Merge branch 'develop' into feat-ft8-q3

CMakeLists.txt

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ if (POLICY CMP0075)
 endif ()
 
 project (wsjtx
-  VERSION 2.5.2.0
+  VERSION 2.6.0
   LANGUAGES C CXX Fortran
   )
 set (PROJECT_DESCRIPTION "WSJT-X: Digital Modes for Weak Signal Communications in Amateur Radio")
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ message (STATUS "******************************************************")
 
 include (set_build_type)
 # RC 0 or omitted is a development build, GA is a General Availability release build
-set_build_type (RC GA)
+set_build_type (RC 1)
 set (wsjtx_VERSION "${PROJECT_VERSION_MAJOR}.${PROJECT_VERSION_MINOR}.${PROJECT_VERSION_PATCH}${BUILD_TYPE_REVISION}")
 
 #
@@ -506,6 +506,7 @@ set (wsjt_FSRCS
   lib/qra/q65/q65_set_list.f90
   lib/refspectrum.f90
   lib/savec2.f90
+  lib/save_dxbase.f90
   lib/sec0.f90
   lib/sec_midn.f90
   lib/setup65.f90

Configuration.cpp

@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ namespace
   int const combo_box_item_disabled (0);
 
 //  QRegExp message_alphabet {"[- A-Za-z0-9+./?]*"};
-  QRegularExpression message_alphabet {"[- @A-Za-z0-9+./?#<>]*"};
+  QRegularExpression message_alphabet {"[- @A-Za-z0-9+./?#<>;$]*"};
   QRegularExpression RTTY_roundup_exchange_re {
     R"(
         (
@@ -735,7 +735,7 @@ bool Configuration::monitor_last_used () const {return m_->rig_is_dummy_ || m_->
 bool Configuration::log_as_RTTY () const {return m_->log_as_RTTY_;}
 bool Configuration::report_in_comments () const {return m_->report_in_comments_;}
 bool Configuration::prompt_to_log () const {return m_->prompt_to_log_;}
-bool Configuration::autoLog() const {return m_->autoLog_ && m_->bSpecialOp_;}
+bool Configuration::autoLog() const {return m_->autoLog_;}
 bool Configuration::decodes_from_top () const {return m_->decodes_from_top_;}
 bool Configuration::insert_blank () const {return m_->insert_blank_;}
 bool Configuration::DXCC () const {return m_->DXCC_;}

Decoder/decodedtext.cpp

@@ -11,7 +11,39 @@ extern "C" {
 
 namespace
 {
-  QRegularExpression words_re {R"(^(?:(?<word1>(?:CQ|DE|QRZ)(?:\s?DX|\s(?:[A-Z]{1,4}|\d{3}))|[A-Z0-9/]+|\.{3})\s)(?:(?<word2>[A-Z0-9/]+)(?:\s(?<word3>[-+A-Z0-9]+)(?:\s(?<word4>(?:OOO|(?!RR73)[A-R]{2}[0-9]{2})))?)?)?)"};
+  QRegularExpression tokens_re {R"(
+^
+  (?:(?<dual>[A-Z0-9/]+)\sRR73;\s)? # dual reply DXpedition message
+  (?:
+    (?<word1>
+      (?:CQ|DE|QRZ)
+      (?:\s?DX|\s
+        (?:[A-Z]{1,4}|\d{3})  # directional CQ
+      )
+      | [A-Z0-9/]+            # DX call
+      |\.{3}                  # unknown hash code
+    )\s
+  )
+  (?:
+    (?<word2>[A-Z0-9/]+)      # DE call
+    (?:\s
+      (?<word3>[-+A-Z0-9]+)   # report
+      (?:\s
+        (?<word4>
+          (?:
+            OOO               # EME
+            | (?!RR73)[A-R]{2}[0-9]{2} # grid square (not RR73)
+            | 5[0-9]{5}       # EU VHF Contest report & serial
+          )
+        )
+        (?:\s
+          (?<word5>[A-R]{2}[0-9]{2}[A-X]{2}) # EU VHF Contest grid locator
+        )?
+      )?
+    )?
+  )?
+)"
+                               , QRegularExpression::ExtendedPatternSyntaxOption};
 }
 
 DecodedText::DecodedText (QString const& the_string)
@@ -23,13 +55,13 @@ DecodedText::DecodedText (QString const& the_string)
   , is_standard_ {false}
 {
   // discard appended AP info
-  clean_string_.replace (QRegularExpression {R"(^(.*?)(?:\?\s)?(?:a|q)[0-9].*$)"}, "\\1");
+  clean_string_.replace (QRegularExpression {R"(^(.*?)(?:\?\s)?[aq][0-9].*$)"}, "\\1");
 
 //  qDebug () << "DecodedText: the_string:" << the_string << "Nbsp pos:" << the_string.indexOf (QChar::Nbsp);
   if (message_.length() >= 1)
     {
-       message0_ = message_.left(36);
+       message0_ = message_.left(37);
-       message_ = message_.left(36).remove (QRegularExpression {"[<>]"});
+       message_ = message_.left(37).remove (QRegularExpression {"[<>]"});
       int i1 = message_.indexOf ('\r');
       if (i1 > 0)
         {
@@ -60,11 +92,13 @@ QStringList DecodedText::messageWords () const
     // extract up to the first four message words
     QString t=message_;
     if(t.left(4)=="TU; ") t=message_.mid(4,-1);
-    return words_re.match(t).capturedTexts();
+    return tokens_re.match(t).capturedTexts();
   }
   // simple word split for free text messages
   auto words = message_.split (' ', SkipEmptyParts);
-  // add whole message as item 0 to mimic RE capture list
+  // add whole message and two empty strings as item 0 & 1 to mimic RE
+  // capture list
+  words.prepend (QString {});
   words.prepend (message_);
   return words;
 }
@@ -94,7 +128,7 @@ bool DecodedText::isTX() const
 
 bool DecodedText::isLowConfidence () const
 {
-  return QChar {'?'} == string_.mid (padding_ + column_qsoText + 21, 1);
+  return QChar {'?'} == string_.mid (padding_ + column_qsoText + 36, 1);
 }
 
 int DecodedText::frequencyOffset() const
@@ -128,18 +162,23 @@ bool DecodedText::report(QString const& myBaseCall, QString const& dxBaseCall, /
   if (message_.size () < 1) return false;
 
   QStringList const& w = message_.split(" ", SkipEmptyParts);
-  if (w.size ()
+  int offset {0};
-      && is_standard_ && (w[0] == myBaseCall
+  if (w.size () > 2)
-                          || w[0].endsWith ("/" + myBaseCall)
+    {
-                          || w[0].startsWith (myBaseCall + "/")
+      if ("RR73;" == w[1] && w.size () > 3)
-                          || (w.size () > 1 && !dxBaseCall.isEmpty ()
+        {
-                              && (w[1] == dxBaseCall
+          offset = 2;
-                                  || w[1].endsWith ("/" + dxBaseCall)
+        }
-                                  || w[1].startsWith (dxBaseCall + "/")))))
+      if (is_standard_ && (w[offset] == myBaseCall
+                           || w[offset].endsWith ("/" + myBaseCall)
+                           || w[offset].startsWith (myBaseCall + "/")
+                           || (w.size () > offset + 1 && !dxBaseCall.isEmpty ()
+                               && (w[offset + 1] == dxBaseCall
+                                   || w[offset + 1].endsWith ("/" + dxBaseCall)
+                                   || w[offset + 1].startsWith (dxBaseCall + "/")))))
         {
-      QString tt="";
-      if(w.size() > 2) tt=w[2];
           bool ok;
+          auto tt = w[offset + 2];
           auto i1=tt.toInt(&ok);
           if (ok and i1>=-50 and i1<50)
             {
@@ -157,13 +196,14 @@ bool DecodedText::report(QString const& myBaseCall, QString const& dxBaseCall, /
                 }
             }
         }
+    }
   return is_standard_;
 }
 
 // get the first text word, usually the call
 QString DecodedText::call() const
 {
-  return words_re.match (message_).captured ("word1");
+  return tokens_re.match (message_).captured ("word1");
 }
 
 // get the second word, most likely the de call and the third word, most likely grid
@@ -175,7 +215,7 @@ void DecodedText::deCallAndGrid(/*out*/QString& call, QString& grid) const
     {
       msg = msg.mid (p + 2);
     }
-  auto const& match = words_re.match (msg);
+  auto const& match = tokens_re.match (msg);
   call = match.captured ("word2");
   grid = match.captured ("word3");
   if ("R" == grid) grid = match.captured ("word4");

NEWS

@@ -11,6 +11,56 @@
                                                          
 Copyright 2001 - 2021 by Joe Taylor, K1JT.
 
+	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.2
+	             Nov 4, 2021
+	        ----------------------
+
+This is mostly a bug fix  release.  It has the following changes since
+release 2.5.1:
+
+ - Repair a  longstanding regression  that caused signal  reports from
+   tail-ended Tx2 messages to be omitted from logged information
+
+ - Parse   "dx-call-1 RR73; dx-call-2 <de-call> +nn"  messages  (i3=0,
+   n3=1 DXpedition mode) in regular 77-bit modes
+
+ - Repair a regression  associated with setting the  main window width
+   on program startup.
+
+ - Repair a problem with Q65 decodes  of type 'q3' for messages of the
+   form "<Call_1> Call_2"
+
+ - Execute code associated with Q65 decodes of type 'q5' only when the
+   Max   Drift   control   is   set  to   50.    This   fix   prevents
+   double-incrementing of  the message averaging counter  on the first
+   decoding sequence.
+
+ - Polarization offset 'Dpol' from the astronomical data window is now
+   written    to    file     azel.dat    if    environment    variable
+   WSJT_AZEL_EXTRA_LINES has  been defined as  1 or greater.   Dpol is
+   especially useful for EME on the higher microwave bands.
+
+ - The Auto  Log QSO option  in "Settings->Reporting" now  behaves the
+   same  as  the Prompt  to  log  QSO option  when  not  in a  special
+   operating context mode.
+
+ - The Fast/Normal/Deep  setting in  Q65 mode is  now a sticky setting
+   and is no longer reset to Fast on program startup or  when Settings
+   has  been opened. The user selection is used for automatic decodes,
+   but Deep is used for any subsequent manual decode attempts.
+
+ - New hamlib code to correct minor flaws in controlling several rigs.
+
+ - Update  the  Chinese  and  Hong   Kong  translations  of  the  user
+   interface.
+
+ - Note  that since  the WSJT-X  v2.5.0 GA  release we  have not  been
+   providing pre-built 32-bit  packages for Linux on  Intel CPUs, this
+   is  due to  the mainstream  Linux Desktop  distributions no  longer
+   providing updates for 32-bit only  systems. 32-bit WSJT-X can still
+   be  built for  Linux Intel  and is  supported at  least until  some
+   prerequisite package is no longer available.
+   
 	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.1
 	             Oct 21, 2021
 	        ----------------------

Release_Notes.txt

@@ -11,6 +11,90 @@
                                                          
 Copyright 2001 - 2021 by Joe Taylor, K1JT.
 
+	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.4
+	             Dec 28, 2021
+	        ----------------------
+
+This is mostly a bug fix  release.  It has the following changes since
+release 2.5.3:
+
+WSJTX:
+ - Repair a defect that caused occasional crashes when in QSO with 
+   stations using nonstandard callsigns.
+
+MAP65:
+ - Allowing MAP65 "Best-fit Delta phi" solution to be displayed to the
+   user.
+
+
+	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.3
+	             Dec 7, 2021
+	        ----------------------
+
+This release has the following changes since release 2.5.2:
+
+ - Add a note in memory of G4WJS to the About window
+
+ - Add a simple $DXCALL macro capability for Tx messages, and update
+   the User Guide accordingly
+
+ - Ensure that MAIN VFO is used for receiving on rigs that require it
+ 
+ - Repair a defect in reporting low-confidence decodes to PskReporter
+
+ - Updated CTY.DAT database, tnx to Jim AD1C
+
+
+	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.2
+	             Nov 4, 2021
+	        ----------------------
+
+This is mostly a bug fix  release.  It has the following changes since
+release 2.5.1:
+
+ - Repair a  longstanding regression  that caused signal  reports from
+   tail-ended Tx2 messages to be omitted from logged information
+
+ - Parse   "dx-call-1 RR73; dx-call-2 <de-call> +nn"  messages  (i3=0,
+   n3=1 DXpedition mode) in regular 77-bit modes
+
+ - Repair a regression  associated with setting the  main window width
+   on program startup.
+
+ - Repair a problem with Q65 decodes  of type 'q3' for messages of the
+   form "<Call_1> Call_2"
+
+ - Execute code associated with Q65 decodes of type 'q5' only when the
+   Max   Drift   control   is   set  to   50.    This   fix   prevents
+   double-incrementing of  the message averaging counter  on the first
+   decoding sequence.
+
+ - Polarization offset 'Dpol' from the astronomical data window is now
+   written    to    file     azel.dat    if    environment    variable
+   WSJT_AZEL_EXTRA_LINES has  been defined as  1 or greater.   Dpol is
+   especially useful for EME on the higher microwave bands.
+
+ - The Auto  Log QSO option  in "Settings->Reporting" now  behaves the
+   same  as  the Prompt  to  log  QSO option  when  not  in a  special
+   operating context mode.
+
+ - The Fast/Normal/Deep  setting in  Q65 mode is  now a sticky setting
+   and is no longer reset to Fast on program startup or  when Settings
+   has  been opened. The user selection is used for automatic decodes,
+   but Deep is used for any subsequent manual decode attempts.
+
+ - New hamlib code to correct minor flaws in controlling several rigs.
+
+ - Update  the  Chinese  and  Hong   Kong  translations  of  the  user
+   interface.
+
+ - Note  that since  the WSJT-X  v2.5.0 GA  release we  have not  been
+   providing pre-built 32-bit  packages for Linux on  Intel CPUs, this
+   is  due to  the mainstream  Linux Desktop  distributions no  longer
+   providing updates for 32-bit only  systems. 32-bit WSJT-X can still
+   be  built for  Linux Intel  and is  supported at  least until  some
+   prerequisite package is no longer available.
+   
 	        Release: WSJT-X 2.5.1
 	             Oct 21, 2021
 	        ----------------------

Transceiver/DXLabSuiteCommanderTransceiver.cpp

@@ -385,7 +385,7 @@ auto DXLabSuiteCommanderTransceiver::get_mode () -> MODE
 
 void DXLabSuiteCommanderTransceiver::simple_command (QString const& cmd)
 {
-  Q_ASSERT (commander_);
+  if (!commander_) return;
 
   CAT_TRACE (cmd);
 
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ void DXLabSuiteCommanderTransceiver::simple_command (QString const& cmd)
 
 QString DXLabSuiteCommanderTransceiver::command_with_reply (QString const& cmd)
 {
-  Q_ASSERT (commander_);
+  if (!commander_) return QString {};
 
   if (!write_to_port (cmd))
     {

Transceiver/HRDTransceiver.cpp

@@ -1005,7 +1005,7 @@ void HRDTransceiver::do_poll ()
 
 QString HRDTransceiver::send_command (QString const& cmd, bool prepend_context, bool recurse)
 {
-  Q_ASSERT (hrd_);
+  if (!hrd_) return QString {};
 
   QString result;
 

Transceiver/HamlibTransceiver.cpp

@@ -882,7 +882,12 @@ void HamlibTransceiver::do_frequency (Frequency f, MODE m, bool no_ignore)
     {
       // for the 1st time as a band change may cause a recalled mode to be
       // set
-      m_->error_check (rig_set_freq (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, f), tr ("setting frequency"));
+      vfo_t target_vfo = RIG_VFO_CURR;
+      if (!(m_->rig_->state.vfo_list & RIG_VFO_B))
+        {
+          target_vfo = RIG_VFO_MAIN; // no VFO A/B so force to Rx on MAIN
+        }
+      m_->error_check (rig_set_freq (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, f), tr ("setting frequency"));
       update_rx_frequency (f);
 
       if (m_->mode_query_works_ && UNK != m)
@@ -890,13 +895,13 @@ void HamlibTransceiver::do_frequency (Frequency f, MODE m, bool no_ignore)
           rmode_t current_mode;
           pbwidth_t current_width;
           auto new_mode = m_->map_mode (m);
-          m_->error_check (rig_get_mode (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, &current_mode, &current_width), tr ("getting current VFO mode"));
+          m_->error_check (rig_get_mode (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, &current_mode, &current_width), tr ("getting current VFO mode"));
           CAT_TRACE ("rig_get_mode mode=" << rig_strrmode (current_mode) << " bw=" << current_width);
 
           if (new_mode != current_mode)
             {
               CAT_TRACE ("rig_set_mode mode=" << rig_strrmode (new_mode));
-              m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
+              m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
 
               // for the 2nd time because a mode change may have caused a
               // frequency change
@@ -905,7 +910,7 @@ void HamlibTransceiver::do_frequency (Frequency f, MODE m, bool no_ignore)
               // for the second time because some rigs change mode according
               // to frequency such as the TS-2000 auto mode setting
               CAT_TRACE ("rig_set_mode mode=" << rig_strrmode (new_mode));
-              m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
+              m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
             }
           update_mode (m);
         }
@@ -1037,16 +1042,22 @@ void HamlibTransceiver::do_mode (MODE mode)
   pbwidth_t current_width;
   auto new_mode = m_->map_mode (mode);
 
+  vfo_t target_vfo = RIG_VFO_CURR;
+  if (!(m_->rig_->state.vfo_list & RIG_VFO_B))
+    {
+      target_vfo = RIG_VFO_MAIN; // no VFO A/B so force to Rx on MAIN
+    }
+
   // only change when receiving or simplex if direct VFO addressing unavailable
   if (!(state ().ptt () && state ().split () && m_->one_VFO_))
     {
-      m_->error_check (rig_get_mode (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, &current_mode, &current_width), tr ("getting current VFO mode"));
+      m_->error_check (rig_get_mode (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, &current_mode, &current_width), tr ("getting current VFO mode"));
       CAT_TRACE ("rig_get_mode mode=" << rig_strrmode (current_mode) << " bw=" << current_width);
 
       if (new_mode != current_mode)
         {
           CAT_TRACE ("rig_set_mode mode=" << rig_strrmode (new_mode));
-          m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), RIG_VFO_CURR, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
+          m_->error_check (rig_set_mode (m_->rig_.data (), target_vfo, new_mode, RIG_PASSBAND_NOCHANGE), tr ("setting current VFO mode"));
         }
     }
 

doc/user_guide/en/controls-functions-main-window.adoc

@@ -11,7 +11,9 @@ image::main-ui-controls.png[align="center",width=650,alt="Main UI Controls"]
 * *Log QSO* raises a dialog window pre-filled with known information
 about a QSO you have nearly completed.  You can edit or add to this
 information before clicking *OK* to log the QSO.  If you check *Prompt
-me to log QSO* on the *File -> Settings -> Reporting* tab, the program raises the confirmation screen automatically when you send a message containing +73+.  *Start Date* and *Start Time* are set when you click
+me to log QSO* on the *File -> Settings -> Reporting* tab, the program
+raises the confirmation screen automatically when you send a message
+containing +73+.  *Start Date* and *Start Time* are set when you click
 to send the *Tx 2* or *Tx 3* message, and backed up by one or two
 sequence lengths, respectively.  (Note that the actual start time may
 have been earlier if repeats of early transmissions were required.)

doc/user_guide/en/settings-txmacros.adoc

@@ -7,8 +7,11 @@ messages such as the examples shown below.
 
 image::tx-macros.png[align="center",alt="Tx Macros Screen"]
 
-- To add a new message to the list, enter the desired text (up to 13
+- To add a new message to the list, enter the desired text in the
-characters) in the entry field at top, then click *Add*.
+entry field at top, then click *Add*.
+
+- Remember that a transmitted free-text message is limited to 13
+characters, including blanks.
 
 - To remove an unwanted message, click on the message and then on
 *Delete*.
@@ -18,3 +21,7 @@ new order will be preserved when _WSJT-X_ is restarted.
 
 - Messages can also be added from the main window's *Tx5*
   field. Simply hit [Enter] after the message has been entered.
+
+- If the first word of a message is $DXCALL (or the shortened form
+$DX), that word will be replaced on transmission by the base callsign
+in the *DxCall* field.

doc/user_guide/en/vhf-features.adoc

@@ -333,6 +333,27 @@ correlation algorithm.  JT65 and Q65 offer _a priori_ (AP)
 decoding, which takes advantage of naturally accumulating information
 during a QSO.
 
+For CW mode on SHF and microwave EME WSJT-X can be used to do Doppler
+shift correction if desired:
+
+- Check the *Settings -> Radio -> Mode -> None* option, this stops _WSJT-X_
+  from trying to set the mode of your rig.
+
+- Put you rig into CW mode as normal.
+
+- Before transmitting press *Tune* in _WSJT-X_, no tones will be
+  transmitted as the rig is in CW mode, but importantly WSJT-X knows
+  your are transmitting and adjusts the Doppler shift correction as
+  needed for the currently selected Doppler shift correction mode in
+  transmit.
+
+- When you have finish transmitting CW press *Tune* again to revert to
+  receive mode and the correct Doppler shift correction for receiving.
+
+NOTE: The above assumes you are already set up for _WSJT-X_
+<<VHF_SETUP,Doppler shift correction>> with working CAT control, and
+*Monitor* enabled etc..
+
 ////
 The following tutorial aims to familiarize you with
 these program features, all of which are of special interest for EME

g4wjs.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,569 @@
+Joe Taylor, K1JT:
+
+I am very sorry to convey the sad news that Bill Somerville,
+G4WJS, died suddenly and unexpectedly a few days ago.  He was only
+about 65 years old.
+
+Bill was a dear friend and very close colleague, though (as is often
+the case with worldwide ham radio friendships) we had met in person
+only a few times.  In 2013 he was the first to join me in forming a
+core development group for WSJT-X, which at that time was at program
+version 0.99.  Bill has been closely involved with WSJT-X and related
+software projects ever since.
+
+Our free, open-source software could not have achieved its extensive
+worldwide popularity and influence in ham radio without Bill's
+essential contributions.  In addition to writing code for important
+portions of the Qt-based user interface for WSJT-X, Bill helped to
+bring the overall program structure more nearly up to professional
+standards.  Moreover, he devoted countless hours to program support,
+patiently answering user's questions on WSJT-related forums.
+
+I have only started to think about the many ways in which I will miss
+Bill -- not no mention how we all will miss his immense and positive
+impact on WSJT-X and related projects.  For more than eight years Bill
+and I communicated closely and regularly on ham radio topics,
+sometimes many times per day.  Perhaps I will be able to write more
+about it in the near future.
+
+Rest in peace, dear friend G4WJS.
+
+
+Stan Gammons, KM4HQE:
+
+So sad to hear that Joe. Bill will be greatly missed.
+
+Prayers for his family and friends.
+
+Rest in peace Bill
+
+Colin Haig, VE3MSC: 
+
+Joe, this is truly sad news.  Bill has been a wonderful resource and
+supported all of us.  Please pass condolences to his family.
+
+PA3GCU:
+
+May he rest in peace.
+
+Philip Hazelton, G8PJH
+
+This is shocking news, he was such talent, he will be sorely missed,
+condolences to his family.
+
+Philip Rose, GM3ZZA
+
+You have provided an excellent service to the WSJT-X community. I
+think your last post was a couple of days ago. We will all miss you,
+and your incisive resolution of all our problems.
+ 
+Requiescat in pace.
+Dave, AA6YQ: 
+
+A huge loss for all of us. Bill always took the time to provide a
+friendly, accurate, and helpful answer to any question that came his
+way.  He set one good example after another.
+
+Reino Talarmo, OH3MA:
+
+RIP Bill, We will miss your kind advice.
+
+Tom V. Segalstad, LA4LN:
+
+The silent key of Bill is very sad news.
+
+Bill has been extremely helpful for radio amateurs to make WSJT-X fit
+their different radios and computers. We have seen E-mail answers from
+him coming at all times during borh day and night. And we wonder if he
+ever got time to sleep or eat, in-between his good answers and advices
+to radio amateurs world wide.
+
+So rest in peace Bill, and thank you very much for all the help you
+have provided to radio amateurs world wide, for making their digital
+radio amateur activity very successful.
+
+John, VE7KKQ:
+
+So long, Bill, condolences to his family.
+
+Tom, M0LTE:
+
+Unreal. Deeply shocking. 
+
+Heartfelt condolences from us all at the Reading club, where Bill was
+a member.
+
+Борис Романов (Boris Romanov), UX8IW:
+
+Sad news. Condolences to Bill's family and friends.
+
+ Ken Cox, WA8OMR:
+
+Sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I will miss reading his answers to
+the many questions posted. I have learned a lot from them.Ken WA8OMR.
+
+Gary Trock: 
+
+Very Sad.
+I’ve been reading his posts since I joined.
+RIP.
+
+ Dave Sellars, KB4JB:
+
+Very sad news indeed.  Amateur Radio worldwide has lost a tremendous
+ham and friend.  His contributions to WSJT-X and this group will never
+be forgotten.
+
+Lynn Mears, K0CLM:
+
+Extremely sad news. I haven’t been involved with WSJT that long, but
+it was obvious that Bill donated a lot of time and effort towards WSJT
+and helping in many different ways.  He will be missed greatly.
+
+Peter, M0PWX:
+
+Sad news indeed, Bill was a great resource and font of so much
+knowledge, as well as having the patience of a saint when dealing with
+some members / questions
+
+Will be greatly missed on here
+
+
+Russ Ravella:
+
+Incredibly sad news.  What a wonderful, valuable and kind man Bill
+was.  How much better the world would be with more Bill’s in it.
+Thank you and Rest In Peace Bill Somerville.
+
+Sam Birnbaum, W2JDB:
+
+So very sorry to hear this sad news. Bill has been very extremely
+helpful to me in providing the information that allowed me to provide
+a complimentary program for WSJT-X so that visually impaired/blind
+hams can also partake in this fantastic program and its modes.
+
+Rest In Peace Bill, you will be sorely missed by all.
+
+Jack Trampler, N2JT
+
+I never worked Bill.  Did he even have time to operate?  I never met
+Bill.  But I would have liked to.  I never sent him an email, either
+personal or on this group.  I wish I had.
+
+I enjoyed my daily (actually several times a day) reading of the
+messages posted in this group and his replies.  I learned a lot from
+them.  This man had so much knowledge and the fact that he took the
+time to deal with almost every post in this group and share that
+knowledge, its truly a testament to this man.  I for one will surely
+miss him.
+
+I wish I knew him better.  Rest in Peace, Bill.
+
+Pete Smith, N4ZR:
+
+Terrible news.  Though I'm not a great devotee of the digital modes
+(except CW), without Bill I'm convinced I would not have made a single
+QSO using WSJT-X.  My sympathy to his family and friends.
+
+Neil Zampella, KN3ILZ:
+
+I agree.  Bill was patient with everyone, even me when I replied to a
+post and chewed my foot up to the ankle.
+
+His passing will affect much done within WSJT-X, as well as Hamlib.
+He was a font of knowledge and 'corporate' memory.
+
+We may not see his like again.
+
+Jim Brown, K9YC:
+
+If Bill had done nothing more than provide what seemed like 24/7
+support here, his contribution would have been monumental. Thanks
+Bill, RIP.
+
+Jeff, K3JRZ: 
+
+Wow. Very sad to hear.
+
+I had sent many emails to him looking for help with WSJT-X when I
+first started having my first issues with it when I started with the
+software and then again after several macOS updates. Always a great
+guy to get help from. He will surely be missed. My condolences to his
+family and to all that knew him.
+
+Lance Collister, W7GJ:
+
+Our heart-felt condolences to you, Joe, and to all the folks like me
+whom he so patiently helped over the years. He was an amazing member
+of the WSJT-X team, and I found myself always amazed at how in the
+world he was able to answer all the questions posed to him by users of
+WSJT-X on such a myriad of different rigs with different software. His
+contributions will be long remembered, and very much appreciated. So
+sad to see someone go who gave so much so freely to our
+community. RIP, Bill.
+
+Klaus Werner, G7RTI:
+
+Thanks to Bill’s helpful explanations I was able to get going on
+WSJTX.
+
+I didn’t know him or anything about him except what has been written
+in previous comments.
+
+May he rest in peace.
+
+Wayne Rash, N4HCR:
+
+This is so sad. Bill always showed great patience with my dumb
+questions. He played a big role in making WSJTX a joy to use. Ham
+radio owes him a huge debt.
+
+Rest In Peace, Bill. 
+
+Dave: 
+
+Very sad to hear. He will live in our memories and our operating.
+
+Ed Radlo, AJ6V:
+
+Bill always answered the various online queries vey quickly, and his
+vast knowledge helped many of us get on track with all of these new
+digital modes.
+
+A great loss to ham radio.
+
+Bob Bownes: (?)
+
+Very sad to hear. May his memory be a blessing to his family and all
+who knew him.
+
+In the Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the
+passing on of one such is often marked with a 'Last Call' or 'Final
+Dispatch' in which the departed's call sign is requested thrice for
+one last time. Usually at a pre-arranged or significant time. Seems
+appropriate in this case as well. Perhaps you could do that for us
+Joe.
+
+Rick, I2BRT:
+
+Very sad news and a great loss for our cumunity.  Thanks for all the
+effort and friendship Bill.  Rest in peace.
+
+Andy, GD0TEP:
+
+I never worked Bill.  Did he even have time to operate?
+
+Yes, I worked him on 15m in August just gone, and on 6m back in
+May. Both on FT8 of course.
+
+Gwen, KI5PXQ:
+
+I also worked him, 1600Z on the 24th of October, 15 meters, FT8.
+
+Ria, N2RJ:
+
+This is truly awful news. Bill will certainly be missed.
+
+Walter, OE6IWG:
+
+VY sad News :-(
+
+Bill was a GREAT helper - also for me.  My condolences to his family
+and friends.
+
+Ed Wilson, K0KC:
+
+This is a tremendous loss to the amateur radio community, but as
+someone who lost his brother only a few weeks ago, I know that the
+loss is much greater to his family and close friends...my condolences
+to each of them. RIP, Bill...
+
+Amos Sobel, 4X4MF:
+
+Me and the WSJT-X community mourn the departure of Bill Somerville
+
+Bob, K4RCG:
+
+I deeply regret not sending Bill a "personal thank you" e-mail for his
+support of our hobby.  I had planned on doing so, but didn't want to
+add traffic to his in-box admin!  He will be missed, but fondly
+remembered.
+
+Hamish, G0GLG:
+
+Very sad day for amateur radio.
+
+Paul Welford, G4YKQ:
+
+A Tribute to my dearest friend Bill Somerville G4WJS.
+
+I apologize for length of this post. This might answer a few previous
+posts Knowing Bill he will be still reading all these posts from a
+better place.
+
+I thank you for your speedy post Joe.
+
+Bill G4WJS was one of my dearest friends living just 4 miles apart.We
+spoke 2/3 times a week and at times several times a day.
+
+After a 20 year plus break Bill spurred me on to come back into the
+radio family. I OWE HIM A LOT. Thanks to him my major interest in the
+last 10 years has been WSJT-X. Bill also had a passion for Photography
+and me being a Photographer for The Sun Newspaper In London before I
+retired had another common interest we liked to have a good natter but
+I often came off the worst.Bill lived on his own so we kept a close
+eye on each other.
+
+Bill had a degree in Chemistry but as I understand was self taught in
+computing and electronics.Please see his QRZ page.
+
+He was a whizz. He was a great natural teacher and Joe I think this was
+one of the reasons he got on so well with you and the group.He
+remarked to me many times "I never mind helping anyone provided they
+help themselves" At times glaring at me muttering under his breath
+"Read the notes and the posts" Sometimes it so annoyed him when I
+could not keep a straight face..we all know the story.Bill always
+willing to help with a computer grafted to his hand.  Over the last
+ten years he has like others in the group spent hours and hours
+involved with WSJX-X.He had a great admiration for open source
+programs.Made many friends within the digital community and a big
+respect for Dxlabs {Dave] JTalert [Laurie] among others. I was always
+giving him praise for taking a break and TXing winding up this 4 ele
+,of late not often[Bill head in PC} every day I would have a crafty
+check on his PSK. Bill was very much in favour of Using L.O.T.W but
+never collected awards,but on receiving a trophy for technical
+achievement announced at Dayton when he told me there was no emotion
+but I knew Bill just to well he was chuffed !
+
+Sadly last Friday after never responding to my calls I found Bill
+seated in his shack at peace surrounded by the things he loved most.
+
+I am still total shock!!!
+
+Such a loss of a talented and loyal friend and as I have said he shall
+be greatly missed by many in our radio family.
+
+R.I.P.William [Bill ] G4WJS.
+
+God Bless you and till we meet again 73.................. Cheers mate!
+
+Ronnie Hull:
+
+I am greatly saddened to hear this news.
+
+Keith Wood, W4RPE:
+
+Great tribute to a wonderful man.
+
+Carlos, OE3JAG:
+
+May I also do my sadly condolences to his family and his friends !  He
+will surely be missed by all the hams.  Thanks for got in touch with
+you, dear Bill.
+
+Good luck in your new place, Bill, I miss you,
+
+William Hensley, WG8S:
+
+A great tribute, Paul!  I'm sorry you were the one to find him, yet I
+sense you would both want it that way.  I did not know Bill, but he
+made a tremendous contribution to the WSJT-X community.  He will be
+missed.
+
+RIP, Bill.  Thank you, Paul.
+
+Bernd, KB7AK:
+
+Thank you for your tribute Paul, we will all miss Bill dearly.
+
+Philip Rose, GM3ZZA:
+
+As far as I can see we as amateurs who have been helped by Bill,
+should keep up his good work. I know I can’t alone.
+
+His advice was definitive. Others not so.
+
+Jim Brown, K9YC:
+
+Thanks very much, Paul, for this lovely and loving post. As you and
+Joe have so eloquently written, Bill exemplified the best of the ham
+spirit, by giving and sharing far more than he received.
+
+Erik, VA7QI:
+
+Very sorry to hear about Bill.  I enjoyed reading his comments and
+very much appreciate his contribution for WSTJ-X.
+
+His name and callsign will be remembered for a long time as a shining
+light of the ham radio community.
+
+73 de va7qi,               ....Erik.
+
+Marco, PY1ZRJ: 
+My God!  Whats terrible news is this!
+
+Bill helped me in many occasions with WSJT-X always with a very pure
+"ham-spirit" and availability.
+
+My very sincere condolence to all his family and friends, I will miss
+him a lot despite I never had the pleasure to meet him.
+
+Martin Davies, G0HDB:
+
+That is truly unwelcome and most distressing news, Joe; I'm sure the
+vast amounts of time and effort that Bill devoted to the development
+and support of WSJT-X will be very sorely missed by everyone in the
+community, whether or not they had ever had any direct dealings with
+Bill.
+
+Please convey all our sympathies and our deepest condolences to Bill's
+relatives and friends.
+
+John Nelson, G4KLA:
+
+I am saddened to learn of your news.  This is blow to the WSJT-X
+community.
+
+In the early days of Bill’s involvement with WSJT he often logged into
+my Macs at home to test his software modifications on a Mac until he
+got a VM working.  He and I had numerous discussions while testing new
+versions on various Mac OS.  He was generous with his time in helping
+folks with problems either running the codes or attempting to build
+the software on various platforms.  The multitude of emails to the
+development list is a tribute to his commitment to ensure that the
+various programs operated flawlessly.
+
+His involvement with the development of WSJT-X code especially with
+modernising the structure of the whole program has been immense.  I
+will certainly miss his advice.
+
+A sad day…
+
+Alan, G0TLK:
+
+Shocking and saddening news, he will be greatly missed.
+
+My condolences to his family and friends, and RIP Bill.
+
+Robin, G8DQX:
+
+I only knew Bill through his contributions to the WSJT lists. Those
+contributions were sharp, radical, and usually encouraging. He was a
+clearly essential part of a team that is helping Amateur Radio to
+grow, expand and develop, far beyond what you and I knew when,
+soldering iron in hand, we first played with radio, all those years
+ago.
+
+My condolences to his family and friends. We shall all miss him.
+
+Robin, G8DQX
+
+Charlie Suckling, G3WDG/DL3WDG:
+
+We were also shocked and very sorry to hear of Bill's sudden
+passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person.  Like Bob,
+he attended the same University and read the same degree.
+
+We are so grateful for his contributions over many years to
+WSJT-X. His support for users was first class, and he even joined the
+EME reflectors to give support to EME users during the roll-out of
+Q65, despite not being active himself on EME.  He was contributing
+there regularly, and some of his last efforts were to support the use
+of WSJT-X for Doppler control on CW on the microwave bands.
+
+He was also a very patient and diligent teacher, tutoring and helping
+those who wished to make small contributions to the project. I am very
+grateful for the time he spent in such ways.
+
+Bill will surely be greatly missed, and sincere condolences to his
+family and many friends.
+
+RIP Bill.
+
+James Shaver, N2ADV:
+
+I had the pleasure of talking to Bill over Skype a few times during
+the development of 1.7 and later 1.8 to chase down some CAT control
+gremlins with several radios I happen to own. His patience and
+intelligence was incredible. Such a huge loss to us all.
+
+My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. 
+
+He will definitely be missed but his contributions to the advancement
+of amateur radio will live on indefinitely.
+
+Alessandro Gorobey, IK2
+
+Very sad news and a great loss.
+
+A great teacher.
+
+My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
+
+Jim Preston, N6VH:
+
+This is definitely very sad news. Bill was a very important part of
+the WSJT team. He will be missed very much.
+
+My condolences to his family.
+
+Gary Lane, VK4OO
+
+Very sad news, my condolences to Bills friends and family….
+
+Bob Atkins, KA1GT:
+
+I was shocked and saddened by the news of Bill's passing.  We chatted
+on line quite often though we never met in person.  He attended the
+same university as I didn't, reading the same subjects, but was a hear
+of two behind me, so we never met their either. Bill will be greatly
+missed and I send my condolences to his friends and family.
+
+RIP Bill.
+
+Dave Schmocker, KJ9I:
+
+This is incredibly sad news.  Bill was always so helpful, highly
+responsive, and on-target with deep technical solutions.
+
+What a wonderful asset Bill was to the hobby and to all with whom he
+interfaced.
+
+Jim, WB4CGS:
+
+I am very sorry for this loss.
+
+Conrad Farlow, Jim WB4GCS
+
+Joe I am absolutely lost for words. What a terrible shock. I cannot
+imagine him not being there. My condolences to you, Bill's family and
+well the whole dev team. We will all miss him Most of all I am sorry
+that you lost such a good friend.
+
+Sam Jewell, G4DDK:
+
+So sad to hear this news. One of the team who have revolutionised ham
+radio operation, popularised digital and helped realise what we
+thought should be possible.
+
+Vale Bill.
+
+
+Nick, NN3Y:
+
+R I. P. Bill.  He'll be missed. My sincere condolences to his family
+and friends.
+
+
+Jay, KA9CFD:
+
+Shocking and very sorry news. RIP Bill.
+
+Mirek, OK2AQ:
+
+Very sad news  for us WSJT-X users. R.I.P. Bill
+
+OH6KTL, Lasse:
+
+ge and  sad to hear about Bill
+

lib/77bit/packjt77.f90

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ module packjt77
   character (len=13), dimension(1:MAXRECENT) :: recent_calls=''
   character (len=13) :: mycall13=''
   character (len=13) :: dxcall13=''
+  character (len=6)  :: dxbase=''
   integer, dimension(1:MAXHASH) :: ihash22=-1
   integer :: nzhash=0
   integer n28a,n28b
@@ -124,6 +125,11 @@ subroutine pack77(msg0,i3,n3,c77)
   integer ntel(3)
 
   msg=msg0
+  if(msg(1:3).eq.'$DX') then
+     i1=index(msg,' ')
+     msg=trim(dxbase)//' '//msg(i1+1:)
+  endif
+
   i3_hint=i3
   n3_hint=n3
   i3=-1

lib/qra/q65/q65.f90

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ module q65
   integer apmask(13),apsymbols(13)
   integer,dimension(22) ::  isync = (/1,9,12,13,15,22,23,26,27,33,35,   &
                                      38,46,50,55,60,62,66,69,74,76,85/)
-  integer codewords(63,207)
+  integer codewords(63,206)
   integer ibwa,ibwb,ncw,nsps,mode_q65,nfa,nfb,nqd
   integer idfbest,idtbest,ibw,ndistbest,maxiters,max_drift
   integer istep,nsmo,lag1,lag2,npasses,nused,iseq,ncand,nrc

lib/qra/q65/q65_set_list.f90

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 subroutine q65_set_list(mycall,hiscall,hisgrid,codewords,ncw)
 
-  parameter (MAX_NCW=207)
+  parameter (MAX_NCW=206)
   character*12 mycall,hiscall
   character*6 hisgrid
   character*37 msg0,msg,msgsent
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@ subroutine q65_set_list(mycall,hiscall,hisgrid,codewords,ncw)
            if(msg(j0+1:j0+1).eq.' ') msg(j0+1:j0+1)='+'
         endif
      endif
-     if(i.eq.207) msg='TNX 73 GL'
 
 10   call genq65(msg,0,msgsent,itone,i3,n3)
      i0=1

lib/save_dxbase.f90

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+subroutine save_dxbase(dxbase0)
+
+  use packjt77
+  character*6 dxbase0
+
+  dxbase=dxbase0
+
+  return
+end subroutine save_dxbase

map65/mainwindow.cpp

@@ -1410,7 +1410,7 @@ void MainWindow::readFromStdout()                             //readFromStdout
 #ifdef WIN32
       m=3;
 #endif
-      if(n>=30) ui->decodedTextBrowser->append(t.mid(1,n-m));
+      if(n>=30 or t.indexOf("Best-fit")>=0) ui->decodedTextBrowser->append(t.mid(1,n-m));
       n=ui->decodedTextBrowser->verticalScrollBar()->maximum();
       ui->decodedTextBrowser->verticalScrollBar()->setValue(n);
       m_messagesText="";
@@ -1439,7 +1439,6 @@ void MainWindow::readFromStdout()                             //readFromStdout
       int n=t.size();
       qDebug() << t.mid(1,n-3).trimmed();
     }
-
   }
 }
 

widgets/about.cpp

@@ -15,7 +15,10 @@ CAboutDlg::CAboutDlg(QWidget *parent) :
 
   ui->labelTxt->setText ("<h2>" + QString {"WSJT-X v"
                                              + QCoreApplication::applicationVersion ()
-                                             + " " + revision ()}.simplified () + "</h2><br />"
+                                             + " " + revision ()}.simplified () + "</h2>"
+    "<h3> In memory of G4WJS, Bill Somerville (1956-2021),<br />"
+    "who gave so much of himself to the WSJT project. </h3>"
+
     "WSJT-X implements a number of digital modes designed for <br />"
     "weak-signal Amateur Radio communication.  <br /><br />"
     "&copy; 2001-2021 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, Bill Somerville, G4WJS, <br />"

widgets/mainwindow.cpp

@@ -184,6 +184,8 @@ extern "C" {
   void get_ft4msg_(int* idecode, char* line, int len);
 
   void chk_samples_(int* m_ihsym,int* k, int* m_hsymStop);
+
+  void save_dxbase_(char* dxbase, int len);
 }
 
 int volatile itone[MAX_NUM_SYMBOLS];   //Audio tones for all Tx symbols
@@ -210,7 +212,7 @@ using SpecOp = Configuration::SpecialOperatingActivity;
 namespace
 {
   Radio::Frequency constexpr default_frequency {14076000};
-  QRegExp message_alphabet {"[- @A-Za-z0-9+./?#<>;]*"};
+  QRegExp message_alphabet {"[- @A-Za-z0-9+./?#<>;$]*"};
   // grid exact match excluding RR73
   QRegularExpression grid_regexp {"\\A(?![Rr]{2}73)[A-Ra-r]{2}[0-9]{2}([A-Xa-x]{2}){0,1}\\z"};
   auto quint32_max = std::numeric_limits<quint32>::max ();
@@ -3641,9 +3643,11 @@ void MainWindow::auto_sequence (DecodedText const& message, unsigned start_toler
 {
   auto const& message_words = message.messageWords ();
   auto is_73 = message_words.filter (QRegularExpression {"^(73|RR73)$"}).size();
+  auto msg_no_hash = message.clean_string();
+  msg_no_hash = msg_no_hash.mid(22).remove("<").remove(">");
   bool is_OK=false;
-  if(m_mode=="MSK144" and message.clean_string ().indexOf(ui->dxCallEntry->text()+" R ")>0) is_OK=true;
+  if(m_mode=="MSK144" && msg_no_hash.indexOf(ui->dxCallEntry->text()+" R ")>0) is_OK=true;
-  if (message_words.size () > 2 && (message.isStandardMessage() || (is_73 or is_OK))) {
+  if (message_words.size () > 3 && (message.isStandardMessage() || (is_73 or is_OK))) {
     auto df = message.frequencyOffset ();
     auto within_tolerance = (qAbs (ui->RxFreqSpinBox->value () - df) <= int (start_tolerance)
        || qAbs (ui->TxFreqSpinBox->value () - df) <= int (start_tolerance));
@@ -3657,7 +3661,7 @@ void MainWindow::auto_sequence (DecodedText const& message, unsigned start_toler
                || message_words.contains ("DE")))
           || !message.isStandardMessage ()); // free text 73/RR73
 
-    QStringList w=message.clean_string ().mid(22).remove("<").remove(">").split(" ",SkipEmptyParts);
+    auto const& w = msg_no_hash.split(" ",SkipEmptyParts);
     QString w2;
     int nrpt=0;
     if (w.size () > 2)
@@ -3675,27 +3679,29 @@ void MainWindow::auto_sequence (DecodedText const& message, unsigned start_toler
     if (m_auto
         && (m_QSOProgress==REPLYING  or (!ui->tx1->isEnabled () and m_QSOProgress==REPORT))
         && qAbs (ui->TxFreqSpinBox->value () - df) <= int (stop_tolerance)
-        && message_words.at (1) != "DE"
+        && message_words.at (2) != "DE"
-        && !message_words.at (1).contains (QRegularExpression {"(^(CQ|QRZ))|" + m_baseCall})
+        && !message_words.at (2).contains (QRegularExpression {"(^(CQ|QRZ))|" + m_baseCall})
-        && message_words.at (2).contains (Radio::base_callsign (ui->dxCallEntry->text ()))) {
+        && message_words.at (3).contains (Radio::base_callsign (ui->dxCallEntry->text ()))) {
       // auto stop to avoid accidental QRM
       ui->stopTxButton->click (); // halt any transmission
     } else if (m_auto             // transmit allowed
                && ui->cbAutoSeq->isVisible () && ui->cbAutoSeq->isEnabled () && ui->cbAutoSeq->isChecked () // auto-sequencing allowed
                && ((!m_bCallingCQ      // not calling CQ/QRZ
                     && !m_sentFirst73       // not finished QSO
-        && ((message_words.at (1).contains (m_baseCall)
+                    && ((message_words.at (2).contains (m_baseCall)
                          // being called and not already in a QSO
-        && (message_words.at(2).contains(Radio::base_callsign(ui->dxCallEntry->text())) or bEU_VHF))
+                         && (message_words.at(3).contains(Radio::base_callsign(ui->dxCallEntry->text()))
+                             or bEU_VHF))
+                        || message_words.at(1) == m_baseCall // <de-call> RR73; ...
                         // type 2 compound replies
                         || (within_tolerance &&
                             (acceptable_73 ||
-            ("DE" == message_words.at (1) &&
+                             ("DE" == message_words.at (2) &&
                               w2.contains(Radio::base_callsign (m_hisCall)))))))
                    || (m_bCallingCQ && m_bAutoReply
                        // look for type 2 compound call replies on our Tx and Rx offsets
-                && ((within_tolerance && "DE" == message_words.at (1))
+                       && ((within_tolerance && "DE" == message_words.at (2))
-                    || message_words.at (1).contains (m_baseCall))))) {
+                           || message_words.at (2).contains (m_baseCall))))) {
       if(SpecOp::FOX != m_config.special_op_id()) processMessage (message);
     }
   }
@@ -4806,7 +4812,7 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
   ui->txFirstCheckBox->setChecked(m_txFirst);
 
   auto const& message_words = message.messageWords ();
-  if (message_words.size () < 2) return;
+  if (message_words.size () < 3) return;
 
   QString hiscall;
   QString hisgrid;
@@ -4824,7 +4830,7 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
   QStringList w=message.clean_string ().mid(22).remove("<").remove(">").split(" ",SkipEmptyParts);
   int nw=w.size();
   if(nw>=4) {
-    if(message_words.size()<3) return;
+    if(message_words.size()<4) return;
     int n=w.at(nw-2).toInt();
     if(n>=520001 and n<=592047) {
       hiscall=w.at(1);
@@ -4847,7 +4853,7 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
 
   // ignore calls by other hounds
   if (SpecOp::HOUND == m_config.special_op_id()
-      && message.messageWords ().indexOf (QRegularExpression {R"(R\+-[0-9]+)"}) >= 0)
+      && message.messageWords ().indexOf (QRegularExpression {R"(R\+-[0-9]+)"}) >= 1)
     {
       return;
     }
@@ -4926,22 +4932,22 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
       MessageBox::information_message (this, tr ("Should you switch to RTTY contest mode?"));
     }
 
-    if(SpecOp::EU_VHF==m_config.special_op_id() and message_words.at(1).contains(m_baseCall) and
+    if(SpecOp::EU_VHF==m_config.special_op_id() and message_words.at(2).contains(m_baseCall) and
-       (!message_words.at(2).contains(qso_partner_base_call)) and (!m_bDoubleClicked)) {
+       (!message_words.at(3).contains(qso_partner_base_call)) and (!m_bDoubleClicked)) {
       return;
     }
 
     bool bContestOK=(m_mode=="FT4" or m_mode=="FT8" or m_mode=="Q65" or m_mode=="MSK144");
-    if(message_words.size () > 3   // enough fields for a normal message
+    if(message_words.size () > 4   // enough fields for a normal message
-       && (message_words.at(1).contains(m_baseCall) || "DE" == message_words.at(1))
+       && (message_words.at(2).contains(m_baseCall) || "DE" == message_words.at(2))
-       && (message_words.at(2).contains(qso_partner_base_call) or m_bDoubleClicked
+       && (message_words.at(3).contains(qso_partner_base_call) or m_bDoubleClicked
            or bEU_VHF_w2 or (m_QSOProgress==CALLING))) {
-      if(message_words.at(3).contains(grid_regexp) and SpecOp::EU_VHF!=m_config.special_op_id()) {
+      if(message_words.at(4).contains(grid_regexp) and SpecOp::EU_VHF!=m_config.special_op_id()) {
         if((SpecOp::NA_VHF==m_config.special_op_id() or SpecOp::WW_DIGI==m_config.special_op_id()) and bContestOK){
           setTxMsg(3);
           m_QSOProgress=ROGER_REPORT;
         } else {
-          if(m_mode=="JT65" and message_words.size()>4 and message_words.at(4)=="OOO") {
+          if(m_mode=="JT65" and message_words.size()>5 and message_words.at(5)=="OOO") {
             setTxMsg(3);
             m_QSOProgress=ROGER_REPORT;
           } else {
@@ -4981,7 +4987,7 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
           m_QSOProgress=ROGER_REPORT;
         }
       } else {  // no grid on end of msg
-        auto const& word_3 = message_words.at (3);
+        auto const& word_3 = message_words.at (4);
         auto word_3_as_number = word_3.toInt ();
         if (("RRR" == word_3
              || (word_3_as_number == 73 && ROGERS == m_QSOProgress)
@@ -5103,17 +5109,29 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
           }
       }
     }
+    else if (5 == message_words.size ()
+             && m_baseCall == message_words.at (1)) {
+      // dual Fox style message, possibly from MSHV
+      if (m_config.prompt_to_log() || m_config.autoLog()) {
+        logQSOTimer.start(0);
+      }
+      else {
+        cease_auto_Tx_after_QSO ();
+      }
+      m_ntx=6;
+      ui->txrb6->setChecked(true);
+    }
     else if (m_QSOProgress >= ROGERS
-             && message_words.size () > 2 && message_words.at (1).contains (m_baseCall)
+             && message_words.size () > 3 && message_words.at (2).contains (m_baseCall)
-             && message_words.at (2) == "73") {
+             && message_words.at (3) == "73") {
       // 73 back to compound call holder
       m_ntx=5;
       ui->txrb5->setChecked(true);
       m_QSOProgress = SIGNOFF;
     }
     else if (!(m_bAutoReply && (m_QSOProgress > CALLING))) {
-      if ((message_words.size () > 4 && message_words.at (1).contains (m_baseCall)
+      if ((message_words.size () > 5 && message_words.at (2).contains (m_baseCall)
-           && message_words.at (4) == "OOO")) {
+           && message_words.at (5) == "OOO")) {
         // EME short code report or MSK144/FT8 contest mode reply, send back Tx3
         m_ntx=3;
         m_QSOProgress = ROGER_REPORT;
@@ -5136,7 +5154,7 @@ void MainWindow::processMessage (DecodedText const& message, Qt::KeyboardModifie
       return;
     }
   }
-  else if (firstcall == "DE" && message_words.size () > 3 && message_words.at (3) == "73") {
+  else if (firstcall == "DE" && message_words.size () > 4 && message_words.at (4) == "73") {
     if (m_QSOProgress >= ROGERS && base_call == qso_partner_base_call && m_currentMessageType) {
       // 73 back to compound call holder
       m_ntx=5;
@@ -5356,6 +5374,7 @@ void MainWindow::genStdMsgs(QString rpt, bool unconditional)
   auto is_type_one = !is77BitMode () && is_compound && shortList (my_callsign);
   auto const& my_grid = m_config.my_grid ().left (4);
   auto const& hisBase = Radio::base_callsign (hisCall);
+  save_dxbase_(const_cast <char *> ((hisBase + "   ").left (6).toLatin1().constData()),6);
   auto eme_short_codes = m_config.enable_VHF_features () && ui->cbShMsgs->isChecked ()
       && m_mode == "JT65";
 
@@ -5837,6 +5856,13 @@ void MainWindow::on_dxCallEntry_textChanged (QString const& call)
   statusUpdate ();
 }
 
+void MainWindow::on_dxCallEntry_editingFinished()
+{
+  auto const& dxBase = Radio::base_callsign (m_hisCall);
+  save_dxbase_(const_cast <char *> ((dxBase + "   ").left (6).toLatin1().constData()),6);
+}
+
+
 void MainWindow::on_dxCallEntry_returnPressed ()
 {
   on_lookupButton_clicked();
@@ -7743,10 +7769,11 @@ void MainWindow::replyToCQ (QTime time, qint32 snr, float delta_time, quint32 de
                             , bool /*low_confidence*/, quint8 modifiers)
 {
   QString format_string {"%1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6"};
-  auto const& time_string = time.toString ("~" == mode || "&" == mode
+  auto const& time_string = time.toString ("~" == mode || "&" == mode || "+" == mode
-                                           || "+" == mode ? "hhmmss" : "hhmm");
+                                           || (m_TRperiod < 60. && ("`" == mode || ":" == mode))
+                                           ? "hhmmss" : "hhmm");
   auto text = message_text;
-  auto ap_pos = text.lastIndexOf (QRegularExpression {R"((?:\?\s)?a[0-9]$)"});
+  auto ap_pos = text.lastIndexOf (QRegularExpression {R"((?:\?\s)?(?:a[0-9]|q[0-9][0-9]?)$)"});
   if (ap_pos >= 0)
     {
       // beware of decodes ending on shorter version of wanted call so
@@ -7867,7 +7894,7 @@ void MainWindow::postDecode (bool is_new, QString const& message)
                                , parts[1].toInt ()
                                , parts[2].toFloat (), parts[3].toUInt (), parts[4]
                                , decode.mid (has_seconds ? 24 : 22)
-                               , QChar {'?'} == decode.mid (has_seconds ? 24 + 21 : 22 + 21, 1)
+                               , QChar {'?'} == decode.mid (has_seconds ? 24 + 36 : 22 + 36, 1)
                                , m_diskData);
     }
 }

widgets/mainwindow.h

@@ -204,6 +204,7 @@ private slots:
   void on_addButton_clicked();
   void on_dxCallEntry_textChanged (QString const&);
   void on_dxGridEntry_textChanged (QString const&);
+  void on_dxCallEntry_editingFinished();
   void on_dxCallEntry_returnPressed ();
   void on_genStdMsgsPushButton_clicked();
   void on_logQSOButton_clicked();

widgets/mainwindow.ui

@@ -1701,9 +1701,6 @@ When not checked you can view the calibration results.</string>
                           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
                          </sizepolicy>
                         </property>
-                        <property name="maxLength">
-                         <number>30</number>
-                        </property>
                        </widget>
                       </item>
                       <item row="4" column="1">
@@ -1755,9 +1752,6 @@ Double click to toggle the use of the Tx1 message to start a QSO with a station
                           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
                          </sizepolicy>
                         </property>
-                        <property name="maxLength">
-                         <number>30</number>
-                        </property>
                        </widget>
                       </item>
                       <item row="5" column="2">
@@ -1804,9 +1798,6 @@ Double-click to reset to the standard 73 message</string>
                           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
                          </sizepolicy>
                         </property>
-                        <property name="maxLength">
-                         <number>30</number>
-                        </property>
                        </widget>
                       </item>
                       <item row="0" column="2">
@@ -1846,9 +1837,6 @@ Double-click to reset to the standard 73 message</string>
                           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
                          </sizepolicy>
                         </property>
-                        <property name="maxLength">
-                         <number>30</number>
-                        </property>
                        </widget>
                       </item>
                       <item row="3" column="0">
@@ -1859,9 +1847,6 @@ Double-click to reset to the standard 73 message</string>
                           <verstretch>0</verstretch>
                          </sizepolicy>
                         </property>
-                        <property name="maxLength">
-                         <number>30</number>
-                        </property>
                        </widget>
                       </item>
                       <item row="0" column="0">
@@ -2863,6 +2848,14 @@ Yellow when too low</string>
    </layout>
   </widget>
   <widget class="QMenuBar" name="menuBar">
+   <property name="geometry">
+    <rect>
+     <x>0</x>
+     <y>0</y>
+     <width>842</width>
+     <height>21</height>
+    </rect>
+   </property>
    <widget class="QMenu" name="menuFile">
     <property name="title">
      <string>File</string>