From 946a2504371519168126b7e4a803ca82efeef88d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joe Taylor Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 11:19:12 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update the Release Notes in preparation for v2.1-rc6 --- Release_Notes.txt | 129 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 129 insertions(+) diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt index c59ffafca..efc7bb42c 100644 --- a/Release_Notes.txt +++ b/Release_Notes.txt @@ -12,6 +12,135 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2019 by Joe Taylor, K1JT. + Release: WSJT-X 2.1.0-rc6 + May 30, 2019 + ------------------------- + +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 + ------------------------- + +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 + ------------------------- + +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 + ------------------------- + +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 + ------------------------- + +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 + ------------------------- + +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 ---------------------