SmartSDR v1.4 Update Posted

Gerald-K5SDR

For those who are wondering where we are with SmartSDR v1.4, I've posted an update in the announcement section.  Here is a link.  Thanks for your continued support.  73, Gerald

https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/smartsdr-v1-4-update

DrTeeth

Thanks Gerald. Sad to see FreeDV misses out this time around. I hope it is not too long until SmartSDR Waveform Interface sees the light of day.

Best 73.

IK6DLK Fabrizio

Flexradio=Pinocchio?

k3Tim

and if I may be so bold....
     perhaps break some of the major pieces out to make separate releases.

In any case, I am still enjoying the 6500 as is!    (do not need at this time FM / thin net / FreeDV)

_..--
 k3Tim

Larry

Thanks for the update Gerald. Looking forward to 1.4 release.

k3Tim

No - I don't think so.  

31 Jan was an estimate.  Being a s/w C coder for 20 years I've seen my share of this.  

G4YDO

thanks for what? no date nothing but dribble. it's only 4 nonths later.

 

Tony Hateley

I knew I had been mugged all along

DrTeeth

FreeDV will not be in this release IIUC.

Norm - W7CK

Thanks for the update Gerald.  I worked in the software development field for a number of years and I know how frustrating it can be putting the final touches on a product while your clients wait impatiently for its release.  I also realize just how hard it is to predict when a product will be ready for release.  Some customers expect announced estimated timelines to be chiseled in stone and when they pass, they somehow feel betrayed - just human nature I guess. 

I for one am waiting patiently for v1.4 and when it arrives, it will be like Christmas all over again.  I appreciate hearing from you and the Flex Radio staff regarding future development ideas, estimated timelines and tentative release dates.  I will try my best to remember that your timelines and announcements are made in good faith based upon what you know at that particular instance in time.  I realize just how hard it is to estimate when a task might be completed.  Seemingly simple functions can sometimes become monumental.

I want to thank you so much not just for keeping us appraised of your software development teems progress but also functionality we may expect to see in the future.   Flex Radio is a tremendous company and I think you keeping your customers in the loop is just another very special service that makes this company quite unique!  Please don't let any griping you may hear deter you from future announcements.  I love being kept in the loop and knowing what is coming next - whenever that may be.

Norm - W7CK

mw0pic

Hi all

Perhaps I did not do my research thoroughly before I bought my 6300.

I was under the impression that it was an all mode radio and would include basic functions like FM.

****************The UK advertising stated it was all mode.**************

I use FM on a regular basis and personally do not care about remote operations and other computer "geekery". but I understand the requirements of others.

I am a radio ham and want to use a radio.

The 6300 is a fine radio except for lack of FM functionality.

I own a flex 3000 and a flex 5000 .

I understand that flex users are always on the leading edge of Hi tech SDR and Flex caters for all types of users both radio hams and computer techs and LAN wizards.

But Flex please get the radio to what an all radio should do FIRST. and soon.

73

Bob

Tony Hateley

so I have to go to my ham club on Monday and get all the comments again.thanks

G4YDO

here here bob, i bought my 6700 in the uk 15 months ago thinking it was muilt mode.

Ernest - W4EG

Gerald,

My radio is packed so do not be in any hurry. 
Moving in 3 Weeks from California and sightseeing the USA underway to Amelia Island, Florida.
Looking forward to use v1.4 sometime in April or May when I get to my new residence.

Till then 73

mw0pic

Hi When I bought my 6300 it was advertised as an all mode radio. No one said it probably will be an all mode radio eventually.

DrTeeth

@G4DYO - It is and was multi-mode; just not as multi as you would have liked.

@ MW0PIC - It fill be nowhere near "all mode" even with FM. You do realise how many modes there are in today's amateur radio, hi hi?

Funnily enough, when I researched the market and decided to buy by 6300, I did not have those enhanced expectations. That was why I was on this forum before I bought (to the annoyance of some) asking all sorts of pre-sales questions.

DrTeeth

Have a safe trip and keep in touch.

Best 73.

Jay -- N0FB

Flex Radio Systems has been nothing but above board on their marketing, the current state of the art of their products, and road map on the inclusion of newer features and functionality.  If you are dissatisfied because your expectations were higher than what was publicized (the rest of us understood what we were buying), go find a mirror.  You'll quickly find the person who is at fault for setting bad expectations.

Gerald-K5SDR

Does anyone know of a machine that will turn whining into extra software engineers?  I would buy one of those in a heartbeat.  I am barely letting our engineers take a bathroom break as it is now.  ;>)  

mw0pic

That kind of remark is expected on this forum. Please read my post.

The radio was advertised in the UK as all mode ,and it was reasonable for that to include FM.

I expect now, that this thread will get personal and I don't need any of that nonsense.

I am allowed to make reasonable comment without fear or expectation of abuse and criticism because I dared to state my views on a subject.

DrTeeth

This stuff http://www.theakstons.co.uk/Ales/Old-Peculier/ is *proven* cerebral lubrication. Don't try using any of your native brewed stuff, if you sent it to a lab they would tell you your camel was pregnant, hi hi. Just off to have a cold bottle now, in fact.

Jay Nation

Guy
Was never annoyed with you, just wondered how much longer you were going to research. You did the right thing by kicking all the tires twice, better to have confidence about the radio.  I blame the road for the bumps and praise the rig for the ride. 
Jay - NO5J

Gerald-K5SDR

You are correct that we said the date was an estimate based on best information we had at the time.  I have been involved hardware and software businesses since 1976.  I have learned over and over and over again (and over again) that hardware is easy - software is hard.  You do your best to accurately estimate project magnitude and manage to a schedule but in complex systems "stuff happens."  

There is another strategy that many companies use (e.g. Apple).  Never talk publicly  at all about your plans.  Then no one can grumble if you miss your internal estimate.  By the way, Apple has infinite money to pay for engineers and testing.  They and Microsoft still have to come out with point releases to fix broken stuff they didn't find in testing.  

G4YDO

why can't we have a date now for release. we've all invested all lot of money in flex, surely you owe us all a date of release. 

steve smith ka1sdr

why give a date they wont keep it

G4YDO

apple do not release equipment that only half work.

Jay -- N0FB

Bob MW0PIC, even with the addition of FM to the 6000 family, it still will not be "All Mode" radio.   There are more "modes" out there than you can shake a stick at.  If all you are going to do is read a top line of a marketing slick and then lay down 2500 Euro's, then you are at fault, not Flex Radio.  I did my research and I was not, and am still not disappointed. 

Caveat Emptor!

mw0pic

I know how to turn customers into whiners

Greg - K5GJ

Guy - I don't think we've met but I definitely can agree with your **** choice!  I used to "commute" to Kings Langley for work and I miss the fine brews of "G-Land".  Old Peculier is awesome!  I've had 1 or 2 of their seasonals too.... Cheers!  73, Greg - K5GJ

Jay Nation

Yes please Guy, another **** if you don't mind.

Richard McClelland, AA5S

Reference the comment about Apple having infinite money.