Fox enhancement for Kids under ie JOTA

[radio202602]

The Fox Tx and RX modules are fantastic and i am sure will be used by the new Amateurs to ARDF.
I am looking to reduce kids pressing buttons while out in the paddock, So after entering Fox mode, can we have a Keyboard lock perhaps using the original code.
second change is to allow the attenuation function to work after we lock the keyboard. Suggest allow long press M to do the same at the 3 stepping in the Att. alternately the < > buttons when the keyboard is Locked.
These steps should reduce the kids, inadvertently, changing settings.
Thanks, Peter VK4TAA

[armel]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the suggestion. It's now implemented.

I've added a keypad lock to the Fox Hunt and Beacon modes:

• Toggle it with a long press on the F key, the same gesture as the radio's standard keypad lock.
• It works at any time, including while the beacon is transmitting.
• A padlock icon appears in the status bar when locked, and all keys (including EXIT) are ignored, so the radio can no longer be knocked out of the mode by accident.
• Important for your use case: in Fox Hunt, attenuation stays adjustable with the ↑/↓ arrow keys even while the keypad is locked — exactly as you suggested.

You can already try it: install the development firmware from UV Studio.

Please let me know how it works out in the field!

Armel, F4HWN