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OpenGD77 Useful Links

Below you will find 3 useful OpenGD77 links. The first one is the OpenGD77 User Guide, the second is a link to additional OpenGD77 voice packs in various languages and the third is a link to the Radioddity firmware which you need when following Tutorial 2.

OpenGD77_User_Guide

OpenGD77 Voice Packs

Radioddity_Firmware

OpenGD77 Revisions

Version 7.2C
This version must be installed using the latest CPS from my package.
This version includes the Calibration option to accurately calibrate you frequency and power. Due to the small screen the calibration in on more than one screen and you can move between them with SK2 plus up and down.
This version also includes the Talk around feature in the Quick menu so that when on a repeater channel you can put the transmit frequency on the receive frequency.

Version 7.2B
The DM1701 version has some changes to the keypad operation and calibration option but has been moved to the OpenUV380 folder as the 1701 is more closely related to the UV380 than the GD77.

Version 7.2A
There is now a version of the firmware for the DM1701 in the Other Radios folder and a new CPS which will work with the DM1701.

Version 7.1E
Minor changes and small bug fixes.

Version 7.1D
New CPS which allows the use of the new satellite FO118.

Version 7.1C
Minor changes to the TA function adding text to the position information.

Version 7.1B
this version contains a new CPS which allows you to select various TA option  in the channel informtion on a channel by channel basis. The default is  master which uses whatever is  selected in options menu of the radio.

Version 7.1A
if you turn on Talker Alias in the options then the radio will transmit your  location as well as your call-sign which allows the networkk to plot your position on an APRS map. This  works on the DMR+ network and in  Brandmeister if you go to self care and set your radio type to Hytera  and GPS in Call to on.

Version 7.0S
In the CPS arbitary frequencies can now be entered rather than just 25/12.5 or 6.25Khz steps.

Version 7.0R
Firmware problem of not creating a new channel from the VFO correctly has been fixed.

Version 7.0Q
This fixed 2 bugs on the VFO screen
1. The Tx frequency was set to the Rx frequency when saving or writing to the radio, if the Tx frequency was different to the Rx frequency
2. After fixing bug #1 above, I found that  cross-band was still not possible, so that bug has also been fixed

Version 7.0P
New CPS to cure bug in selecting the Radioddity GD77donar file.

Version 7.0N
Quick keys have been added to the Quick Menu screen and a small bug fix.

Version 7.0M
New CPS with Ctr+u and Ctrl+d added to move items up and down in the zones screen.

Version 7.0L

It seems a few small bugs crept into the last version and have been fixed in this version.

Version 7.0K
some small bug fixes and you can now access the Quick menu using SK1 plus Green as well as the Orange button.

Version 7.0J
New CPS which allows you to use control u and control d to move items up or down when the zone list is on sthe screen.

Version 7.0H
A new CPS which allows you to move channels up and down in the Channels list window using Ctrl+u and Ctrl+d.

Version 7.0G
A new CPS which allows you to move channels up or down with ctrl+u or ctrl+d when the channels list is on the screen but only works in tree view and so is not really usable for the blind at the moment and there are also some small bug fixes in the firmware.

Version 7.0F
New CPS program bnut the only changes affect the MD9600/RT90 and not the GD77.

Versuib 7.0E
A new CPS program to correct a small bug in the use of the Radio ID field.

Version 7.0D
Automatic power off feature added. Needs both firmware and voice prompt update. Holding the # key while switching on brings the radio up in voicing level 3.

Version 7.0C
When carrying the GD77 in a backpack for example the volume knob can accidentally be rotated and turn on the GD77 so a new option is in the General options called Safe power on. If this is switched on then if you turn on with the volume control knob the radio just goes into suspend mode. To turn on the radio normally in this mode you need to hold SK1 while turning the radio on.

Version 7.0B
New CPS, Firmware and Voice packs. So you need to install all three. The CPS and GD77 Channel dedtails now allow you to turn on or off beeps and eco mode for each channel independently.

Version 7.0A
Colour code filter re-instated and renamed to Colour code scan, DMR RX AGC added plus RX Beeps and clear Last Heard with long press on # key.

Version 6.0R
same as 6.0Q but now a stable release rather than a beta.

Version 6.0Q
small bug fixes and improved scanning detection.

Version 6.0P
small bug fixes in the firmware and in the CPS program.

Version 6.0N
small changes to hotspot mode and bug fixes. Includes new CPS and voice prompts.

Version 6.0M
possible fix for GD77 crashing when CC filter turned off.

Version 6.0L
some small bug fixes and removal of the WDT option which is no longer needed.

Version 6.0K
some small bug fixes but new version of CPS, Firmware and Voice prompts.

Version 6.0J
some small bug fixes and location is now also displayed in MaŽidenhead Locator format.

Version 6.0I
Some small bug fixes to try to fix the reboot a few people have experienced.

Version 6.0H
hopefully final fix for the rebboting problem.

Version 6.0G
New beta as a few people have reported rebooting and this version will hopefully fix the problem. However this only seems to affect a few radios.

Version 6.0F
Blind users should be aware there is a bug on the CPS channel screen when Radio ID is selected screen readers say Timeslot and when Timeslot is then tabbed too only the contents (usually 2 is announced) not the label. This problem will be fixed soon.

* Bug fix scanning in DMR mode with TS filter disabled
* Bug fixes to DMR ID database lookup
* Bug fix problems with backlight in Manual mode and start-up
* Improved CPS data transfer speeds
* Improved battery life, when the radio idle in Eco mode, or in suspend mode
* Time calibration option has been removed, because it is now longer needed.
* Squelch and power level changes now appear in a small popup for 1  second, on the Channel and VFO screeen, like they previously only did on the satellite screen.
* 16M byte Flash memory is now supported for anyone who wants to modify  their hardware by removing the 1Mb chip and fitting a 16Mb chip. (F1RMB  has made this modification to his radio)
* Upgrade FreeRTOS to v10.4.3
* CPS: filter out invalid DMR IDs
* CPS - DMR ID download screen now allows download from a user specified URL, with options of which fields to use from that URL, and the download from Ham Digital has been reinstated.
 

Version 6.0E 2nd October 2021
bug fix for voicing when PTT released in Satellite mode.

Version 6.0D 17th September 2021
this version includes a new CPS plus new firmware and voice prompts for OpenGD77 and also new firmware for Joe's version..

Versyion 6.0C  10th September 2021
New CPS Installer/Firmware/Voice Packs.
The multiple options screen at the top level have now been replaced by a single Options item with 4 sub menus.The Timezone value has been moved to the Display Options. Plus some bug fixes

Version 6.0B 6th September 2021
Some bug fixes.

Version 6.0A   4th September 2021
This version includes a new CPS plus firmware which supports Satellite operation with automatic doppler correction. You also need to upload a new Voice Pack..

Version 5.2G 20th August 2021
more changes from Joe see his reame file in the Joe folder.

Version 5.2F 7th August 2021
some changes and bug fixes from Joe. See the readme file in Joe's folder.

Version 5.2E 28th July 2021
some more small changes and bug fixes from Joe. See the readme file in Joe's folder.

Version 5.2D 26th July 2021
some small changes mostly to the Autozone feature. See the readme file in Joe's folder.

Version 5.2C 23rd July 2021
some small bug fixes and improvements for those with dexterity problems in Joe's version.

Version 5.2B 22nd July 2021
Joe has included the latest changes from OpenGD77 into his version - See his readme file in the Joe Folder.

Version 5.2A 12th July 2021
fairly major update to OpenGD77 with many new features and faster voice announcements plus of course some bug fixes.

Version 5.1L 12th July 2021
Version 5.1K 10th July 2021
Version  5.1J 7th July 2021
Version  5.1I 5th July 2021
Version 5.1H 28th June 2021
Version 5.1G 22nd June 2021
some new functions added in Joe's version see his readme file. Also some small bug fixes in Joe's version see his readme file.

Version 5.1F 18th June 2021
new firmware for the GD77S to solve problem reported by Martin WB5AGZ of transmit hanging. New beta's of Joe's version for three radios GD77,DM-1801 and RD5R.

Version 5.1E 15th June 2021
new version from Joe with the main change being the Priority channel option and there is now a seperate folder for joe's GD77 firmware and voice prompts..

Version 5.1D 13th June 2021
includes direct DTMF entry plus spectrum scope (probably not useful for blind users) and hold hash key when powering on to default to voice level 3. You need to upload new voice prompt file as well as new firmware.

Version 5.1C 10th June 2021
New version of the CPS which remembers where all the files are located when you start it rather than having to find them.

Version 5.1B 9th June 2021
some small updates for Joe's version and also includes Joe's GD77 Accessibility Guide

Version 5.1A 7th June 2021
the package now contains the newest versions of both the official OpenGD77 firmware from Roger VK3KYY and the verion from Joe VK7JS. It also contains the versions for the GD77S, the DM-1801 and the RD-5R.

Version 5.0B 5th June 2021
some small changes to the number of times you need to tab to get to the firmware upload buttons in the CPS so not only the CPS has changed but the tutorial 2 - Uploading Firmware PDF and MP3.

Version 5.0A 29th May 2021
this is the first version under the new licence and as parts of the firmware have been reweitten there are many small bug fixes plus a few new functions like Scan on boot and and Eco mode 5.

Version  3.1I  5th April 2021
small bug fixes in the firmware and small changes to the voice packs.

Version 3.1H 1st April 2021
the male and female voice packs now include voicing for Scan Dwell.

Version 3.1G 31st March 2021
small bug in vfo storage fixed and code plug upload problem solved. Scan step now called Scan Dwell but still not voiced yet.

Version 3.1F 29th March 2021
Includes scan speed selection in the options menu and some small bug fixes.

Version 3.1E 20th March 2021
some small bug fixes in the CPS Program.

Version 3.1D 13th March 2021
a change in the voicing of the VFO frequency to allow fasting movement through the frequencies for the blind ham and the last used main menu item is now remembered rather than going back to Zones. Plus some minor bug fixes.

Version 3.1C 5th March 2021
just a few minor improvements and a change to the voicing sequence for channel to say the mode after the channel name. Needs both new firmware and new voice file.

Version 3.1B 13th February 2021
many bug fixes and voicing for the new Eco level battery saver which now has levels between 0 and 4.

Version 3.1A 7th February 2021
power saving implemented to reduce battery current when in standby. This version is for normal DMR/FM mode only and should not be used if you are using your GD77 as a hotspot.

Version 3.0F 1st February 2021
small change because of increased BER which may only affect the DM1801 but has been included in the GD77 firmware as well.

Version 3.0E 19th January 2021
many small bug fixes and new beep warning if you are in voice level 3 and you receive a transmission which is not on the talk group you have selected. This can be annoying if you are monitoring a repeater all day (with many different talk groups being used) so it is not played in Level 1 but if you would like Level 1 functionality with the warning beep then select level 2.

Version 3.0D 28th December 2020
some small bug fixes.

Version 3.0C 27th December 2020
some small bug fixes and changes in the firmware.

Version 3.0B 22nd December 2020
couple of small bug fixes for back light and voicing CTCSS in channel details.

Version 3.0A 20th December 2020

It is recommended to download the new CPS. the firmware and voice prompts from this package.
New firmware upload sometimes needs to reset the options in the menu's you are warned and must hit OK to continue with the boot.
Bug in VFO Scanning frequency announcement corrected also now frequency is only announced continually in mode 3. In mode 1 and 2 you need to press SK1 to hear the announcement more than once.
 The S meter is now announced on the RSSI screen, maximum S9+10 in DMR and S9+60 in FM.
In the CPS boot screen you can now set Password protect with up to a 6 digit number which must be entered on the GD77 at boot time.