aethersdr / aethersdr/AetherSDR

AetherControl does not recognize external FlexControl and AetherControl function buttons not functionsl.

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bug external devices GUI maintainer-review priority: low Windows
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Description

Report preparation
  • I used the AI-assisted bug report tool (Help → Support → File an Issue)
  • I have attached a support bundle or log file
What happened?

Opening AetherControl from settings AetherControl opens panel but selecting Detect does not recognize the External FlexControl..
Mode button and On/Off button does not function.
If you double click on Knob it will allow control of selected slice. ESC returns to passive operation.

What did you expect?

The ability to connect to external FlexControl and to configure it for operation.

aethersdr-20260526-115039.log

Steps to reproduce
  1. Connect to Radio
  2. Select Settings-AetherControl.
  3. Observe AetherControl panel open.
  4. Select Detect. Check external FlexControl connected and functional.
  5. Change Mode not functioning. On/Off not functional
  6. Cannot tell if rest of buttons are working correctly.
  7. Computer is running windows 11 with a Flexradio 8600. ver 4.2.18.41174.
Image
AetherSDR version

v26.6.1.1

Radio model & firmware

FLEX-8600 Ver 4.2.18.41174

Operating system

Windows

OS version and hardware

Windows 11 Pro Ver 10.0.26200

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the listed FLEX-8600, Windows 11 setup and attached support log, then inspect the AetherControl panel behavior for Detect, Mode, and On/Off. Done means the external FlexControl is recognized and the reported function buttons operate correctly, with the remaining buttons checked for regressions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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