From 2ab23d18ab36ece66edde5507baea4837b5afbcb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Uwe Risse <dg2ycb@gmx.de>
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:39:06 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Some text modules for the Release Notes.
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Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
+
+ Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc7
+ September 30, 2024
+ -------------------------
+
+WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 7 brings significant improvements for
+the new SuperFox mode. It introduces a new verification system which
+replaces the previous one, and works for both the SuperFox mode and
+for old-style Fox and Hound operation.
+
+IMPORTANT: OpenSSL v1.1.1 or higher is now required.
+
+Enhancements to the SuperFox decoder:
+
+ - The performance of the SuperFox decoder has been further improved.
+
+ - Users can now set individual FTol values and tune the decoder to
+ the exact syc frequency of the SuperFox signal if it is not exactly
+ 750 Hz. Both result in a better decodability in certain situations.
+
+ - Important: The Rx frequency must now always be set to the sync
+ frequency +- FTol (i.e. usually to 750 +-50 Hz).
+
+Introduction of a new Fox verification system:
+
+ - The new Fox verification system uses one time passwords (OTPs), and
+ works for the SuperFox mode as well as for old-style Fox and Hound
+ operation. It can be enabled by the new OTP checkbox on the Advanced
+ tab of the Settings dialog.
+
+ - Fox or SuperFox stations send individual OTPs via radio. Hounds
+ automatically check the validity of the received OTPs in real time
+ from a sever when there is an internet connection. Otherwise, the
+ validity can also be queried manually later. OTP verifications can
+ only be retrieved once the transmission has already taken place.
+
+ - Displaying the OTP verification messages can be switched off.
+ Verfication then runs fully automatically in the background.
+
+ - If the verification was successful, the background color of the Hound
+ or Super Hound label switches to green.
+
+ - Theoretically, DXpeditions can set up their own OTP server, however,
+ we recommend using the server at https://www.9dx.cc.
+
+ - Use of the new Fox verification system requires an OTP key. The system
+ uses open source code and standard encryption technology. Non-verified
+ SuperFox transmissions are now possible without a key.
+
+Improvements to SuperFox/Hound operation:
+
+ - SuperHounds must now first receive the SuperFox before they can call.
+ A QSO can only be started by double-clicking on a SuperFox signal.
+ Note that calling the Fox blindly not only leads to unnecessary band
+ utilization, but can also significantly reduce the QSO rate due to
+ unanswered (Super)Fox replies.
+
+ - Switching to SuperHound mode automatically sets the Rx frequency to
+ 750 Hz. The previously selected frequency is saved and restored
+ afterwards.
+
+ - Old-style Fox stations can now also transmit free text messages of
+ up to 13 characters.
+
+ - Some enhancements useful for Fox operators: Active Station Window now shows
+ shows band activity. Hound callsigns can be highlighted via UDP API, and
+ assigned a score for sorting via UDP API. Fox Tx frequency is preserved
+ when switching in/out of Fox mode.
+
+ - UDP Status Update messages now include information on how many callsigns
+ have highlighting applied, and how many callsigns have a score assigned.
+
+Other enhancenments and fixes:
+
+ - In FT8 mode, the Settings dialog no longer resets the VFO frequency
+ to band/mode default unless really needed.
+
+ - Fixed a flaw which resulted in sub-optimal QSO rates in SuperFox
+ mode.
+
+ - Several code improvements for macOS.
+
+ - Updated CTY.DAT and Hamlib.
+
+
+
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc6
July 19, 2024
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