diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS index 6f7fad9c7..3c78bb4c2 100644 --- a/NEWS +++ b/NEWS @@ -17,27 +17,94 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2020 by Joe Taylor, K1JT. Sept 28, 2020 ------------------------- -WSJT-X 2.3.0 is a program upgrade offering two new modes designed -especially for use on the LF and MF bands. FST4 is for 2-way QSOs, +WSJT-X 2.3.0 is a program upgrade offering two new modes designed +especially for use on the LF and MF bands. FST4 is for 2-way QSOs, and FST4W is for WSPR-like transmissions. Both modes offer a range of -options for T/R sequence lengths and threshold decoding sensitivities -extending well into the -40 dB range. Early tests have shown these +options for T/R sequence lengths and threshold decoding sensitivities +extending well into the -40 dB range. Early tests have shown these modes frequently spanning intercontinental distances on the 2200 m and -630 m bands. Further details and operating hints can be found in the +630 m bands. Further details and operating hints can be found in the "Quick-Start Guide to FST4 and FST4W", posted on the WSJT web site: https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FST4_Quick_Start.pdf -WSJT-X 2.3.0-rc1 is a beta-quality release candidate for a program -upgrade that provides a number of new features and capabilities. -These include: +WSJT-X 2.3.0-rc1 is a beta-quality release candidate for a program +upgrade that provides a number of new features, capabilities, and +defect repairs. These include: - - New modes FST4 and FST4W + - New modes FST4 and FST4W targeting LF and MF bands. + + - Improved noise baseline discovery for more reliable SNR estimates. + + - On the waterfall and 2D spectrum a tool-tip shows the frequency + offset under the mouse pointer. - The *On Dx Echo* Doppler compensation method has been modified in response to feedback from Users. Basic functionality is unchanged. See the User Guide (Section 8.1) for more information. + - Improved user_hardware script or program initiation for WSPR + band-hopping mode. + + - Decoded QSO mode message display narrowed to make appended + information easier to view without scrolling the window. + + - Option to record the propagation mode in logged QSO records. + + - ADIF v3.1.1 compliance. + + - Option to connect to PSKReporter using TCP/IP for those with very + poor Internet connections. + + - Major rewrite of the PSKReporter interface to improve efficiency + and reduce traffic levels. + + - Removal of the Tab 2 generated messages. + + - Accessibility improvements to the UI. + + - Tweaked decode speed options for a better user experience with + lower powered single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. + + - Updates to UI translations in Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Chinese, + Hong Kong Chinese, Danish, and Japanese. + + - Audio devices only enumerated when starting up and opening the + "Settings->Audio" device lists. + + - Option to select the default audio device removed to minimize the + likelihood of system sounds being transmitted. + + - Better handling of missing audio devices. + + - Improved and enhanced meta-data saved to .WAV files. + + - More reliable multi-instance support. + + - Included CTY.DAT file moved to installation share directory. + + - The bundled Hamlib library is updated to the latest available which + fixes several regressions, defects, and adds new rig support. + + - Fixed some edge-case message packing and unpacking defects and + ambiguities. + + - Fix a defect that allowed non-CQ messages to be replied to via the + UDP Message Protocol. + + - Fix a long-standing defect with Tx start timing. + + - Repair a defect with style sheets when switching configurations. + + - Repair defects that made the astronomical data window an several + main window controls unreadable when using the dark style sheet. + + - Repair a regression with setting WSPR transmitted power levels. + + - Repair a regression with newly created ADIF log file's header. + + - Many other defects repaired. + Release: WSJT-X 2.2.2 June 22, 2020 diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt index cc73dc071..c3c2a1d6e 100644 --- a/Release_Notes.txt +++ b/Release_Notes.txt @@ -17,27 +17,94 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2020 by Joe Taylor, K1JT. Sept 28, 2020 ------------------------- -WSJT-X 2.3.0 is a program upgrade offering two new modes designed -especially for use on the LF and MF bands. FST4 is for 2-way QSOs, +WSJT-X 2.3.0 is a program upgrade offering two new modes designed +especially for use on the LF and MF bands. FST4 is for 2-way QSOs, and FST4W is for WSPR-like transmissions. Both modes offer a range of -options for T/R sequence lengths and threshold decoding sensitivities -extending well into the -40 dB range. Early tests have shown these +options for T/R sequence lengths and threshold decoding sensitivities +extending well into the -40 dB range. Early tests have shown these modes frequently spanning intercontinental distances on the 2200 m and -630 m bands. Further details and operating hints can be found in the +630 m bands. Further details and operating hints can be found in the "Quick-Start Guide to FST4 and FST4W", posted on the WSJT web site: https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FST4_Quick_Start.pdf -WSJT-X 2.3.0-rc1 is a beta-quality release candidate for a program -upgrade that provides a number of new features and capabilities. -These include: +WSJT-X 2.3.0-rc1 is a beta-quality release candidate for a program +upgrade that provides a number of new features, capabilities, and +defect repairs. These include: - - New modes FST4 and FST4W + - New modes FST4 and FST4W targeting LF and MF bands. + + - Improved noise baseline discovery for more reliable SNR estimates. + + - On the waterfall and 2D spectrum a tool-tip shows the frequency + offset under the mouse pointer. - The *On Dx Echo* Doppler compensation method has been modified in response to feedback from Users. Basic functionality is unchanged. See the User Guide (Section 8.1) for more information. + - Improved user_hardware script or program initiation for WSPR + band-hopping mode. + + - Decoded QSO mode message display narrowed to make appended + information easier to view without scrolling the window. + + - Option to record the propagation mode in logged QSO records. + + - ADIF v3.1.1 compliance. + + - Option to connect to PSKReporter using TCP/IP for those with very + poor Internet connections. + + - Major rewrite of the PSKReporter interface to improve efficiency + and reduce traffic levels. + + - Removal of the Tab 2 generated messages. + + - Accessibility improvements to the UI. + + - Tweaked decode speed options for a better user experience with + lower powered single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. + + - Updates to UI translations in Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Chinese, + Hong Kong Chinese, Danish, and Japanese. + + - Audio devices only enumerated when starting up and opening the + "Settings->Audio" device lists. + + - Option to select the default audio device removed to minimize the + likelihood of system sounds being transmitted. + + - Better handling of missing audio devices. + + - Improved and enhanced meta-data saved to .WAV files. + + - More reliable multi-instance support. + + - Included CTY.DAT file moved to installation share directory. + + - The bundled Hamlib library is updated to the latest available which + fixes several regressions, defects, and adds new rig support. + + - Fixed some edge-case message packing and unpacking defects and + ambiguities. + + - Fix a defect that allowed non-CQ messages to be replied to via the + UDP Message Protocol. + + - Fix a long-standing defect with Tx start timing. + + - Repair a defect with style sheets when switching configurations. + + - Repair defects that made the astronomical data window an several + main window controls unreadable when using the dark style sheet. + + - Repair a regression with setting WSPR transmitted power levels. + + - Repair a regression with newly created ADIF log file's header. + + - Many other defects repaired. + Release: WSJT-X 2.2.2 June 22, 2020 diff --git a/widgets/mainwindow.cpp b/widgets/mainwindow.cpp index a5650f68c..905c406c7 100644 --- a/widgets/mainwindow.cpp +++ b/widgets/mainwindow.cpp @@ -1044,14 +1044,14 @@ MainWindow::MainWindow(QDir const& temp_directory, bool multiple, void MainWindow::not_GA_warning_message () { - MessageBox::critical_message (this, - "This is a pre-release version of WSJT-X 2.3.0 made\n" - "available for testing purposes. By design it will\n" - "be nonfunctional after 0000 UTC on Nov 17, 2020."); - auto now = QDateTime::currentDateTimeUtc (); - if (now >= QDateTime {{2020, 11, 17}, {0, 0}, Qt::UTC}) { - Q_EMIT finished (); - } + // MessageBox::critical_message (this, + // "This is a pre-release version of WSJT-X 2.3.0 made\n" + // "available for testing purposes. By design it will\n" + // "be nonfunctional after 0000 UTC on Nov 17, 2020."); + // auto now = QDateTime::currentDateTimeUtc (); + // if (now >= QDateTime {{2020, 11, 17}, {0, 0}, Qt::UTC}) { + // Q_EMIT finished (); + // } } void MainWindow::initialize_fonts ()