Firmware fix for RF appearing on RX only ports

[N4QNT]

Good Day, I'm Seeking guidance with upgrading to the V12 and p2app to V15? for the G2. I'm slowly learning Rasp commands and such, every time I try a git pull and running Flash writer and navigate to the FPGA folder I can't find any dates with 2024 and anything showing V12 and such. Maybe a quick step-by-step with the correct commands to pull the latest files and launch steps. My G2 shipped mid-Oct so I have the latest updates prier to the latest CW fix...

Thank you
Art

[DL8LAQ]

Good Day, I'm Seeking guidance with upgrading to the V12 and p2app to V15? for the G2.

First post:
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=4772#p26132

[I2NOY]

Orion mkII of late 2020 updated flawlessy to FW 2.2.2 and Thetis 2.10.3.6 dev_2 is working perfectly.
Thanks guys!


P.S. after some check, I noted that the ATT on TX, set at 31 normally, reverts to 0 as soon as I enable PS-A but remains to 0 when I disable PS-A.
I noted that sometimes the ANAN step attenuator is enabling on RX1 by itself.

[I2NOY]

After some other test and reading more on firmwares, I get back to firmware 2.1.18 as I have at 99% the Anan 7000 mkII with FPGA Cyclone IV EP4CG and noted some strange behavior on 2.2.2.
I confirm that issues on Thetis are still present.

[N4QNT]

For those using a G2, there is also an equivalent fix: you will need to updated the firmware to V12 and p2app to V15.

See the manual for details of how to do that.

Is it possible to list the current line commands/script to Git Pull the latest V12 firmware and V15 p2app? I'm new to the G2 world and would like some assistance with this procedure.

Thank you,
Art

[G3ZQH]

W1AEX wrote:
Thanks for the combination Thetis + firmware fix for the RF appearing on RX only ports. With P2 firmware v1.9.20B installed in my 200D and running Thetis v2.10.3.6 Dev 2 there is no longer a detectable RF pulse during CW on ports marked "Do not TX". I have been running the firmware and the Dev 2 version from the first day they were available and everything has been running solid here with my 200D. The firmware seems to be right in the sweet spot for Pure Signal with my cranky Orion board!

Thanks,

Rob W1AEX

Like Rob, I've updated the firmware on my 200D and running the latest Dev2 Thetis. No issues detected and like Dev1, Dev2 is running smoothly.

Cheers
73, Phil - VK1HX

Updated my 200D to the P2 firmware 1.9.20B and using Thetis v2.10.3.6dev2. Runs PureSignal OK and seems fine on RX. HOWEVER, I noted a TX problem on 15, 12, 10, 6m where the TX signal (monitored on DUP) had many small spurs over a wide spectrum (~350kHz). This caused my linear amp to trip out detecting 'WRONG FREQUENCY' - presumably picking up signals outside the specified band/frequency. I reverted to FW v1.9.0pre4 and this gave a clean TX spectrum with no tripping of my amp.

73 Dave G3ZQH

[KD1GA]

Hi Vin,

Check to see if there is a '-CV' in the serial number of the unit.
That would tell you if it had a Cyclone 5 'V'.

There is no harm in trying both the EP4CE115 Cyclone IV
or 5CEFA9F31 Cyclone V firmware images. If one works, that is
the Cyclone variant that your unit has.

-Rick / N1GP

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip and your response. Funny thing I believe I have either the last or one of the last MKIII's produced but no -CV in the serial number, so I assumed it was a cyclone IV. I flashed it with both firmware's listed for the IV an no RX. So for the hell of it, I tried the A file listed for the V and it worked great. I confirmed no TX present on RX ports. Ahh the wonders of Apache Labs cryptic equipment identification never ceases to amaze me . Thanks all for the help!!! 73 Vin KD1GA

[n1gp]

That's great news Vin. I'm glad it is working for you and you now know
you have a cyclone 5 (CV) unit.

[vk1hx]

[i]

Updated my 200D to the P2 firmware 1.9.20B and using Thetis v2.10.3.6dev2. Runs PureSignal OK and seems fine on RX. HOWEVER, I noted a TX problem on 15, 12, 10, 6m where the TX signal (monitored on DUP) had many small spurs over a wide spectrum (~350kHz). This caused my linear amp to trip out detecting 'WRONG FREQUENCY' - presumably picking up signals outside the specified band/frequency. I reverted to FW v1.9.0pre4 and this gave a clean TX spectrum with no tripping of my amp.

73 Dave G3ZQH

Hi Dave,

Both Rob (W1AEX) and I have very particular ANAN 200D's. Both our 200Ds are rev.24 versions. Based on the P2 FW that is working for you, v1.9.0pre4, I'd say your 200D is a rev.16. I was not able to run FW v1.9.0pre4 on my 200D, however it worked on an older 200D without issue.

I am only guessing here, but I'd say the updated FW for the 200D posted by Rick (N1GP) was based on the last P2 FW v1.9.15, which seemed to suit the rev.24 ANA 200D radios. Maybe contact Rick and see if he can build a couple of FW files for rev.16 200D's based off the v1.9.0pre4 or similar.

Cheers

[n1gp]

@G3ZQH

Hi Dave,

When Rob was helping me test the 200D firmware I had sent him two other F/W images
to try. Could you give these a try also and let me know how they work out for you.

I can put some of the 'pre4' timing back in and generate some new images with that if these
don't work out for you.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rzl2a0c88rsh6bq0uo6gk/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20C.rbf?rlkey=dgivriqntwm0p54b02u366clt&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4wee06ok6oksq4czzopbm/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20D.rbf?rlkey=dsnfl55t696b8hz7q0quh554p&dl=0

-Rick / N1GP

[G3ZQH]

@G3ZQH

Hi Dave,

When Rob was helping me test the 200D firmware I had sent him two other F/W images
to try. Could you give these a try also and let me know how they work out for you.

I can put some of the 'pre4' timing back in and generate some new images with that if these
don't work out for you.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rzl2a0c88rsh6bq0uo6gk/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20C.rbf?rlkey=dgivriqntwm0p54b02u366clt&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4wee06ok6oksq4czzopbm/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.20D.rbf?rlkey=dsnfl55t696b8hz7q0quh554p&dl=0

-Rick / N1GP

Hi Rick
Thanks for these new FW images. (Also appreciate Phil passing on the valuable information about his and Rob's 200Ds).

Unfortunately, neither of these versions worked with my 200D which is the rev 16 version. Both the 20C and 20D FW gave the 'Error starting hardware...' message when I tried to start Thetis. Back to the pre4 version and all is OK again.

If you have time to try a few more images for my 200D that would be great. Appreciate your efforts in trying to sort out the RX antenna bug.

73 Dave G3ZQH

[n1gp]

@G3ZQH
OK, tnx for trying those.

So I went back to the pre4 firmware and added the same fixes for the RF on RX-only.
I have put these at version 1.9.5

Here are a couple of images to try. Please note that I have no way of testing these as I
don't have a 200D.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vejjeq8mbjkf0nq6tooj7/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5A.rbf?rlkey=8z8ylf309wia0tibpyve0yxa5&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u5vlyalwt6mu5kyk93gl2/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5B.rbf?rlkey=88gva93oxpceq6ouj824o3vr4&dl=0

[G3ZQH]

@G3ZQH
OK, tnx for trying those.

So I went back to the pre4 firmware and added the same fixes for the RF on RX-only.
I have put these at version 1.9.5

Here are a couple of images to try. Please note that I have no way of testing these as I
don't have a 200D.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vejjeq8mbjkf0nq6tooj7/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5A.rbf?rlkey=8z8ylf309wia0tibpyve0yxa5&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u5vlyalwt6mu5kyk93gl2/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5B.rbf?rlkey=88gva93oxpceq6ouj824o3vr4&dl=0

Thanks Rick
1.9.5A - Thetis starts but there was a problem with the RX spectrum display scale or possibly AGC. Could not obtain stable RX spectrum
1.9.5B - Thetis starts, initial problem with RX spectrum display as with 1.9.5A but this cleared after changing bands. I tried PureSignal on several bands using 2-Tone and it corrected quickly without any problem. So this image seems looks good on my quick evaluation.

I'll run 1.9.5B for a few days to check stability. Also, tomorrow will check if it has cured RF on RX antenna port.

73 Dave G3ZQH

[vk1hx]

Your welcome.

[StefanoAlvaro]

Finally the new firmware works without SEQ Errors on my MK3 too! I would very much like to know what it could depend on, given that various theories and possibilities have been floated (closures, temperature, network card compatibility, etc.) and to understand, explained in simple words, what changes from this new FW to the old one.
Thank you so much N1GP, it's already the second time you make me happy!

[G3ZQH]

@G3ZQH
OK, tnx for trying those.

So I went back to the pre4 firmware and added the same fixes for the RF on RX-only.
I have put these at version 1.9.5

Here are a couple of images to try. Please note that I have no way of testing these as I
don't have a 200D.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vejjeq8mbjkf0nq6tooj7/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5A.rbf?rlkey=8z8ylf309wia0tibpyve0yxa5&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u5vlyalwt6mu5kyk93gl2/Metis_Orion_NP_v1.9.5B.rbf?rlkey=88gva93oxpceq6ouj824o3vr4&dl=0

Thanks Rick
1.9.5A - Thetis starts but there was a problem with the RX spectrum display scale or possibly AGC. Could not obtain stable RX spectrum
1.9.5B - Thetis starts, initial problem with RX spectrum display as with 1.9.5A but this cleared after changing bands. I tried PureSignal on several bands using 2-Tone and it corrected quickly without any problem. So this image seems looks good on my quick evaluation.

I'll run 1.9.5B for a few days to check stability. Also, tomorrow will check if it has cured RF on RX antenna port.

73 Dave G3ZQH

Just a follow up for those with 200D rev 16 version. I have used Rick's firmware 1.9.5B for several days and it is stable, works with PS and does not TX on RX Ant using CW. So looks good for this who have this older model Anan 200D.

Thanks again to Rick for providing the update.

73 Dave G3ZQH

[w-u-2-o]

Running FW 2.2.2 with Thetis 2.10.3.6 dev_2 on an ANAN-8000DLE. No problems to report at this time, but it's only been running for a few hours.

[dl2hbj]

I just istalled Firmware 2 12.2.1A in my 100D first edition. Now I have "sequence error 264 / 265 (DDC2 Mic)" and an distordet audio. Database reset has no effect.

Any idea?

Same here with my 100D, tried both the "A" and the "C" firmware versions. Went back to 12.1.8 wich has issues with ADC Overload...
Jan - DL2HBJ

[n1gp]

@dl2hbj

What was it about the A and C versions that didn't work for you, was it seq errors or were there
other issues as well?

[dl2hbj]

@dl2hbj

What was it about the A and C versions that didn't work for you, was it seq errors or were there
other issues as well?

Yes, audio was distorted as well!

[n1gp]

Here are 4 more to images to test. I don't have a 100D so I cannot test them myself.
Please let me know what you find:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aa98p0qy8bvd8vjnz0s4m/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2A.rbf?rlkey=8e23mpbx3vj5l8e9ouhopb4l8&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fcazl1r35xtagdyyh8ot8/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2B.rbf?rlkey=35fc1j8kgwkkh4cyj85qqgrth&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sp43s3p4eyjxvuq534l3h/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2C.rbf?rlkey=u4c4opvffg698p91bq0d67mom&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3qjff7hl6cyvq0zmajn5z/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2D.rbf?rlkey=q3680fo06xeddlp95cu8uhcz9&dl=0

[dl2hbj]

Here are 4 more to images to test. I don't have a 100D so I cannot test them myself.
Please let me know what you find:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aa98p0qy8bvd8vjnz0s4m/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2A.rbf?rlkey=8e23mpbx3vj5l8e9ouhopb4l8&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fcazl1r35xtagdyyh8ot8/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2B.rbf?rlkey=35fc1j8kgwkkh4cyj85qqgrth&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sp43s3p4eyjxvuq534l3h/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2C.rbf?rlkey=u4c4opvffg698p91bq0d67mom&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3qjff7hl6cyvq0zmajn5z/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2D.rbf?rlkey=q3680fo06xeddlp95cu8uhcz9&dl=0

Thanks, I will try it!

[dl2hbj]

Here are 4 more to images to test. I don't have a 100D so I cannot test them myself.
Please let me know what you find:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aa98p0qy8bvd8vjnz0s4m/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2A.rbf?rlkey=8e23mpbx3vj5l8e9ouhopb4l8&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fcazl1r35xtagdyyh8ot8/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2B.rbf?rlkey=35fc1j8kgwkkh4cyj85qqgrth&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sp43s3p4eyjxvuq534l3h/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2C.rbf?rlkey=u4c4opvffg698p91bq0d67mom&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3qjff7hl6cyvq0zmajn5z/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.2D.rbf?rlkey=q3680fo06xeddlp95cu8uhcz9&dl=0

Thanks, I will try it!

I have tried every single one, was not able to get one running. Had to use the Bootloader programm. I was happy to get it back to life with 12.1.8...
Jan DL2HBJ

[n1gp]

@DL2HBJ

Jan,

Tnx for trying them. I'm assuming that none of them would connect, hence you
had to use the Bootloader.

I made changes to the Ethernet code for these 4 images, so knowing they didn't connect
would be good to know.

I'll have to explore this more...

[wa1oxt]

Anan 100D, Thetis 2.10.3.6 dev_2, Protocol_2_v12.1.8 works great.
Protocol _2_ v12.2.1.A. PS very erratic. Xmit DUP Screen erratic.
Protocol _2_ v12.2.2 A/B/C/D. Error starting SDR Hardware.

Revert bk to Protocol_2_12.1.8.

gary

[n1gp]

Tnx Gary for also testing these.

I found where there was an issue in the last 4 images such that it prevented the Ethernet
from working at all. I wish I still had an Angelia to test on.

Anyway, I fixed that and generated 4 more images. NOTE: these have version 12.2.3:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c7ecqfgk76rnajcks90r8/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3A.rbf?rlkey=82agz7bp5jugu4n49tr16op94&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7df896iozqpy6g3gghvin/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3B.rbf?rlkey=q7v20otoix2vf1wn3nbzwi758&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dzv889isv2q017s8aguaa/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3C.rbf?rlkey=2rjqjygsnq5g7tjwdglf590dt&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tbzxc2wm9cyj42kh741sk/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3D.rbf?rlkey=ychcj6rw1pfhzc989cq74vhc2&dl=0

[wa1oxt]

Latest Versions 3A/B/C/D
Error Starting SDR Hardware.

No Joy...
Working on the bench all day, will keep the lid open for more testing.

gary

[wa1oxt]

Rich,

Unknowingly I may have misled you.
Regarding the first posted release for the Anan 100D ie: v_12.2.1A
v_12.2.1A loads fine. My problem is that PS is erratic and when transmitting the DUP/PS screen is very noisy/useless.

Gary

[n1gp]

Gary,

I did see that 12.2.1A somewhat worked for you. Another tester complained of bad TX spectra.
From that I decided to rework some of the timing in the TX clocking area. That is when testers
report no longer being able to connect. So I've been working somewhat backwards from there.

I'm thankful that you are willing to put some effort in to testing these. Here are 4 more:


https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/45qvg0tstibpq92lx6tyo/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3E.rbf?rlkey=yzdnjhbo6qslp4obw5xv760qm&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5b922i12t8mds88jfomte/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3F.rbf?rlkey=3w8x63z4grksmmvv176yoop39&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3sym42gg437norqlenijk/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3G.rbf?rlkey=den618lz7zfuofx3yn0hv9tyz&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xacuktwztxguy5ig7e9fm/Metis_Angelia_Protocol_2_v12.2.3H.rbf?rlkey=tbzhg3e5vdt67jfsmav1jk104&dl=0

[wa1oxt]

Rich, V12.2.3E/F/G/H error Starting SDR Hardware.
Feel free to ask questions.

Bk to the bench.
More testing welcome.

gary