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@ -13,17 +13,17 @@ i3.n3 Example message Bits Total Purpose
0.2 PA3XYZ/P R 590003 IO91NP 28 1 1 3 12 25 70 EU VHF contest 0.2 PA3XYZ/P R 590003 IO91NP 28 1 1 3 12 25 70 EU VHF contest
0.3 WA9XYZ KA1ABC R 16A EMA 28 28 1 4 3 7 71 ARRL Field Day 0.3 WA9XYZ KA1ABC R 16A EMA 28 28 1 4 3 7 71 ARRL Field Day
0.4 WA9XYZ KA1ABC R 32A EMA 28 28 1 4 3 7 71 ARRL Field Day 0.4 WA9XYZ KA1ABC R 32A EMA 28 28 1 4 3 7 71 ARRL Field Day
0.5 0123456789abcdef01 71 71 Telemetry (18 hex) 0.5 123456789ABCDEF012 71 71 Telemetry (18 hex)
0.6 0.6 ... tbd
0.7 0.7 ... tbd
1 WA9XYZ/R KA1ABC/R R FN42 28 1 28 1 1 15 74 Standard msg 1 WA9XYZ/R KA1ABC/R R FN42 28 1 28 1 1 15 74 Standard msg
2 PA3XYZ/P GM4ABC/P R JO22 28 1 28 1 1 15 74 EU VHF contest 2 PA3XYZ/P GM4ABC/P R JO22 28 1 28 1 1 15 74 EU VHF contest
3 TU; W9XYZ K1ABC R 579 MA 1 28 28 1 3 13 74 ARRL RTTY Roundup 3 TU; W9XYZ K1ABC R 579 MA 1 28 28 1 3 13 74 ARRL RTTY Roundup
4 <WA9XYZ> PJ4/KA1ABC RR73 12 58 1 2 1 74 Nonstandard calls 4 <WA9XYZ> PJ4/KA1ABC RR73 12 58 1 2 1 74 Nonstandard calls
5 5 ... tbd
6 6 ... tbd
7 7 ... tbd
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In case we need them, later: In case we need them, later:
@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Facts about the 28-bit integers used to encode standard callsigns:
6,257,896 Difference 6,257,896 Difference
2^22 = 4,194,304 Used for 22-bit hash codes 2^22 = 4,194,304 Used for 22-bit hash codes
----------- -----------
2,063,592 available for CQ, CQ xx, CQ nnn, QRZ, etc. 2,063,592 available for CQ, CQ nnn, CQ xxxx, QRZ, ...
Further details: Further details:
@ -51,7 +51,8 @@ i3.n3
0.1 DXpedition mode as developed for KH1/KH7Z. 0.1 DXpedition mode as developed for KH1/KH7Z.
0.2 Report, QSO serial number, 6-digit grid, and Roger for EU VHF contests. 0.2 Report, QSO serial number up to 4095, 6-character grid, and Roger
for EU VHF contests.
0.3 ARRL Field Day exchange (1-16 transmitters). 0.3 ARRL Field Day exchange (1-16 transmitters).
@ -66,15 +67,16 @@ i3.n3
2. Same as Type 1, but uses /P instead of /R. For European VHF contests. 2. Same as Type 1, but uses /P instead of /R. For European VHF contests.
3. Standard message for ARRL RTTY Roundup. Optional "TU;" at 3. Standard message for ARRL RTTY Roundup. Optional "TU;" at
beginning to finish a previous QSO; then two standard callsigns, beginning to finish a previous QSO. Then two standard callsigns,
optional "R", a 3-bit report (529 to 599), and 13 bits to indicate optional "R", a 3-bit report (529 to 599), and 13 bits to indicate
US state, Canadian province/territory, or DX serial number. US state, Canadian province/territory, or DX serial number up
to 7999.
4. One hashed call; one standard, compound, or nonstandard call with 4. One hashed call; one standard, compound, or nonstandard call with
up to 11 characters; and an optional RRR, RR73, or 73. up to 11 characters; and an optional RRR, RR73, or 73.
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The following are tentative: not to be included in first release. The following are tentative and not included in first release.
5. CQ WW RTTY - US/Can: RST CQZ state/prov R 579 5 NJ R1 r3 z6 u7 5. CQ WW RTTY - US/Can: RST CQZ state/prov R 579 5 NJ R1 r3 z6 u7
DX: RST + CQzone R 559 15 R1 r3 z6 DX: RST + CQzone R 559 15 R1 r3 z6

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This document is an update to the white paper "Plans for WSJT-X This document is an update to the white paper "Plans for WSJT-X
Version 2.0", publicly distributed on July 26, 2018. It describes the Version 2.0" that was publicly distributed on July 26, 2018. It
most important enhancements in WSJT-X 2.0 relative to WSJT-X 1.9.1. describes the most important enhancements in WSJT-X 2.0 relative to
version 1.9.1.
A majority of the new features involve the FT8 and MSK144 protocols. A majority of new program features involve the FT8 and MSK144
Both have been upgraded to use use 77-bit information payloads rather protocols. Both modes have been upgraded to use use 77-bit
than the 75 bits of the older FT8 protocol or 72 bits of JT4, JT9, information payloads rather than the 75 bits of the older FT8 protocol
JT65, MSK144, and QRA64. Cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs) that protect or 72 bits of JT4, JT9, JT65, MSK144, and QRA64. Cyclic redundancy
against false decodes have been increased from 12 to 14 bits (FT8) and checks (CRCs) that protect against false decodes have been increased
from 8 to 12 bits (MSK144). These changes bring many benefits, from 12 to 14 bits (FT8) and from 8 to 13 bits (MSK144). These
including support of messages for the following special types of QSOs changes bring many benefits, including support of structured messages
and exchanged information: optimized for the following special types of QSOs and exchanged
information:
1. NA VHF Contest operation with full and transparent support of grid 1. NA VHF Contest operation with full and transparent support of grid
locators and "/R" (Rover) callsigns locators and "/R" (Rover) callsigns
@ -26,95 +28,102 @@ and exchanged information:
4. ARRL RTTY Roundup operation with standard contest exchanges such as 4. ARRL RTTY Roundup operation with standard contest exchanges such as
"579 NJ" or "559 0071" "579 NJ" or "559 0071"
5. Much better and more user-friendly support for compound and 5. Compound and nonstandard callsigns (up tp 11 characters); no need
nonstandard callsigns for distinctions about "Type 1" or "Type 2" prefixes/suffixes
6. A special "telemetry" message format for exchange of arbitrary 6. A special "telemetry" message format for exchange of arbitrary
information (up to 71 bits) information up to 71 bits
7. All features of FT8 DXpedition mode, as in WSJT-X v1.9.1 7. All features of FT8 DXpedition mode, as in WSJT-X v1.9.1
Enhancements to the FT8 decoder ensure that in most situations Enhancements to the FT8 decoder ensure that in most situations
decoding sensitivity is slightly better than for the old FT8 protocol. decoding sensitivity is slightly better than for the old protocol.
Sensitivity for MSK144 can be up to 0.4 dB worse. Symbol rates and Symbol rates and occupied bandwidths are the same as before, and
occupied bandwidths are the same as for the older protocols, and false-decode rates are significantly lower. The decoding threshold
false-decode rates are significantly lower. for MSK144 is a fraction of a dB higher than before, owing to the
slightly larger message payload and higher code rate.
IMPORTANT: For the convenience of beta-testers, the first and second OTHER PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS: WSJT-X 2.0 has several other new features
"release candidates" -- releases with "-rc1" or "-rc2" in their names and capabilities. The WSPR decoder has significantly better
-- will have Rx and Tx capability for both the new FT8 protocol and sensitivity, by about 1 dB. Color highlighting of decoded messages
the older one. Starting with the third release candidate ("-rc3"), provides worked-before status for callsigns, grid locators, and DXCC
and in the general-availability full release of WSJT-X 2.0, only the entities on a "by band" basis. Color highlighting can also identify
new protocol will be supported. In contrast, the new MSK144 protocol stations that have (or have not) uploaded their logs to "Logbook of
replaces the old one from the outset, without backward compatibility. the World" (LoTW) within the past year. (Recent information from LoTW
To minimize on-the-air confusion, it's important that users be aware for this purpose can be downloaded from the ARRL web site.)
of these distinctions and our planned schedule for the release of
WSJT-X 2.0, as detailed below.
OTHER PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS: Several other new features should be
mentioned, even in this brief overview. The WSPR decoder has
significantly better sensitivity, by about 1 dB. Color highlighting
of decoded messages provides "worked before" status for callsigns,
grid locators, and DXCC entities on a "by band" basis. Color
highlighting can also identify stations that have (or have not)
uploaded their logs to "Logbook of the World" (LoTW) within the past
year. (Information from LoTW for this purpose can be downloaded from
the ARRL web site.)
WSJT-X 2.0 introduces no significant changes to any of the modes JT4, WSJT-X 2.0 introduces no significant changes to any of the modes JT4,
JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, Echo, or FreqCal. JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, Echo, or FreqCal.
The following table shows examples of message formats supported by the IMPORTANT: For the convenience of beta-testers, the first and second
new FT8 and MSK144 protocols. Parameters i3 and n3 (shown in the release candidates -- releases with "-rc1" or "-rc2" in their names --
first column) are used in the software to define major and minor will have Rx and Tx capability for both the new FT8 protocol and the
77-bit message types. older one. Starting with the third release candidate ("-rc3"), and in
the general-availability full release of WSJT-X 2.0, only the new
protocol will be supported. In contrast, the new MSK144 protocol
replaces the old one from the outset, without backward compatibility.
To minimize on-the-air confusion, it's important that users be aware
of these distinctions and the schedule for release of WSJT-X 2.0, as
detailed below.
MESSAGE FORMATS: The following table shows examples of message formats
supported by the new FT8 and MSK144 protocols. Parameters i3 and n3
(shown in the first column) are used in the software to define major
and minor 77-bit message types.
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i3.n3 Example Messages Comments i3.n3 Example Messages Comments
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0.0 TNX BOB 73 GL Free text 0.0 TNX BOB 73 GL Free text
0.1 K1ABC RR73; W9XYZ <KH1/KH7Z> -08 DXpedition Mode (sent only by Fox) 0.1 K1ABC RR73; W9XYZ <KH1/KH7Z> -08 DXpedition Mode
0.2 G4ABC/P R 570007 JO22DB EU VHF Contest
0.2 PA9XYZ 590003 IO91NP EU VHF Contest 0.2 PA9XYZ 590003 IO91NP EU VHF Contest
0.2 G4ABC/P R 570007 JO22DB EU VHF Contest
0.3 K1ABC W9XYZ 6A WI ARRL Field Day 0.3 K1ABC W9XYZ 6A WI ARRL Field Day
0.3 W9XYZ K1ABC R 2B EMA ARRL Field Day 0.3 W9XYZ K1ABC R 2B EMA ARRL Field Day
0.5 123456789ABCDEF012 Telemetry (up to 18 hex digits) 0.5 123456789ABCDEF012 Telemetry (71 bits, 18 hex digits)
1. <PJ4/K1ABC> W9XYZ Compound call 1. CQ FD K1ABC FN42 ARRL Field Day
1. W9XYZ <PJ4/K1ABC> 73 1. CQ RU K1ABC FN42 ARRL RTTY Roundup
1. CQ FD K1ABC FN42
1. CQ K1ABC FN42 1. CQ K1ABC FN42
1. CQ TEST K1ABC FN42 NA VHF Contest 1. CQ TEST K1ABC FN42 NA VHF Contest
1. CQ TEST K1ABC/R FN42 1. CQ TEST K1ABC/R FN42 NA VHF Contest
1. K1ABC W9XYZ EN37 1. K1ABC W9XYZ EN37
1. K1ABC W9XYZ -09 1. K1ABC W9XYZ -09
1. K1ABC W9XYZ R-17 1. K1ABC W9XYZ R-17
1. K1ABC W9XYZ RRR 1. K1ABC W9XYZ RRR
1. K1ABC W9XYZ 73 1. K1ABC W9XYZ 73
1. K1ABC W9XYZ RR73 1. K1ABC W9XYZ RR73
1. K1ABC/R W9XYZ EN37 1. K1ABC/R W9XYZ EN37 NA VHF Contest
1. K1ABC W9XYZ/R RR73 1. K1ABC W9XYZ/R RR73 NA VHF Contest
1. <PJ4/K1ABC> W9XYZ Compound call
1. W9XYZ <PJ4/K1ABC> 73 Compound call
1. W9XYZ <YW18FIFA> -13 Nonstandard call 1. W9XYZ <YW18FIFA> -13 Nonstandard call
1. <YW18FIFA> W9XYZ R+02 1. <YW18FIFA> W9XYZ R+02 Nonstandard call
1. W9XYZ <YW18FIFA> RRR 1. W9XYZ <YW18FIFA> RRR Nonstandard call
1. <YW18FIFA> W9XYZ RR73 1. <YW18FIFA> W9XYZ RR73 Nonstandard call
2. CQ G4ABC/P IO91 2. CQ G4ABC/P IO91 EU VHF contest
2. G4ABC/P PA9XYZ JO22 2. G4ABC/P PA9XYZ JO22 EU VHF contest
2. PA9XYZ G4ABC/P RR73 2. PA9XYZ G4ABC/P RR73 EU VHF contest
3. K1ABC KA0DEF 559 MO ARRL RTTY Roundup 3. K1ABC KA0DEF 559 MO ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. K1ABC W9XYZ 579 WI ARRL RTTY Roundup 3. K1ABC W9XYZ 579 WI ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. KA1ABC G3AAA 529 0013 ARRL RTTY Roundup 3. KA1ABC G3AAA 529 0013 ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. TU; G3AAA K1ABC R 559 MA ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. TU; KA0DEF K1ABC R 569 MA ARRL RTTY Roundup 3. TU; KA0DEF K1ABC R 569 MA ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. TU; K1ABC G3AAA R 559 0194 ARRL RTTY Roundup
3. W9XYZ K1ABC R 589 MA ARRL RTTY Roundup 3. W9XYZ K1ABC R 589 MA ARRL RTTY Roundup
4. CQ KH1/KH7Z Compound call 4. CQ KH1/KH7Z Compound call
4. CQ YW18FIFA Nonstandard call 4. CQ YW18FIFA Nonstandard call
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Minimal QSO sequences that take advantage of the new 77-bit messages In the above list, callsigns enclosed in angle brackets (e.g.,
are illustrated below. Model QSOs 1 and 2 are the same as those used <PJ4/K1ABC>, <YW18FIFA>) are transmitted as hash codes. They will be
by the old FT8 and MSK144 protocols, and QSO number 3 is the same as displayed correctly by any receiving station that has copied the full
the existing FT8 DXpedition Mode. Model QSOs 4 through 8 were not callsign (without brackets) in a previous transmissiion. Otherwise
possible with the old protocols. the receiving software will display <...>.
Some minimal QSO sequences that take advantage of the new 77-bit
messages are illustrated below. Model QSOs 1 and 2 are the same as
those used by the old FT8 and MSK144 protocols, and QSO number 3 is
the same as the existing FT8 DXpedition Mode. Model QSOs 4 through 9
were not possible with the old protocols.
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1. Standard QSO 1. Standard QSO
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SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAM RELEASE: Candidate releases of WSJT-X 2.0 will RELEASE SCHEDULE: Candidate releases of WSJT-X 2.0 will have built-in
have built-in expiration dates after which they cannot be used. expiration dates after which they cannot be used. Target dates for
Target dates for planned releases are as follows: planned releases are as follows:
Monday, September 17: -rc1 (expires Oct 31) September 17: -rc1 (expires Oct 31)
Monday, October 15: -rc2 (expires Nov 30) October 15: -rc2 (expires Nov 30)
Monday, November 12: -rc3 (expires Dec 31) November 12: -rc3 (expires Dec 31)
Monday, December 10: GA full release of WSJT-X 2.0 December 10: GA Full release of WSJT-X 2.0
WSJT-X 2.0-rc1 provides the first chance for beta testers to use the WSJT-X 2.0-rc1 provides the first chance for beta testers to use the
new 77-bit messages. It supports the old (v1.9.1) FT8 protocol as new 77-bit messages. It supports the old (v1.9.1) FT8 protocol as
@ -219,21 +228,22 @@ well as the new message types illustrated above. To avoid QRMing
legacy FT8 users with incompatible messages they can't decode, and to legacy FT8 users with incompatible messages they can't decode, and to
help concentrate testing activity into a few sub-bands, we recommend help concentrate testing activity into a few sub-bands, we recommend
using the new FT8 capabilities on the 40- or 20-meter bands at dial using the new FT8 capabilities on the 40- or 20-meter bands at dial
frequencies 7.078 or 14.078 MHz. These frequencies are offered as frequencies 7.078 or 14.078 MHz. These frequencies are offered as FT8
FT8 alternatives on the drop-down frequency-selection control alternatives on the drop-down frequency-selection control on the main
window.
The new MSK144 is fully functional for QSOs between any two stations The new MSK144 is fully functional for QSOs between any two stations
using a WSJT-X v2.0 release. MSK144 is not backward compatible with using a WSJT-X v2.0 release. MSK144 is not backward compatible with
that in v1.9.1 or earlier program versions. Therefore during the earlier program versions. Therefore during the testing period,
testing period, approximately Sept 17 through December 10, we approximately Sept 17 through December 10, we recommend using the new
recommend using the new MSK144 capabilities on 50.380 MHz in IARU MSK144 capabilities on 50.380 MHz (IARU Region 1) or 50.280 (Regions 2
Region 1 or 50.280 in Regions 2 and 3. As soon as most regular users and 3). By specific arrangement, or as soon as most regular users
have upgraded to a v2.0 release, MSK144 activity can be moved back to have upgraded to a v2.0 release, MSK144 activity can be moved back to
50.360 (Region 1) or 50.260 (Regions 2 and 3). 50.360 (Region 1) or 50.260 (Regions 2 and 3).
By design, our proposed release schedule will make WSJT-X 2.0 usable By design, our proposed release schedule will make WSJT-X 2.0 usable
for all relevant ARRL operating events and Eurpoean VHF contests in for all relevant ARRL operating events and Eurpoean VHF contests after
2019. January 1, 2019.
Dates of relevant upcoming ARRL contests Dates of relevant upcoming ARRL contests
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