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Bug #11611

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RT98 - Squelch Mode Enabled Function Rename

Added by Bryant L 2 months ago. Updated 2 months ago.

Status:
Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
-
Target version:
-
Start date:
10/14/2024
Due date:
% Done:

100%

Estimated time:
Chirp Version:
next
Model affected:
Retevis RT98
Platform:
Linux
I read the instructions above:
Yes

Description

After a lot of experimenting I have discovered what the "Squelch Mode Enabled" feature on each channel of the RT98 does, this feature allows for the CTCSS Squelch listening to be enabled when the value is set to enabled.

If the value is set to disabled, it is the equivalent of running in "tone" mode instead of TSQL mode, so because of this, people can operate in TSQL mode, and function as if they are in Tone mode with the per-channel Squelch mode set to disabled.

It might be worth renaming this field to make it less confusing, to something like DCS/CTCSS enabled, or baking it into the appropriate modes. With Squelch Mode Off I am able to key up the RT98 without any CTCSS code used on another radio, despite TSQL mode being set to 229.1 in my testing.

I am still working to dig through how the STE Frequency and STE type functions work, I will put those findings into different issues once I can figure out how to remove squelch tail from my RT98's TX.


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retevis_rt98.py (50.8 KB) retevis_rt98.py Dan Smith, 10/14/2024 02:55 PM
Actions #1

Updated by Dan Smith 2 months ago

We usually try to mirror the terminology of the manual and OEM software as much as possible. There are other radios with the same function and terminology. I can leave this open to add a doc string (mouse hover tooltip) for the setting though.

Actions #2

Updated by Dan Smith 2 months ago

Here's a module to try using LoadingTestModules.

This will show the tip if you hover over the column header in expanded-settings mode, or on the setting in the properties dialog. Note that it also adds the recommended 55.2 value in the hover tip from your other bug.

Actions #3

Updated by Bryant L 2 months ago

Both show up as expected, thanks!

Actions #4

Updated by Dan Smith 2 months ago

  • Status changed from New to Closed
  • % Done changed from 0 to 100
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