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Retevis RT21v - Busy channel lockout naming convention

Added by Bryant L about 1 month ago. Updated about 1 month ago.

Status:
Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
-
Target version:
-
Start date:
10/19/2024
Due date:
% Done:

100%

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Chirp Version:
next
Model affected:
Retevis RT21v
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Yes

Description

Hello,

After a quick search I was able to determine QT and DQT are different names for CTCSS and DTCS, but it is confusing to have them called one thing in one spot, and another in a different spot. Perhaps rename QT/DQT to TSQL/DTCS to follow the naming scheme of the rest of CHIRP, or at least add a tooltip to the setting to clarify they are just a vendor specific name? Another option would just be to clarify carrier is if any signal comes in vs a signal with the appropriate tone.

Like I said, I figured it out with a quick search since I have been learning so much about radios, but I think of the scenario where the less versed radio user would be confused which one to choose, or a situation where whoever is programming the radios doesn't have an active internet connection as they are working on something (more rare these days, but still feasible in scenarios where two way radios are used commonly). I also know the goal with CHIRP is to keep as close to OEM CPS as possible, but it's just a scenario of one name one place, and another in a different spot.


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chirp_debug-tt405mdr.txt (136 KB) chirp_debug-tt405mdr.txt Doubt this is needed, but including for the fun of it. Bryant L, 10/19/2024 01:17 PM
Screenshot_20241019_161918.png (98.6 KB) Screenshot_20241019_161918.png Image showing how having different names can cause confusion. Bryant L, 10/19/2024 01:20 PM
retevis_rt21.py (80.1 KB) retevis_rt21.py Dan Smith, 10/20/2024 09:05 AM
Actions #1

Updated by Dan Smith about 1 month ago

It's hard to be consistent because some of these are core chirp things (that can't change, like TSQL) and others are displayed directly on the radio (QT/DQT) so being different may be confusing to people. But, we do have the ability to add a tooltip to the column header for the latter, so I'll do that.

Actions #2

Updated by Dan Smith about 1 month ago

Here's a module you can try with LoadingTestModules which adds the tooltip.

Some more context, there are lots of names for these functions, which depend on which vendor it is (or which vendor is being copied). I guess I sort of feel like this is an intractable problem with software intended to provide compatibility between all of them. Some of this was covered in MemoryEditorColumns but I also added a new page called Definitions which adds more information to the chirp-specific explanations on the former. Hopefully that will be helpful and we can expand that with other things over time.

Actions #3

Updated by Dan Smith about 1 month ago

  • Status changed from New to Closed
  • % Done changed from 0 to 100
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