Xiegu X6100 Firmware Upgrade (20240923)

New firmware version information is as follow after upgrade:
（Enter the "SYSTEM SETTING---SYSTEM INFO" option, also can find the firmware version number）
Image File SHA256: a627dd9a2e18ef92a8df1ec03d51c430f03f92eb19b40fc0935dc2d188578c88
APP: V1.1.9 Sep 14 2024,12:11:57
BASE: V1.1.8 Sep 15 2024,15:22:37

Note: The radio must be connected to a 13.8v power supply in order to update the firmware.

2024.09.23 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1) The parameter characters of the App were changed from red to white to improve visibility.
2) The problem of no output power after flashing the baseband on some machines was fixed.

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2024.09.06 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1）Adjust the gain allocation in the baseband section, improve the received signal- to noise ratio, reduce broadcast crosstalk, and minimize birdies.
2）Adjust the spectrum/waterfall automatic level tracking mode, improve the signal contrast when dealing with strong signal, easier to distinguish between signal and noise.
3）Add audio spectrum/oscilloscope switch, turn off the spectrum/waterfall diagram can be exclusive display.
4）Fix a bug where MFK tags could not be saved.
5）Optimize the NR algorithm.
6）Adjust the following CI-V data format：
S-Meter:
0000=S0,0120=S9,0242=S9+60dB
SWR-Meter:
0000=1.0,0048=1.5,0080=2.0,0120=3.0
Volt-Meter:
0000=0V,0075=5V,0241=16V

7）Adjuste the operation logic of the WLAN settings interface
###Key description:
F1(CONFIG):Edit the selected SSID in the left list (the selected SSID will be displayed in the Config SSID text box)
F2(CONNECT/DISCONNECT): Connect/disconnect the selected SSID in the left list
F3(WIFI SWITCH):Turn on/off WIFI power
F4(TOGGLE/KEYBOARD):TOGGLE is displayed when the right button switch is selected. Press it to change the state of the button switch (on or off).
Press while the text box is selected to turn on/off the virtual keyboard
F5(EXIT):Exit
###knob description:
MFK knob: Adjust the selected item in the left list
VFO knob: Adjust the widgets selected on the right
###Other description:
The virtual keyboard automatically selects the initial state according to different text boxes for quick input
Numbers and decimal points can be input quickly through the handle

8)Adjust the operation logic of BLUETOOTH setting interface
###Key description:
F1(SCAN):Start scanning
F2(CONNECT/DISCONNECT):Connect/disconnect the Bluetooth device selected on the left
F3(ON/OFF): Turn on/off Bluetooth power
F4: No function
F5(EXIT):Exit
###knob description:
MFK knob:Adjust the selected item in the left list

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2023.08.31 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1. Add wfserver.
See <<Xiegu X6100 and wfview Software Connection Tutorial>> for more details.

2. Enable CAT "ECHO" mode.

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2023.08.07 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1. Add wfserver.
See <<Xiegu X6100 and wfview Software Connection Tutorial>> for more details.

Note from Radioddity: We have confirmed with Xiegu that the CAT control feature has been disabled in this firmware version. However, it will be available in the next release. Additionally, Xiegu plans to release their own control rules.

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2022.11.24 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1. Add CI-V instruction:
1A 01 (C1) (C2)
C1: band index, See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
C2: bandstack register number(not use), See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
X6100 send back description
FE FE # 2 byte, CI-V header
E0 XX 1A 01 01 01 # 6 bytes, The command payload, XX is the rig's address
00 00 80 01 00 # 5 bytes, Operating frequency setting
03 02 # 2 bytes, Operating mode setting
00 # 1 byte, Data mode setting
00 # 1 byte, Duplex and Tone settings
00 # 1 byte, Digital squelch setting
00 08 85 # 3 bytes, Repeater tone frequency setting
00 08 85 # 3 bytes, Repeater tone frequency setting
00 00 23 # 3 bytes, DTCS code setting
00 # 1 byte, DV Digital code squelch setting
00 50 00 # 3 bytes, Duplex offset frequency setting
58 36 31 30 30 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, UR (Destination) call sign setting
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, R1 (Access repeater) call sign setting
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, R2 (Gateway/Link repeater) call sign setting
FD # 1 byte, CI-V tail

2. Add CI-V instruction:
1A 06
(See IC-705 CI-V Command Table)

3. Add CI-V instruction:
21 00
21 01
21 02
(See IC-705 CI-V Command Table)

4. Add CI-V instruction:
26 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)
C1: VFO index
0: Foreground VFO
other: Background VFO
C2: Operating mode
See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
C3: Data mode
0: OFF
other: ON
C4: Filter setting
1: FILTER1
2: FILTER2
3: FILTER3
other: Invalid
*Note: [LSB/USB mode] with Data mode ON -> L-DIG/U-DIG
[Other operating mode] with Data mode ON -> No effect

5. Add bluetooth SPP, virtual serial port for FLRIG, Omni-Rig or other CI-V based software
6. Fix the Fc marker bug in modem mode (there will be two markers in the audio FFT scope in some cases)
7. Optimize the fw updating process via sd card, the user data (configures, voices, channels) will not be cleared after updating
8. Some adjustments of the main window
8.1 Add LOCAL TIME / UTC TIME widget
8.2 Add RIT / XIT widget
8.3 Add audio oscilloscope
8.4 Add filter icon (shows filter group as will)
9. Add auto-level for the waterfall
10. Fix bluetooth issue (stuck in the startup screen or the bluetooth setting window)
11. Fix ntp update issue (make sure X6100 can access to the internet via built-in WiFi or USB to Ethernet dongle)
12. Show MAC address in the Bluetooth / WiFi setting windows (in the title of the window)
13. Optimize the TIME SETTING operation logic
14. Optimize the FFT SPAN (or FFT ZOOM), now it has four items: 100k,50k,25k,12.5k

15. Optimize the "Flat-Menu" operation logic, Press "MFK" to select the current item to the fast-access tag and return to the main window
example 1: In "RADIO SETTING1" page, "TX POWER" is selected, press "MFK" then "TX POWER" is added to the fast-access tag
example 2: In "DISPLAY SETTINGS" page, "FFT SPAM" is selected, press "MFK" then "FFT SPAM" is added to the fast-access tag
*Note: "selected" means the item get the focus

16. Optimize AGC algorithm
16.1 AGC time constant is more accurate
16.2 Background noise is much lower without antenna plugged in (except FM mode)
17. Fix the bug: The main UI will crash sometimes after exit the "BLUETOOTH SETTING MENU"
18. Fix the bug: Charger sometimes won't work

Tips & Note:
#### Most of the CI-V instructions compatible with ICOM-705
#### Ham Radio Deluxe may not recognize the bluetooth virtual serial port
#### Serial port remap (could be critial when working with the bluetooth virtual serial port):
Why remap:
FLRIG/WSJTDX/JTDX may fail to connect to the bluetooth virtual serial port (due to the mechanism of rfcomm itself)

Roadmap and Tools:
com0com:
1) install com0com
2) Run "Setup Command Prompt" (the CLI for com0com)
install protname=COMxxx -
xxx is the port number, choose a unoccupied one, for example: 88
3) Close the CLI
hub4com:
1) Enter hub4com dir, looks like this:
X:\hub4com-2.1.0.0-386>
2) Input the command in the MS CLI
hub4com --route=All:All \\.\COMyyy \\.\CNCB0
COMyyy is the bluetooth virtual serial port number, for example: COM4
hub4com --route=All:All \\.\COM4 \\.\CNCB0
The CLI's output should be look like the below:
COM4 Open("\\.COM4", baud=19200, data=8, parity=no, stop=1, octs=on, odsr=off, ox=off, ix=off, idsr=off, ito=0) - OK
CNCB0 Open("\\.CNCB0", baud=19200, data=8, parity=no, stop=1, octs=on, odsr=off, ox=off, ix=off, idsr=off, ito=0) - OK
Route data COM4(0) --> CNCB0(1)
Route data CNCB0(1) --> COM4(0)
Route flow control COM4(0) --> CNCB0(1)
Route flow control CNCB0(1) --> COM4(0)
Started COM3(0)
Started CNCB0(1)
FLRIG/WSJTDX/JTDX:
1) Com port for CI-V should be the one we choose in the com0com, which in this case would be COM88
　

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2022.11.04 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

1. Add CI-V instruction:
1A 01 (C1) (C2)
C1: band index, See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
C2: bandstack register number(not use), See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
X6100 send back description
FE FE # 2 byte, CI-V header
E0 XX 1A 01 01 01 # 6 bytes, The command payload, XX is the rig's address
00 00 80 01 00 # 5 bytes, Operating frequency setting
03 02 # 2 bytes, Operating mode setting
00 # 1 byte, Data mode setting
00 # 1 byte, Duplex and Tone settings
00 # 1 byte, Digital squelch setting
00 08 85 # 3 bytes, Repeater tone frequency setting
00 08 85 # 3 bytes, Repeater tone frequency setting
00 00 23 # 3 bytes, DTCS code setting
00 # 1 byte, DV Digital code squelch setting
00 50 00 # 3 bytes, Duplex offset frequency setting
58 36 31 30 30 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, UR (Destination) call sign setting
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, R1 (Access repeater) call sign setting
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 # 8 bytes, R2 (Gateway/Link repeater) call sign setting
FD # 1 byte, CI-V tail

2. Add CI-V instruction:
1A 06
(See IC-705 CI-V Command Table)

3. Add CI-V instruction:
21 00
21 01
21 02
(See IC-705 CI-V Command Table)

4. Add CI-V instruction:
26 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)
C1: VFO index
0: Foreground VFO
other: Background VFO
C2: Operating mode
See IC-705 CI-V Command Table
C3: Data mode
0: OFF
other: ON
C4: Filter setting
1: FILTER1
2: FILTER2
3: FILTER3
other: Invalid
*Note: [LSB/USB mode] with Data mode ON -> L-DIG/U-DIG
[Other operating mode] with Data mode ON -> No effect

5. Add bluetooth SPP, virtual serial port for FLRIG, Omni-Rig or other CI-V based software
6. Fix the Fc marker bug in modem mode (there will be two markers in the audio FFT scope in some cases)
7. Optimize the fw updating process via sd card, the user data (configures, voices, channels) will not be cleared after updating
8. Some adjustments of the main window
8.1 Add LOCAL TIME / UTC TIME widget
8.2 Add RIT / XIT widget
8.3 Add audio oscilloscope
8.4 Add filter icon (shows filter group as will)
9. Add auto-level for the waterfall
10. Fix bluetooth issue (stuck in the startup screen or the bluetooth setting window)
11. Fix ntp update issue (make sure X6100 can access to the internet via built-in WiFi or USB to Ethernet dongle)
12. Show MAC address in the Bluetooth / WiFi setting windows (in the title of the window)
13. Optimize the TIME SETTING operation logic
14. Optimize the FFT SPAN (or FFT ZOOM), now it has four items: 100k,50k,25k,12.5k

15. Optimize the "Flat-Menu" operation logic, Press "MFK" to select the current item to the fast-access tag and return to the main window
example 1: In "RADIO SETTING1" page, "TX POWER" is selected, press "MFK" then "TX POWER" is added to the fast-access tag
example 2: In "DISPLAY SETTINGS" page, "FFT SPAM" is selected, press "MFK" then "FFT SPAM" is added to the fast-access tag
*Note: "selected" means the item get the focus

16. Optimize AGC algorithm
16.1 AGC time constant is more accurate
16.2 Background noise is much lower without antenna plugged in (except FM mode)

Tips & Note:
#### Most of the CI-V instructions compatible with ICOM-705
#### Ham Radio Deluxe may not recognize the bluetooth virtual serial port
#### Serial port remap (could be critial when working with the bluetooth virtual serial port):
Why remap:
FLRIG/WSJTDX/JTDX may fail to connect to the bluetooth virtual serial port (due to the mechanism of rfcomm itself
　

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2022.04.18 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

App: V1.1.5 Apr 10 2022,13:12:01
1. Fix bug: the last character in the string of "AGC mode" is half cut off in MEMO mode
2. Fix bug: CW decoder not working
3. Fix bug: incorrect UTC offset/Time zone
4. Change the range of built-in/handheld speaker's MIC gain:
Old version: range 0~36, default 10; actual gain 0~+18dB, step 0.5dB
This version: range 0~50, default 20; actual gain -10~+15dB, step 0.5dB

Base: V1.1.5 Apr 9 2022,17:14:40
1. Fix bug: battery can't be fully charged
2. Fix bug: won't charge at power off state (occasionally)
3. Fix bug: have to switch band or press PTT once at the first time of power up, or there's no output RF power
4. Fix the problem that the built-in/handheld speaker's MIC gain is too high
5. Fixed the problem that the gain adjustment of the built-in/handheld speaker is not obvious
　

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2022.02.19 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

App: V1.1.4 Feb 16 2022,17:15:50
1. Add FFT peak hold switch, GEN > DISPLAY SETTING > FFT PK HOLD
2. Fix bug "Gate Way" can't save in "WLAN" setting page
3. Change rx volume from 0-50 to 0-55(5dB more than prev version)
4. Change CW decoder's threshold to a higher level(better robustness but needs higher SNR)
5. Calibrate the RX S-Meter giving more accuracy
6. Add ALC level indicator(at the top-right of the bandscope area, below the tx power strings)
7. Optimize the Fw flashing logic(base board will boot-up itself after flashed the Fw)

Base: V1.1.4 Feb 15 2022,13:19:59
1. Fix bug built-in MIC feedback to speaker sometimes
2. Fix bug base board some times not booting at power on
3. Optimize ALC algorithm
4. Optimize SWR algorithm, less jumping around
5. Optimize switching power synchronization algorithm, less birdies

Tips:
☆ ALC tricks
a) ALC level equ to 0: over driving, decrease input signal level
b) ALC level equ to 100: under driving, increase input signal level
c) When doing Digi,the audio baseband signals are almost constant amplitude,
adjust the soundcard volume to make ALC level between 20-80 to get good linearity


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2022.01.25 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.


App: Version V1.1.3 Jan 15 2022,14:48:38
1. Correct the problem of wrong frequency division of 6m (original division: 50.1M~54.0M, modified to: 50.0M~54.0M)
2. The conditions of low-battery shutdown are modified to: battery <10% and voltage lower than 7.3V to prevent low-battery shutdown by mistake when the fuel gauge is not calibrated.

Base: Version number V1.1.3 Jan 25 2022,14:21:03
1. Fix the problem that the RTS signal of the CI-V/CAT port could not control the CW transmission

Tips:
☆ The CAT/CI-V port can be viewed in the device manager, generally called USB-Enhanced-SERIAL-B CH342 (COMx)
Where COMx is the port number, x is a number, such as: COM3
If you find that you can't connect it, you can try to connect via the corresponding port number of USB-Enhanced-SERIAL-A CH342.

☆ How to use N1MM Logger+ to send CW:
Config->Configure Ports, Mode Control, Winkey, etc...
The first page in the pop-up menu [Hardware]
Port drop-down box to select COMx
Radio drop-down box to select IC-7000
Digi remove the tick
CW/Other checkmark
Click Details/Set, and set in turn:
Speed=19200,Parity=N,DataBits=8,StopBits=1
DTR(pin 4)=Always off,RTS(pin 7)=CW
The rest are all defaults, click OK


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2022.01.17 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.
APP : V1.1.2 Jan 17 2022,16:31:45
BASE : V1.1.2 Jan 17 2022,15:44:18

1. In-machine coulometer is enabled to manage battery cell. After the upgrade, the battery capacity, rather than battery voltage, measured by the coulometer is taken as management data. Precautions are as follows:
1.1) After upgrading firmware, please fully charge and discharge the battery for successive 4 times, after which the measurement of the coulometer will be accurate.
After just upgrading the firmware, the error of electric quantity displayed is large before the 4 charges and discharges as mentioned above, so it can be ignored. The charging process shall be kept continuous until the charging instruction indicates it has been completed, which is conducive to the accurate measurement of the capacity by the coulometer.
1.2) The status of the upgraded charging indicator light is as follows:
Flashing: charging
Normally on: charging completed
Off: once the charging option is disabled in the menu, the indicator light will not be off.
1.3) When the electric quantity is below 10% after the upgrade, the battery icon is displayed in red with an empty interior, and the device will automatically shut down.
1.4) Battery voltage is no longer taken as the basis of low power.
2. Parameter adjustment in GEN menu is changed to non-circulating, which can be switch by rotating the large knob to left or right.
3. DFL menu logic is fixed. Press other menus to exit after entering DFL menu.
4. Preset message transmission function is added (available for W, PS and RTTY).
5. CW decoding algorithm is adjusted.
6. Start screen is changed to LOGO+model.
7. Bluetooth device connection logic is optimized (there has been feedback about poor compatibility with Windows 10/11 64bit drivers).
8. The problem that label of axis X scanned by SWR does not upgrade is fixed.
9. The bandwidth of first group of filter of SSB is widened to 50-2950Hz(2.9k).
10. The problem of save failure after adjusting the filter is fixed.
11. Indicator string under AGC mode is simplified to AGC-A,AGC-F,AGC-S,AGC--.
12. Indicator string 'FIL-X' of current filter bank is added, which is below VFO frequency.
13. LSB-DIG and USB-DIG strings are simplified to L-DIG and U-DIG.
14. Hand microphone button function is enabled.
14.1) SPCH/LOCK: short press=lock/unlock larger impeller; long press=none
14.2) TUNER/CALL: short press=switch on/disconnect automatic antenna tuner; long press=enable automatic antenna tuner
14.3) XFC: short press=switch VFO A/B; long press=copy VFO from foreground to background
14.4) V/M: short press=switch VFO/MEMO mode; long press=none
14.5) MW: short press=save VFO to current channel number; long press=none
14.6) MODE: short press=LSB->L-DIG->USB->U-DIG->CW->CWR->AM->NFM circulation; long press=none
14.7) FIL: short press=FIL1->FIL2->FIL3 circulation; long press=none
14.8) UP: frequency+stepping position under VFO mode; next channel under channel mode
14.9) DOWN: frequency-stepping position under VFO mode; last channel under channel mode
14.10) F1/F2: allow setting custom functions in RADIO SETTING2
15. Standingwave meter fluctuation under no power and low power conditions is fixed.
16. Maximum output power under external power supply condition is improved.
17. System startup sequence is optimized.
18. NR algorithm is optimized.
19. System data structure is optimized.
20. Display screen backlight adjustment level is optimized. There are 5 levels available when using battery and 10 levels available when using external power supply.

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2021.12.30 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download.

App: Version number V1.1.2 Dec 30 2021,16:36:55
1. The frequency adjustment step is changed to 10, 100, 1000 Hz cycle.
2. The spectrum bandwidth is changed to 100kHz, 50kHz is adjustable in two levels.
3. Improved the Bluetooth scanning speed and shortened the time to scan peripheral devices after turning on Bluetooth.
4. Fixed the problem that the WIFI IP address and gateway address could not be displayed correctly.

Base: Version number V1.1.2 Dec 30 2021,15:37:48
1. Improved NR performance，the noise caused by the NR algorithm itself is eliminated.
2. Improved ALC performance，CW performance is improved.

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2021.12.29 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download
APP : V1.1.0 Dec 28 2021,11:51:46
BASE : V1.1.0 Dec 27 2021,14:28:55

1. Added WIFI function
2. Added Bluetooth function
3. Fixed the bug that can not save the user selected filter group(1,2,3)
4. Optimized the ALC algorithm and corrected the problem of power rise slow.
5. Optimized the system settings.

Wi-Fi Operation Instructions
SCAN button: Scan for nearby hotspots (Access Point)
CONNECT/DISCONNECT: Connect/disconnect the hotspot in the list left.
EDIT: Edit the element be selected by the orange-focused object on the right.
CONFIG: The orange-focused object on the right selects the next one.
EXIT: Exit the interface.
　

BluetoothOperation Instructions
OFF/ON: Turn on/off the built-in Bluetooth adapter.
CONNECT/DISCONNECT: Connect/disconnect the Bluetooth device be selected in the list on the left.
EXIT: Exit the interface.
Note: When the built-in Bluetooth adapter is displayed as "ON", it will always scan the surrounding Bluetooth devices.

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New firmware version information is as follow after upgrade:
APP : V1.1.0 Dec 6 2021,17:55:07
BASE : V1.1.0 Dec 7 2021,14:40:18

2021.12.07 Upgrade Log | CLICK HERE to download

1. Optimize the system audio configuration to eliminate distortion at high volume.
2. Optimized the frequency spectrum display effect and optimized the automatic adjustment function of the reference level.
3. Fixed the issue of the indicator light when radio is charging when turned off.
4. Fixed the issue of the antenna tunner.
5. Fixed the issue that unable to adjust the internal and external microphone volume.
6. Added 3 levels of spectrum bandwidth adjustment function.
7. Added low battery reminder function.
8. Added kHz bit adjustment, clear the bits of 100 Hz and below.
　

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