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v3.7.4 and the 8400

ka9ees
ka9ees Member ✭✭✭
in SmartSDR for Windows

I think I know the answer, but I'll ask it anyway. Will v3.7.4 run on an 8400? I may try it for for grins.

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  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator
    Answer ✓

    DO NOT load any version older than 3.8.21 in an 8400 or 8600. I do not know if the radio would allow downgrade or not but 3.8.21 is the first version to support the new hardware. Remember, the CPU and FPGA are different than 6000 series radios.

    73 Dave wo2x

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  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Ed, the 8000 series require a minimum of 3.8.x.

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭
    edited January 2025

    I know. I was hoping someone would pipe up and say… Yeah! I did it and it works fine! ;-)

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭

    The word and in stricken out? Really?

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Ed, you misspelled and. I corrected it.

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭

    Haha that's not the only thing!

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭

    Follow up question. Will trying it brick the rig?

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭

    Thanks Dave!

  • Trucker
    Trucker Member ✭✭✭✭

    It may not brick the radio. But, you may well experience problems because of how the firmware for the new radios is written. It is always a good idea to run the recommended version for your radio. I certainly wouldn't suggest trying that on a expensive radio I just purchased.

    James

    WD5GWY

  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    I do not know what will happen but during Alpha testing, we were told explicitly to not use an older version than 3.8.21.

    73 Dave wo2x

  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

    It won't likely let you even try. But, if you feel lucky, give it a shot! :)

  • ka9ees
    ka9ees Member ✭✭✭

    Considering the luck I had changing the plastic overlays on my 6600M, I think I'll pass. :-)

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