bluedv-windows-changelog

UPGRADE YOUR DVMEGA TO VERSION 3.19 or higher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TODO

  • Using now DMRid from Brandmeister, maybe better to use DMR id from voice stream to show on screen.
  • XLX DMR is not working well. Luc is looking at this. Looks like he did not make EMB.
  • AMBE: You can not hear connected to … via PTT control.
  • AMBE: SIMPLEMODE: Address book/favorites
  • DMR SIMPLE MODE: Change reflector button
  • AMBE: I am saving not the soundcard number. Have to same the uniq id of the selected soundcard.
  • AMBE: Make continues PTT press for TX.
  • AMBE: On XLX DMR the AMBE is beeping every 10 a 15 seconds. Luc is looking at this.
  • DSTAR: return call “Connected to …” is not correct
  • When listening to JumboSpot on DMR the sound is lost after 2 seconds.  ( Who can I contact for Jumbospot?? )
  • AMBE: Save the last used DMR id in AMBE dmrid field after update BlueDV. Now stored in Windows.

version 9612

  • Added TGIF in setup
  • Fixed DMR end frame in AMBE
  • Added SYSTEMX DMR in setup
  • Windows 11 support

version 9601

  • Added FreeDMR project

version 9599 ( PRE )

  • Adjustments for ZUM AMBE board via serial
  • Fixed a bug in YSF protocol for the treehouse project

version 9599 ( PRE )

  • Vision impaired additions 
  • Added YSF backup server
  • Added DPLUS protocol additions
  • Detection of AMBE and radio is faster 
  • Add vision impaired short keys

version 9599 ( TEST )

version 9595 ( TEST )

  • Show DGID
  • Show radio type
  • Bug fixes

version 9593 ( TEST )

  • Added DGID changeable for AMBE
  • Added extra INFO for YCS
  • Changed the layout a bit
  • Fixed Fusion protocol issues
  • Made the UDP header static to the call in setup

version 9583 ( working on )

  • Add Fusion support for AMBE3003

version 9584 ( done )

  • You see radio model BlueDV in Treehouse project ( done )
  • Power issue fixed in MMDVM_HS ( please test )
  • Implemented late entry for Fusion RF ( done )

version 9582 ( done )

  • Added more radio types in Fusion ( done )
  • Issue with selecting AMBE COM port. ( done )
  • When someone talks on Fusion WV the sound will be white noise ( done )
  • Show DN/WV on screen ( done )
  • Fixed end frame in Fusion YSF ( done )

version 9581 ( public test version )

  • Set default TX gain to 0 or -5 ( done ) 
  • Extend call length on screen so it will display 10 chars ( Let users change name to < 8 chars ) ( solution )
  • Fixed issue in MMDVM firmware radios on DMR ( done )
  • Changed button off/on on AMBE for DMR, Fusion and DSTAR ( done )
  • Logoff changed for FCS.

version 9579 ( test )

  • Typo in code

version 9578 ( test )

  • Fixed bug in FN/FT fusion
  • Fixed Fusion startup with AMBE
  • Need more sleep and few days off
  • Some small bugs

version 9577 ( test )

  • Added fusion TX
  • Changed APRS server
  • Changed default GPS position
  • Fix in DMR voice frames RX on AMBE
  • Screen adjustments to fit all TX buttons ( Thanks Giuseppe IT9GFO )

version 9575 ( test )

  • Fix in Fusion RX
  • Fix in DMR RX
  • Added VOX again
  • More VOX functions ( hang timer and sensitivity )
  • Screen fixes
  • XLXYSF fix

version 9570 ( prod )
– Some installations crashed when setup was opened. Fixed.

version 9569 ( prod ) 
– The YSF registration server changed the certificates. For strange reasons I had to change the code to allow the new ciphers.
– Changed the MMDVM power control for ZUM USB
– XLX YSF implemented but not activated, waiting for XLX patch. Not full implementation of YSF on XLX. See git.
– Removed the VOX. VOX uses continue microphone and Microsoft does not allow this anymore.
– Small bugfixes

version 9559 ( test )

  • ZUMspot power could not be changed. Is fixed now.

version 9558 ( prod )

  • Vision impaired additions

version 9557

Microsoft virus scanner is complaining about the exe file. This is NOT a virus but a false positive!
I did several virus scans with several virus scanners.. No issues!!

version 9557 ( TEST )

  • AMBE: C4FM on AMBE ( RX is working now ) ( press CTRL-1 when started )
  • Added some keys for vision impaired. ( done )
  • Fix crash on setup when YSF reflector is not filled in. ( done )
  • Support AMBE3003 stick Highspeed ( done )
  • Added shortkey for XLX ( CTRL-W ) (done)
  • Now BlueDV goes to systemtray ( removed again)
  • Added fcs.txt to add new FCS hosts ( done )
  • Several bug fixes

9548

  • Fix fill up empty voice frames when droped UDP packets
  • Added vision impaired keys.
  • Small fixes
  • Added some code for AMBE Fusion. ( CTRL 1 ) to listen to Fusion on AMBE. ( TX not implemented yet )

9545

  • Added HBLink support.

In the BlueDV home directory. Documents/BlueDV there is a new file called HBLink.txt.EXAMPLE. Rename the file to HBLink.txt and add your HBLink servers in it.

#By David PA7LIM –
#Rename this file to HBLink.txt
#Select DMRPLUS in BlueDV setup and choose your HBLink master.
#Logicalname, ipaddress, password, port
HBlink1, 123.123.123.123, passw0rd, 62031
HBlink2, secret.mydomain.nl, passw11rd, 55555
HBlink3, secret2.mydomain.nl, passw11rd, 55555

9542
– Added DMRplus options.
– Removed the default reflector option in the setup.

Add line DMRplusOptions to DMR section

BlueDVconfig.ini
[DMR]
DMRplusOptions=”StartRef=4255;RelinkTime=60;Userlink=1;TS1_1=;TS1_2=;TS1_3=;TS1_4=;TS1_5=;TS2_1=2223;TS2_2=2224;TS2_3=2225;TS2_4=2226;”

version 9542
– Added DMRplus options.

Add line DMRplusOptions to DMR section

BlueDVconfig.ini
[DMR]
DMRplusOptions=”Options=StartRef=4250;RelinkTime=60;Userlink=1,TS1_1=;TS2_1=2223;TS2_2=2224;TS2_3=;TS2_4=;TS2_5=;”

version 9541 ( Public Version )
– Lastheard is working again

version 9538
– Korean translation fixes

version 9537
– Added Korean translation
– Lastheard is not showing empty lines anymore

version 9536 ( some users have it to test IPCS2 )
– Added IPCS2 for DMR+

version 9535 ( private Yoshi for testing )
– javascript did async GET to webserver. So giving voice port was to late on internet connections. Changed to sync.

version 9534
– skipped version

version 9533
– Added Web voice port.
– AMBE: Swap RX and TX on AMBE

version 1.0.0.9522 ( public pre BETA )

  • Make an option in setup to invert RXTX colors/text ( done )
  • Japanese translation ( done )
  • Bug fixes. Thanks to Yoshi JH1TWX for his time and patients ( done )
  • Keep in mind!!! XLX DSTAR will connect with DCS protocol!!

version 1.0.0.9516 ( internal BETA testers )

  • AMBE: Inverted RX / TX colors and text for AMBE

version 1.0.0.9515  ( internal BETA testers )

  • Implemented WEB GUI for AMBE users, hidden feature ( done )
  • Implemented more information for DMR. location, height etc… Is hidden feature ( done )
  • When entering letter in DMR dest field, bluedv crash. ( done )
  • Changed the DSTAR and AMBE3000 text to white ( done )
  • Japanese translation  ( done )
  • Crash in setup when register.ysfreflector.de was down. ( done )
  • FIX: DPLUS end frame ( done )
  • Traditional Chinees translation ( almost done )
  • ADD: XLX DSTAR selection, gets latest XLX reflectors from XLX site ( done )
  • ADD: Press the link icon to go to the XLX reflector dashboard. ( done )
  • FIX: DMR plus crash ( done )
  • SETUP: Fixed issue when AMBE was deselected the AMBEServer was still selected. ( done )
  • SETUP: Checking CALL on 6 chars now. ( done )
  • AMBE: Much better RX sound  when sound is over-modulated ( done )

version 1.0.0.9488  ( pre BETA)

  • Select language in setup. ( done )
  • Japanese translation need some extra translation ( done )
  • APRS chat is moved to the front ( done )
  • APRS chat fixes ( done )
  • Enter 20 char free text in setup for AMBE DSTAR users ( done )

version 1.0.0.9478  ( pre BETA)

  • DSTAR: 20 chars DSTAR text to main screen
  • DMR: Moved destination TG to top of screen
  • AMBE: DSTAR Slow data text TX ( done )
  • AMBE: DSTAR slow data text RX ( done )
  • Japanese translation ( done )
  • Always on top function ( done )

version 1.0.0.9472 ( pre BETA )

  • AMBE: Add slow data for DSTAR so 20 character text is visible ( done )
  • AMBE: End beeps last 10 seconds. ( Done )
  • AMBE: DTMF for analog radio’s ( done ) e.g. D702 = DCS007B
  • AMBE: Change the resolution of the AMBE gain. from -60-60 dB to -30-30( Done )
  • AMBE: Slow data message “BlueDV by PA7LIM”. ( done )
  • AMBE: PTT button is slow ( done )
  • DMR: Everything is converted to Color Code 1 ( done )

version 1.0.0.9465 ( pre BETA )

  • Fix for simple mode. Sound is good again. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9464 ( Pre BETA )

  • Added DMR simple mode. Now you do not have to use codeplug anymore. Do not forget to set your DMR id in setup! Thanks Norman M6NBP for your time this week!
  • AMBE: Changeable killtimer

version 1.0.0.9457 ( prod )

  • Typo in the INI file. ( done )
  • YSF reconnect with new DNS resolving ( done )
  • YSF optimalisation ( done )
  • Was bug in downloading new DMR id’s. ( Done )
  • DSTAR returns with text now when PTT release. Just testing ( Done)
  • AMBE: Resign of the box on the right. Multiple Tabs ( Done )
  • AMBE: Some issue reported on DMR plus with AMBE. ( Done )
  • AMBE: Lookup for calls. Click on the call to make private call on AMBE ( Done )
  • AMBE: Lookup brandmeister talkgroups. Click on it to make call. ( Done )
  • AMBE: Bug fixes ( Done )
  • AMBE: Noise cancellation ( Done )
  • AMBE: Make tabs for more information on application ( done )
  • AMBE: Sometimes they can not hear voice on DMR BM. ( Issue in BM ? )
  • AMBE: Add AMBE gain control ( done )
  • AMBE: Add mute on main screen. ( done )
  • AMBE: DMR plus is not working anymore with AMBE.. Working good on BM. ( done )
  • AMBE: Extra feature that ignores the PTT via serial ( Done )

version 1.0.0.9432 (  )

  • APRS connect via IPv6 is not working. ( done )
  • Looks like version 9427 is not working very well with AMBE. Searching for a solution. ( working on )
  • AMBE: Make start stop beeps when VOX voice is activated ( done )
  • AMBE: Fixed VU meter again

version 1.0.0.9430 ( pre BETA )

version 1.0.0.9427 ( pre BETA )

  • Conversations on DMR are not heard. This is solved in DVMEGA firmware version 3.17. Guus is working on it. ( done )
  • When APRS is enabled, BlueDV CPU goes 100% after a while. ( done )
  • AMBE: AMBE detection is taking to long on AMBEServer. ( done )
  • AMBE: Needle is not always returning to 0 ( done)
  • AMBE: Made an extra field in setup for the Serial. ( done )
  • AMBE: AMBE VU needle needs some adjustments. is only an indicator but needle is very enthusiastic. ( done )
  • AMBE: Completely disable VOX in setup so you can not make a mistake leaving it on. ( Not sure if this is very handy )
  • AMBE: auto connect DSTAR on start does not work icm AMBEServer ( not found )

version 1.0.0.9422 ( preBETA )

  • Added XLX. See setup to change to XLX. See setup to select XLXDMR. Need new dvmega firmware!! ( done )
  • AMBE: Changed drop down list for last DMR selection to 8 ( done )

version 1.0.0.9421 (pre BETA )

  • When you download the hosts files, it reports always the same file. ( Done )
  • AMBE: added VOX.. ( done )
  • AMBE: beep is on wrong soundcard if you have multiple soundcards. ( done )
  • AMBE: make VOX hang time  ( changed to 2000ms )
  • AMBE: make start stop beep on VOX.  ( done )
  • AMBE: Make start / stop beeps different ( done )
  • AMBE: Make 4000 first in list. ( done )
  • AMBE: Save last 5 used DMR repeaters in list ( done )
  • AMBE: VOX only works when you have one soundcard ( done )
  • AMBE: Killtimer on VOX ( done )

version 1.0.0.9412 ( pre beta )

  • AMBE: Sound adjustments between DSTAR and DMR. ( done ) ( reset your audio settings on your soundcard )
  • AMBE: Multiple end beeps on DSTAR ( done )
  • AMBE: Connect to the AMBEserver so users with ThumbDV PiDV can also use it. ( PyDV )  ( done )
  • Added info in the About. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9404 ( Testing )

  • When 9 digit DMR id is used in setup the AMBE DMR does not work. Make new input field in setup for AMBE DMR id. ( thanks K4SQI for report )

version 1.0.0.9403 ( pre BETA )

  • MMDVM-HS is working on DSTAR and Fusion. DMR is not working.
  • DMR on DV3000U ( ThumbDV )  ( Done )
  • DMR on DV3000U ( ThumbDV )   beeps when Receiving ( done )
  • DMR on DV3000U ( ThumbDV ) make Voice Header. ( Done )
  • Some short DMR id users are not displayed correctly ( correct because they are not in the central database )

version 1.0.0.9393 pre BETA

  • You can use spacebar for TX with DV3000U ( done )
  • Disabled the TX in lastheard. When GPS was on, lot of entries in list. ( done )
  • Some bugfixes ( done )

version 1.0.0.93XX

  • Kill timer for AMBE3000 ( done )
  • Show incoming Talkgroup ( done )
  • Translate to Chinees ( done )
  • Default reflector in setup will crash BlueDV ( Done )
  • Make auto connect possible to FCS. ( done )
  • Fixed font issue. ( done )
  • Translation to Chinees. ( done )
  • VU meter for AMBE ( done )
  • Deep was to fast on AMBE ( done )
  • When BlueDV is closed, a process is still running. ( done )
  • Last DSTAR selection is saved now. ( done )
  • Adding another AMBE dongle product to BlueDV DV3000U( done )
  • Reconnecting issues on DMR and DSTAR. ( done )
  • Disabled MyDV dongle on Linux. MONO does not support good sound support ( done )
  • TG was not visible when DSTAR or Fusion what enabled.  ( done )
  • Better call offloading ( done )
  • Show call in DMR box below. Was DMR id. ( done )
  • Was not possible to change the DSTAR hosts files. Now i moved them to My documents/BlueDV so you can edit the hosts files yourself. ( done )
  • Due DDOS on BM some masters are removed from the list. Investigating manual input of IP address. ( done )
  • I was not amused about the crashing issue when Brandmeister is down. I am changing a lot of code so BlueDV is not depend on the uptime of Brandmeister. ( done )
  • When you disconnect Fusion it will show that it is still connected. ( cosmetic issue ) ( done )
  • Added AMBE3000 chip so you can use your soundcard to make a QSO on DSTAR ( done )
  • Low band pass in software for AMBE ( done )
  • scale up sound AMBE ( done )
  • Show call information when you transmit. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9348 ( BETA )

  • Scan mode works only with DVMEGA firmware 3.14 or later.
  • Fixed issue in lastheard ( done )
  • Added embedded data filter to radio ( done )
  • You can set the power of the DVMEGA ( done )
  • When you use DMR+ the connecting master is sometimes different. ( This is because the DMR+ master on internet is inconsistent ) ( done )
  • Sending out CALL-G for APRS chat. ( done )
  • remove the text my documents for the Linux version.. ( done )
  • APRS chat. ( done )
  • DSTAR APRS forward to aprs.fi ( done )
  • Multimode/Scan ( done )
  • Make linking to announcement in DSTAR. ( done )
  • When downloading DSTAR hosts files, no feedback when successful download. ( done )
  • Show own call information when TXing. ( done )
  • Add option to connect DMR/DSTAR automatically. Handy for Linux machines. ( done )
  • When you time a frequency less then 9 chars you see a error. Then the screen closes. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9318 ( QUICK beta )

  • Making a select-able default reflector when connecting to a DMR+ master. ( done )
  • BlueDV is crashing when the DMR+ server is down. ( done )
  • Added FCS004 reflector. ( done )
  • When turning off the protocol, TX or RX is not reset. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9316 ( BETA )

  • DMR+ ( done )
  • Sometimes a mismatch TRX and BlueDV screen on DMRID ( Thanks Vince )
  • On some tablets BlueDV is opened in full screen. ( Thanks Vince )
  • Connect DSTAR via DTMF ( done )
  • If port is busy, you do not see if it is serial of network port is busy. ( done )
  • Make a button to update the hosts files. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9271 ( BETA )

  • When connect/disconnect from DSTAR. The women is in R2D2. ( Done )

version 1.0.0.9270 ( BETA )

  • Make some Fusion headers static to make better detection. ( done )
  • Using voice queuing system for upcoming DVMEGA firmware 3.05. ( done )

version 1.0.0.9250 ( BETA )

  • Make an about screen. Is now basic.
  • When switch from DMR to DSTAR serial port is blocked. Solution is to disconnect and connect the DVMEGA ( working on it )
  • Fusion ( YSF network )  ( Done ) ( Can make QSO )
  • Fusion ( FCS network )  ( Done ) ( Can make QSO )
  • Created a queuing mechanism to send frames in time. ( Done )
  • Woman talking “Linked to ” is on some PCs broken..  ( Done found the timing issue )
  • Trying to run on OSX and Linux. Have some issues with the serial port. ( found the issue, have to re-code the serial part. )
  • Parse Fusion reflector list. ( Done ) ( Many thanks to Kim DG9VH for providing list of Reflectors )
  • Call lookup on DSTAR. You can see more info when user has DMR registration. ( done )

version 1.0.0.8230 ( BETA )

  • Fixed bug when disconnect from DCS. ( done )
  • Connect and disconnect from ICOM ( DCS and DPLUS )  ( done )
  • R2D2 on fast connect and disconnect when “connecting to” talks. ( done )
  • You can see the call on the ICOM screen ( done )
  • On Disconnect, clear the firmware text field. That way on connect, the firmware field will get populated with the DVmega firmware and validates BlueDV connected to the DVMega. ( done )
  • Additions for vision impaired. ( done )
  • Put own logo in DCS dashboard ( done )
  • Let users edit there DCS and DPLUS host files. Files are in users home directory ( done )
  • Call logging to file. “My Documents\BlueDV\”   ( done )

version 1.0.0.7090 (BETA)

  • Fixed issue when COM port is BT device ( done )
  • DMR is stream is now done in background proces. ( done )
  • Better response back when there is something wrong with COM port . ( done )
  • When MMDVM started before BlueDV, you will receive a “port in use” message. ( done )
  • Sometimes the RX and TX bar was up.. Now forced it to reset. ( done )

version 1.0.0.7080 (PROD )

  • Changed the BER value. More friendly. ( done )
  • Sometimes you have to disconnect and connect to detect the DVMEGA. Firmware will not show up. ( done )
  • Added am/pm in LH. ( done )

version 1.0.0.7010 ( BETA )

  • Change color of last heard ( done )
  • Fixed issue with reconnect. ( done )
  • You can do a QRZ call lookup by click the call on the screen. ( done )
  • Show CPU load and total CPU’s ( done )

version 1.0.0.6300 ( For all )

  • Frequency on main screen is now 9 digits. ( done )

version 1.0.0.6290 ( BETA )

  • Show last connected reflector ( done ) ( As indication!!!! )
  • Show your DMR ID from Transeiver ( done )
  • Switched RX/TX ( done )
  • When frequency is changed in setup, screen will be updated. ( done )

version 1.0.0.6280 ( DONE )

  • Implementing power states. Must disconnect when machine is going to disconnect. ( done )
  • Make a connect and disconnect shortcut ( done )
  • TX bar had some issues ( done )

version 1.0.0.6270 ( DONE )

  • You can use tab in setup ( done )
  • Check on 9 digits in frequency settings ( done )
  • When connected to DMR and close the application the serial and network is not closed. ( done )
  • The top of the form shows Windowss. ( donee )

version 1.0.0.6260 ( DONE )

  • Version checking, report when new version is available ( done )
  • Created DNS record and software.pa7lim.nl to download BlueDV. ( done )
  • Make window smaller ( done )

version x.x.x.x

  • Lot of things..

TODO

No issues reported

REQUESTS

  • Make window scale ( do not know if this is possible )
  • Show last connected reflector
  • Show DMR id when PTT is pressed
  • Last heard time in 24 or 12 hour format.
  • Forward GPS info from ICOM to APRS.
  • Bargraf – I do not know if it would be better to show the BER (or both) or change color when BER is over
  • Optional checkbox “Connect at startup”
  • Option to switch to a tiny window where the little information. (TX LED RX LED 10px textbox with CALL)