Yes, you really should update. But it isn't mandatory unless you want to use PowerSDR 1.16.1
There are other fixes and enhancements with the firmware update that are not RX2 specific. See the firmware Release notes for more information. There are a bunch of PowerSDR fixes too. You can review the PowerSDR release notes here: http://kc.flex-radio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50375.aspx The upgrade to fftw 3.2, better CW performance, an enhanced PA temperature indicator and the EEPROM checksums for greater data integrity are just a few of the new enhancements. There are a lot of bug fixes and existing feature "tweaks" too. One other reason. If you are having any issues and you are not using the latest firmware/PowerSDR the first troubleshooting step will be to upgrade. -Tim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Donaldson Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:52 PM To: Neal Campbell Cc: FlexRadio reflector Subject: Re: [Flexradio] RX2 adjustment - PowerSDR V 1.16.1 now available on Flex-Radio.com If we do not have RX2 installed is there any immediate need to update the firmware and SDR to 1.16.1. Currently using 1.14.0 and everything is running well. Means I will have to reset all my Mic settings again! 73, Dave YB0AJZ On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 6:46 AM, Neal Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are burnin issues with any phased delivery of functionality as > large as RX2. I actually do not feel like its been that bumpy a road. > Some of the perception is because we all live off of the SVN releases > which by definition are in test. > > I guess the bumps yield goosebumps (I apologize) in that they are > constantly pushing the boundaries and improving things. > > Neal Campbell > Abroham Neal Software > Programming Services for Windows, OS X and Linux > (540) 242 0911 > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Try Spot for OS X, the intelligent DXCluster Client at > www.abrohamnealsoftware.com - $15.99 > ------------------------------------------------- > For a great dog book, visit www.abrohamneal.com > ------------------------------------------------- > See the FlexRadio Systems Flex-5000a in action at www.flex-videos.com > > > > > On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Ross Stenberg > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Seems that RX2 could be the nemesis that plagues the SDR-5000 and > PowerSDR. > > Aren't updates fun! There have been issues from the get-go. Not > complaining, > > just feeling sorry for the troops. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > > Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > > Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flex-radio.com/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flex-radio.com/ > _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/ _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
