MORCONI for FlexRadio - Release Notes
Version 1.8.0 - Spring Edition (2025-03-03)
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QNEthernet timing issues have been fixed.
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Configurable banner/command speed:
Add 'Prompt Speed: XX' to the MORCONI.CFG file, where XX is the CW speed in WPM.
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Dynamic configuration selection at boot: up to ten (10) different configurations can be selected dynamically.
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Create configuration files named MORCONIX.CFG, where X is a number between 1 and 9.
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Whitin 4 seconds of booting, press and hold the paddle or the keyer.
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MORCONI will respond with a number between 0 and 9. Keep holding the paddle until you hear the number corresponding the desired configuration.
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Release the paddle to activate the selected configuration. MORCONI will retain this selection for the next boot.
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Configuration 0 corresponds to the standard MORCONI.CFG file. If a configuration file is missing or incorrect, the system will revert to MORCONI.CFG.
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Upon boot, MORCONI sends the release number and the active configuration in the format "CFXXX/Y", where:
CF stands for Client Flex,
XXX represents the release number,
Y indicates the active configuration (e.g., CF180/0).
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A specific debounce time for memory and PTT buttons can now be set.
Add 'Buttons Debounce: XX' to the configuration files, where XX is the debounce time in milliseconds.
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The internal keyer is even more responsive.
Version 1.7.1 - Maintenance Release (2025-02-06)
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Reverted from QNEthernet to NativeEthrnet to fix the delay and incorrect keying issues.
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At boot, MORCONI sends the release number at 30 WPM. The format is "CFXXX", where "CF" stands for Client Flex and "XXX" represents the release number. (e.g., CF171).
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Command Speed has been lowered to 30 WPM.
Version 1.7.0 - Mardi Gras Edition (2025-02-01)
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CMOS timing improvements.
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Fixed PADDLE REVERSE logic which was broken.
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Improved LED routine.
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Switched from NativeEthernet to QNEthernet library,
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NEW FEATURE: 4 Memories. Connect buttons to pins 38/39/40/41 and Ground, Add the Memories configuration to the configuration file.
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NEW FEATURE: DNS lookup or IP can now be used for connecting the radio. To activate add the USE DNS, FLEXURL, and TeensyDNS parameters to the configuration file.
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NEW FEATURE: FlexRadio MOX. Connect a button to pin 14 and Ground. Pushing the button sets the radio in TX. LED on pin 7 shows the MOX status.
Version 1.6.0 - Christmas Edition (2024-12-25)
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RTS and DTR interfacing for controlling the interface with logging programs (N1MM, DX4WIN)
Version 1.5.0 - 20241210
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Send a "C" instead of a "K" when radio and SmartSDR are connected.
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Send a "D" if the radio disconnects.
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Changes in the ReadRadio routine (NOW instead of TIMED) to be more responsive and avoid the radio deadlock and CWX delay. (K9SO/G4IRN)
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Speed pot is read before sending an element for improving keyer response.
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Added Ultimatic emulation. (LB6B)
Version 1.4.0 - 20241104
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Radio output logic and routine improvements.
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Added logic to check on SmartSDR disconnections (G4IRN).
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Added the KFactor and LogiFactor to the config file and to the logic.
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Changed the config file reading routine to trim spaces (K9SO)
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Added TXLEDPin (Pin 4) and RevTXLEDPin (Pin 5) definitions and logic for connecting external visual LED indicators of CWing status or to control local TX via optocouplers. (K9SO)
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Added ConnLEDPin (Pin 6) definition and logic for connecting external visual LED indicator of the connection status. (K9SO)
Version 1.3.0 - 20241028
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Added the routing to read the radio output, this fixed the disconnection issue (G4IRN).
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Implementation of the internal keyer
Version 1.2.0 - 20240925
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Added the FlexDelay configuration parameter to deal with disconnections.
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Small improvements in serial output debug messages to identify the running routine
Version 1.1.0 - 20240824
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Sidetone Clicks have been fixed using fading.
Version 1.0.0 - 20240731
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First public release
