Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
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Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Below are links to firmware updates for the various ANAN radios.
Some have 2 or more images, try the others in case you have problems with
the 1st. Pay attention to the FPGA part number if you are updating
a MkIII.
This is a fix for a bug Richie has mentioned in the Thetis release notes and kept
track of here: https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/issues/228
Please report issues back in this thread with ANAN model and issue(s).
ANAN-7000/8000 MkI/II
EP4CGX150F896 Cyclone IV series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r8o8iictmcb0qbaka99w7/Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.1.rbf?rlkey=8ca3ns4y0u0mrmox8zsl2zb55&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vvk1c16qm7g0gdykx48qq/Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.2.rbf?rlkey=maz4k3sfe6ctci2ufymk6w2lu&dl=0
ANAN-7000 MkIII
EP4CE115F29C8N Cyclone IV series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/62ce6ixijhrr9gvdknfim/Metis_Orion_MkIII_Protocol_2_v2.2.3C.rbf?rlkey=vtqv6itevnd2sxu5xb2coioae&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eyn9bcan7n0br9yfx0dwh/Metis_Orion_MkIII_Protocol_2_v2.2.3J.rbf?rlkey=kre9b6e1gkq3ic4yyw3z40ar9&dl=0
ANAN-7000 MkIII
5CEFA9F31 Cyclone V series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lz4ka8qonhq9tg37enuib/Metis_Orion_MkIII_CV_P2_v2.2.2A.rbf?rlkey=27tsmkivjjz64ish6fxwymmn9&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7fxqv0pm1l9hk075o7ygh/Metis_Orion_MkIII_CV_P2_v2.2.2B.rbf?rlkey=u2zkf1nmhijozwgudzlnu0aw3&dl=0
ANAN-200D
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/533lisrd8m1p1nmc697dp/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20B.rbf?rlkey=vyjs05mfjxmec3lrrh9eq4anm&dl=0
Below may work better for older 200D's with Rev 16 PA boards?
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u5vlyalwt6mu5kyk93gl2/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5B.rbf?rlkey=88gva93oxpceq6ouj824o3vr4&dl=0
Angelia / ANAN-100D
Reports are that Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4H is working the best:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oukveohtowv0utf9ncc8c/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4H.rbf?rlkey=w197nrz5qjzy86ohzzc2mq1nx&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fuo8dde6x3od1nslq3j7t/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4G.rbf?rlkey=6tkxwr52dpdxxopur8z19rifn&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3chmqtgelh10i7q28r7zv/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.1A.rbf?rlkey=90n6wszxn12xz2cf4p4b0e6vf&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kzu37u2n1qbvuttqi8iyj/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.1C.rbf?rlkey=m1de81a69d5oj9j66xbsbbf3a&dl=0
Hermes / ANAN-10/100
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wgnzwbufexz8qmuwx2ww5/Metis_Hermes_Protocol_2_v10.9.1A.rbf?rlkey=ctsgabxlyarhuwkyv9wiis0tq&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1uf0n381hm536fu0xpx8i/Metis_Hermes_Protocol_2_v10.9.1B.rbf?rlkey=sehm0n3m3yuep7co5ecfqp2mx&dl=0
ANAN-10E
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fq8jn4w0ocxf3ebj2vkqo/Metis_Hermes_14bit_P2_v10.5A.rbf?rlkey=v3szh41uujaevaa3yjgojp2cm&dl=0
Some have 2 or more images, try the others in case you have problems with
the 1st. Pay attention to the FPGA part number if you are updating
a MkIII.
This is a fix for a bug Richie has mentioned in the Thetis release notes and kept
track of here: https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/issues/228
Please report issues back in this thread with ANAN model and issue(s).
ANAN-7000/8000 MkI/II
EP4CGX150F896 Cyclone IV series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r8o8iictmcb0qbaka99w7/Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.1.rbf?rlkey=8ca3ns4y0u0mrmox8zsl2zb55&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vvk1c16qm7g0gdykx48qq/Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.2.rbf?rlkey=maz4k3sfe6ctci2ufymk6w2lu&dl=0
ANAN-7000 MkIII
EP4CE115F29C8N Cyclone IV series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/62ce6ixijhrr9gvdknfim/Metis_Orion_MkIII_Protocol_2_v2.2.3C.rbf?rlkey=vtqv6itevnd2sxu5xb2coioae&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eyn9bcan7n0br9yfx0dwh/Metis_Orion_MkIII_Protocol_2_v2.2.3J.rbf?rlkey=kre9b6e1gkq3ic4yyw3z40ar9&dl=0
ANAN-7000 MkIII
5CEFA9F31 Cyclone V series FPGA
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lz4ka8qonhq9tg37enuib/Metis_Orion_MkIII_CV_P2_v2.2.2A.rbf?rlkey=27tsmkivjjz64ish6fxwymmn9&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7fxqv0pm1l9hk075o7ygh/Metis_Orion_MkIII_CV_P2_v2.2.2B.rbf?rlkey=u2zkf1nmhijozwgudzlnu0aw3&dl=0
ANAN-200D
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/533lisrd8m1p1nmc697dp/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20B.rbf?rlkey=vyjs05mfjxmec3lrrh9eq4anm&dl=0
Below may work better for older 200D's with Rev 16 PA boards?
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u5vlyalwt6mu5kyk93gl2/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5B.rbf?rlkey=88gva93oxpceq6ouj824o3vr4&dl=0
Angelia / ANAN-100D
Reports are that Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4H is working the best:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oukveohtowv0utf9ncc8c/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4H.rbf?rlkey=w197nrz5qjzy86ohzzc2mq1nx&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fuo8dde6x3od1nslq3j7t/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.4G.rbf?rlkey=6tkxwr52dpdxxopur8z19rifn&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3chmqtgelh10i7q28r7zv/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.1A.rbf?rlkey=90n6wszxn12xz2cf4p4b0e6vf&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kzu37u2n1qbvuttqi8iyj/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.1C.rbf?rlkey=m1de81a69d5oj9j66xbsbbf3a&dl=0
Hermes / ANAN-10/100
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wgnzwbufexz8qmuwx2ww5/Metis_Hermes_Protocol_2_v10.9.1A.rbf?rlkey=ctsgabxlyarhuwkyv9wiis0tq&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1uf0n381hm536fu0xpx8i/Metis_Hermes_Protocol_2_v10.9.1B.rbf?rlkey=sehm0n3m3yuep7co5ecfqp2mx&dl=0
ANAN-10E
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fq8jn4w0ocxf3ebj2vkqo/Metis_Hermes_14bit_P2_v10.5A.rbf?rlkey=v3szh41uujaevaa3yjgojp2cm&dl=0
Last edited by n1gp on Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:19 pm, edited 8 times in total.
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Running Protocol_2_v2.2.2 on my 7000 MKII, no issues. Many thanks Rick!
Mark
Mark
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Just released Thetis dev_2 which has changes related to this
https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Richie - MW0LGE - https://www.qrz.com/db/mw0lge
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
K1LSB wrote:Running Protocol_2_v2.2.2 on my 7000 MKII, no issues. Many thanks Rick!
Mark
issues with v2.2.1 ?
Richie - MW0LGE - https://www.qrz.com/db/mw0lge
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Ran both 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 under dev_2 and didn't see any issues.. Should I see a difference between the 2 firmwares?
Not operating Seperate ant with my 7000 mkII currently.
Not operating Seperate ant with my 7000 mkII currently.
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Todd
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
No issues with 2.2.1, it has the necessary TX ANT 1-3 bits, I had added the LPF TX bits
to 2.2.2 just to be more complete.
All other FW images also have the LPF bits as well.
to 2.2.2 just to be more complete.
All other FW images also have the LPF bits as well.
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
ramdor wrote:K1LSB wrote:Running Protocol_2_v2.2.2 on my 7000 MKII, no issues. Many thanks Rick!
Mark
issues with v2.2.1 ?
I didn't try 2.2.1, I assumed that 2.2.2 was the latest so that's what I grabbed.
Mark
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
K1LSB wrote:I didn't try 2.2.1, I assumed that 2.2.2 was the latest so that's what I grabbed.
Mark
In each case, afaik Rick wants people to try the 1st, and then if there are issues, try the 2nd. I assume this is to gather some testing info/data/feedback perhaps, not sure.
Richie - MW0LGE - https://www.qrz.com/db/mw0lge
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Latest Release [2.10.3.5] : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releases/tag/v2.10.3.5
Latest Work In Progress : https://github.com/ramdor/Thetis/releas ... .3.6-dev_2
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
So sorry for any confusion, the only difference for the 7/8000 mkII 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 is that I added
LPF bits in the "fix". All the other firmware images have the LPF bits since they were created after.
The ones that have 2 firmware images to try (besides the 7/8000 MkII) are only there because
an alpha tester reported issues with one of them and the other worked better for them.
Timing is such on the firmware that one image may work fine on one rig and not so well on another.
So for 7/8000 MkII use 2.2.2 if it works for you since it is the latest.
All other firmware, use what works best and please report what doesn't work.
LPF bits in the "fix". All the other firmware images have the LPF bits since they were created after.
The ones that have 2 firmware images to try (besides the 7/8000 MkII) are only there because
an alpha tester reported issues with one of them and the other worked better for them.
Timing is such on the firmware that one image may work fine on one rig and not so well on another.
So for 7/8000 MkII use 2.2.2 if it works for you since it is the latest.
All other firmware, use what works best and please report what doesn't work.
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
For those using a G2, there is also an equivalent fix: you will need to updated the firmware to V12 and p2app to V15.
See the manual for details of how to do that.
See the manual for details of how to do that.
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Update: I cannot find p2app and FPGA FW in another location thanin N1GP's repository.
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Just to add another data point:
I loaded <Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.2.rbf> into my ANAN-8000DLE using the the Protocol 2 HPSDR Programmer under Windows 11 Pro (new PC last month) without a problem. Now I'm running Thetis 2.10.3.6 x64 (1/20/24) dev_2 and everything seems to be just fine.
I loaded <Metis_Orion_MkII_Protocol_2_v2.2.2.rbf> into my ANAN-8000DLE using the the Protocol 2 HPSDR Programmer under Windows 11 Pro (new PC last month) without a problem. Now I'm running Thetis 2.10.3.6 x64 (1/20/24) dev_2 and everything seems to be just fine.
73,
Chris, W2PA
Chris, W2PA
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
dl4zbg wrote:Update: I cannot find p2app and FPGA FW in another location thanin N1GP's repository.
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
Volker,
I ran the git pull commands (cd github/Saturn, etc) as described in the manual page 30. I did rename the p2app first as it didn't work the first time because a file with the same name existed...
Then I ran the flashwriter app choosing the v12 file.
After running flashwriter you need to shut down the G2 completely and restart.
Run the p2app and you should see the correct p2app and fpga firmware versions...
73,
George / W7GES
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
dl4zbg wrote:Update: I cannot find p2app and FPGA FW in another location thanin N1GP's repository.
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
No, the firmware is only available in the Saturn repository.
Can you share some details of what the problem was?
The file posted there is exactly the same as I flashed my radio with!
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Thanks so much for the fix. Interesting I always thought all the MKIII had the same Cyclone chip. Guess I'm opening up my Anan this weekend
.
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Vin KD1GA
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Hi Vin,
Check to see if there is a '-CV' in the serial number of the unit.
That would tell you if it had a Cyclone 5 'V'.
There is no harm in trying both the EP4CE115 Cyclone IV
or 5CEFA9F31 Cyclone V firmware images. If one works, that is
the Cyclone variant that your unit has.
-Rick / N1GP
Check to see if there is a '-CV' in the serial number of the unit.
That would tell you if it had a Cyclone 5 'V'.
There is no harm in trying both the EP4CE115 Cyclone IV
or 5CEFA9F31 Cyclone V firmware images. If one works, that is
the Cyclone variant that your unit has.
-Rick / N1GP
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Thanks for the combination Thetis + firmware fix for the RF appearing on RX only ports. With P2 firmware v1.9.20B installed in my 200D and running Thetis v2.10.3.6 Dev 2 there is no longer a detectable RF pulse during CW on ports marked "Do not TX". I have been running the firmware and the Dev 2 version from the first day they were available and everything has been running solid here with my 200D. The firmware seems to be right in the sweet spot for Pure Signal with my cranky Orion board!
Thanks,
Rob W1AEX
Thanks,
Rob W1AEX
"One thing I am certain of is that there is too much certainty in the world."
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
laurencebarker wrote:dl4zbg wrote:Update: I cannot find p2app and FPGA FW in another location thanin N1GP's repository.
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
No, the firmware is only available in the Saturn repository.
Can you share some details of what the problem was?
I have been typing the following commands:
cd ~/github/Saturn
git pull
cd sw_projects/P2_app
make clean
make
cd ../audiotest
make clean
make
running flashmaster I navigated to the file ~/github/Saturn/FPGA
I tried to find saturnprimaryV12.bin, but only V10 was in this folder
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Would it be a good idea to install this new firmware for my 8000DLE even if I don't do CW? I haven't encountered any of the problems mentioned on Github. But, since I only use phone, I don't know if the problem would cause problems with other modes and possibly do some damage to my radio.
James
WD5GWY
James
WD5GWY
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
Trucker wrote:Would it be a good idea to install this new firmware for my 8000DLE even if I don't do CW? I haven't encountered any of the problems mentioned on Github. But, since I only use phone, I don't know if the problem would cause problems with other modes and possibly do some damage to my radio.
James
WD5GWY
It couldn't hurt. If the FW doesn't work for you then you can always revert back to what you are currently using.
This problem only happens with a combination of CW and separate receive and transmit antennas.
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
I just istalled Firmware 2 12.2.1A in my 100D first edition. Now I have "sequence error 264 / 265 (DDC2 Mic)" and an distordet audio. Database reset has no effect.
Any idea?
Any idea?
Anan 100D first edition, Thetis v2.10.3.6 x64, Protocol 2 Version 12.1.8
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
DG9FDA wrote:I just istalled Firmware 2 12.2.1A in my 100D first edition. Now I have "sequence error 264 / 265 (DDC2 Mic)" and an distordet audio. Database reset has no effect.
Any idea?
Yes. Unfortunately that firmware version is not closing timing on your hardware. You will have to petition Rick for another version to try.
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
DG9FDA wrote:I just istalled Firmware 2 12.2.1A in my 100D first edition. Now I have "sequence error 264 / 265 (DDC2 Mic)" and an distordet audio. Database reset has no effect.
Any idea?
Have you booted (from a full OFF state) both the radio and your computer?
Mark
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
dl4zbg wrote:laurencebarker wrote:dl4zbg wrote:Update: I cannot find p2app and FPGA FW in another location thanin N1GP's repository.
Laurence,
is the firmware also available in the DL1YCF repository? I was not able to load V12 file...
73
Volker
running flashmaster I navigated to the file ~/github/Saturn/FPGA
I tried to find saturnprimaryV12.bin, but only V10 was in this folder
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It seems that I have named the file saturnprimary2023v12.bin. I have no idea why I did that. Try again with that file!
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
w-u-2-o wrote:Trucker wrote:Would it be a good idea to install this new firmware for my 8000DLE even if I don't do CW? I haven't encountered any of the problems mentioned on Github. But, since I only use phone, I don't know if the problem would cause problems with other modes and possibly do some damage to my radio.
James
WD5GWY
It couldn't hurt. If the FW doesn't work for you then you can always revert back to what you are currently using.
This problem only happens with a combination of CW and separate receive and transmit antennas.
I got brave and installed the new firmware for my 8000DLE. It got stuck for over 10 minutes on " erasing firmware ". I finally exited out of HPSDR BOOTLOADER and powered the radio off. I even moved the bootloader switch to the off position and back on then powered the radio back on. Started HPSDR Bootloader again, selected the correct file again. It showed "erasing firmware 80%" then switched to programming firmware. It took a couple of minutes and it was done. Turned the 8000DLE off. Turned off the bootloader switch, then powered the radio on. Ran Thetis and everything is working fine.
This was my first time updating the firmware. I am thankful that Scott provided some very good instructions on updating the firmware. Now, to download the latest version of Thetis!
James
WD5GWY
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
W1AEX wrote:Thanks for the combination Thetis + firmware fix for the RF appearing on RX only ports. With P2 firmware v1.9.20B installed in my 200D and running Thetis v2.10.3.6 Dev 2 there is no longer a detectable RF pulse during CW on ports marked "Do not TX". I have been running the firmware and the Dev 2 version from the first day they were available and everything has been running solid here with my 200D. The firmware seems to be right in the sweet spot for Pure Signal with my cranky Orion board!
Thanks,
Rob W1AEX
Like Rob, I've updated the firmware on my 200D and running the latest Dev2 Thetis. No issues detected and like Dev1, Dev2 is running smoothly.
Cheers
73, Phil - VK1HX
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
We should point out that Christoph has updated piHPSDR to use the new firmware too.
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
laurencebarker wrote:We should point out that Christoph has updated piHPSDR to use the new firmware too.
It would seem this thread relates to ANAN and Orion hardware running Thetis and not Saturn hardware running piHPSDR software.
Might be relevant for the piHPSDR forum thread?
73, Phil - VK1HX
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Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
vk1hx wrote:laurencebarker wrote:We should point out that Christoph has updated piHPSDR to use the new firmware too.
It would seem this thread relates to ANAN and Orion hardware running Thetis and not Saturn hardware running piHPSDR software.
Might be relevant for the piHPSDR forum thread?
This thread is equally relevant to Thetis and piHPSDR.
This issue came about because protocol 2 did not provide the information needed for a CW keyer to select the TX antenna at the start of a CW key down event. We had the same issue on Orion and older hardware and Saturn (G2) hardware. The same issue occurred when operated with both Thetis and piHPSDR. We co-ordinated implementing a solution across both hardware platforms and both SDR clients. Where would you prefer that this all be posted, because it is all related?
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r8o8iict ... 2zb55&dl=0
This seems to fix a not well known bug in the hardware cw keying. Three month ago I had three MKI 7000er on my bench, my own one and two others. All units went into a cw tx lockup after a few minutes of pile-up or contest work, fixable only by switching power.
Yesterday I keyed random dots and dashes for more than one hour while watching tv. No cw tx lockup on my unit. But I will do further tests.
This seems to fix a not well known bug in the hardware cw keying. Three month ago I had three MKI 7000er on my bench, my own one and two others. All units went into a cw tx lockup after a few minutes of pile-up or contest work, fixable only by switching power.
Yesterday I keyed random dots and dashes for more than one hour while watching tv. No cw tx lockup on my unit. But I will do further tests.
73, Norbert - DL8LAQ - ANAN-G2 w/display - Richie's latest Thetis version and pihpsdr by N1GP&DL1YCF