The video showcases a new mode with beta firmware, enabling cat control and audio over USB. Rob highlights portability and connects an antenna,
Rob (K5CHA) discusses (tr)uSDX and FT8 using the FT8CN app on Android & demonstrates how to set up the (tr)uSDX radio with the beta firmware update that allows CAT control and audio over USB. He walks through the process of connecting the radio to an Android device running the FT8CN app, and shows how to change frequencies and receive signals through a USB connection. This setup is perfect for portable operations like SOTA or POTA activations. Follow along as Rob hooks up the antenna and continues the demo, concluding with the importance of an external power supply for optimal performance.
(tr)uSDX: dl2man.de/ @dl2man
Beta Firmware for (tr)uSDX: dl2man.de/wp-content/uploads/...
FT8CN: github.com/N0BOY/FT8CN
0:00 - 0:09: Introduction by Rob (K5CHA) about discussing (tr)uSDX and FT8.
0:09 - 0:27: Mention of using the FT8CN app and a new mode with beta firmware developed by DL2MAN and Guido's driver for Windows. However, the focus is on using Android, eliminating the need for the driver.
0:27 - 0:50: Presentation of the (tr)uSDX with the beta firmware that supports cat control and audio over USB. The setup involves an Android device with the FT8CN app.
0:50 - 1:30: Description of the setup, which includes a USB cable, a hub for OTG hosting, and the radio's power status.
1:31 - 2:16: Demonstration of connecting the Android device to the radio via USB and the automatic detection by the FT8CN app. The app prompts for a serial port connection.
2:16 - 2:52: Explanation of changing frequencies on the app and how it reflects on the radio. The portability of the setup is highlighted, especially for SOTA or POTA activations using a QRP rig.
2:52 - 3:32: Transition to connecting the antenna for a demo. Discussion of rig control settings in the app, including setting up call signs, cat control, B rate, and radio selection.
3:32 - 4:16: Observation of incoming contacts on the app once the antenna is connected. Mention of using cat control with FT8CN for transmitting and tracking CQs.
4:16 - 5:18: Conclusion highlighting the use of (tr)uSDX radio with an Android device and the FT8CN app. Emphasis on the beta firmware's capabilities and the importance of using an external power supply for optimal performance.