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@ -21,18 +21,19 @@ the new SuperFox mode. It introduces a new verification system which
replaces the previous one, and works for both the SuperFox mode and replaces the previous one, and works for both the SuperFox mode and
for old-style Fox and Hound operation. for old-style Fox and Hound operation.
IMPORTANT: OpenSSL v1.1.1 or higher is now required. IMPORTANT: OpenSSL v1.1.1 or higher is required for the real-time
verification of Fox and SuperFox messages.
Enhancements to the SuperFox decoder: Enhancements to the SuperFox decoder:
- The performance of the SuperFox decoder has been further improved. - Performance of the SuperFox decoder has been further improved.
- Users can now set individual FTol values and tune the decoder to - You can now set individual FTol values and tune the decoder to
the exact sync frequency of the SuperFox signal if it is not exactly the exact sync frequency of the SuperFox signal if it is not exactly
750 Hz. Both result in a better decodability in certain situations. 750 Hz. Both result in a better decodability in certain situations.
- Important: The Rx frequency must now always be set to the sync - Important: The Rx frequency must be set close to the sync frequency
frequency +- FTol (i.e. usually to 750 +-50 Hz). +/- FTol, for example 750 +/- 50 Hz.
Introduction of a new Fox verification system: Introduction of a new Fox verification system:
@ -47,33 +48,38 @@ Introduction of a new Fox verification system:
validity can also be queried manually later. OTP verifications can validity can also be queried manually later. OTP verifications can
only be retrieved once the transmission has already taken place. only be retrieved once the transmission has already taken place.
- Displaying the OTP verification messages can be switched off. - You may optionally display the received OTP values by checking
Verfication then runs fully automatically in the background. the box "Show OTP messages".
- If the verification was successful, the background color of the Hound - If the Fox or SuperFox callsign is verified by receipt of the
or Super Hound label switches to green. correct OTP, the background color of the Hound or Super Hound label
switches to green.
- Theoretically, DXpeditions can set up their own OTP server, however, - Theoretically, DXpeditions can set up their own OTP server, however,
we recommend using the server at https://www.9dx.cc. we recommend using the server at https://www.9dx.cc.
- Use of the new Fox verification system requires an OTP key. The system - Use of the new Fox verification system requires an OTP key. The
uses open source code and standard encryption technology. Non-verified system uses open source code and standard encryption
SuperFox transmissions are now possible without a key. technology. For testing purposes, non-verified SuperFox
transmissions are now possible without a key.
Improvements to SuperFox/Hound operation: Improvements to SuperFox/Hound operation:
- SuperHounds must now first receive the SuperFox before they can call. - SuperHounds must now first decode the SuperFox before they can
A QSO can only be started by double-clicking on a SuperFox signal. call, and a QSO must be started by double-clicking on a SuperFox
Note that calling the Fox blindly not only leads to unnecessary band decode. (Note that calling the Fox blindly not only leads to
utilization, but can also significantly reduce the QSO rate due to unnecessary band utilization, but can also significantly reduce the
unanswered (Super)Fox replies. QSO rate due to unanswered (Super)Fox replies.)
- Switching to SuperHound mode automatically sets the Rx frequency to - Switching to SuperHound mode automatically sets the Rx frequency to
750 Hz. The previously selected frequency is saved and restored 750 Hz. The previously selected frequency is saved and restored
afterwards. afterwards.
- Old-style Fox stations can now also transmit free text messages of - A flaw resulting in sub-optimal SuperFox QSO rates has been
up to 13 characters. corrected.
- Old-style Fox stations can now transmit free text messages (up to
13 characters) by using an available stream.
- Some enhancements useful for Fox operators: Active Station Window now - Some enhancements useful for Fox operators: Active Station Window now
shows band activity. Hound callsigns can be highlighted via UDP API, and shows band activity. Hound callsigns can be highlighted via UDP API, and
@ -88,15 +94,11 @@ Other enhancements and fixes:
- In FT8 mode, the Settings dialog no longer resets the VFO frequency - In FT8 mode, the Settings dialog no longer resets the VFO frequency
to band/mode default unless really needed. to band/mode default unless really needed.
- Fixed a flaw which resulted in sub-optimal QSO rates in SuperFox - Several code improvements specifically for macOS.
mode.
- Several code improvements for macOS.
- Updated CTY.DAT and Hamlib. - Updated CTY.DAT and Hamlib.
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc6 Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc6
July 19, 2024 July 19, 2024
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