Anytone AT-D878UVII+ (v3.01) VK Codeplug
VK Reference Code plug for Anytone AT-D878UVII+ (v3.01 firmware) hand held radio.
Features
• Mode 0 (zero)
• Most known VK DMR repeaters – considering the poor state of VKDMR.com,… Read more...
Eltek Volts Setter Available
Another batch of Eltek Volts Setters have been assembled and tested.
This batch features a blue OLED display.
(Previous batches had a white OLED)
Now available in the VK4GHZ store.… Read more...
Anytone AT-D878UVII+ (v2.05) VK Codeplug
VK Reference Code plug for Anytone AT-D878UVII+ (v2.05 firmware) hand held radio.
Features
• Mode 0 (zero)
• All current VK DMR repeaters
• Channels – All Digital repeater channels have callsign & TS & TG in name
• Channels – All Analogue repeater channels have Callsign & frequency in name
• Channels – No personal hotspot channel clutter
• Zones for all DMR repeater channels (comprising 25 TG channels for each repeater)
• Zones, state and band based, for all analogue repeaters. … Read more...
VK Logger Forum Archive
VK Logger Ham Radio Discussion Forum was established in 2006, and ran continuously until 2016.
Operation was suspended in 2016 due to a lack of activity, but “re-booted” in 2018.… Read more...
Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller Update 2022-05-03
VK4GHZ 7.0″ Nextion firmware for the K3NG Rotator Controller receives an update dated 2022-05-03.
This is a typo fix only on the about page for the 7.0″ version only.… Read more...
K3NG Rotator Controller Start Up Issue
Adam noticed that his G-5500 was moving Clock-Wise every time the system was powering on. If the rotor were installed up on the tower, this would not have been so obvious, except that the rotor is still here in the shack.… Read more...
New – Eltek Flatpack2 Volts Setter
This low-cost device allows you to set the default start-up voltage of an Eltek Flatpack2 Rectifier.
Compatible with 24V and 48V rectifiers.… Read more...
Thunderbolt Display 2022 Update
This v2.4 firmware update deletes support for years 2020 and 2021 (obviously no longer required!), which now creates space in the PICAXE28X2’s limited memory for date support to end of 2035.… Read more...
Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller Update 2021-10-23
VK4GHZ Nextion firmware for the K3NG Rotator Controller receives an update dated 2021-10-23.
This update works in conjunction with Anthony Good’s, K3NG, latest release of rotator controller Arduino code, version 2021.10.19.04.… Read more...
Nextion / TJC HMI Power Up Timing
How long does it take a Nextion / TJC HMI to power up, and be ready to receive data from your MCU?… Read more...
Anytone AT-D878UVIIPlus VK Codeplug
Update 16-08-2021: VK6RPN added
VK Master Reference Code plug for Anytone AT-D878UVIIPlus v2.02 hand held radio.
Features
• Mode 0 (zero)
• All current VK DMR repeaters
• Channels – All Digital repeater channels have callsign & TS & TG in name
• Channels – All Analogue repeater channels have Callsign & frequency in name
• Channels – No personal hotspot channel clutter
• Zones for all DMR repeater channels (comprising 25 TG channels for each repeater)
• Zones, state and band based, for all analogue repeaters. … Read more...
Yaesu G-5500 Ground Rail Fault & Better Voltage Drop Fix
Adam’s Yaesu G-5500 stopped working 🙁
Meter lamps came on, but non responsive otherwise.
An open circuit diode was found, D3, so no 0V GND rail existed.… Read more...
VK4GHZ Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller
Update 03-May-2022: V2022-05-03 fixes typo error on About page in 7.0″ version
Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller features:
Available for:
• NX8048K070 7.0″ Enhanced HMI
• NX8048K050 5.0″ Enhanced HMI
• NX4832K035 3.5″ Enhanced HMI
• NX4024K032 3.2″ Enhanced HMI (limited functionality)
• Numeric Azimuth and elevation display
• Gauges Azimuth and elevation display
• BIG gauges display
• CCW/CW/Up/Down rotator control
• Configurable preset positions with name tags
• Configurable colours/fonts
• Park button
• Go To grid square
• Co-ordinates converter – convert between lat/lon and grid square
• Contest page – 8 presets
• Configuration – Screen page
• Rotor Calibration page
• Numeric keypad for entering numbers
• ABC keyboard for entering text & numbers
• Diagnostics page
• Configurable User Defined Functions with names
• Moon & Sun tracking page
• Satellite tracking page
• Satellite selection list
• Satellite AOS page
• Satellite tracking world map
• Tracking Check Interval settings page
Click on images to view full-size
Which Nextion?… Read more...
Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller Update 2021-06-29
This update introduces a new page for a large Azimuth only gauge.
Two alternate Azimuth gauge backgrounds can accommodate both close-in terrestrial VHF/UHF work or world-wide HF operation.… Read more...
How to fix serial GPS ‘Crazy Mouse’ Syndrome
Adam walks you through how to fix ‘Crazy Mouse’ syndrome.
This is when your PC misinterprets serial NMEA GPS data as mouse data by the serial port enumerator, resulting in erratic mouse cursor activity.… Read more...
VK4GHZ Shop
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Eltek FLATPACK2 24/48V Touchscreen Controller Kit
$145.00 AUD
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Genuine OEM Belt Clip for Anytone AT-D878UV & AT-D868UV - 3 Pack
$20.00 AUD
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