Hi Michael,

I've been working on this one.  One thing lead to another and I ended up
refactoring all of freedv_api.c which was getting out of hand with all
the modes that had been added over the years:

  https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/111

So as well as testing the SM1000 we'll need to test a new version of
FreeDV GUI shortly :-)

Anyhoo, some new v4 firmware for you (and anyone else) to try:

  https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/blob/master/stm32/doc/sm1000_manual.md

It's been running all day here right next to me (I'm WFH) without a
single noise.  In fact it's a bit _too_ quiet, although I can see the
sync led flashing every few seconds as it gets a "maybe 700D" sync on noise.

Cheers,
David

On 3/4/20 1:09 pm, David Rowe wrote:
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I've managed to reproduce the issue by setting up my FT-817 with a
> SM1000, and some powered speakers so I could leave it running for a
> while and hear it from the next room.  It's "breaking squelch" for me a
> few times a minute.  Might be signal dependent too, ie what sort of
> background signals there are on the band.
> 
> Would be nice to fix this, so the SM1000 can be left running like a
> squelched FM radio.
> 
> I'll think about how to deal with this, will take a few weeks to fix.
> 
> Steve - thanks for your suggestions too.
> 
> Cheers,
> David
> 
> On 2/4/20 5:00 pm, Michael Carey wrote:
>> Hi David,
>>
>> I've tried Rev 2 again and it doesn't seem to be much better.
>>
>> I can minimise the issue by reducing the audio level out of the IC-7100
>> Accessory connector (menu setting changed from 50% to 25%).
>> The SM1000 still seems decode the transmissions from the
>> FreeDV/HPSDR/PowerSDR setup fine with the audio output level reduced to
>> 25%.
>>
>> What is the recommended (optimal) audio level expected at the input of
>> the SM1000 with the RIG SPKR trimpot set midway?  Is the flashing
>> Clip/Error LED an indication of too much audio in?  When does it's
>> function change from Clip to Error?
>>
>> Michael.
>> VK5ZEA
>>
>> On 2/04/2020 8:07 am, Michael Carey wrote:
>>> Hi David,
>>>
>>> I don't recall having this issue with the Rev 2 firmware, but I am
>>> going to "downgrade" today to compare.
>>>
>>> Still unsure of what triggers it... but when I disconnect my IC-7100
>>> from the antenna the issue is very much less pronounced. The smallest
>>> amount of QRM (even inaudible to my ear) seems to make it worse.
>>>
>>> Michael.
>>> VK5ZEA
>>>
>>> On 2/04/2020 6:20 am, David Rowe wrote:
>>>> Hi Michael,
>>>>
>>>> OK thanks I will check this out over the weekend and get back to you.
>>>>
>>>> There's a TTY output that we can use to see what's going on (e.g. if
>>>> it's getting false sync or breaking squelch).
>>>>
>>>> List: Is anyone else using the SM1000 with 700D experiencing this
>>>> problem?
>>>>
>>>> Michael - was the problem present on the Rev 2 firmware?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>> On 1/4/20 5:26 pm, Michael Carey wrote:
>>>>> Hi David (et al),
>>>>>
>>>>> I loaded my SM1000 (Ref D) with v3 firmware today and it seems to be
>>>>> working very well on air.
>>>>>
>>>>> My SM1000 is connected to an Icom IC-7100 using the accessory
>>>>> connector,
>>>>> SM1000 modified to give more audio drive into the ACC connector.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm using FreeDV together with a HPSDR/PowerSDR to monitor and transmit
>>>>> back to the SM1000.
>>>>>
>>>>> The only thing I have noticed is that when in 700D mode, I get a
>>>>> continual burbles and squeaks from the SM1000 when tuned to a free
>>>>> frequency.  The Sync and Clip/Error LEDs flash almost continually.  The
>>>>> audio level from the radio into the SM1000 doesn't seem to make a
>>>>> difference, very low audio levels from the IC-7100 into the SM1000
>>>>> seems
>>>>> to make this happen.
>>>>>
>>>>> I get the occasional flash of the Sync and Clip/Error LED in 1600 mode,
>>>>> but until it actually starts decoding a 1600 transmission, it remains
>>>>> silent.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73
>>>>>
>>>>> Michael
>>>>> VK5ZEA
>>>>>
>>>>> On 9/03/2020 7:07 am, David Rowe wrote:
>>>>>> Hello List,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A few months ago Mal, VK8MT, spotted a few bugs in the SM1000 user
>>>>>> interface. I have had a go at fixing them, integrating the latest 700D
>>>>>> modem tweaks, and adding the automatic microphone equaliser:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>     https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/58
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've also tweaked the doco, adding links to the V3 binaries, and
>>>>>> fixing
>>>>>> a glitch in the example wiring diagram:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/blob/dr-sm1000-tweaks/stm32/doc/sm1000_manual.md
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you are interested, please try it out over the air and let me know
>>>>>> how it goes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.rowetel.com/downloads/codec2/smartmic/sm1000v3.bin
>>>>>> http://www.rowetel.com/downloads/codec2/smartmic/sm1000v3.dfu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On power on you should hear 'V3' in morse, followed by the current
>>>>>> mode
>>>>>> (ANA for analog if it's a fresh reflash).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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