dvMega Issues?

nd1l
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dvMega Issues? Aug 25, 2015 7:18:56 GMT -7

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Post by nd1l on Aug 25, 2015 7:18:56 GMT -7

I was listening to a DStar QSO the other day and I was at a point where I didn't have the freedom to join in... unfortunately.

One of the participants - a newbie to DStar - was asking for advice from more experienced users about whether he should purchase a DVAP or a dvMega since he was planning to set up a Raspberry Pi as a gateway.

One gentleman jumped in and stated that he's heard of many problems with dvMega's and would absolutely not recommend getting one since he knows several people who've been forced to return them. That surprised me...

I own two dvMega's and two DVAP's. All of them work, although as mentioned in this forum the 2-Meter DVAP has issues with G4KLX-based software and my experiences support that view. I've never had an issue with my dvMega's nor had I heard of any issues until that QSO on Sunday. My thought was that perhaps the person panning the dvMega didn't make the GIO pin adjustments required (but not by the DStar Commander software, by the way, if you use the correct image).

So I'm wondering... is anyone who follows this forum had issues with his/her dvMega? I'd like to hear about it.

Thanks!
Jess
ND1L

Last Edit: Aug 25, 2015 7:20:14 GMT -7 by nd1l

Gary New Member Posts: 20	dvMega Issues? Aug 25, 2015 10:08:42 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gary on Aug 25, 2015 10:08:42 GMT -7 No, no problems with either my UHF DV Mega or DV Mega GMSK hotspot -both using the enhanced G4KLX software from the link on this forum.
	73 Gary G0DNI Shrewsbury UK

chuck57 New Member Posts: 37	dvMega Issues? Aug 25, 2015 19:39:03 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chuck57 on Aug 25, 2015 19:39:03 GMT -7 I have the dual band DVMega so don't know if the issue applies to me. But mines been bulletproof except for ircddpgateway dieing when my internet drops. Chuck KG5DIR Elgin, Ok.USA

wb4dhc New Member Posts: 7	dvMega Issues? Sept 7, 2015 17:24:23 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wb4dhc on Sept 7, 2015 17:24:23 GMT -7 No problems with my DVMEGA Pi board or the DVMEGA Arudino board except the ones where I did something stupid in the config. I don't have the dual band pi board.

arose202 New Member Posts: 8	dvMega Issues? Sept 9, 2015 18:29:05 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arose202 on Sept 9, 2015 18:29:05 GMT -7 Nope, I have two 440 DVMegas and they work like a charm with the Pi Model 2, with WiFi and/or Ethernet connections. Alan, K2RHK

Post by nd1l on Aug 25, 2015 7:18:56 GMT -7

Post by Gary on Aug 25, 2015 10:08:42 GMT -7

Post by chuck57 on Aug 25, 2015 19:39:03 GMT -7

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Post by arose202 on Sept 9, 2015 18:29:05 GMT -7