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May 12, 2023
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WSJT-X_v2.7.0-rc1 is the first Release Candidate that introduces a new QMAP
program. The target application is EME. Besides that, there are a number of
WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 1 introduces a new program called QMAP,
a new Special Operating Activity known as Q65 Pileup, and a number of
other enhancements and fixes.
- New QMAP program:
- QMAP is an independent program but is expected to be used cooperatively
with WSJT-X. QMAP acts as a wideband decoder for one of the 60-second
submodes of Q65. Decoding results are shared with WSJT-X, which manages
operator interactions and rig control.
- WSJT-X can cooperate with QMAP via shared memory. In such operation WSJT-X
provides a narrow (up to 5 kHz) view in which to conduct EME QSOs with
full Doppler control, T/R switching, message sequencing, etc., and QMAP
provides a wideband (90 kHz) view of all digital EME activity on the band.
- The Q65 decoder has been enhanced for better performance. These improvements
apply to decodes made in WSJT-X and also to those made in QMAP, which uses
the identical downstream code.
- QMAP provides most of the capabilities of map65, excert for adaptive
polarization.
- QMAP and Q65 Pileup mode are of particular interest to those
engaged in Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, but other
applications may be found for them as well.
- New Q65 Pileup mode, designed to help manage weak-signal pileup situations such
as those experienced by 6-meter EME DXpeditions. Messages exchange 4-character
locators rather than signal reports. Decoder provides q3-level sensitivity for
up to 40 callers decoded at least once in the past 24 hours, and for whom the
Moon is above the horizon. Right-click on the Q65 button to enable or disable
the Q65 Pileup mode.
- QMAP is derived from MAP65, an older program used since 2007 for
EME, mainly on the 2 m band. QMAP provides single-polarization
receive-only capabilities for any one of the 60-second submodes
of Q65. It allows you to monitor all traffic in a 90 kHz subband
while conducting EME QSOs in the usual way with WSJT-X.
- More efficient spotting to PSK Reporter. The transmission is now spread in time
and redundant spots are removed, which will hopefully lead to a noticeably lower
load for PSK Reporter.
- Q65 Pileup mode is a new feature in WSJT-X that will assist DX
operators using Q65 in pileup circumstances with many
simultaneous callers and very weak signals, such as those
experienced by 6-meter EME DXpeditions.
- Support of the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science: Temporarily,
during the upcoming solar eclipses, spots are transmitted more frequently to
PSK Reporter where this data is collected and used for analysis.
- Further details on QMAP and Q65 Pileup mode are available in a
Quick-Start guide posted here:
https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.7_QMAP.pdf
- WSJT-X is now able to process more than 100 FT8 decodes per period.
- WSJT-X now provides more efficient spotting to PSK Reporter.
Redundant spots are omitted, and posting of spots is now spread
more widely in time. (Temporarily, in support of the HamSCI
Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science, spots will be transmitted
more frequently during the upcoming solar eclipses.)
- Further improvements to the Fox mode:
- Better internal handling of the two queues.
- The Fox Log window now displays statistical data on the QSO rate.
- WSJT-X is now able to process more than 100 FT8 decodes in a single
reception interval.
- When the location is changed (e.g during portable operations) an updated grid
will be sent to PSK Reporter.
- Improvements to the Fox mode:
- More convenient and efficient handling of the two queues.
- Fox Log window now displays statistical data on the QSO rate.
- The cty.dat file can now be updated from the settings. Just click the new
button on the Colors tab.
- When the station locator is changed (e.g during portable
operations), the new locator will be sent automatically to PSK
Reporter.
- New status display when fetching a new LotW file.
- The cty.dat file can now be updated by clicking a button on the
Settings -> Colors tab.
- AutoSeq now also accepts MSHV multistream messages when in Hound mode.
- A new status display appears when fetching a new LotW file.
- Better protection against unwanted effects caused by late FT8 decodes.
- Multi-streamed messages transmitted by MSHV are now handled
properly when WSJT-X is in Hound mode.
- Fixing an inconsistency where in the Contest Name was not correctly
- Auto-sequencing now has better protection against unwanted effects
caused by late FT8 decodes.
- Fixed an inconsistency in which Contest Name was not correctly
remembered.
- Various other minor fixes and improvements to the code.
- Other minor bug fixes.
- Updated hyperlinks to our homepage and to our new WSJT GROUP User Forum
(https://groups.io/g/wsjtgroup/) can now also be found in the User Guide.
- Updated hyperlinks to our homepage and to our new WSJT GROUP User
Forum (https://groups.io/g/wsjtgroup/) can now also be found in the
User Guide.
- Some clarifications to the build instructions for macOS.
- The build instructions for macOS have been clarified.
Release: WSJT-X 2.6.1