Development Progress Log
I’ll keep this post updated regularly as I work on features between releases.
Please note: the features and updates mentioned here won’t be available until a future release, usually the next one, but not always.
Radtel RT-880 nicFW [Click for releases]
Radtel RT-950 nicFW [Click for releases]
✅ Completed
RT-880 - Improved VFO ultra scan speed.
This is pretty much as fast as I can get it, the 880's RX stage is just not as fast to settle down as other radios, so the BK4819 needs more time to get enough of a signal.RT-880 - Channel scanning now entirely skips any channel that would need to toggle the band relay.
RT-880 - Maidenhead locator bug regarding negative longitude/latitude fixed.
RT-880 - Bug with GPS navigation and negative longitude locations fixed.
Many thanks to Wayne for his help getting to the bottom of this.
🔧 In Progress
RT-880 - Other APRS
Working on decoding other formats of APRS, such as hotspots, points of interest etc..RT-880 - Investigating SSTV decoding.
New approach
Robot 36 being tested.RT-950 Storage Backup system.
Note 950 and 880 are very similar, both MCU wise and hardware wise. Thus I can parallel develop.
Notes / Caveats
Items listed here are development progress notes, not release notes. Features remain subject to change, and availability depends on final testing and release decisions.
If something is marked 'In Progress' it may:
change in behavior,
be deferred to a later release, or
be dropped if it proves non-viable.
💬 Comments
Comments are welcome, but please note that they may be pruned over time as the post evolves and older feedback becomes outdated.