From e49809197ff2f8bd4c09bd7753fee11695fd95fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: matt <10769515+whosmatt@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:14:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] added warning --- README.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ index.html | 8 ++++++-- 2 files changed, 28 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e1b652c..2af3999 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,5 +1,18 @@ # [CLICK HERE TO OPEN UVMOD](https://whosmatt.github.io/uvmod/) ## [中文版 Open Chinese Version (maintained independently)](https://uvmod.xanyi.eu.org/) +## [Open Russian Version (maintained independently)](https://uvmod.valek.net.ru/) +## [Open Portugese Version (maintained independently)](https://meshtastic.pt/QuanSheng/) + +### Info about v26/v27 + +UVMOD is based on v26 because the newer v27 firmware brings no important changes other than one small fix that only applies to a small number of units. +Depending on the factory calibration of some radios, the TX power above 435MHz can be lower than it should be due to a programming oversight. +v27 fixes this so that the TX power is always correct. +To see if your unit is affected you can either use a power meter, or you can use a receiver with rssi to check if the output power on the L setting is higher than the output power on the H setting. + +For now, the russian and portugese version of UVMOD includes limited v27 support, so you can use those if your unit is affected. + +We are working on a mod that fixes this in v26 as well. ## Introduction @@ -16,3 +29,12 @@ Mods are defined in [mods.js](mods.js), with an example mod to outline the patte Also __refer to the helper functions and documentation in__ [modframework.js](js/modframework.js). The supported format for binary data is in the format of a hex string __without separators__. You can use find and replace to remove all `\x` from a regular hex string or directly export the correct format from a bytes object in python using `print(''.join('%02x'%i for i in BYTES_OBJECT))`. + +## Statement regarding dangerous clones of UVMOD + +The radio spectrum is used by many different people and organizations, some of which are very important to critical infrastructure. Modifying the firmware of a radio needs to be done with care and consideration for the consequences. +UVMOD makes it easy and accessible for anyone without any background knowledge to modify the firmware of their radio. __However, certain mods such as TX Unlock mods can not be used legally and safely without a certain amount of background knowledge because the behaviour of these mods is counterintuitive.__ +UVMOD is designed to hide all high-risk mods behind a information section in the instructions to ensure that users are aware of the risks and consequences. + +__Sadly, there has been one person who has cloned UVMOD and removed all of the safety precautions and warnings.__ The team behind UVMOD and the Quansheng modding scene do not condone this behavior and we strongly advise against using this clone. +__Use the links at the top of this file to access all approved versions.__ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index d2c0b9c..edf1c4e 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ } } - #content-wrapper { + #content { animation: fadeInFromBottom 0.7s ease-out; } @@ -113,6 +113,10 @@
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+ Warning: There are unauthorized clones of UVMOD designed with no regards for safety. Only use the original repository for the correct links! Click to learn more. +
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@@ -199,7 +203,7 @@ Even worse, the radio will output a LOT of harmonics, on the outer parts of the spectrum, the harmonics even get stronger than the carrier signal. For example, transmitting on CB bands will transmit useless amounts of power on CB - (microwatts), while emitting significant amounts of power on several other frequencies. + (microwatts), while emitting significant amounts of power on several other frequencies, many of which are illegal to transmit on.
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