Update the Release Notes in preparation for v2.1-rc6

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Copyright 2001 - 2019 by Joe Taylor, K1JT.
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc6
May 30, 2019
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Changes and bug fixes since WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc5:
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FT4 PROTOCOL, NOT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
- T/R sequence length increased from 6.0 to 7.5 seconds
- Symbol rate decreased from 23.4375 to 20.8333 baud.
- Bandwidth decreased from 90 Hz to 80 Hz
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
- Allowable FT4 time offsets -1.0 < DT < +1.0 s
- Allow RRR Tx4 message in FT4 mode, if not using contest messages
- Send FT4 audio frequency to PSK Reporter
- Add a third decoding pass
- Add ordered statistics decoding
- Improved sensitivity: threshold S/N is now -17.5 dB
- Improvements to accessibility
- Updates to the User Guide (not yet complete, however)
- New user option: "Calling CQ forces Call 1st"
- In FT4 mode, Shift+F11/F12 moves Tx freq by +/- 100 Hz
- Improved S/N calculation for FT4 mode
- N1MM Logger+ now uses the standard WSJT-X UDP messages
- OK/Cancel buttons on Log QSO window maintain fixed positions
BUG FIXES
- Fix generation of Tx5 message when one callsign is nonstandard
- Fix a bug that prevented use on macOS
- Fix a bug that caused mode switch from FT4 to FT8
- Fix a bug that caused FT4 to do WSPR-style band hopping
- Fix a bug that caused a Fortran bounds error
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc5
April 29, 2019
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WSJT-X 2.1.0 fifth release candidate is a minor release including the
following.
- Repairs a defect that stopped messages from UDP servers being accepted.
- Improved message sequencing a QSO end for CQing FT4 stations.
- "Best S+P" action times out after two minutes waiting for a candidate.
- Updated macOS Info.plist to comply with latest mic. privacy controls.
- Multi-pass decoding for FT4 inc. prior decode subtraction.
- Fast/Normal/Deep options for the FT4 decoder.
- Proposed suggested working frequencies for the new FT4 mode.
- Repair a defect in RTTY RU where sequencer fails to advance to Tx3.
- Fix a defect where the contest serial # spin box was incorrectly hidden.
- Fix defects in ALL.TXT formatting for JT65 and JT9.
- Reduce timeout for AP decoding with own call from 10 mins to 5 mins.
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc4
April 10, 2019
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WSJT-X 2.1.0 fourth release candidate is a minor release including the
following.
- New "Call Best" button for FT4 mode to select the best reply to a
CQ call based on neediness.
- Fixed UTC display on FT4 waterfall.
This release is made by invitation only to selected testers to trial
the FT4 mode in semi-realistic contest simulations and to elicit
feedback to guide future development.
*Note* this release is not for general public release and we request
that it is not distributed.
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc3
April 5, 2019
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WSJT-X 2.1.0 third release candidate is an enhancement release to
change the implementation of the new FT4 mode to a synchronous T/R
period of 6 seconds.
This release is made by invitation only to selected testers to trial
the FT4 mode in semi-realistic contest simulations and to elicit
feedback to guide future development.
*Note* this release is not for general public release and we request
that it is not distributed.
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc2
March 29, 2019
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WSJT-X 2.1.0 second release candidate is a bug fix release to repair
some usability issues with FT4 contest mode. The following new
features are also included.
- Better options for QSO flow by clicking Tx# buttons to transmit
- A 64-bit package for Windows 64-bit systems
- Improved FT4 sync detection speed
This release is made by invitation only to selected testers to trial
the FT4 mode in semi-realistic contest simulations and to elicit
feedback to guide future development.
*Note* this release is not for general public release and we request
that it is not distributed.
Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc1
March 25, 2019
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WSJT-X 2.1.0 first release candidate is a preview alpha quality
release containing the following new features.
- FT4 mode, a new mode targeted at HF digital contesting
- GMSK modulation for FT4 and FT8
- New waterfall option to select between raw sensitivity or a
filtered signal representation for best visualization of signal
quality
This release is made by invitation only to selected testers to trial
the FT4 mode in semi-realistic contest simulations and to elicit
feedback to guide future development.
*Note* this release is not for general public release and we request
that it is not distributed.
Release: WSJT-X 2.0.1
February 25, 2019
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