Finalize Release_Notes.txt and NEWS for the upcoming RC3 release.

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Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3
January 1, 2024
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WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 3 brings some new features, as well as
numerous detail improvements and bug fixes, such as:
- Added a new "Update Hamlib" function. On Windows, it allows the user to
update Hamlib directly from the program. The previously used version is
backed up, so the user can easily revert a hamlib update.
- The Hamlib version in use is now displayed (also on Linux and macOS).
- The FT Roundup Messages protocol has been enhanced. It now allows also
the exchange of static 4-digit numbers instead of serial numbers. This
extends the usability of the FT RU protocol for other contest types.
- Improved direct switching between modes. Submode, as well as the status
of the "Sh" and "Fast" checkboxes are now saved and restored by mode.
- Some right-click events were made more intuitive and consistent.
- Right-clicking the Q65 button enables Q65 Pileup mode, a left-click
brings you back to the normal Q65 mode.
- Right-click the JT65 button to switch to JT9 mode.
- For Q65, all messages for us are now displayed in the right window.
- Message averaging is now allowed only when VHF features are
enabled, and label texts are changed to "Single Period Decodes" and
"Average Decodes" only if averaging is enabled.
- Some improvements to the Hamlib Transceiver code. Behavior is now
more stable when Rig Split has been selected.
- Prevented redundant network communication between WSJT-X and DX Lab
Suite Commander.
- Download of the LotW file now works without OpenSSL libraries.
- Made the spot counter work for WSPR.
- Prevented insertion of an individual contest name when in Fox mode.
- WAE entities are now assigned to the correct DXCC when "Include
extra WAE entities" is not selected.
- Added a utility program 'cablog' which can be used to convert the
wsjtx.log file to Cabrillo format for the ARRL EME contest.
- Minor improvements to the Active Stations window.
- The Rx/Tx frequency for Echo mode has been fixed at 1500 Hz.
- Some corrections and updates to the INSTALL instructions for Linux.
- Updated CTY.DAT file.
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc2
July 7, 2023
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Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3
January 1, 2024
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- Updated CTY.DAT file.
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QMAP:
- Use AlignCenter for Max Age and Max N controls in Active Stations window.
- Must define 'offset' as a Fortran integer. Increase NJUNK by 1.
- Protect against wacky settings of nfa, nfb, in Q65 mode.
WSJT-X:
- ldpcsim174_91: Add the option to simulate the (174,91) code with noncoherent 8FSK on AWGN and block Rayleigh channels.
- protect against invalid argument in pctile().
- Change the label texts to "Single Period Decodes" and "Average Decodes" only if averaging is enabled.
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Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc2
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc2
July 7, 2023
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