SmartSDR v4.2 - New features

Parece que estás intentando usar funciones con licencia sin tenerla. Este video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snIF43pJOOU) lo explica (en inglés). Si tienes alguna pregunta o duda sobre las nuevas funciones, no dudes en contactarnos.

(Traducido con ayuda de Google)

Some answers to questions I saw in this thread:

| Will this eliminate the need to turn off Core Isolation in Win 11 settings?

Yes! DAX v2 (released with SmartSDR v4.2+) no longer requires Core Isolation to be turned off to run.

| Will we be able to import 4.1.5 profiles directly into 4.2?

Yes. Moving profiles forward is almost always a slam dunk. Moving the other way (trying to import v4.2+ profiles on v4.1 and earlier) will likely result in database issues. Similarly, if you downgrade the radio, please make sure to factory reset the radio as the internal database handles upgrades, but not downgrades.

| Has the new 60 meters allocation been added? How will the new 60M turf files affect the MARS program ?

Yes, we support the new 60m allocation. This support does not negatively with MARS as far as I know (I haven't tested that myself). Your frequency privileges are set by your region and options (like MARS). They are designed to work together. If you do experience a problem, please let us know, but I wouldn't expect an issue here.

| Where are the missing adjustment sliders for the DSP functions and improvements to the DSP functions?

We heard loud and clear that these were needed. They didn't make it into this release, but this is being worked on. Stay tuned.

| When will we see some new features that might make having the Plus/Early Access license worth paying for?

There are new features added in each Early Access release. Whether these are "worth paying for" is really up to our customers. We are obviously motivated to provide updates that are compelling or folks won't buy a SmartSDR+ license. Many of the options we have added come directly from the input we have received here on the community. Keep sending in your ideas and feedback.

| Where is it possible to download 4.2?

You can always find the latest Windows software on our website here: https://www.flexradio.com/ssdr/. For Maestro or M models, the presence of a new version should prompt you the next time you boot up the device giving you the option to update directly from the display.

| Will I need to pony up some bucks for me to take advantage of APD with the PGXL looped in?

No! APD is included in SmartSDR v4.2 Basic. No license required. It does require an 8000 or Aurora series radio though.

| How are the custom RX filters persisted?

Today they are included in the preferences. We are considering whether to make a separate filter profile though. If you have specific thoughts on how that should work, please feel free to open an idea post.

| When will the "box" that switches between RX antennas and ADP outputs be available?

I don't have any new information on when this will be available or how it will be configured. I know it is being worked on and that's about all the info I have. I'm sure we will share more when we have additional info available.

| How is APD used on an 8600 if the RXA and RXB ports are utilized by dedicated RX antennas?

Note that you have 4 options on an 8600 for the APD input (RX A, RX B, XVTA, or XVTB).

| Tim recommends deleting all prior SmartSDR versions to remove all the old drivers, so how do we update the Maestro?

No need to worry about Maestro. Just the older versions of SmartSDR (and FlexVSP) as these are the ones with older drivers that could confuse things.

| If you upgrade to the free 4.2 version but later want the 4.1.5 premium features how do you upgrade?

You can buy a SmartSDR+ license at any time. When you do, you get all of the premium features up to that point PLUS everything that comes out for the next year. And all of that stays with the radio even if you never buy the SmartSDR+ license again. For more info, see https://www.flexradio.com/ssdr/ssdr-for-windows/.

| What will will happen when APD is expecting a -60db sample and that input drops to -90db when the amplifier is in standby or off?

There's a fair amount of dynamic range in our receivers, so it may work out OK. I have at least one report from our Alpha team where this worked fine - anecdotal, but reassuring.

| Does the APD switch automatically to the Internal sampler?

No. You select whether you want to use one of the antenna inputs or the Internal sampler using the new software interface.

| It would be nice to be able to enable/disable APD and set Inernal/External APD based on transmit profiles Eg. "AMP ON" (external PTT enabled and RXA APD enabled), "BAREFOOT" (external PTT disabled and INTERNAL APD enabled).

This is a good idea and something we are considering. Thanks for sharing that.

| Do you have to uninstall v4.1?

No. But it's recommended to remove all previous versions in order not to confuse yourself with all of the DAX audio devices.

| If I update my home 8600 to 4.2.18 and use the Maestro with the home Flex, will that cause the old versions on the Maestro to be deleted so that I can't use the Maestro with the remote 8600 on 4.1.5?

No, you can go back and forth. HOWEVER, anytime you downgrade, you need to perform a factory reset because the database does not migrate backwards and you can end up confusing the database. What I would recommend for your situation is to wait to update until after the contest. Then backup your settings (because everyone does this, because everyone reads the release notes… ;) ). Then, update to v4.2. If you do end up having to go back to v4.1 for some reason, you should factory reset, but you can import your v4.1 backup files and not be too far from where you want to be.

| How do we uninstall things on the 8400M? Or do we have too?

Don't worry about the version cleanup on the M models (or Maestro). We handle that for you.