Report preparation
What happened?
No duplicate issue was found regarding the readability of the PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan text.
This is classified as a BUG REPORT because the current UI styling (gray text on a light blue bar) creates a contrast issue that makes the telemetry values difficult to read when the indicator bar overlaps the labels.
UI: Low contrast/readability for PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan labels
What happened
In the telemetry/metering section of the UI, the labels for PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan are rendered in a gray color. The status/indication bar that fills behind or over these labels is light blue. When the bar value is high enough to overlap the text, the gray-on-light-blue combination provides insufficient contrast, making the text difficult or impossible to read.
What I expected
The text color should maintain high contrast against both the background and the indicator bar. This could be achieved by using a high-contrast color (like white or black) or by dynamically changing the text color based on whether it is being overlapped by the bar.
Steps to reproduce
Launch AetherSDR and connect to a FlexRadio.
Locate the telemetry display (typically in the AppletPanel or a dedicated status area).
Observe the PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan meters.
When the radio is under load (e.g., transmitting to increase PA Temp) or if the values are naturally high, observe the point where the light blue bar overlaps the gray text labels.
Environment
OS: Linux (Generic)
Radio Model: Flex 6000 Series
Software Version: (User-reported issue on latest master)
Suggested fix
Change the default text color for these labels in the relevant QML or C++ UI component (likely within RxApplet.qml or a specific meter widget class).
Option A: Change text color to a static color with better contrast (e.g., #FFFFFF or #000000).
Option B: Implement a "layered" approach where the text is always on top of the bar and uses a color that contrasts well with the light blue (e.g., white).
Option C: Use a text outline or shadow to ensure legibility regardless of the background bar color.
What did you expect?
I think that would be nice to switch the text color.
Steps to reproduce
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Radio model & firmware
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Linux distro & Qt version
No response
Report preparation
What happened?
No duplicate issue was found regarding the readability of the PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan text.
This is classified as a BUG REPORT because the current UI styling (gray text on a light blue bar) creates a contrast issue that makes the telemetry values difficult to read when the indicator bar overlaps the labels.
UI: Low contrast/readability for PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan labels
What happened
In the telemetry/metering section of the UI, the labels for PA Temp, VCC, and Main Fan are rendered in a gray color. The status/indication bar that fills behind or over these labels is light blue. When the bar value is high enough to overlap the text, the gray-on-light-blue combination provides insufficient contrast, making the text difficult or impossible to read.
What I expected
The text color should maintain high contrast against both the background and the indicator bar. This could be achieved by using a high-contrast color (like white or black) or by dynamically changing the text color based on whether it is being overlapped by the bar.
Steps to reproduce
Environment
Suggested fix
Change the default text color for these labels in the relevant QML or C++ UI component (likely within RxApplet.qml or a specific meter widget class).
What did you expect?
I think that would be nice to switch the text color.
Steps to reproduce
No response
Radio model & firmware
No response
Linux distro & Qt version
No response