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Copyright 2001 - 2019 by Joe Taylor, K1JT. Copyright 2001 - 2019 by Joe Taylor, K1JT.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0.1 Release: WSJT-X 2.1
February 25, 2019 July 15, 2019
--------------------- -------------------
WSJT-X 2.1 is a major update that introduces FT4, a new protocol
targeted at HF contesting. Other improvements have been made in the
following areas:
- FT8 waveform generated with GMSK, fully backward compatible
- user options for waterfall and spectrum display
- contest logging
- rig control
- user interface
- UDP messaging for inter-program communication
- accessibility
There are numerous minor enhancements and bug fixes.
We now provide a separate installation package for 64-bit Windows 7
and later, with significant improvements in decoding speed.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0.1
February 25, 2019
---------------------
WSJT-X 2.0.1 is a bug fix release including the following defect WSJT-X 2.0.1 is a bug fix release including the following defect
repairs reported since the v2.0.0 GA release. repairs reported since the v2.0.0 GA release.
@ -67,9 +89,9 @@ repairs reported since the v2.0.0 GA release.
than one Hound in the same Tx sequence. than one Hound in the same Tx sequence.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0 Release: WSJT-X 2.0
December 10, 2018 December 10, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
WSJT-X 2.0 is a major update that introduces new protocols for FT8 and WSJT-X 2.0 is a major update that introduces new protocols for FT8 and
MSK144. The new protocols become the world-wide standards on December MSK144. The new protocols become the world-wide standards on December
@ -125,9 +147,9 @@ Some details of changes since WSJT-X-rc5 include the following:
- Update the WSJT-X User Guide to v2.0 (more to come...) - Update the WSJT-X User Guide to v2.0 (more to come...)
- Update cty.dat - Update cty.dat
Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc5 Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc5
November 26, 2018 November 26, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
Release Candidate 5 ("RC5") is stable, works well, and fixes the known Release Candidate 5 ("RC5") is stable, works well, and fixes the known
problems in RC4. It is likely that the General Availability (GA) problems in RC4. It is likely that the General Availability (GA)
@ -158,9 +180,9 @@ not be realized until most signals on a crowded band are using the
new FT8 protocol. new FT8 protocol.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc4 Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc4
November 12, 2018 November 12, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc3 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc3 include the following:
@ -184,9 +206,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc3 include the following:
- New facilities for Contest and Fox-mode logging - New facilities for Contest and Fox-mode logging
Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc3 Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc3
October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc2 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc2 include the following:
@ -210,9 +232,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc2 include the following:
- Auto update of LoTW info, and faster program startup - Auto update of LoTW info, and faster program startup
Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc2 Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc2
September 25, 2018 September 25, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc1 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc1 include the following:
- Corrected a flaw that encoded a message's first callsign as - Corrected a flaw that encoded a message's first callsign as
@ -238,9 +260,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 2.0.0-rc1 include the following:
- Suppressed the display of certain illogical false decodes. - Suppressed the display of certain illogical false decodes.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc1 Release: WSJT-X 2.0-rc1
September 17, 2018 September 17, 2018
----------------------- -----------------------
This is the first candidate release on WSJT-X 2.0, intended for This is the first candidate release on WSJT-X 2.0, intended for
beta-level testing. For details see: beta-level testing. For details see:
@ -250,18 +272,18 @@ http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.0.pdf
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/77bit.txt http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/77bit.txt
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.1 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.1
June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018
----------------------------- -----------------------------
This critical bug fix release repairs an unintended restriction in the FT8 This critical bug fix release repairs an unintended restriction in the FT8
DXpedition mode. It supersedes v1.9.0 and must be used for DXpedition Fox DXpedition mode. It supersedes v1.9.0 and must be used for DXpedition Fox
operators. operators.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0
May 28, 2018 May 28, 2018
----------------------------- -----------------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc4 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc4 include the following:
- Display in the right text window of MSK144 messages addressed to - Display in the right text window of MSK144 messages addressed to
@ -289,9 +311,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc4 include the following:
- Hamlib, improved support for flrig. - Hamlib, improved support for flrig.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc4 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc4
April 30, 2018 April 30, 2018
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc3 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc3 include the following:
@ -321,9 +343,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc3 include the following:
- Updated copy of cty.dat - Updated copy of cty.dat
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc3 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc3
March 18, 2018 March 18, 2018
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2 include the following:
@ -357,9 +379,9 @@ Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2 include the following:
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2
February 26, 2018 February 26, 2018
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 include the following: Changes from WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 include the following:
@ -401,9 +423,9 @@ wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net. You must be a subscriber in order
to post there. to post there.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0
October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017
----------------------------- -----------------------------
This is the full General Availability release of WSJT-X Version 1.8.0. This is the full General Availability release of WSJT-X Version 1.8.0.
@ -424,9 +446,9 @@ reset of the default list of suggested operating frequencies. Go to
*Reset*. *Reset*.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0-rc3 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0-rc3
October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Most (but not all) changes since Version 1.8.0-rc2 involve user Most (but not all) changes since Version 1.8.0-rc2 involve user
control of the increasingly popular FT8 mode. The "RC3" release also control of the increasingly popular FT8 mode. The "RC3" release also
@ -528,9 +550,9 @@ message from populating the Tx message boxes.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0-rc2 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0-rc2
September 2, 2017 September 2, 2017
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Implementation of FT8 and its auto-sequencing feature is now more Implementation of FT8 and its auto-sequencing feature is now more
capable and more polished. The decoder is faster and better: it now capable and more polished. The decoder is faster and better: it now
@ -552,8 +574,8 @@ frequencies. Go to *File->Settings->Frequencies*, right click on
the table and select *Reset*. the table and select *Reset*.
Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 Release: WSJT-X Version 1.8.0
----------------------------- -----------------------------
NEW FEATURES IN WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 NEW FEATURES IN WSJT-X Version 1.8.0
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
@ -606,8 +628,8 @@ prescription of steps to reproduce the undesired behavior. You must
be a subscriber to post to either of these lists. be a subscriber to post to either of these lists.
Brief Description of the FT8 Protocol Brief Description of the FT8 Protocol
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 includes a new mode called FT8, developed by K9AN WSJT-X Version 1.8.0 includes a new mode called FT8, developed by K9AN
and K1JT. The mode name "FT8" stands for "Franke and Taylor, 8-FSK and K1JT. The mode name "FT8" stands for "Franke and Taylor, 8-FSK
@ -641,8 +663,8 @@ activated in v1.8.0.
We haven't yet finalized what the three extra bits in the message We haven't yet finalized what the three extra bits in the message
payload will be used for. Suggestions are welcome! payload will be used for. Suggestions are welcome!
-- Joe, K1JT, for the WSJT Development Team -- Joe, K1JT, for the WSJT Development Team
WSJT-X v1.6.0 Release Notice WSJT-X v1.6.0 Release Notice
============================ ============================
@ -923,7 +945,7 @@ defect is resolved in the next release (v1.5).
WSJT-X ChangeLog WSJT-X ChangeLog
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October 7, 2013: Version 1.2.1, r3590 October 7, 2013: Version 1.2.1, r3590