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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 SoapySDR interface
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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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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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.
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I fixed a bug that happens with multiple displays. The zoom feature now centers in the Rx passband.
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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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I added some narrow filters to the digital modes DGT-U and DGT-L. The narrow filters are
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centered at 1500 Hertz. This makes filtering in the digital program easier, and is
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useful for RTTY. As part of this project I rewrote the filter display logic. Filters are now
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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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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.
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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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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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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
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screen and the Help button. Quisk can now both record and play an IQ samples file. I removed
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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
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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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I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. Control the CW hang time with the
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Config/Radio/Timing/Tx_delay_msecs option. I added a change for the Dx Cluster feature
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from YO5RXM. Thanks!
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Quisk Version 4.1.20 June 2018
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I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. I added a change for the Dx Cluster feature
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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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I made additional changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project. There are now separate Rx and Tx filter
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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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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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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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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
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"Bands" screen. I added shortcut keys to the buttons. If a button has an underlined letter,
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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
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shortcut key, please check its validity on the radio Keys screen. The shortcut characters for the
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band buttons can be changed in the config file.
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Quisk Version 4.1.15 March 2018
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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
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to support Hermes-Lite. And the "darwin" platform was added to defaults. I fixed the
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Status screen flickering that occurred on Windows.
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Quisk Version 4.1.14 March 2018
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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
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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
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to press the PTT button. Space bar seems a popular choice. I added a toggle option so that
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PTT stays on until the next key press.
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I made further improvements to wxPython 4.x Phoenix support, but feel free to
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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
|
||
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continue to use the 3.x version.
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||
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|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.12 December 2017
|
||
|
|
===================================
|
||
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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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|
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There is now an easy way to connect Quisk to an external digital program such as Fldigi or wsjtx by
|
||
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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
|
||
|
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documentation, and see the docs.html file for details.
|
||
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||
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Quisk Version 4.1.11 November 2017
|
||
|
|
===================================
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
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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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I added Steve's Quisk updates for version 60 of the HL2 firmware. Thanks Steve! I fixed a bug in
|
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|
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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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|
================================
|
||
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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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|
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Quisk Version 4.1.8 June 2017
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
update to this version unless you have Hermes hardware.
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.7 June 2017
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
This version merges all Hermes Lite 1 and 2 features with the regular Quisk distribution.
|
||
|
|
There is no longer a need for a special Hermes Lite version. If you have a Hermes Lite 2,
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
the latest HL2 firmware.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Robert, DM4RW contributed a bug fix for CW. Thanks Robert!
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.6 May 2017
|
||
|
|
=============================
|
||
|
|
This version fixes a bug in the small window format of the Hermes Lite 2 screen.
|
||
|
|
Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware.
|
||
|
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|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.5 April 2017
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
This version adds code for Hermes Lite Version 2 to display temperature and current.
|
||
|
|
Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.4 March 2017
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
This version adds code for Hermes Lite Version 2 that was provided by Steve, KF7O.
|
||
|
|
Do not use this version unless you have HL2 hardware. It will produce error messages if used with HL1.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.3 December 2016
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
If you set the TX Level for a band to zero, the PTT button is grayed out for that band. This
|
||
|
|
is a visual reminder not to transmit on that band.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.2 October 2016
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a feature to change the Quisk waterfall colors on the Fonts configuration screen.
|
||
|
|
The new colors were provided by David Fainitski.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.1.1 June 2016
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
Quisk can now display and tune multiple sub-receivers if your hardware has them. It currently
|
||
|
|
works with the Hermes-Lite hardware. Push the Help button for documentation. You can tune
|
||
|
|
sub-receivers to different bands and modes, and play audio from any of them.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
You can select diferent color schemes from the Radio/Font configuration screen.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added code to speed up the display of configuration pages when the Config button is pushed.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.5 April 2016
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
sample rates 1536 and 1920 ksps.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.4 February 2016
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.3 December 2015
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
This is mostly a bugfix release. It changes Unicode JSON strings to ASCII.
|
||
|
|
It adds additional PulseAudio features provided by Eric Thornton. Thanks Eric!
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.2 December 2015
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
This is mostly a bugfix release. It fixes problems with the DX cluster telnet server.
|
||
|
|
It adds additional PulseAudio features provided by Eric Thornton. Thanks Eric!
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.1 November 2015
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
This is mostly a bugfix release. It also adds the "Odyssey" radio by David Fainitski.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 4.0.0 November 2015
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
This is a major new release of Quisk. Comments, suggestions and bug reports are welcome.
|
||
|
|
There is a lot of new code here, but remember that the prior version is still on my web page.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk now has two new screen layouts. The "large screen" layout is the default, and is designed for
|
||
|
|
PCs. It uses the full screen width in order to show as wide a graph as possible, and to make
|
||
|
|
mouse tuning easy. The new layout "small screen" is designed for small screens such as touch screens
|
||
|
|
used for single-board computers. But "small screen" can also be used by those with sight
|
||
|
|
impairment, or by those who run Quisk at narrow widths on a PC. It has more button rows;
|
||
|
|
and the band, mode and screen select buttons are hidden behind three master buttons. To select
|
||
|
|
the band, for example, you press the band master button, and a list of bands pops up; then select
|
||
|
|
the band. Press the Help button to read the new help file. Set button_layout = "Small screen"
|
||
|
|
in your config file; but see below.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
If you have written your own quisk_widgets.py file to add custom widgets to the bottom of your
|
||
|
|
screen, you will need to change this file to accommodate both layouts. See n2adr/quisk_widgets.py
|
||
|
|
and hermes/quisk_widgets.py for examples.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk now has configuration screens to display and edit its settings. For most users, this makes
|
||
|
|
config files obsolete. Press the Config button and see the additional tabs, and be sure to read the
|
||
|
|
config help tab. Furthermore, Quisk can save different settings for different radios. For example,
|
||
|
|
you can have a block of settings named HiQSDR and a separate block named SoftRock. When Quisk starts,
|
||
|
|
it can ask which radio you want to use. This feature should appeal to those who have trouble dealing
|
||
|
|
with config files, and to advanced users with multiple radios.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
If you do nothing, Quisk operates as before, and the settings feature does nothing. You have to
|
||
|
|
turn it on by making a named block of settings; a "radio". If you make some changes that
|
||
|
|
cause Quisk to fail to start, just start Quisk with the "-a" or "--ask" option, and specify
|
||
|
|
"ConfigFileRadio" as the startup radio. The "ConfigFileRadio" is the radio as specified in the
|
||
|
|
config file, and no internal settings are used. This should not happen, but the code is very new, and
|
||
|
|
I expect that it needs more work.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The settings screens take the place of config files, although config files can still be used.
|
||
|
|
After editing settings, it is necessary to restart Quisk to make the settings happen. Press the
|
||
|
|
"Restart" button. Some changes will always require a restart, such as the button layout. But I
|
||
|
|
expect to make many settings happen instantly without a restart.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.8 November 2015
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
Foreign users can have trouble with their config directory on Windows because the "Documents"
|
||
|
|
directory is in a foreign language; for example, "Mine Dokumenter". I changed Quisk to use
|
||
|
|
the registry to find the name of the "Documents" directory so Quisk should find it in any language.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
When playing a CQ loop using the "Transmit sound from WAV file" feature, pressing
|
||
|
|
hardware PTT will cancel the play loop.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added the hardware information to the top of the screen. This is convenient when running
|
||
|
|
multiple instances of Quisk with multiple hardwares. I removed the SoftRock status line at
|
||
|
|
the bottom of the screen. The same information is in the Config/Config screen and in the
|
||
|
|
title line at the top.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
When operating in Split mode, the RIT control used to only change the Rx channel. But
|
||
|
|
that meant that the other Tx channel did not have RIT. So in CW mode, a station exactly
|
||
|
|
on the Tx frequency would not be heard. RIT now works on both channels in Split mode.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The "Record Rx audio" feature now records Tx audio too. This is useful to record and review
|
||
|
|
a QSO.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.7 September 2015
|
||
|
|
===================================
|
||
|
|
Eric and I fixed some problems with the PulseAudio code, including problems displaying very
|
||
|
|
long device names. I reorganized the file quisk_conf_defaults.py to make it easier
|
||
|
|
to read. I changed the colors on the Config screen to make the controls look better.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.6 September 2015
|
||
|
|
===================================
|
||
|
|
The PulseAudio code was completely rewritten by Eric Thornton, KM4DSJ. It now uses
|
||
|
|
the asynchronous interface. This will:
|
||
|
|
1)Improve stability/performance. We can now manage latency events how we want to and prevent
|
||
|
|
ever increasing latency due to CPU load or network delays. latency_millisecs in the quick_conf.py
|
||
|
|
file will established the target buffer size for playback. Realtime latency for pulse audio
|
||
|
|
streams is available on the config/status tab.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
2)Allow connection to two different PulseAudio servers. The default connection is to the local
|
||
|
|
machine for normal usage. A separate machine can be specified to pass IQ audio via the network.
|
||
|
|
This is useful to utilize a Softrock or Peaberry via a raspberry pi or other remote computer.
|
||
|
|
Specify IQ_Server_IP = "your.ip.here" in your quisk_conf.py to utilize this option. Be sure to
|
||
|
|
set latency_millisecs to something reasonable (300 works for me over wifi). NOTE: To keep network
|
||
|
|
congestion down, all modes except CW will "cork" the idle up/down IQ stream.
|
||
|
|
3)Quisk will attempt to utilize native 16 bit LE format if a PulseAudio sink is configured this way.
|
||
|
|
Default fallback is Float 32. This reduces network overhead for remote IQ audio streaming while not
|
||
|
|
losing resolution for any local streams that are configured as floating point.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Additional changes:
|
||
|
|
-Remote control of Softrock receivers via usbsoftrock. Add usbsr_ip_address = "your.ip.here",
|
||
|
|
usbsr_port=port#, and import hardware_net.py in quick_conf.py to communicate with a usbsoftrock
|
||
|
|
daemon. Start usbsoftrock on the remote machine with the -D option.
|
||
|
|
-Added a macports target to the makefile to utilize dependency libraries from macports.
|
||
|
|
This option now allows use of PulseAudio on OSX.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Eric
|
||
|
|
KM4DSJ
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.5 September 2015
|
||
|
|
===================================
|
||
|
|
I changed the code for full-screen mode. You can now enter window sizes directly. See
|
||
|
|
window_width in the file quisk_conf_defaults.py.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added two more bits to tx_control for the FPGA protocol. I updated the PyUSB
|
||
|
|
package that ships with Quisk to version 1.0.0b2.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The received characters from FreeDV now appear in the upper left of the graph. I added
|
||
|
|
the new FreeDV 700 and 700B modes. Right-click the FDV button to select the mode.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
To make it clear when buttons have added functions, I added a miniature slider to buttons
|
||
|
|
that can be right-clicked, and a circular arrow to buttons that can be clicked repeatedly.
|
||
|
|
This can be turned off in your config file.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.4 August 2015
|
||
|
|
================================
|
||
|
|
The Spot button transmits a variable level carrier in all modes, not just SSB. The new config
|
||
|
|
file option "spot_button_keys_tx = True" will cause the Spot button to key the transmitter. The
|
||
|
|
default is False. The up button for the Favorites screen used to set the frequency in Hertz,
|
||
|
|
but the frequencies must be in Megahertz. The ctcss was also broken. This has been fixed.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a new Hermes-Lite model configuration file hermes/quisk_conf2.py. This is for
|
||
|
|
use by people who can program in Python and want to add features to Quisk. It is set up
|
||
|
|
to send the Spot button status on the J16 connector. Quisk now operates in CW mode using
|
||
|
|
the new Hermes-Lite key input. For other modes, use the PTT button. On the Hermes,
|
||
|
|
use the PTT button with Spot, even for CW. The CW key always transmits full power CW even
|
||
|
|
if the mode is not CW.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
There is now an option to receive microphone samples from a UDP device. This is used for
|
||
|
|
SDR hardware that has a built-in codec. See quisk_conf_defaults.py.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The FreeDV code was completely rewritten. It is now simpler, and it is easier to change to a
|
||
|
|
newer libcodec2. See the file freedvpkg/README.txt. If anyone is running on Apple OSX, and
|
||
|
|
has problems, email me, and look at freedv.c.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The config file option graph_width=0.8 sets the width of the graph. If this is set to exactly 1.0,
|
||
|
|
Quisk will run in full-screen mode. This is meant for built-in screens, tablets etc. that lack
|
||
|
|
window management.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.2 July 2015
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
I made some changes for Hermes-Lite. You must add rx_udp_clock to your config file. You can adjust
|
||
|
|
rx_udp_clock slightly to correct the frequency display. See hermes/quisk_conf.py.
|
||
|
|
I added Hermes_BandDict to the config file. It controls the bits on the J16 connector of the Hermes-Lite.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk will now keep the same filter for a given mode when changing bands. I added RepeaterOffset() to
|
||
|
|
the softrock hardware file so that repeater offsets work. I added mode DGT-FM for digital FM modes.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.1 July 2015
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
This is a bug fix release to correct an incompatibility between my FPGA firmware and that of
|
||
|
|
Stephen, DL2STG. He was using the byte in the control record that I used to send the sidetone volume.
|
||
|
|
I now send the sidetone volume as byte 17.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added the config file parameter use_sidetone to add/remove the Sto sidetone volume control. It
|
||
|
|
used to be necessary to use the hardware file for this. The default is no sidetone. To add the
|
||
|
|
control, add "use_sidetone=1" to your config file.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I fixed a bug in the Audio Plackback button and Hermes-Lite.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.7.0 July 2015
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
Quisk now supports a new radio, the HermesLite. If you have a HermesLite, copy hermes/quisk_conf.py
|
||
|
|
to your config file and modify the copy. You should only need to change the soundcard names.
|
||
|
|
If you use Quisk on multiple radios, remember that you can have multiple config files.
|
||
|
|
Use "python quisk.py -c my_config_file.py" or its equivalent to choose among config files. This
|
||
|
|
code is currently under test and may have problems.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The favorites screen now has two more columns for repeater offset and CTCSS tone. See the file
|
||
|
|
quisk_conf_defaults.py. You must set do_repeater_offset=True, and your hardware must be capable
|
||
|
|
of performing the shift.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The FDV feature is now in "final" form. Please see freedvpkg/README.txt. Note that FDV is
|
||
|
|
a moving target.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
have a hardware mic button that you can connect to the key line.
|
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|
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I added the sidetone volume to the HiQSDR control data to accommodate new hardware. I softened the
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
FreeDV is the combination of the codec2 codec and the fdmdv modem. It provides digital voice
|
||
|
|
in 1200 Hz bandwidth suitable for HF transmission. You can use FreeDV by downloading the FreeDv
|
||
|
|
program from freedv.org, and connecting it to Quisk using the usual digital mode DGT-U. But now
|
||
|
|
there is a simpler way. Quisk has a new mode button FDV. Just push the FDV mode and talk. See
|
||
|
|
http://www.rowetel.com/blog/?page_id=452.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk will add the FDV mode button unless your config file contains the line
|
||
|
|
add_freedv_button = 0
|
||
|
|
If there is a problem with the freedv module, the button will be grayed out. See README.txt in the
|
||
|
|
freedvpkg subdirectory for more information. The "Split" button currently fails with FDV.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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".
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The IMD button now has a right-click level control like the Spot button. This is more
|
||
|
|
convenient than having a few fixed levels.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The Spot button can now transmit a carrier at zero amplitude. This is useful for testing
|
||
|
|
the output noise. If you wrote your own OnSpot() method, level -1 is now Spot button off,
|
||
|
|
and the level is now 0 to 1000.
|
||
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|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.21 March 2015
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
Quisk can now transmit a message from a WAV file. Record your message at
|
||
|
|
a high level (near clipping) at 48 ksps, 16-bit, one channel (monophonic).
|
||
|
|
Then enter the file name on the Config/Config screen. Press the "File play"
|
||
|
|
button to transmit. Quisk will press the PTT button for you, and release it
|
||
|
|
during pauses. To interrupt playback, press PTT or release FilePlay so you can answer.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The "Split" button has been replaced with a "Splt" button and a "Rev" button. The "Splt"
|
||
|
|
button splits Rx and Tx; and if you click it with the right mouse button instead of the
|
||
|
|
left, it also locks the Tx frequency so tuning changes the Rx frequency. The "Rev"
|
||
|
|
button reverses the Tx and Rx frequencies. These features were suggested by Mario, DH5YM.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a new parameter mic_agc_level to the config file to control the mic AGC. Input levels
|
||
|
|
below mic_agc_level are ignored. The default is 0.1. Increase this (up to 1.0) to reduce the
|
||
|
|
AGC range, and reduce it to increase the AGC mic gain boost.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Philip Lee contributed a patch to the PulseAudio code to set the play buffer size.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.20 December 2014
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
Thanks to Graeme, ZL2APV, quisk now changes both channels of a control when using mixer_settings[].
|
||
|
|
He reports that setting boolean values does not work, but it works on my machine. More testing
|
||
|
|
is needed.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The new config file dictionary bandTransverterOffset[] gives the offset in Hertz for bands that are
|
||
|
|
used with a transverter; for example 144000000 - 28000000 for a two meter transverter. This
|
||
|
|
currently works for HiQSDR, SoftRock and SdrIQ. I also changed the graph X axis code so gigahertz
|
||
|
|
frequency labels are not too wide.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.19 October 2014
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
Mario, DL3LSM, contributed changes for MacOS support. Thanks!
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added device names to PulseAudio. The PulseAudio name "pulse" still refers to the default
|
||
|
|
device. Otherwise, enter a PulseAudio name such as "pulse:alsa_input.pci-0000_00_1b.0.analog-stereo".
|
||
|
|
See quisk_conf_defaults.py or docs.html. PulseAudio support enables you to connect to recent
|
||
|
|
versions of wsjt-x. To turn this off, set show_pulse_audio_devices = False in your config file.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.18 June 2014
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
The Windows installer now works with the new WxPython 3.0. Previously it required 2.x.
|
||
|
|
I fixed an annoying sound loop that happened on Windows when quitting Quisk.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The Rx Filter screen now displays the bandwidth of the filter at the 3 and 6 dB points.
|
||
|
|
I improved the calculation of FFT size for fft_size_multiplier==0. I added more FFT buffers
|
||
|
|
to improve performance at high data rates.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
When you right-click the S-meter, there are new options to change the S-meter time
|
||
|
|
constant, and to measure the audio voltage.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.17 June 2014
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
Philip G. Lee contributed code to provide native PulseAudio support for Quisk. You will need
|
||
|
|
to install the package "libpulse-dev" to compile. Thanks Philip!
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Stephen, K6BSD, provided patches to support FreeBSD. Thanks Stephen!
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The Spot button now works in CW mode with softrock USB hardware. There is a new
|
||
|
|
slider control for SoftRock transmit level on the Config/Config screen.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The new config file options file_name_audio and file_name_samples are the initial names
|
||
|
|
for saving audio and samples on the Config/Config screen.
|
||
|
|
I added more sample rates to support different hardware.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.16 March 2014
|
||
|
|
===============================
|
||
|
|
I re-wrote the CW transmit logic for SoftRock transmitters. It now implements semi break-in
|
||
|
|
CW operation. The config file options are key_poll_msec and key_hang_time.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added the config file option sample_playback_name to play the raw samples to a loopback or
|
||
|
|
VAC device. You can access the raw samples by reading them back with another program.
|
||
|
|
See quisk_conf_defaults.py. The sample rate is the same as the hardware sample rate.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.14 November 2013
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
I restored audio to the "Tx Audio" screen. I increased the digital (DGT-U etc.) transmit
|
||
|
|
bandwidth to 5 kHz. The Ys and Yz settings that control the waterfall colors are now
|
||
|
|
saved for each band. Just adjust Ys and Yz on a band, and these settings are restored when
|
||
|
|
you return to the band.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I improved the receive AGC to reduce distortion. The AGC button now has separate slider values
|
||
|
|
for On and Off. Right click the AGC button to set the sliders. Push the "Help" button to read
|
||
|
|
the description of the AGC.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I corrected some bugs related to dark color schemes, and added color_bg_txt to control the
|
||
|
|
slider text on the main screen.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.13 October 2013
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
I added VOX, voice operated relay. I improved the transmit audio speech processing. I
|
||
|
|
added controls for the audio clip and preemphasis levels to the Tx Audio tab of the Config
|
||
|
|
screen. Press the "Help" button to read the documentation on how to set your audio levels.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.12 August 2013
|
||
|
|
================================
|
||
|
|
I fixed a bug that produced slight distortion in the transmitted signal. I added the Enum
|
||
|
|
type to the mixer control "mixer_settings[]". Be sure to use a Python float if you want a
|
||
|
|
decimal fraction 0.0 to 1.0; that is, use "1.0" for 100%, not "1".
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The config file now defines hot keys that will press the PTT button when the keys are pressed.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a new tab to the Config Screen for testing transmit audio. You can record and play
|
||
|
|
back the processed microphone output to hear what it sounds like. I plan to add audio
|
||
|
|
controls to this screen in a future release. I think the record/playback is more useful
|
||
|
|
than a simple loopback because I find it difficult to talk and listen at the same time.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.11 July 2013
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
I increased the size of the SoftRock status line.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
You can now change frequency by left clicking on the digits in the frequency display. Click on
|
||
|
|
the upper part of a digit to increase it, and the lower part to decrease it.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added some GREAT features from Christof, DJ4CM:
|
||
|
|
Symbols for buttons. But you can change back to text with use_unicode_symbols = False.
|
||
|
|
Two new buttons for direct entry and recall of items on the favorites screen.
|
||
|
|
A new window to display saved stations, favorites and dx cluster data below the frequency axis.
|
||
|
|
A feature to query a dx cluster using telnet, and display the stations.
|
||
|
|
The symbols use Unicode, and were tested on Linux and Windows, and on computers in Germany and the USA.
|
||
|
|
But if your Windows does not support Unicode, you will need to add use_unicode_symbols = False.
|
||
|
|
Read quisk_conf_defaults.py (as usual), and look for quisk_typeface, btn_text_, use_unicode_symbols,
|
||
|
|
sym_stat_, station_display_lines, and dxClHost to see how to use these features by Christof.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.10 May 2013
|
||
|
|
=============================
|
||
|
|
I made some changes to my n2adr hardware and widget files. I increased the timeout for select()
|
||
|
|
in the UDP code. I added a patch from David Turnbull, AE9RB, to make Quisk USB control work with
|
||
|
|
the Peaberry. The problem was discovered and solved by ON7VQ.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Windows changes the Documents folder name for different languages, and has no standard way to
|
||
|
|
find it. I added "Mine Dokumenter" to the list.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The AGC release time and mic gain control are now parameters in the config file.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added some features from Christof, DJ4CM: additional color control, double click tune on favorites
|
||
|
|
screen, and format changes.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.9 April 2013
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
The new config file parameter digital_output_level controls the sound level to Fldigi, etc.
|
||
|
|
I fixed some small bugs in the Windows DirectX sound system.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
When using the Split feature, Quisk can now receive on both the Rx and the Tx frequencies, and play them
|
||
|
|
in stereo. When working DX, you can now hear the DX in one ear and the pileup in the other. I like
|
||
|
|
the lower frequency signal to be left, and the higher one right. This is controlled by the new config
|
||
|
|
file option split_rxtx that can be 1, 2, 3 or 4. See the file quisk_conf_defaults.py (as usual).
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
This version of Quisk supports the new features in my HiQSDR FPGA firmware version 1.4. If you are
|
||
|
|
using Quisk to set your hardware IP to rx_udp_ip, please be sure that rx_udp_ip_netmask is correct.
|
||
|
|
The default is 255.255.255.0.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.8 March 2013
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
The new config file parameter button_font_size can be changed to reduce the size of the button font.
|
||
|
|
This is useful for a netbook when the lower screen resolution results in crowded buttons.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
There is a new button "Notch" for an automatic notch filter to get rid of carriers in SSB signals. It
|
||
|
|
works in CW too, but is less useful because the sharp filters can get rid of unwanted signals. The "Notch"
|
||
|
|
is an advanced feature based on the FFT and not the LMS algorithm.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.7 February 2013
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
I added a check for the correct wx version. Thanks to Mario, DH5YM. Selecting "Config/Favorites/TuneTo"
|
||
|
|
now changes to the configured default_screen instead of the waterfall screen. Thanks to Detlef, DL7IY.
|
||
|
|
The mute button and volume now controls only the radio sound, and not the digital output. Thanks to Mario, DH5YM.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Previously, Fldigi XML-RPC control only worked if a digital mode was selected and a digital audio device
|
||
|
|
was specified. Now it is always active unless you turn it off in the config file.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The transmit power level and the digital transmit power level can now be adjusted on the config screen. The
|
||
|
|
levels are a percentage of tx_level as set in the config file. The meaning of digital_tx_level was changed.
|
||
|
|
It is now the maximum percentage value for the slider. Thanks to Hubert, DG7MGY.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
There is a new feature to save frequencies and return to them. When you have tuned in a signal of interest,
|
||
|
|
press the "Save" button to save the frequency, band and mode. Repeat for more signals. Now press "Next",
|
||
|
|
to switch to the next saved signal, and press "Next" repeatedly to cycle through the list. To delete a
|
||
|
|
saved signal, first tune to it with "Next" and then press "Delete". If you save a large number of signals,
|
||
|
|
right click the "Next" button, and you will get a popup menu so you can jump directly to a station. Thanks
|
||
|
|
to Detlef, DL7IY.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I had to renumber the columns for the Quisk buttons. That won't matter to you unless you add your own widgets
|
||
|
|
to the bottom of the screen by importing your own quisk_widgets. Then you will need to renumber your columns.
|
||
|
|
See n2adr/quisk_widgets.py for an example.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.6 January 2013
|
||
|
|
================================
|
||
|
|
I corrected the frequency measurement feature so it works with RIT. This feature was successfully
|
||
|
|
verified in the November 2012 ARRL Frequency Measurement Test. I fixed a bug in Fldigi frequency
|
||
|
|
control thanks to Hubert, DG7MGY.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
The config file has a new parameter mouse_wheelmod to control the mouse wheel
|
||
|
|
sensitivity. Thanks to DG7MGY for the patch.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I changed the digital filters so they have a bandwidth up to 20 ksps. This accommodates more digital modes.
|
||
|
|
There are now three digital modes: DGT-U and DGT-L decode the audio as upper or lower sideband. The old
|
||
|
|
DGTL mode is now DGT-U. The mode DGT-IQ does not decode. It sends the I/Q samples directly to the
|
||
|
|
sound card device. It is interesting to listen to the DGT-IQ signal, as it provides binaural reception.
|
||
|
|
Also, the PTT can be controlled by either Quisk or Fldigi, not just by Quisk.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
There is a new tab on the Config screen where you can enter the frequencies and modes for favorite
|
||
|
|
stations. This can be used to list and tune to repeaters or nets. The page works like a spreadsheet.
|
||
|
|
Fill in the rows with an arbitrary name, the frequency as integer Hertz or decimal megahertz, the mode and
|
||
|
|
an arbitrary description. Right click on the left row label for a popup menu that allows you tune to that
|
||
|
|
row. Thanks to Brian KF7WPK for suggesting this feature.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.5 November 2012
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
I added a waterfall method ChangeRfGain() that enables you to keep the waterfall colors constant
|
||
|
|
for changes in the RF gain control. See my n2adr directory for an example of how to use it.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added the ability to connect Quisk to the hamlib rigctld daemon. This enables Quisk to work
|
||
|
|
with any rig compatible with hamlib. For an example, see quisk_conf_kx3.py. Push the Help button
|
||
|
|
for documentation.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a feature to measure the frequency of a continuous RF signal. Right click the S-meter window
|
||
|
|
to turn it on. Push the Help button for documentation. It is meant for precise frequency measurement
|
||
|
|
such as would be needed to characterize crystals for a filter. Precision is 0.01 Hertz.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.4 September 2012
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
I added Hamlib control to Quisk. Set your digital or logging program to rig2,
|
||
|
|
device localhost:4575. See the Help and docs.html. This is used to control Quisk
|
||
|
|
from other digital mode programs such as WSPR.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added the Y scale to the graph above the waterfall.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk can now record the speaker audio and the digital samples to a WAV file. Set the
|
||
|
|
file names using the config screen, and then use the "FileRec" button to start recording.
|
||
|
|
Press the Help button for more information.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.3 July 2012
|
||
|
|
=============================
|
||
|
|
Thanks to Steve Murphy, KB8RWQ for the patch adding additional color control, and for his
|
||
|
|
dark color design.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I am using Quisk with my AR8600 receiver 10.7 MHz IF output as a general coverage receiver.
|
||
|
|
My config file is n2adr/quisk_conf_8600.py. This covers the VHF and UHF bands, and so
|
||
|
|
I needed to add some FM repeater and scanner features. I added a Squelch button for FM.
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
freq_base are used to round frequencies to channel spacings on VHF. There is scanner
|
||
|
|
logic in my config file. You should look at this if you use Quisk with a transverter for
|
||
|
|
the higher bands. With my hardware it is able to scan known repeater frequencies jumping
|
||
|
|
across bands as it scans. The 960 ksps rate of Quisk and HiQSDR is very useful at VHF
|
||
|
|
and higher.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added tabs to the config screen, and cleaned it up.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added a record and playback button. Press Record to start a new recording of radio
|
||
|
|
sound. The maximum recording length is set in the config file, and the default is 15
|
||
|
|
seconds. After this limit, the most recent 15 seconds of sound is retained. To play
|
||
|
|
the recorded sound, press the Play button. If you are transmitting, the recorded sound
|
||
|
|
is transmitted provided the microphone and playback sample rate are both 48000 sps. The
|
||
|
|
transmitted recorded sound is not subjected to the usual audio processing. That means
|
||
|
|
that you can play another ham's audio back and give him/her a good idea of how it sounds.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.2 May 2012
|
||
|
|
============================
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
I added detailed information on each sound device to the config screen. The Test
|
||
|
|
button now generates AM and FM as well as CW and SSB.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.1 April 2012
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
the configuration file for items to control 60 meters.
|
||
|
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|
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|
|
Quisk Version 3.6.0 March 2012
|
||
|
|
==============================
|
||
|
|
There are no new user features in this release, and no changes to the HiQSDR code.
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
|
==================================
|
||
|
|
I fixed a bug that caused the microphone to freeze when sending the mic sound to
|
||
|
|
the SoftRock for transmit.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
|
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back to 0.80 (or similar).
|
||
|
|
|
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|
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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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Quisk Version 3.5.9 November 2011
|
||
|
|
=================================
|
||
|
|
I fixed a bug in Windows that occurs only when using the mic for transmit.
|
||
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|
|
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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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|
|
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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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 firmare 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.
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
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
|
||
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default hardware file. Started adding code to capture sound
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from a UDP socket.
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Quisk Version 3.2.2 June 2009
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The microphone access was re-written to make it work with more
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sound cards. The config file has a new parameter "mic_channel_I"
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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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