From a6dc73746907ecfbec096cf2e15c92db86bdfa09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joe Taylor Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 14:36:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Changes to WSJT-X User Guide for v1.5. git-svn-id: svn+ssh://svn.code.sf.net/p/wsjt/wsjt/branches/wsjtx@5442 ab8295b8-cf94-4d9e-aec4-7959e3be5d79 --- doc/user_guide/controls-functions-center.adoc | 2 +- doc/user_guide/controls-functions-left.adoc | 7 +++-- doc/user_guide/install-linux.adoc | 30 ++++++++++--------- doc/user_guide/settings-general.adoc | 2 +- doc/user_guide/settings-radio.adoc | 9 +++--- doc/user_guide/tutorial-main-window.adoc | 4 +++ .../tutorial-wide-graph-settings.adoc | 4 +-- doc/user_guide/wsjtx-main.adoc | 4 +-- 8 files changed, 35 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-center.adoc b/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-center.adoc index ca14faa8f..a65784b4d 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-center.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-center.adoc @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ image::images/misc-controls-center.png[align="center",alt="Misc Controls Center" * Check *Tx even* to transmit in even-numbered UTC minutes. Uncheck this box to transmit in the odd minutes. This selection is made automatically when you double-click on a decoded text line, as -described in the <>. +described in the <>. * The Tx and Rx audio frequencies are usually set automatically by double-clicking on decoded text or a signal in the waterfall. They diff --git a/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-left.adoc b/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-left.adoc index 616c27d3e..e5b130bde 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-left.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/controls-functions-left.adoc @@ -25,9 +25,10 @@ square contains the character S if the rig is detected to be in *Split* mode. The square becomes red if you have requested CAT control but communication with the radio has been lost. -IMPORTANT: Many Icom rigs cannot be queried for split status, so you -should not change the split status using rig controls when using -_WSJT-X_. +IMPORTANT: Many Icom rigs cannot be queried for split status, current +VFO or split transmit frequency. Consequently you should not change +the current VFO, split status or frequency using controls on the radio +when using _WSJT-X_. * If *DX Grid* contains a valid Maidenhead locator, the corresponding great-circle azimuth and distance from your location are displayed. diff --git a/doc/user_guide/install-linux.adoc b/doc/user_guide/install-linux.adoc index abf1c9145..81775a252 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/install-linux.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/install-linux.adoc @@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ - Uninstall: +sudo dpkg -P wsjtx+ ** You may also need to execute the following commands in a terminal: -* For Ubuntu 15.04 and similar systems: -+ -===== -sudo apt-get install libqt5multimedia5-plugins libqt5serialport5 + sudo apt-get install libqt5multimedia5-plugins libqt5serialport5 + sudo apt-get install libfftw3-single3 -sudo apt-get install libfftw3-single3 libqt5opengl5 -===== +* For Ubuntu 15.04 and similar systems: + + sudo apt-get install libqt5multimedia5-plugins libqt5serialport5 + sudo apt-get install libfftw3-single3 libqt5opengl5 * For Fedora, Red Hat, and other rpm-based systems: ** 32-bit: {fedora32} @@ -25,13 +25,15 @@ sudo apt-get install libfftw3-single3 libqt5opengl5 - To install: +sudo rpm -i wsjtx-{VERSION}-x86_64.rpm+ - Uninstall: +sudo rpm -e wsjtx+ ** You may also need to execute the following commands in a terminal: -+ -===== -sudo yum install fftw-libs-single qt5-qtmultimedia qt5-qtserialport -===== -* Linux users must install a companion program called *kvasd*. -Instructions for a simple, quick menu-driven installation may be -found {kvasd-installer}. + sudo yum install fftw-libs-single qt5-qtmultimedia qt5-qtserialport + +* All Linux users should install a companion program called +kvasd+, +the Koetter-Vardy algebraic soft-decision Reed Solomon decoder. +Execute the following commands from a terminal: + + sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ki7mt/kvasd-installer + sudo apt-get update + sudo apt-get install kvasd-installer + kvasd-installer -// Add instructions about ntpd and sound setup ? diff --git a/doc/user_guide/settings-general.adoc b/doc/user_guide/settings-general.adoc index da62fcc21..7c18e7598 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/settings-general.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/settings-general.adoc @@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ self-explanatory after you have made some QSOs using _WSJT-X_. You may return to set these options to your preferences later. IMPORTANT: If you are using a callsign with an add-on prefix or suffix, -be sure to read the section <>. \ No newline at end of file +be sure to read the section <>. diff --git a/doc/user_guide/settings-radio.adoc b/doc/user_guide/settings-radio.adoc index 8a343fd49..9b936981f 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/settings-radio.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/settings-radio.adoc @@ -36,13 +36,14 @@ than though another program, make the following settings: *Stop Bits*, and *Handshake* method. Consult your radio's user guide for the proper parameter values. -* _Force Control Lines_: A few station setups require the serial -port's *RTS* and/or *DTR* control lines to be forced high. Check -these boxes only if you are sure they are needed. +* _Force Control Lines_: A few station setups require the CAT serial +port’s *RTS* and/or *DTR* control lines to be forced high or +low. Check these boxes only if you are sure they are needed. - _PTT Method_: select *VOX*, *CAT*, *DTR*, or *RTS* as the desired method for T/R switching. If your choice is *DTR* or *RTS*, select -the desired serial port. +the desired serial port (which may be the same one as used for +CAT control). - _Transmit Audio Source_: some radios permit you to choose the connector that will accept Tx audio. If this choice is enabled, diff --git a/doc/user_guide/tutorial-main-window.adoc b/doc/user_guide/tutorial-main-window.adoc index 2f7bb1a28..438dc8169 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/tutorial-main-window.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/tutorial-main-window.adoc @@ -10,3 +10,7 @@ up/down arrows. - Select *Tab 2* (below the *Decode* button) to choose the alternative set of controls for generating and selecting Tx messages. + +IMPORTANT: Sliders and spin-box controls respond to arrow key presses +and Page Up/Down key presses, with the Page keys moving the controls +in larger steps. diff --git a/doc/user_guide/tutorial-wide-graph-settings.adoc b/doc/user_guide/tutorial-wide-graph-settings.adoc index 1741265ef..3e50848c6 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/tutorial-wide-graph-settings.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/tutorial-wide-graph-settings.adoc @@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ - *Start* = 200 - *N Avg* = 5 - *Zero* = 0 -- *Gain* = 0, +- *Gain* = 0 - *Palette* = Digipan - *Flatten* = checked - Select *Cumulative* for data display. - Use the mouse to adjust the width of the *Wide Graph* so that its -upper frequency limit is about 2400 Hz. \ No newline at end of file +upper frequency limit is about 2400 Hz. diff --git a/doc/user_guide/wsjtx-main.adoc b/doc/user_guide/wsjtx-main.adoc index e2b31ca80..915d75e36 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/wsjtx-main.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/wsjtx-main.adoc @@ -130,11 +130,11 @@ include::controls-functions-wide-graph.adoc[] include::controls-functions-main-window.adoc[] [[CONTROLS_LEFT]] -=== Misc Controls Left +=== Controls Left include::controls-functions-left.adoc[] [[CONTROLS_CENTER]] -=== Misc Controls Center +=== Controls Center include::controls-functions-center.adoc[] [[CONTROLS_MSGS]]