2.5.6-hilbert release notes

Version 8.1 by UT2UK on 2026/04/30 13:43

Features:

  • The rear USB port can now be switched between Host (Master) and Slave modes via the menu.

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  • In USB Slave mode, added composite USB gadget support with a virtual COM port (CAT control) and a virtual audio device for PC connection.

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  • Reworked the internal DSP filters: latency reduced by 20 ms, and the RX/TX passband lower limit was extended down to 50 Hz.

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  • Improved unwanted sideband suppression to -90 dB across the entire audio range.
  • RIT/XIT are now automatically disabled in Split mode.
  • Redesigned the boot and startup splash screens.
  • Improved the automatic update mechanism for the kernel and other system components.
  • Added Recovery Mode: to recover a bricked device, power on the transceiver while holding the PTT pedal. The transceiver will boot from the recovery partition and connect to the remote server for troubleshooting.
  • Total measured end-to-end latency from the antenna input to the PC audio output in USB mode is 128 ms (EAX mode: 150 ms).

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