Pluto Plus Firmware
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:05 am
Due the the apparently common mistake of trying to put current firmware on my new Pluto Plus (V2) I bricked it, but was fortunately able to bring it back to life by installing F5ONO firmware.
It seems to work but I've read horror stories that suggest that it basically only works for TX and the RX is so badly crippled that you need a second SDR to be able to handle the RX side.
I know that a lot has been stripped out of it but, bearing in mind that I intend to use it for QO-100 working on CW and voice as well as (eventually) DATV, can anyone tell me what the limitations of this firmware are for non DATV use?
Also, if anyone happens to know where I can find a reliable stock firmware image for my current (purchased July 2025) V2 Pluto Plus SDR, just in case the news is bad and I need it, it would really help me a lot. (I found out the hard way that firmware images on the net don't hint at their target version and getting it wrong makes bricks)
Any advice and/or insight for a complete novice welcomed.
Mark (G4DOT)
It seems to work but I've read horror stories that suggest that it basically only works for TX and the RX is so badly crippled that you need a second SDR to be able to handle the RX side.
I know that a lot has been stripped out of it but, bearing in mind that I intend to use it for QO-100 working on CW and voice as well as (eventually) DATV, can anyone tell me what the limitations of this firmware are for non DATV use?
Also, if anyone happens to know where I can find a reliable stock firmware image for my current (purchased July 2025) V2 Pluto Plus SDR, just in case the news is bad and I need it, it would really help me a lot. (I found out the hard way that firmware images on the net don't hint at their target version and getting it wrong makes bricks)
Any advice and/or insight for a complete novice welcomed.
Mark (G4DOT)