nicFW880 ALPHA 13 Bundle
Added 2025-08-15 00:05:33 +0000 UTCnicFW880 Alpha 13 :: New Features & Improvements
The thirteenth alpha release of nicFW880 is here, bringing some new features and refinements.
As always, remember that this will wipe all channels, bandplans, skins and fonts so make sure you have backed up to CSVs before flashing.
Manual DTMF & Repeater Tone
Manually send DTMF tones and set a custom repeater tone frequency.
Note: DTMF presets are not available yet :: they’ll be coming in a future release.
Adjust repeater tone frequency in the Advanced menu category.
Crossband Repeater (Long-press EMG)
Allows relaying between VHF and UHF.
Setup requirements:
VFO-A and VFO-B must be in simplex mode.
Both must be allowed to transmit.
One VFO on VHF, the other on UHF.
Squelch must be closed.
Controls while running:
Press RED to exit XB Repeater mode.
Press STAR to toggle the screen on/off.
Screen Brightness Control
Day/Night modes added, each with individually adjustable brightness.
Quick toggle: Short-press EMG to switch between Day and Night.
Or, use the menu to manually select your preferred mode.
Frequency Counter (Rapid Frequency Scanning) (Long-press 7)
Works similarly to previous models, but now includes HF mode:
Started Over 70 MHz: Scans for signals on both VHF and UHF (as before).
Started Under 70 MHz: Attempts to scan for HF signals only (untested).
Download & test it out :: your feedback helps shape nicFW880’s development!
Comments
The buzzing is likely an artifact from the PWM , I'll try changing the PWM frequency.
Marcus Dudley
2025-08-16 13:28:38 +0000 UTCDie neuen Schriften sehen gut aus und gefallen mir. Wenn ich in den Night Modus gehe, ertönt ein leichtes hochfrequentes Summen im Gerät, Bei DAY ist es weg. Im AIR Band stellt sich die gespeicherte Frequenz 121.1833 nach einer gewissen Zeit immer ohne Zutun mit einer Offset auf 122.18333 Mhz um. Das hat es aber in allen Versionen bisher gemacht. Ist auch immer nur diese Frequenz.
Rainer Heisser
2025-08-16 09:13:46 +0000 UTCI had the same issue but in reverse. Alpha 13 fixed it. Verify that the default short press on the red key cycles between, VFO mode, Channel mode, and Group mode (indicated by display of the group name). When in Group mode I can long press the # key and enter the numeric group #. If this doesn't work, the RMS app version you are using may not match the firmware version...
Michael A
2025-08-15 22:19:23 +0000 UTCHi Marcus, what I found with this, and I apologize if I'm interpreting it wrong; In 11, I created two channel groups with a dozen channels each. I upgraded to 12 which worked great - Writing the same config. But with this 13, again Writing that config, my radio only works in VFO. I cant change groups and therefore access my saved channels - even though the Write is successful, and I am making sure the group names still verbosely there. And I can Read and see everything so yes it is saving in the radio. I flashed the radio back to Radtel's factory firmware (it all worked), then tried 13 again with the same issue. Tried Radtel again and Alpha 13, same thing. But what's interesting is 12 won't work right either now. But Alpha 11 does... Perfect. I've verified everything again and again. So it seems I may have a persistent corruption that is now affecting 12 and above (in my very limited understanding). Am I missing something? Are you planning on an eeprom wipe like you did with the TD-H3 or does that already happen? BTW, this is an 880G. Thank you!
Ted Wheeler
2025-08-15 21:43:33 +0000 UTC
