From 4c07429ddbda1d72ab27478ce588fad78245b016 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Uwe Risse <dg2ycb@gmx.de>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:48:29 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Some more text for the Release Notes.
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Release_Notes.txt | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-----
1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)
diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt
index 3ac590137..808685a56 100644
--- a/Release_Notes.txt
+++ b/Release_Notes.txt
@@ -16,15 +16,42 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
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WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 5 primarily introduces a new "SuperFox
-and SuperHound" mode. Furthermore, it brings some fixes and detail
-improvements.
+and SuperHound" mode, a powerful new tool that helps DXpeditions to make
+digital QSOs at very high rates. Furthermore, it brings some fixes and
+other improvements.
SuperFox and SuperHound mode:
- - .....
+ - The SuperFox mode behaves operationally like the present Fox and Hounds
+ but uses a constant envelope waveform for Fox’s transmissions rather
+ than sending concurrent streams of up to five normal FT8 signals. This
+ has the advantage that up to 9 messages can be transmitted without
+ getting a signal-strength penalty, resulting in a system gain of approx.
+ +10 dB compared to the conventional Fox/Hound operation with 5 slots!
- - Right-click on the FT8 buttons to toggle SuperFox mode. It works
- both when in Hound or in Fox mode.
+ - Hounds chasing the DX station transmit normal FT8 signals, as in the
+ already familiar Fox and Hound mode.
+
+ - Important: Hounds must use at least WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5 to be able to
+ receive SuperFox messages.
+
+ - When in SuperFox mode, Hound stations can call now also below 1000 Hz.
+
+ - SuperFox Operation requires the Fox operator to use a valid key. Such
+ messages then contain a digital signature. Authorized keys will be
+ issued in advance for legitimate DXpeditions by the Northern California
+ DX Foundation.
+
+ - Hounds will see the "Super Hound" label turn to green when a verified
+ SuperFox message arrives, as well as a "CALLSIGN verified" message.
+
+ - Hound Operation should begin by selecting Special operating activity,
+ SuperFox, and Hound on the Settings / Advanced page. Alternatively,
+ right-clicking on the FT8 buttons toggles SuperFox mode on/off.
+ It works both when in Hound or in Fox mode. This allows quick switching
+ between SuperFox and the normal Fox and Hound operation.
+
+ - SuperFox stations can send free text messages of up to 26 characters.
Other enhancements: