Changelog for quisk-4.2.39-lp155.1.1.x86_64.rpm :

* Sat Oct 05 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.39 October 2024 + Added an optional Hardware method PollGuiControl(self). It can be used to set PTT from hardware. + Attempt to work around a wxPython quirk that causes mouse wheel tuning to fail.
* Wed Sep 11 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.38 September 2024 + Fixed a bug in the Hamlib serial port when using a physical TTY instead of a pseudo-tty. + The Hamlib ZZFA command now changes the receive frequency instead of the transmit frequency. + Fixed some window sizing issues.
* Fri Aug 23 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.37 August 2024 + Quisk now has a new option \"Fixed tune offset\" on the Config/radio/Options screen. This is meant for Softrock radios that need a constant audio frequency to simplify amplitude and phase corrections.
* Quisk now works on Python 3.12.
* Fixed a bug in the small screen graph width.
* Sun Aug 11 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.36 August 2024 + Added two new color schemes by Michael, DK1MI. + The On/Off button color and text color can now be configured. + There are a few other small changes.
* Sat Jun 29 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.35 June 2024
* There is a new item \"File play level\" on the Config/radio/Sound screen to reduce the volume when playing files.
* Works on better amplitude and phase adjustments when using SoftRock radios. The new corrections screen has a spreadsheet to display the VFO and tune offset.
* There is a feature to automatically measure the corrections when using a signal generator as a source.
* Thu May 30 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.34 May 2024 + For the Hermes-Lite2 the inhibit Tx function (CN8) now releases the Spot button. + Quisk displays the band plan below the X-axis as colored bars, and there are eighteen possible colors. Quisk now displays the name of the mode if a cursor is over the bar.
* Fri May 10 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Quisk Version 4.2.33 May 2024 + Added the get_level Hamlib command \"l STRENGTH\". It returns the S-meter reading. + Added the corresponding FlexRadio command ZZSM.
* Sun May 05 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.32 April 2024
* Fixed a bug in the microphone filters that can result in a buffer overrun.
* Added more documentation for Alsa loopbacks, added more information on the Sound screen and hanged the default Alsa sample size to 16 bit.
* Quisk now responds to the Hermes Lite2 Tx inhibit input by displaying a message and extinguishing the \"Tx\" light.
* Sun Apr 07 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.31 March 2024
* The \"Tune\" item was missing from the Midi menus, fixed.
* The Midi speed can be set from the menu too.
* Fri Mar 22 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.30 March 2024
* A new option \"Tx-Rx silence msec\" on the Timing configuration screen controls how long to suppress Rx audio when switching from Tx to Rx. The previous fixed time was 50 msec.
* The SSB squelch control now works on CW too. Please test
* Wed Jan 17 2024 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.29 January 2024
* This version updates the FreeDV library files and program logic.
* Added a \"Monitor\" item to the FreeDV menu. It routes the sound to the speakers instead of to the demodulator.
* Modes 700x and 1600 are finished.
* Sun Dec 31 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.28 December 2023
* This version includes a patch from Jon, AB8WU, to build Quisk on FreeBSD.
* Fixed a bug in setting the AF level in Hamlib.
* Fri Dec 08 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.27 December 2023
* This release corrects the Hermes-Lite2 antenna tuner logic.- Version 4.2.26 December 2023
* This release has support for the Hermes-Lite2 antenna tuner protocol.
* Sun Dec 03 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.25 November 2023
* When using the Hermes-Lite2 at a remote location over WiFi, the Tx buffer may underflow, added another line to the- Version 4.2.24 November 2023
* You can now specify the WSJT-X option \"--rig-name\" on the Configure WSJT-X window.
* Worked around a bug in wxPython that caused some screens to be too small.
* Polished the code for the RQST and ACK bits in the Hermes-Lite2 protocol.
* Wed Sep 13 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.23 September 2023
* Fixed a bug in the HiQSDR when the clock is not a multiple of 48 kHz.
* Added more support for the IO board.
* Fri Aug 25 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.22 August 2023
* This version adds more support for the Hermes Lite2 IO board.
* Thu Aug 17 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.21 July 2023
* New IO board register numbers.
* Thu Jul 20 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.20 July 2023
* Fixed a bug in the HiQSDR radio that caused the CW sidetone to play when not in CW mode.
* Mon May 22 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.19 May 2023
* Added the Flex ZZAR command to the Hamlib interface.
* When using the AC2YD remote feature, the serial port PTT now works correctly.
* Sat Apr 29 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.18 April 2023
* Added some small changes to the I2C messages sent to the Hermes Lite 2 IO board.
* Fri Feb 17 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.17 February 2023
* Fixed the PTT keyboard shortcut on Linux.
* The \"documentation\" link at the top on the Help screen now works on all platforms.
* The \"Split\" feature now defaults to 1000 Hz for CW, and 3000 Hz for other modes. You can now lock either the Rx or Tx frequency.
* Mon Jan 23 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.16 January 2023
* The CAT serial port can now be a real hardware port or a virtual port.
* Sun Jan 08 2023 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.15 January 2023
* The Alsa sound driver with the \"Fast Sound\" option are fast enough to produce a useful sidetone for CW operation.
* Improved the PulseAudio sound driver to produce a fast sidetone too.
* Thu Dec 15 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.14 December 2022
* The new file quisk_hardware_fifisdr.py supports the FiFi SDR hardware. Thanks to Joe, LA6GRA.
* Added the rig 2 Hamlib command \"U TUNER 1\" to control the Spot button.
* The Quisk remote feature now works with the \"Small\" screen format.
* Mon Dec 05 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - Version 4.2.13 December 2022
* Dropped support for Python 2
* Aadded keepalive graph data that is sent at one second intervals.
* Added support for the HiQSDR radio to Remote Quisk.
* Corrected some drawing errors on the config screens.
* Removed the \"Help with Radios\" config tab and moved the text to the documentation available from the Help button.
* Sun Nov 20 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.12 November 2022
* The Hermes LNA slider control value made persistent.
* When using Quisk Remote, band changes from WSJT-X now correctly set the HL2 filters.
* Fixed a bug in the SoftRock amplitude/phase adjustment screens.
* Started work on using the \"small screen\" version of Quisk work as a control head.
* Fri Nov 11 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.11 November 2022
* Update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. - The audio sample rate reduced from 48 ksps to 8 ksps.
* Fixed the problem with the Split Rx/Tx feature. Please test.
* Thu Oct 27 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.10 October 2022
* Improved the Config/Config and Config/TxAudio screens and added help buttons for all items.
* The File Record button no longer overwrites an existing file, new file is created each time.
* Fixed some bugs in the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. + The Spot slider is now initialized. + Fixed the bugs in the Split feature.
* Wed Oct 05 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.9 October 2022
* Update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. + Fixed the problem with the favorites screen and the station buttons below the X-axis. + Fixed the \"Failure in OnFreedvMenu\" bug.
* Fri Sep 30 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.8 September 2022
* Update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. + Midi now works with the control head. + For HermesLite2, the RfLna is correctly initialized. + Changed the ports to 4585:TCP control; 4586: graph data; 4587:radio sound and mic. This should work correctly with NAT.
* The main documentation page docs.html which is available from the Help button now describes the remote feature in more detail.
* Sun Sep 25 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.7 September 2022
* update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. + The clip indicator is now sent from the remote to the control head. + The remote radio IP address can now be a host name or an IP address. + TCP and UDP ports are now distinguished in the documentation. + The control head sends initial graph data to the remote in order to establish a path through NAT. + The remote radio can now be operated as a normal radio unless there is an active connection to the control head.
* The Favorites screen now works.
* Sun Sep 11 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.6
* update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD. + The frequency is now correctly set when changing bands. + Initial menu items are now set. + Frequencies stay synchronized when changing from USB to CWU.
* changed the graph data from 8 bit to 16 bit.
* improved the config screen visibility when using \"Dark\" mode.
* Mon Sep 05 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.5
* This is an update to the new Quisk Remote feature by Ben, AC2YD.
* There is no longer a need to make the screen sizes of the control head and remote radio the same. Any size should be OK.
* Fixed other bugs.
* Thu Sep 01 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.4
* This version adds the missing ac2yd directory. It is present in the Quisk source distribution but missing in the \"pip\" installs.
* Wed Aug 31 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.3
* This is an experimental release to test the new Quisk radio remote control software written by Ben Cahill, AC2YD. This allows Quisk running on a local PC to control a remote radio. The remote radio is connected to a PC also running Quisk. Ben has tested this on SoftRock CW operation. The current test version supports SoftRock and HermesLite2.
* Sat Jul 16 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.2
* Works on the Hambib Rig 2 interface.
* Changed the response to chk_vfo to agree with Hamlib 4.4.
* Some work on FM demodulation
* Thu Jun 09 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.1
* Improved the Hamlib Rig 2 interface.
* Some improvements to the station line shown below the X axis on the graph.
* Quisk now has some support for the Hermes Lite IO Board.
* Sun May 22 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.2.0
* Added a patch to improve compatibility with Hamlib.
* Removed the Python function set_transmit_mode() because it seems to be unused.
* Fixed a lockup problem that happens when the Hermes Lite2 key is pressed during SSB operation.
* Sat May 14 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.96
* Fixed the bug that touching the CW key in SSB mode locked up Quisk in transmit mode.
* The state of the Play device is now saved when starting Quisk.
* When changing between CW and SSB, the transmit and receive frequencies are moved by the CW tone frequency.
* Changed the return from Hamlib GetVfo() from \"VFO\" to \"Main\" to fix a compatibility problem.
* Tue May 10 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.95
* minor fix a Midi issue.
* There is now a separate item on the radio Keys screen to control the Midi PTT toggle.
* Mon Apr 11 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.94
* fix some Midi issues, The Config/Keys \"PTT key toggle\" item now controls the Midi PTT control as well ts the hot key PTT.
* Fri Apr 01 2022 Wojciech Kazubski - build for openSUSE Leap 15.4 using python 3
* Wed Dec 22 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.93
* Fixed a bug in the FreeDV button.
* Quisk can now use the WDSP library to add the additional functions NR2 (noise reduction) and SNB (noise blanker).
* Tue Nov 02 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.92
* Changed the power meter on the Hermes Lite 2 from an average value to PEP.
* The FreeDV sideband and mode are now restored on startup.
* Fixed a bug that results in errors on tx_level when adding a new radio.
* Fixed a bug in the new PTT key logic.
* The Midi control now updates the Rf gain display.
* Mon Oct 25 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.91
* Changed the Midi control of the Rit frequency so the center includes the CW tuning offset.
* Fixed the PTT accelerator key that was failing for some users.
* Change to fix the problem with \"digital_rx2_name\" not being found.
* Added a button to set the WSJT-X path and config option. It is on the Config/Config screen.
* Sun Oct 17 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.90
* changed the Midi feature to accomodate more Midi controllers.
* removed the Midi message from the Config/Status screen and moved to the Midi screen (Config/radio/Keys).
* added the RfLna control.
* added a log file to Quisk. Log messages are sent to the file quisk_logfile.txt which is located with other Quisk user files.
* Fixed and improved the serial port PTT feature
* Wed Oct 06 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.89
* fixed the problem of Quisk crashing when the Config button is pressed. This only happens on the Raspberry Pi.
* some improvements to the Midi feature, Midi now works for all buttons on the Small Screen layout.
* Fri Oct 01 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.88
* Added a button on the Config/Config screen to start WSJT-X.
* On Linux, Quisk can set up virtual sound card names for WSJT-X.
* Tue Sep 14 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.87
* The documentation now has a better description of how to make a custom hardware file.
* some changes to the new Midi feature. The Config/Status screen now shows all three bytes of the Midi message
* the MidiHandler logic moved to its own file midi_handler.py.
* Sun Sep 05 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.86
* bug fix release to fix a problem with the new Midi logic and Keys screen
* Fri Sep 03 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.85
* visual improvements to the configuration screens
* option to assign Midi notes to Quisk buttons
* moved the existing \"Midi CW key\" from the CW screen to the new Keys screen
* Quisk has a new hardware file quisk_hardware_hl2_oob.py, it is for use with the Hermes Lite 2, and it disables the power amp when the transmit frequency including sidebands is out of band
* Mon Aug 16 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.84
* patch to correct the phase adjustments in conjunction with channel delay
* added the Transverter Offset from the Bands screen to SoapySDR.
* Quisk shows a color bar on the frequency X-axis to show the band plan. Since the band plan varies with country, there is a new feature to change it on the config screen.
* Tue Jun 29 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.83
* patches for FreeDV mode 700E
* Start CW delay is now adjustable
* Start SSB delay is now adjustable
* TX timeout was added and is adjustable
* Fri May 21 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.82
* Quisk now works with 64-bit Python 3.9. It is OK to continue using 64-bit Python 3.8.
* changed PortAudio and added addition log messages.
* Sun May 02 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.81
* Quisk on Windows now handles devices with 3-byte samples, and works in both Exclusive and Shared mode.
* Bug fix release.
* Sat Feb 20 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.80
* Bug fix release.
* Fixed a problem with sound on Windows when \"Fast sound\" is False
* Fri Feb 19 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.79
* Bug fix release.
* Fixed the 5 second freeze in CW mode for SoftRock hardware.
* Fri Feb 12 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.78
* Hamlib Rig2 split VFO now controls the frequency of the first added receiver.
* Fixed a bug in the HermesLite 2 Small Screen layout.
* Added address 0x09 bit 17 for the HermesLite 2 radio.
* Thu Jan 21 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.77
* added further changes to support the YU1LM designs and the Genesis 3020 QRP rigs.
* When using the ZZBS Hamlib command, Quisk now remembers the last frequency and mode.
* added back some softrock files that were removed.
* Thu Jan 14 2021 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.76
* improved sound buffer levels so they stay closer to 50%
* corrected code so no warning messages are produced by the latest compiler.
* fixed the problem with Hermes write queue timeouts on startup
* added back the RTS signal to the Linux serial port CW keying logic. This signal goes high when DSR goes high.When DSR goes low, RTS goes low after a 1.5 second delay.
* added additional logic to the Hamlib serial port
* added two new Hamlib commands: ZZAG and ZZBS
* Mon Dec 21 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.75
* improvements for Windows and Mac, improvements to pip build
* Wed Dec 09 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.74
* added some missing controls to the Hermes-Lite2 Hardware configuration screen.
* removed the Alex filter band screen and implemented the same logic in the regular Bands screen
* SdrIQ support was changed. Quisk now uses the hardware file quisk_hardware_sdriq.py instead of sdriqpkg. The directory sdriqpkg and those binary files are now obsolete. The new code is 100% Python.
* Sat Nov 14 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.73
* rewritten the logic for SoftRock I/Q amplitude and phase corrections.
* added a missing version.h file to SoapySDR
* when using the Split button, Quisk now leaves the Rx frequency unchanged and splits the Tx frequency.
* added a new band \"Aux1\" that can be checked on the Config/radio/Bands screen. It can be used as a special band for a panadapter or when Quisk is used as a 10.7 MHz IF.
* Mon Sep 21 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.72
* for SoftRock hardware, the Tx power can now be set for each band
* added the Tx level and Digital Tx Level sliders to the Config/Config screen, and the Digital Tx power % to the Config/radio/Hardware screen.
* the Y-scale and Y-zero settings are now saved for the graph at the top of the Waterfall screen
* fixed a problem with the Hermes Lite 2 SWR display
* fixed a problem with SoftRock phase corrections.
* Fri Sep 04 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.71
* now writing initialization in the new file quisk_init.json, a text file.
* the location of the Quisk user files is now shown on the Config/Status screen.
* fixed a bug in the new CW snap-to-peak feature
* added \"PTT hang time\" and \"Tx buffer msec\" to the Hermes Lite 2 hardware screen.
* the Graph button can be pressed repeatedly to select display averaging
* the Waterfall button can now be pressed repeatedly to select averaging for the graph at the top
* to adjust the graph at the top, hold down the Shift key.
* Mon Aug 31 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.70
* speeded up MIDI CW keying on Linux.
* removed the slider to set the level of Tx audio sent to SoftRock\\ hardware
* removed the 70% limitation for Tx level
* for CW modes, if you click a peak within the filter bandwidth, the tuning frequency will snap to the peak.
* made frequency rounding work with the Rx frequency in split mode
* Wed Aug 26 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.69
* Quisk can now use a MIDI device for CW keying
* fixed a bug in the small screen display.
* Fri Aug 14 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.68
* fixed a bug in the S-meter code for very small signals of less than 1E-16
* fixed a bug in the config screen colors when Quisk can not find the correct color scheme of the system.
* Fri Jul 31 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.67
* fixed the colors on the config screens when using the \"Adwaita dark\" theme
* the hardware CW/PTT input now works on voice modes for HiQSDR.- fixed some rpmlint warnings
* Tue Jul 21 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.66
* Soundio is no longer used, the fast sound is only used for the sidetone. There is no longer a \"fast sound\" option on the config screens for Linux.
* corrected the Soapy module for a recent API change.
* fixed two bugs in the Python2 version, thanks Jaroslav OK2JRQ
* added back the waterfall_scroll_mode item from the config file.
* Wed Jul 15 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.65
* correct the problems with opening soundcards, you can use any Alsa name that libsoundio recognizes
* other improvements to the sound system to increase stability and reduce CPU usage
* Thu Jul 02 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.64
* the favorites button now jumps to the correct screen
* the Pulse device \"default\" now works.
* this version should open \"fast sound\" devices that failed before
* Wed Jul 01 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.63
* fixed an incompatibility with Python2 from version 4.1.61
* code to add new FreeDV modes provided by Dave Roberts, G8KBB,
* Sat Jun 27 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.62
* fixed fast sound problem on Windows- version 4.1.61
* fixed a problem with the newest version 4.1.0 of wxPython on Windows
* re-writed all the waterfall code in C
* Wed Jun 24 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.60
* bug fix release,
* fixed a problem with the file record and play buttons.
* fixed a problem with SoftRock CW operation, some major changes to softrock/hardware_usb.py.
* Mon Jun 22 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.59
* bug fix release to correct some installation problems
* Sat May 16 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - Fixed runtime requirements for Tumbleweed- version 4.1.58
* includes a new faster sound system that enables fast CW sidetone and remote CW operation for the Hermes-Lite2. All the old sound systems are still included
* fixed a bug with the external demodulation button
* moved the sound latency timing parameter to the timing screen
* removed the top level \"Config/Sound\" screen because it was not useful and conflicted with the radio sound scree
* a patch for the Perseus hardware
* a patch to speed startup time
* code to add new FreeDV modes
* for SoftRock, Quisk will now try the USB backend libusb0 if libusb1 fails
* added the \"-r\" or \"--radio\" command line option to choose the startup radio
* Quisk will now save and restore the various record and playback file names
* You can now right-click the temporary playback button to save the sound to a file
* added additional control items to Quisk\'s rig2 protocol. The mode PKTUSB sent by WSJT-X is now recognized and interpreted as mode DGT-U, also added PKTLSB and PKTFM
* added the level AGC to control the AGC button, and the level AF for the audio volume
* Thu May 07 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.57
* fixed a bug in the small screen version
* fixed an incompatibility with the latest wxPython version 4.1.0
* added a code to close FreeDV properly
* Wed Apr 22 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - fixed runtime dependency on Tumbleweed
* Tue Apr 21 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - changed source URL according to python packaging rules
* Fri Apr 10 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.56
* portaudio is now optional
* fixed restoring the correct frequency for the 60 meter band
* some other bug fixes
* Fri Apr 03 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.55
* Tue Mar 31 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.54
* new code for the Sdr Micron by David Fainitski
* new code code for the Perseus SDR by Andrea Montefusco IW0HDV
* added a general way to add new radios to the configuration screens- version 4.1.53
* Afedri radio module modified to be compatible with Python3.
* the graph Zoom feature now is available on the Bandscope screen
* patch to make dx cluster work with Python 3.
* extended the range of the Waterfall color controls Ys and Yz to accommodate hardware with a higher noise floor such as PlutoSDR
* added a hardware setting for the LNA gain during transmit for the HL2
* some changes to the CW and PTT hardware interface for the HL2
* Sun Jan 12 2020 Wojciech Kazubski - fixed build for Tumbleweed- specfile cleanup
* Wed Dec 18 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.52
* added an On/Off button to Quisk.
* fixed a bug in the Alsa sound system that produced sporadic crashes
* fixed a bug in the Python3 SoftRock hardware_net.py code.
* The Config/Status screen now shows the dB level of each open sound device. The maximum level is zero dB.
* Thu Dec 05 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.51
* fixed a bug in the \"small screen\" code when using the new wx version 4
* that underflows from the Soapy sample source are not counted as errors.
* fixed the Linux installation error \"ImportError: No module named _quisk\"
* Thu Nov 21 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.50
* fixed a bug in the SoftRock Tx sound level
* fixed a bug in the HermesLite gateware program button traceback
* Fri Nov 15 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.49
* ability to program the Hermes Gateware (FPGA flash) over Ethernet
* fixed some more Python 3 bugs- version 4.1.48
* fixed some more problems with the Python3 version of Quisk
* added support for reading and writing the EEPROM in the HermesLite (reading the EEPROM requires code version 68 or newer, the EEPROM settings are onthe radio Hardware screen})- version 4.1.47
* fixed a problem with the Python 3 version of Quisk saving program state
* Iadded some code provided by Steve to support the HermesLite
* Fri Oct 25 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.46
* When using the bandscope screen the band buttons no longer reset the frequency and mode.
* The hot key now works better, and is disabled when using the config screens.
* Changed the FM repeater offset code to increase the level of the CTCSS tone.
* Sat Sep 21 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.45
* added a config screen hardware option \"Hermes known IP\".
* the Python Rx samples interface can now accept bandscope data, that is, raw samples from the ADC
* Wed Sep 18 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - remove more prebuilt binaries
* Sat Aug 24 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.43
* Fixed a bug that resulted in calling the hardware HeartBeat() method too frequently. This caused flickering of the HermesLite temperature reading.
* Fri Aug 23 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.42
* improved the SoftRock amplitude/phase correct screen.
* fixed a bug in the Hamlib extended commands, thanks to James, KE4MIQ.
* added an interface to provide Rx samples to Quisk directly from the Python hardware file. Many new SDR hardware devices return samples by Ethernet, USB or a serial port.
* new interface to support the SDR-IQ by RfSpace. Change hardware file to quisk_hardware_sdriq.py instead of the sdriqpkg directory to use the new logic.
* Thu Jun 27 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.41
* added Steve\'s code for the Hermes Lite 2 that moves the harmonics of the switching power supplies out of the amateur bands.
* renamed sound devices to have consistent names on all screens.
* changes to the SDR-IQ module and the Quisk widgets module
* the configuration screens for the radios made more efficient.
* Sat Jun 08 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.40
* the filter bandwidth is now saved for program start.
* fixed a buffer overflow in the DirectX code
* added \"Digital output level\" to the Config/Sound screen.
* added code to fix a burst of Tx noise when switching to digital modes
* attempt to fix the problem with the signal being transmitted at the center frequency instead of the tuning frequency
* Sat May 11 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.39
* Fixed a bug in the VNA program quisk_vna.py
* Thu Apr 25 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - Fix runtime dependencies for Tumbleweed
* Sun Apr 21 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - Fix build for Tumbleweed
* Thu Apr 18 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.38
* The bandwidth of the DC removal filter on the Config/radio/Options screen now applies to all sample sources, not just sound cards.
* Added Rx and Tx sample rate and bandwidth to the SoapySDR hardware screen, any value can be entered.
* Thu Apr 11 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.37
* Added another broadcast address to the Hermes code to fix a network problem.
* Added an option to the radio Options config screen to reverse the sideband on Tx. This is needed for satellite operation.
* Added the 13, 9, 5 and 3cm bands to the list. A
* Added the additional samples rates 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1250 ksps to accommodate the RedPitaya.
* The frequency entry box now clears its entry with each use.
* You can now specify the bandwidth of the SoftRock DC removal filter on the radio Options screen.
* Added some of the SoapySDR transmit parameters on the radio screen. Transmit is disabled for now.
* Wed Mar 20 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - added a patch to add chk_vfo to the Hamlib control for WSJT-X- further improvements for DoapySDR radios- adde three RX gain setting methods and automatic DC correction
* Wed Feb 27 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - removed prebuilt x86_64 library from soapypkg directory (old version, unusable on other architectures)
* Fri Feb 22 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.35
* added ability to set Tx Level for each band for Red Pitaya
* changed Hermes Lite networking so it works with Virtual Box and multiple network interfaces
* Tue Jan 29 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.34
* fixed a bug that caused a traceback for b_test1 when using the small screen layout
* added support for Afedri hardware
* Fri Jan 25 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.33
* improved level control for digital modes
* added a squelch feature that works for SSB and FM
* Fri Jan 11 2019 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.32
* corrected some button colors and colors on the config screens
* increased max output level (PEP) to 100%
* new tuning method added to center Rx filter on mouse pointer
* Thu Dec 27 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.31
* added a new \"Filters\" page to the Config Radio screens for the Hermes Protocol Alex high pass and low pass filters.
* Fri Dec 14 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.30
* fixed a bug that happens with multiple displays
* the zoom feature now centers in the Rx passband
* Tue Nov 27 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - fixed build for architectures other than x86_64
* Fri Nov 23 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.26
* added some narrow filters to the digital modes DGT-U and DGT-L (centered at 1500 Hertz)
* filters are now more accurately shown, and include the effect of RIT.
* keyup delay now works with the PTT button too.
* Thu Nov 01 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.25
* added the option of Quisk CAT control by a software serial port to accommodate N1MM+ logging software.
* moved the split Rx/Tx play menu from the config screen to the Split button so it is easier to change.
* added code to control the VersaClock on the Hermes-Lite2.
* Wed Oct 10 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.24
* Mic device is no longer needed for digital modes or Spot, but only for voice communications.
* Modified the Config/radio/Keys screen.
* Improved operation on the Raspberry Pi.
* Sun Sep 23 2018 Wojciech Kazubski - version 4.1.23
* Fri Aug 31 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.22
* fixed the FM squelch so that it works for multiple receivers
* the record to file and play from file logic was simplified and improved
* Thu Jul 12 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.21
* changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project
* changes for the Dx Cluster feature
* option to control CW hang time in menu
* Sat Jun 30 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.20
* changes for the Hermes Lite 2 project
* added a change for the Dx Cluster feature
* Wed Jun 27 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.19
* separate Rx and Tx filter settings for Hermes Lite 2
* Sun Jun 17 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.18
* support for new FreeDV mode 700D.
* Wed May 30 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.17
* Hermes Lite 2 support. Firmware 62 and above is required.
* Wed May 23 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.16
* Sat Mar 24 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.15
* Thu Mar 22 2018 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.14
* Wed Dec 06 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.12
* Thu Nov 23 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.11
* Tue Aug 22 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.10- updated to latest HL2 firmware- fixed bug in VNA code for HL
* Wed Aug 09 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.9- bandscope for Odyssey-2- changed HermesLite2 logic to agree with the new firmware- logic to correct for rate differences between two sound cards
* Sat Jul 01 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.8- bandscope for Hermes Lite
* Thu Jun 15 2017 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.7- support for Hermes Lite 1 and 2
* Sat Dec 10 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.3
* Sat Oct 22 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.2
* Fri Jul 01 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- fixed build for Fedora 24
* Mon Jun 13 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.1.1
* Sun May 22 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.6
* Sat Apr 09 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.5
* Thu Feb 18 2016 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.4
* Sun Dec 13 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.3
* Fri Dec 04 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.2
* Fri Nov 27 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.1
* Sun Nov 22 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 4.0.0
* Sun Nov 08 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.8
* Thu Oct 01 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.7
* Thu Sep 17 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.6
* Wed Sep 16 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.5
* Sun Aug 23 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.4
* Sun Aug 02 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.7.2
* Fri May 01 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.6.22
* Thu Mar 26 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.6.21
* Thu Jan 01 2015 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.6.20
* Tue Oct 28 2014 wkAATTire.pw.edu.pl- version 3.6.19