip G. Lee contributed code to provide native PulseAudio support for Quisk. You will need
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to install the package "libpulse-dev" to compile. Thanks Philip!
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Stephen, K6BSD, provided patches to support FreeBSD. Thanks Stephen!
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The Spot button now works in CW mode with softrock USB hardware. There is a new
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slider control for SoftRock transmit level on the Config/Config screen.
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The new config file options file_name_audio and file_name_samples are the initial names
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for saving audio and samples on the Config/Config screen.
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I added more sample rates to support different hardware.
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Quisk Version 3.6.16 March 2014
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I re-wrote the CW transmit logic for SoftRock transmitters. It now implements semi break-in
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CW operation. The config file options are key_poll_msec and key_hang_time.
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I added the config file option sample_playback_name to play the raw samples to a loopback or
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VAC device. You can access the raw samples by reading them back with another program.
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See quisk_conf_defaults.py. The sample rate is the same as the hardware sample rate.
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Quisk Version 3.6.14 November 2013
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I restored audio to the "Tx Audio" screen. I increased the digital (DGT-U etc.) transmit
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bandwidth to 5 kHz. The Ys and Yz settings that control the waterfall colors are now
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saved for each band. Just adjust Ys and Yz on a band, and these settings are restored when
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you return to the band.
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I improved the receive AGC to reduce distortion. The AGC button now has separate slider values
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for On and Off. Right click the AGC button to set the sliders. Push the "Help" button to read
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the description of the AGC.
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I corrected some bugs related to dark color schemes, and added color_bg_txt to control the
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slider text on the main screen.
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Quisk Version 3.6.13 October 2013
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I added VOX, voice operated relay. I improved the transmit audio speech processing. I
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added controls for the audio clip and preemphasis levels to the Tx Audio tab of the Config
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screen. Press the "Help" button to read the documentation on how to set your audio levels.
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Quisk Version 3.6.12 August 2013
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I fixed a bug that produced slight distortion in the transmitted signal. I added the Enum
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type to the mixer control "mixer_settings[]". Be sure to use a Python float if you want a
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decimal fraction 0.0 to 1.0; that is, use "1.0" for 100%, not "1".
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The config file now defines hot keys that will press the PTT button when the keys are pressed.
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I added a new tab to the Config Screen for testing transmit audio. You can record and play
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back the processed microphone output to hear what it sounds like. I plan to add audio
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controls to this screen in a future release. I think the record/playback is more useful
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than a simple loopback because I find it difficult to talk and listen at the same time.
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Quisk Version 3.6.11 July 2013
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I increased the size of the SoftRock status line.
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You can now change frequency by left clicking on the digits in the frequency display. Click on
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the upper part of a digit to increase it, and the lower part to decrease it.
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I added some GREAT features from Christof, DJ4CM:
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Symbols for buttons. But you can change back to text with use_unicode_symbols = False.
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Two new buttons for direct entry and recall of items on the favorites screen.
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A new window to display saved stations, favorites and dx cluster data below the frequency axis.
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A feature to query a dx cluster using telnet, and display the stations.
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The symbols use Unicode, and were tested on Linux and Windows, and on computers in Germany and the USA.
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But if your Windows does not support Unicode, you will need to add use_unicode_symbols = False.
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Read quisk_conf_defaults.py (as usual), and look for quisk_typeface, btn_text_, use_unicode_symbols,
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sym_stat_, station_display_lines, and dxClHost to see how to use these features by Christof.
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Quisk Version 3.6.10 May 2013
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I made some changes to my n2adr hardware and widget files. I increased the timeout for select()
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in the UDP code. I added a patch from David Turnbull, AE9RB, to make Quisk USB control work with
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the Peaberry. The problem was discovered and solved by ON7VQ.
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Windows changes the Documents folder name for different languages, and has no standard way to
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find it. I added "Mine Dokumenter" to the list.
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The AGC release time and mic gain control are now parameters in the config file.
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I added some features from Christof, DJ4CM: additional color control, double click tune on favorites
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screen, and format changes.
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Quisk Version 3.6.9 April 2013
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The new config file parameter digital_output_level controls the sound level to Fldigi, etc.
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I fixed some small bugs in the Windows DirectX sound system.
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When using the Split feature, Quisk can now receive on both the Rx and the Tx frequencies, and play them
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in stereo. When working DX, you can now hear the DX in one ear and the pileup in the other. I like
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the lower frequency signal to be left, and the higher one right. This is controlled by the new config
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file option split_rxtx that can be 1, 2, 3 or 4. See the file quisk_conf_defaults.py (as usual).
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This version of Quisk supports the new features in my HiQSDR FPGA firmware version 1.4. If you are
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using Quisk to set your hardware IP to rx_udp_ip, please be sure that rx_udp_ip_netmask is correct.
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The default is 255.255.255.0.
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Quisk Version 3.6.8 March 2013
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The new config file parameter button_font_size can be changed to reduce the size of the button font.
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This is useful for a netbook when the lower screen resolution results in crowded buttons.
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There is a new button "Notch" for an automatic notch filter to get rid of carriers in SSB signals. It
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works in CW too, but is less useful because the sharp filters can get rid of unwanted signals. The "Notch"
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is an advanced feature based on the FFT and not the LMS algorithm.
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Quisk Version 3.6.7 February 2013
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I added a check for the correct wx version. Thanks to Mario, DH5YM. Selecting "Config/Favorites/TuneTo"
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now changes to the configured default_screen instead of the waterfall screen. Thanks to Detlef, DL7IY.
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The mute button and volume now controls only the radio sound, and not the digital output. Thanks to Mario, DH5YM.
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Previously, Fldigi XML-RPC control only worked if a digital mode was selected and a digital audio device
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was specified. Now it is always active unless you turn it off in the config file.
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The transmit power level and the digital transmit power level can now be adjusted on the config screen. The
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levels are a percentage of tx_level as set in the config file. The meaning of digital_tx_level was changed.
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It is now the maximum percentage value for the slider. Thanks to Hubert, DG7MGY.
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There is a new feature to save frequencies and return to them. When you have tuned in a signal of interest,
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press the "Save" button to save the frequency, band and mode. Repeat for more signals. Now press "Next",
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to switch to the next saved signal, and press "Next" repeatedly to cycle through the list. To delete a
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saved signal, first tune to it with "Next" and then press "Delete". If you save a large number of signals,
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right click the "Next" button, and you will get a popup menu so you can jump directly to a station. Thanks
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to Detlef, DL7IY.
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I had to renumber the columns for the Quisk buttons. That won't matter to you unless you add your own widgets
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to the bottom of the screen by importing your own quisk_widgets. Then you will need to renumber your columns.
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See n2adr/quisk_widgets.py for an example.
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Quisk Version 3.6.6 January 2013
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I corrected the frequency measurement feature so it works with RIT. This feature was successfully
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verified in the November 2012 ARRL Frequency Measurement Test. I fixed a bug in Fldigi frequency
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control thanks to Hubert, DG7MGY.
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The config file has a new parameter mouse_wheelmod to control the mouse wheel
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sensitivity. Thanks to DG7MGY for the patch.
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I changed the digital filters so they have a bandwidth up to 20 ksps. This accommodates more digital modes.
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There are now three digital modes: DGT-U and DGT-L decode the audio as upper or lower sideband. The old
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DGTL mode is now DGT-U. The mode DGT-IQ does not decode. It sends the I/Q samples directly to the
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sound card device. It is interesting to listen to the DGT-IQ signal, as it provides binaural reception.
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Also, the PTT can be controlled by either Quisk or Fldigi, not just by Quisk.
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There is a new tab on the Config screen where you can enter the frequencies and modes for favorite
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stations. This can be used to list and tune to repeaters or nets. The page works like a spreadsheet.
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Fill in the rows with an arbitrary name, the frequency as integer Hertz or decimal megahertz, the mode and
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an arbitrary description. Right click on the left row label for a popup menu that allows you tune to that
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row. Thanks to Brian KF7WPK for suggesting this feature.
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Quisk Version 3.6.5 November 2012
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I added a waterfall method ChangeRfGain() that enables you to keep the waterfall colors constant
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for changes in the RF gain control. See my n2adr directory for an example of how to use it.
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I added the ability to connect Quisk to the hamlib rigctld daemon. This enables Quisk to work
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with any rig compatible with hamlib. For an example, see quisk_conf_kx3.py. Push the Help button
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for documentation.
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I added a feature to measure the frequency of a continuous RF signal. Right click the S-meter window
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to turn it on. Push the Help button for documentation. It is meant for precise frequency measurement
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such as would be needed to characterize crystals for a filter. Precision is 0.01 Hertz.
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Quisk Version 3.6.4 September 2012
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==================================
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I added Hamlib control to Quisk. Set your digital or logging program to rig2,
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device localhost:4575. See the Help and docs.html. This is used to control Quisk
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from other digital mode programs such as WSPR.
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I added the Y scale to the graph above the waterfall.
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Quisk can now record the speaker audio and the digital samples to a WAV file. Set the
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file names using the config screen, and then use the "FileRec" button to start recording.
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Press the Help button for more information.
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Quisk Version 3.6.3 July 2012
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=============================
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Thanks to Steve Murphy, KB8RWQ for the patch adding additional color control, and for his
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dark color design.
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I am using Quisk with my AR8600 receiver 10.7 MHz IF output as a general coverage receiver.
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My config file is n2adr/quisk_conf_8600.py. This covers the VHF and UHF bands, and so
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I needed to add some FM repeater and scanner features. I added a Squelch button for FM.
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Right-click the button to adjust the squelch level. The Squech and AGC buttons
|
|
are combined to save space. The new configuration file items freq_spacing and
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|
freq_base are used to round frequencies to channel spacings on VHF. There is scanner
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logic in my config file. You should look at this if you use Quisk with a transverter for
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the higher bands. With my hardware it is able to scan known repeater frequencies jumping
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|
across bands as it scans. The 960 ksps rate of Quisk and HiQSDR is very useful at VHF
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and higher.
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I added tabs to the config screen, and cleaned it up.
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I added a record and playback button. Press Record to start a new recording of radio
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sound. The maximum recording length is set in the config file, and the default is 15
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|
seconds. After this limit, the most recent 15 seconds of sound is retained. To play
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the recorded sound, press the Play button. If you are transmitting, the recorded sound
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is transmitted provided the microphone and playback sample rate are both 48000 sps. The
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transmitted recorded sound is not subjected to the usual audio processing. That means
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that you can play another ham's audio back and give him/her a good idea of how it sounds.
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Quisk Version 3.6.2 May 2012
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============================
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I added a display of the filter bandwidth to the graph screen. This is based on code
|
|
provided by Terry Fox, WB4JFI. Thanks Terry! See the file quisk_conf_defaults.py.
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I added detailed information on each sound device to the config screen. The Test
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button now generates AM and FM as well as CW and SSB.
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|
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The receive filtering has been re-written to improve the shape of the filters and to
|
|
reduce the CPU time. Quisk now runs on my fan-less Shuttle Atom machine at speeds
|
|
up to 480 ksps. The CW filters are particularly nice.
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Quisk Version 3.6.1 April 2012
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|
==============================
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There is a new "DGTL" mode to send Quisk audio to an external digital mode program
|
|
such as Fldigi. Read the file quisk_conf_defaults.py to see the new config file
|
|
options available. Use the Help button for basic information, and see docs.html.
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I changed the 60 meter operation to agree with new FCC rules (for the USA). See
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|
the configuration file for items to control 60 meters.
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Quisk Version 3.6.0 March 2012
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|
==============================
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There are no new user features in this release, and no changes to the HiQSDR code.
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|
This version adds a new feature for those writing C-language extension modules
|
|
that need to access C code from the _quisk extension module. Examples are the
|
|
SDR-IQ and the Charleston extension modules. This feature was requested by
|
|
Maitland Bottoms, AA4HS, and he also provided patches.
|
|
|
|
Previously, symbols from the _quisk module were linked to sub-modules with the
|
|
C linker. Now _quisk exports symbols using the Python CObject or Capsule
|
|
interface. The documentation is in import_quisk_api.c. Only minimal changes
|
|
to extension modules are required, as most changes are in _quisk. The linker
|
|
method still works on Linux, but the new interface is highly recommended.
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Quisk Version 3.5.12 February 2012
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|
==================================
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|
There are no changes to Quisk, but this version includes the new Quisk VNA program
|
|
that enables you to use my original transceiver hardware and the newer HiQSDR
|
|
hardware as a vector network analyzer. Use "python quisk_vna.py" to run it.
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Quisk Version 3.5.11 December 2011
|
|
==================================
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|
I fixed a bug that caused the microphone to freeze when sending the mic sound to
|
|
the SoftRock for transmit.
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Quisk Version 3.5.10 December 2011
|
|
==================================
|
|
Lucian Langa contributed a patch to return the primary display size for dual
|
|
displays. If you decreased graph_width for dual displays you will need to change it
|
|
back to 0.80 (or similar).
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|
|
|
I improved the transmit audio filters to reduce spurs and decrease processing time.
|
|
The mic sample rate can now be either 48000 (as before) or 8000 samples per second.
|
|
The plan is to make Quisk run effectively on small laptops or even tablet computers.
|
|
Remember to adjust mic_clip and mic_preemphasis in your config file.
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|
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|
Quisk Version 3.5.9 November 2011
|
|
=================================
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|
I fixed a bug in Windows that occurs only when using the mic for transmit.
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Quisk Version 3.5.8 October 2011
|
|
================================
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|
The Windows version is now equal to the Linux version, and transmits properly.
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|
|
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I added a parameter agc_off_gain to the config file. It controls the audio gain
|
|
when AGC is off. Reduce it if sound with AGC off is too loud. Note that even with
|
|
AGC off, the output is limited to the clip level. I made some other improvements to AGC.
|
|
|
|
I added FM transmit. The modulation index can be set in your config file.
|
|
|
|
I made some improvements to demodulation, and to the SSB transmit filter. I fixed an
|
|
array out of bounds bug in transmit.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.7 September 2011
|
|
==================================
|
|
This is a quick release to fix two bugs in 3.5.6, the message "expected integer" and
|
|
faint audio for FM. I also added a new parameter agc_max_gain to the default
|
|
configuration file to control the scale of the AGC slider.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.6 September 2011
|
|
==================================
|
|
The Spot button now has a level adjustment instead of fixed values. Right-click the
|
|
button to adjust. There are now three buttons with a slider adjustment, namely AGC,
|
|
Spot and the right-most filter button.
|
|
|
|
I added a feature to measure and remove any DC component in the UDP samples. I fixed a
|
|
problem with the waterfall display when zoomed and using band up-down.
|
|
|
|
There is a new adjustable AGC control. Right click it to show the slider adjustment. The
|
|
full up position corresponds to the old AGC 1.
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|
|
|
I removed the 1650 Hertz offset when transmitting SSB. It was not necessary and cluttered the code.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.5 July 2011
|
|
=============================
|
|
These changes only affect the N2ADR 2010 transceiver and the improved version, the HiQSDR.
|
|
|
|
I moved all the files into a new package directory hiqsdr. The old n2adr directory
|
|
has only the special files I use at my shack. Please change your config file as follows:
|
|
|
|
from hiqsdr import quisk_hardware # Special hardware file
|
|
use_rx_udp = 1 # Use this for the N2ADR-2010
|
|
use_rx_udp = 2 # Use this for the HiQSDR
|
|
|
|
The sample config file quisk_conf.py in hiqsdr can be used as is for the HiQSDR.
|
|
There is a new dictionary tx_level in the config file to set the transmit level. See
|
|
quisk_conf_defaults.py for other features that can be set for the HiQSDR.
|
|
|
|
There is a new FPGA firmware version 1.1 available to support the new HiQSDR features.
|
|
Note that your firmware version is shown on the Config screen. It is not necessary to
|
|
update your firmware unless you use the HiQSDR and you want the new HiQSDR control lines
|
|
to work. If you do update your firmware, you must run Quisk 3.5.5 or later.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.4 June 2011
|
|
=============================
|
|
I added another slider labeled "Zo" to zoom (expand) the graph screen scale
|
|
so that narrow signals can be examined. The center of the graph is changed
|
|
to the tuning frequency when zoom is turned on. To cancel zoom, move the
|
|
slider back to the bottom position. You can tune as usual even if zoom is on.
|
|
|
|
I put the band buttons on one line so I could add more control buttons.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.3 May 2011
|
|
============================
|
|
I added "Documents" as a possible config file location (for Windows 7).
|
|
|
|
These changes are specific to my 2009/2010 transceiver hardware:
|
|
I now detect and display the firmware version. The files conf_transceiver.py
|
|
and hardware_transceiver.py are now the basic config and hardware files for my
|
|
transceiver. The spot button now appears without a special widgets file, so no
|
|
widgets file is necessary. The file quisk_hardware.py is still the hardware file
|
|
used in my station, but it is mostly useful as an example of what is possible,
|
|
not as a starting point for use by others.
|
|
|
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|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.2 April 2011
|
|
==============================
|
|
I added code from Ethan Blanton, KB8OJH, to provide direct frequency control
|
|
of the Si570 chip in many SoftRocks. I added AM transmit and improved AM
|
|
receive. I added FM de-emphasis to receive. I added a noise blanker.
|
|
|
|
It is now possible to delay samples (tx_channel_delay) and correct the amplitude
|
|
and phase for the sound card play device (SoftRock transmit). Unfortunately
|
|
receive sound card corrections will need to be re-entered.
|
|
|
|
The filter bandwidths for each mode can now be set in the config file. And
|
|
you can right-click the right-most filter button to adjust its bandwidth.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.1 February 2011
|
|
=================================
|
|
The phase correction control has been improved to allow multiple correction
|
|
points per band. Unfortunately this will require re-entering corrections.
|
|
|
|
I added mic_preemphasis and mic_clip to the config file to control Tx audio processing.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.0 January 2011
|
|
================================
|
|
Starting with this version, a Windows version of Quisk is available (alpha code).
|
|
I changed the amplitude/phase correction control, and added config file
|
|
options (rx_max_phase_correct) to control the maximum available correction.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.14 January 2011
|
|
=================================
|
|
The "alsa:" names can now be used for mixer settings. I added simplified
|
|
config and hardware files for my 2010 transceiver hardware. I moved the one
|
|
sample delay for some sound cards into the config file instead of using the
|
|
#define FIX_H101 (which remains for backward compatibility). I added more
|
|
buttons "GraphP2" to the Graph button to activate a peak hold function. There
|
|
are config file options graph_peak_hold_1 and _2 to control the time constant.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.13 December 2010
|
|
==================================
|
|
I decreased the microphone speech processing preemphasis and clipping.
|
|
I added a config parameter key_poll_msec to control the SoftRock USB
|
|
poll for key status. I improved the config screen. Alsa names can
|
|
now be strings like "alsa:NVidia" that match the card/device info.
|
|
Thanks to Joachim Schneider, DB6QS, I made some improvements to SoftRock
|
|
USB control.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.11 November 2010
|
|
===============================
|
|
Thanks to Sid Boyce, G3VBV, for sending me SoftRock hardware to work with.
|
|
The "mic_play" logic was re-written so that transmit I/Q samples can be
|
|
sent from a sound card to hardware that uses QSD up-conversion. I added
|
|
USB access through pyusb to control recent SoftRock models. A new package
|
|
"softrock" directly supports several SoftRock models.
|
|
|
|
Change Spot Button to transmit at carrier frequency.
|
|
|
|
Add a Split button to enable split receive and transmit frequencies.
|
|
|
|
Fix band change data for pan adapter users.
|
|
|
|
Try to make easy_install work better.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.8 August 2010
|
|
===============================
|
|
A new config file option "playback_rate" can set the radio sound play rate.
|
|
|
|
I added a button to the config screen to change the decimation rate for
|
|
hardware that supports this. See the new "VarDecim" methods in
|
|
quisk_hardware_model.py. I added this feature to the SDR-IQ hardware
|
|
file sdriqpkg/quisk_hardware.py, and to n2adr/quisk_hardware.py.
|
|
|
|
Thanks to John Nogatch AC6SL for a bug fix.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.6 July 2010
|
|
=============================
|
|
I improved the mouse tuning by eliminating a tendency to tune backward.
|
|
|
|
I made the sdriq extension and my n2adr code into packages in the directories
|
|
"sdriqpkg" and "n2adr". The new package architecture will make it easier for
|
|
authors to write Quisk extensions. See the example config files quisk_conf_sdriq.py
|
|
and quisk_conf_n2adr.py to see how to change your imports:
|
|
|
|
from sdriqpkg import sdriq
|
|
from sdriqpkg import quisk_hardware
|
|
from n2adr import quisk_hardware
|
|
from n2adr import quisk_widgets
|
|
|
|
Thanks to Terry Fox, WB4JFI, for improvements to Quisk:
|
|
Code to support the Charleston hardware (libusb-dev required).
|
|
Code to add a third FFT data block.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.3 June 2010
|
|
=============================
|
|
The hardware open() method now returns a string for the config screen. If
|
|
you have a custom hardware file, create a string or return the base class string.
|
|
|
|
I made the SDR-IQ code into a separate Python extension module "sdriq".
|
|
This module can serve as a model for other hardware extensions. It is
|
|
the model for the Charleston hardware extension module. The sdriq.so
|
|
file needs _quisk.so, so put both in the same directory.
|
|
|
|
I corrected the decimation for sample rates greater than 240 ksps, and
|
|
improved the filters for all decimations to reduce "images".
|
|
|
|
The following changes are only relevant if you use the SDR-IQ for capture:
|
|
|
|
You need to add these lines to your config file (see quisk_hardware_defaults.py):
|
|
import quisk_hardware_sdriq as quisk_hardware
|
|
display_fraction = 0.85
|
|
There is now a special hardware file for the SDR-IQ. If you have a
|
|
custom hardware file that uses the SDR-IQ you need to use
|
|
quisk_hardware_sdriq as its base class (instead of quisk_hardware_model).
|
|
|
|
[See version 3.4.5 for further SDR-IQ changes]
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.4.2 May 2010
|
|
============================
|
|
The config file has a new option to add an external demodulation module. I
|
|
I added the ability to play in stereo, and corrected the sidetone logic.
|
|
|
|
The config file has a new option to add a full duplex button.
|
|
|
|
I added the ability to use PortAudio for sound card access. PortAudio
|
|
can also be used to connect Quisk to other programs.
|
|
|
|
I added a key up delay to the is_key_down() serial port code and fixed a
|
|
sound card CW bug.
|
|
|
|
A new config file entry can make amplitude/phase corrections independent
|
|
of band. This is needed for a panadapter.
|
|
|
|
I fixed the compressed graph labels at high sample rates.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.3.7 April 2010
|
|
=================================
|
|
If you get samples from a UDP port, you can specify the decimation rate in the
|
|
config file.
|
|
|
|
If you send samples to a sound card for transmit, CW now works (as does SSB).
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.3.6 February 2010
|
|
=================================
|
|
I added BandEdge to the config file, and added code to Quisk to make the
|
|
frequency and band changes more rational. I changed the config file
|
|
attribute freqTime to bandTime (see changes).
|
|
|
|
You can now define a class named "Hardware" in your config file, and then
|
|
you don't need a separate hardware file. This is only recommended for
|
|
simple hardware needs. See docs.html.
|
|
|
|
If you use the microphone and send samples with UDP, the audio is now
|
|
centered at 1650 Hertz, and you must add/subtract this offset when
|
|
setting the transmit frequency.
|
|
|
|
A number of valuable patches were submitted by Andrew Nilsson, VK6JBL,
|
|
and these were incorporated into Quisk:
|
|
|
|
The band buttons displayed can be changed in the config file (bandLabels).
|
|
|
|
The 6 meter band was added (change bandLabels to show it).
|
|
|
|
Turn on add_imd_button in the config file to generate 2-tone test signals.
|
|
|
|
The two new functions QS.capt_channels(i, q) and QS.play_channels(i, q)
|
|
will set the capture and playback channel numbers at any time.
|
|
|
|
If you set the key method to "", the new function QS.set_key_down(1) will
|
|
set the key state up or down. This enables you change the key state using
|
|
either C or Python; for example, to add a "MOX" button.
|
|
|
|
The microphone samples can now be output to a sound card for transmit. See
|
|
the additional items in the config file.
|
|
|
|
The new config file parameter mouse_tune_method causes mouse drag tuning
|
|
to change the VFO frequency, not the Quisk tuning frequency.
|
|
|
|
I moved microphone_name and tx_ip (for the microphone) to the config
|
|
file from the hardware file so that all the mic parameters are together.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.3.1 December 2009
|
|
=================================
|
|
|
|
For sound card input, I added controls to correct amplitude and phase
|
|
balance. Press the new button on the config screen. A different
|
|
correction is saved for each band. See the help file.
|
|
|
|
I added the new band "Audio". It sets the VFO frequency to
|
|
zero and is meant to be used with a sound card. I changed the WWV and CHU
|
|
bands to a new Time band. The time frequencies are named freqTime and can
|
|
be changed in your config file.
|
|
|
|
In the file quisk_conf_defaults.py I changed the default for persistent_state
|
|
to True, and added graph_width=0.8 to specify the graph width.
|
|
|
|
A period "." in the frequency entry box means megahertz.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.3.0 November 2009
|
|
=================================
|
|
|
|
I fixed a bug in the SDR-IQ decimation that produced slight audio
|
|
distortion at decimations other than 500.
|
|
|
|
If the play device is the null string "", Quisk no longer tunes and
|
|
demodulates the signal. This saves CPU cycles when Quisk is used
|
|
as a panadapter.
|
|
|
|
I added decimation (reduction of sample rate) before the filters so that
|
|
Quisk can handle higher sample rates or slower computers.
|
|
|
|
I made the waterfall into a splitter window with a graph display at the top.
|
|
There are new attributes in the config file to control this feature.
|
|
|
|
The numeric value of Ys and Yz are now shown so that the values can be added
|
|
to the config file more easily.
|
|
|
|
There is a new config option to save the state (band, frequency, etc.) on
|
|
exit, and restore it on startup. Only certain bits of state are saved; the
|
|
others are still taken from the config file.
|
|
|
|
The default config file sets fft_size_multiplier to zero, and this specifies
|
|
that Quisk should calculate it for you.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.2.3 September 2009
|
|
==================================
|
|
|
|
Fixed a bug that prevented tuning the SDR-IQ when using the
|
|
default hardware file. Started adding code to capture sound
|
|
from a UDP socket.
|
|
|
|
Quisk Version 3.2.2 June 2009
|
|
=============================
|
|
|
|
The microphone access was re-written to make it work with more
|
|
sound cards. The config file has a new parameter "mic_channel_I"
|
|
to specify which sound card channel is used for the mic.
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Added Documentation.html. Fixed lack of poll to ReturnFrequency().
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Quisk Version 3.2 May 2009
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Quisk now uses wxPython instead of Tkinter for its graphical
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user interface. You must install the python-wxgtk2.8 package.
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Get the latest version available. If you still want to run
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the Tkinter version, it is quisk_tk.py. The wxPython version
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is much faster.
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Quisk now runs in two threads; a GUI thread and a sound thread.
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I moved the colors to the config file so you can change the
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colors more easily.
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Quisk Version 3.1 April 2009
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New hardware file to control the AOR AD8600.
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I added filtering to FM audio to remove CTCSS tones and provide
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-6 dB / octave de-emphasis.
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I removed the tkdirect C-language module and replaced it with a
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pure Python equivalent. This reduces compilation problems.
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I improved the speed of the screen updates so that Quisk will run
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without clicks on slower computers.
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Quisk Version 3.0.0 April 2009
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Thanks to Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. WA5ZNU, my special hardware control was
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removed to separate files so that Quisk now has a cleaner design that
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is more useful to others.
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