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Slice-Master v.0.11.0g program don't work with new firmware 3.10.10

Alex - IK5PWJ
Alex - IK5PWJ Member ✭✭
edited September 3 in Third-Party Software

Hello, unfortunately, with the new 3.10.10 update, there are some problems with the Slice-master.v0.11.0g software.

The problem I'm experiencing with the Slice Master program is this:
During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File:"flex\flexpy!,line 1309,in publish_updates
and other error etc.

And it won't open any WSJTX program, JTDX is all blocked.
How do I fix this?
I'm forced to revert to SmartSDR v3.09.19.
73 Alex ik5pwj

Best Answer

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

    It sounds like something you should be able to fix. If communications are blocked, then it is likely a Windows Firewall issue.

    Slicemaster works fine on 3.10.10.

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Comments

  • Alex - IK5PWJ
    Alex - IK5PWJ Member ✭✭

    Hi, thanks Mike,
    but unfortunately, on two computers with Windows 11 PRO 64, Slice-Master v0.11.0g doesn't work with firmware version v3.10.10.
    I tried reinstalling both Slice Master and the firmware, but unfortunately this is the error I get. Slice Master doesn't open JTDX, WSJTDX, or CW, anything. However, if I revert to version v3.9.19, everything works.
    Here are the screenshots of the errors:

    Screenshot 2025-09-04 095235.png Screenshot 2025-09-04 095711.png

    Here are the screenshots of the errors:
    The problem isn't in the Windows11 Pro firewall.
    Unfortunately, I have to revert to firmware version v.3.9.19 for now, hoping the administrators will fix the problem.
    Thanks
    73 Alex ik5pwj

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

    Alex, please email the author of SliceMaster. He may not be aware of your issue and I don't think Don monitors this group at all.

    I just tested this morning with both SliceMaster and FRStack and I do not seem to have an issue.

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  • KM4CQG
    KM4CQG Member ✭✭
  • W2PP
    W2PP Member ✭✭✭

    Mike

    Same here Slicemaster appears to connect to Flex but refuses to launch WSJTX. I see no errors. Slicemaster thinks it launched WSJTX but nothing happens. No error detected. This started with the new Firmware


    Peter

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

    In order to launch, SliceMaster needs the following satisfied (I think)

    • Radio is connected with a valid client
    • Mode is DIGU
    • DAX is running and connected
    • Slice has a TX Focus - I get caught on this at times where TX focus is off

    If all that is satisfied, check with Don.

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  • W2PP
    W2PP Member ✭✭✭

    what is TX Focus. Not something I’ve had to setup previously

  • Rich M5RIC
    Rich M5RIC Member ✭✭✭

    At least 1 slice must have the red TX flag on it, if it doesn't click on TX on the slice you want to use.

  • W2PP
    W2PP Member ✭✭✭

    I tried that no change

    Will not launch Slicemaster.
    this is quite important to me as running multiple instances of WSJTX is the main reason I bought the radio. I’m sure hoping someone reaches out to the developers. I can never get a response from them.

    Peter

  • Alex - IK5PWJ
    Alex - IK5PWJ Member ✭✭

    Thanks Mike for your message…….

    But the requirements you listed are active and work with firmware version 3.9.19, and the same settings should work with version 3.10.10. Unfortunately, Slice-master doesn't work, and the errors are the ones I reported in my first message.

    So I understand that the software needs to be implemented and improved, but never before has this happened to me with other radio management programs so many times and as often as with the Flexradio firmware update.

    There are always some problems with new releases, unfortunately.

    I've already sent an email to Donald K1DBO, indicating the errors.

    What I don't understand, however, is why with your Flexradio 8.600, Slice-master seems to work with firmware 3.10.10, while with my 6.600, it doesn't.

    I hope Don K1DBO can check and fix the problem; we'll see...
    I'm waiting confidently...73 Alex ik5pwj

  • Eric-KE5DTO
    Eric-KE5DTO Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin

    Thanks for sharing that info Alex. Those screenshots should help us. Our software team is happy to work with developers like Don to help figure this out.

  • k0otc
    k0otc Member, Unconfirmed ✭
    I'm having the same problem with Slice Master 6000 [v0.11.0g] when I upgraded to SmartSDR 3.10.10. I ended up downgrading to 3.9.19 and things worked the first time I started Slice Master. I hope the developer(s) of Slice Master and SmartSDR can work together. I use both applications on a daily basis.
  • DM2DZM
    DM2DZM Member ✭✭

    Hello, unfortunately, I also had some problems when installing 3.10.10 on the FLEX 8400M, but now it's working. The Slicemaster also works, but it no longer starts the CW Skimmer, which always worked fine before. Does anyone have any ideas?

    73 de Peter

  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭

    It sounds like the same issue that SEVERAL other 3rd Party programs have had with SmartSDR 3.10.10, What has been talked about is that they changed the format that the I/O or VITA49 has but no official word from Flex yet. MOST of the 3rd party software writers have modified there code and Drivers to work with the changes that FLEX has done now . I have also heard a rumor that FLEX is working on a fix for this to but that is only a rumor.

    Check with the Slicemaster writer he may have a program update to fix the issue.

  • johnn1jm
    johnn1jm Member ✭✭

    But why does it work for me and probably others.

    Flex 6600, Windoze 10

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