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Features that will be unavailable or lost when updating to 4.0

JoeH
JoeH Member ✭✭
in SmartSDR+

I read about those that are updating from v1 or v2 to v4.0 Basic won't get Smartlink or multilink; as they are not 'included' in the v4.0 software.

What about those of us who upgrade from v3 to v4? Since v4 doesn't include smartlink/multilink will we lose those features are well?

thanks,

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  • Erik Carling EI4KF
    Erik Carling EI4KF Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1

    You are misinformed. In a V3 to V4 change, there is no loss of SmartLink or "multilink" by which I presume you mean MultiFlex.

  • JoeH
    JoeH Member ✭✭

    I'm sorry typo, I meant multiflex. The release notes say specifically version 4 DOES NOT contain Smartlink or Multiflex. Just wondering how it still works, I guess the machine runs v3 and v 4 together then. Not sure how it works, just not wanting to lose that ability. I understand that those who never had that ability will not GAIN that ability by going to v4.0.

    thanks,

  • Erik Carling EI4KF
    Erik Carling EI4KF Member ✭✭✭✭
    edited November 1

    There are only four references to SmartLink in the release notes and the pertinent one is

    "For radios licensedfor SmartSDR v1, the SmartLink feature introduced in SmartSDR v2, along with all major features from SmartSDR v3, are not included in SmartSDR v4 Basic."

    This is not the same as "specifically version 4 DOES NOT contain SmartLink….."

    There are four references to MultiFlex in the release notes, the pertinent one is

    " SmartControl and MultiFlex—the major features introduced in SmartSDR v3—are not included in SmartSDR v4 Basic for radios licensed for SmartSDR v2."

    This is not the same as "it does not contain …" etc.

    If you upgrade from V3 to V4, all existing features are still available. The proof being that with 4.0.1 I have SmartLink and MultiFlex.

  • HB9DDS
    HB9DDS Member ✭✭

    But it's not written that clearly. It could also be misunderstood. It's no problem to write it in a way that makes it clear.

    True to the motto: why make it simple when you can make it complicated?

  • Flexed
    Flexed Member ✭✭

    It is clearly stated that there are no new features, only bug fixes.

    From version 1 to version 4, version 1 did not have multiflex, while version 4 is only fixing bugs, not introducing new features.

    Version 3 to version 4 has the same features (multiflex was part of version 3), but it is not a new feature.

    The basic free version for everyone includes only bug fixes.

    SmartSDR+ includes bug fixes and updates to new features for the next 365 days. However, new features that have not been released will be available after approximately 30 days from release date.

    SmartSDR+ Early Access is similar to SmartSDR+, but you get the feature at least 30 days before SmartSDR+.

    I hope this explanation makes sense.

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

    this might help as well.

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  • MarkN7MHB
    MarkN7MHB Member ✭✭

    I upgraded to V4.0.1 nd smartlink stoped working. It says Max Licensed Version v3. Is this why it does not work.

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Mark, Max Licensed Version is the license that you either paid for or that came with your radio when you bought it. If you purchase SmartSDR+, you will show a Max Licensed Version of 4.

    So, 4.0.1 is free, but to get the new features, you would need to buy SmartSDR+.

    I don't think that your SmartLink issue is related to the version. You might try exporting your profiles followed by a factory reset. If that doesn't help, submit a help desk ticket.

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

    @MarkN7MHB - the upgrade would not affect SmartLink Operation.

    You may want to walk through Chapter 9 of the SmartSDR Manual again and see if something got changed.

    Make sure you are on Automatic Mode and uPNP is turned on in your Router/Modem. Then reboot the radio and the modem.

    If you are still having an issue, please open a support ticket.

  • W4AFK Bruno
    W4AFK Bruno Member ✭✭
    edited November 14

    Deleted and posted elsewhere - it was off top[ic (sorry) - How do I delete a message? LOL

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