New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

Post by G4EML » Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:28 pm

No, At the moment you can't start the scan from the radio without the keypad microphone.
There was some talk of possibly allocating one of the P keys for this, but I don't think it has been done yet.

The user interface for the MD9600 is still not ideal, this is mainly because it tries to use the same code as the GD77 as much as possible. But the different button and key arrangements don't always suit.

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

Post by VK3KYY » Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:39 am

oe7abh wrote:
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:21 pm
I've got one more question:
- Is it possible to start the scanner ON THE DEVICE with a long press (arrow down or up)?
I use a stand microphone!
Try this version

Long press the Up arrow on the front panel now starts the scan on the channel screen.

Note. I did not add the same functionality to the VFO screen.

downloads/MD9600/Firmware/56c9928ff448c ... 2c4626f244

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

Post by oe7abh » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:00 am

VK3KYY wrote:
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:39 am
oe7abh wrote:
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:21 pm
I've got one more question:
- Is it possible to start the scanner ON THE DEVICE with a long press (arrow down or up)?
I use a stand microphone!
Try this version

Long press the Up arrow on the front panel now starts the scan on the channel screen.

Note. I did not add the same functionality to the VFO screen.

downloads/MD9600/Firmware/56c9928ff448c ... 2c4626f244
Thanks Roger, works perfectly!

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

Post by VK3KYY » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:22 am

oe7abh wrote:
Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:00 am
VK3KYY wrote:
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:39 am
oe7abh wrote:
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:21 pm
I've got one more question:
- Is it possible to start the scanner ON THE DEVICE with a long press (arrow down or up)?
I use a stand microphone!
Try this version

Long press the Up arrow on the front panel now starts the scan on the channel screen.

Note. I did not add the same functionality to the VFO screen.

downloads/MD9600/Firmware/56c9928ff448c ... 2c4626f244
Thanks Roger, works perfectly!
OK.

Its a feature which I also wanted ;-)

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha - May 3rd 2022

Post by VK3KYY » Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:06 am

BTW

There are some slight problems with using the front panel Up and Down to start the channel scan, becuase those keys are mapped to Right and Left on the mic, and on FM those keys control the squelch.
So on FM occasionally the squelch change popup appears when re-starting a scan.

Do do this functionality correctly we would need to have separate key events for the front panel, but that's not how the firmware is currently written.

Font panel Up and Down are converted to Right / Left for the VFO and Channel screen, and left as Up / Down for the menu's.

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha

Post by oe7abh » Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:08 pm

oe7abh wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:12 pm
G4EML wrote:
Fri May 06, 2022 9:06 am
Look for the Retevis RT-90. That is the same radio and is still available. Retevis.eu claims it has them in stock.

Colin G4EML
Hello,
you have to be careful with Retevis.eu, they cannot deliver a new device at the moment. I ordered 1 month ago and received a used device - I sent it back! Still waiting for a new device !

73 Alfred, OE7ABH
http://tyrofly.at/funk.htm#MD9600_RT90
Hello,
i have not had good experiences with Retevis.eu in Germany (https://retevis.info/shop/) (RT90). I can only advise everyone to order a TYT MD9600, it works wonderfully!
The device is cheaper, very fast delivery, and some advantages: internal speaker cables are longer, volume control has a better control range!
https://www.passion-radio.com/mobile/md9600-505.html
73 Alfred

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Re: New GD77 Beta, and MD9600 Alpha

Post by VK3KYY » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:38 pm

oe7abh wrote:
Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:08 pm

Hello,
i have not had good experiences with Retevis.eu in Germany (https://retevis.info/shop/) (RT90). I can only advise everyone to order a TYT MD9600, it works wonderfully!
The device is cheaper, very fast delivery, and some advantages: internal speaker cables are longer, volume control has a better control range!
https://www.passion-radio.com/mobile/md9600-505.html
73 Alfred
Interesting

Normally there are no hardware differences between the TYT version and the rebranded radios e.g. Retevis and Radioddity
The differences are usually only the firmware and CPS, where Retevis pay for customised version of firmware to suit specific markets e.g. Ham radio

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