From bef3cc877d8adaf3abcf034076e51e4d95837cdb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Somerville Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 16:50:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Release note updates --- NEWS | 60 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Release_Notes.txt | 1 + 2 files changed, 61 insertions(+) diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS index 4fb665223..fee190bdc 100644 --- a/NEWS +++ b/NEWS @@ -13,6 +13,66 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2019 by Joe Taylor, K1JT. + Release: WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc2 + May 25, 2020 + ------------------------- + +WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc2 is a release candidate for WSJT-X 2.2.0. The +following bugs present in the -rc1 version have been fixed: + + - Missing blank line between some decode sequences. + - Improper functioning of "Start new period decodes at top". + - Font selection caused crash on some macOS systems. + - Mouse action in band selector box not right in some macOS systems. + - Incorrect recall of Tx power setting in WSPR mode. + - Many fixes to hamlib library and executables (rigctld, etc.). + - Some regional settings did not allow WSJT-X to start. + - Main window "looked like old Windows" in macOS. + - Crash when "Ref Spec" is selected and no refspec.dat available. + - Improper decoding of some FT4 messages with hashed "MyCall". + - Crash after warning message about double-clicking in ISCAT mode. + +In addition, we have made the following improvements: + + - Updated some figures and text in User Guide. + - Corrected some formatting issues in the pdf version of User Guide. + - Added some new sample files. + - Improved shape and position of "green goal post" in Wide Graph. + - Significantly reduced the rate of false decodes in FT4 and FT8. + - Allow FT4 to use NA VHF Contest message formats. + - Hold Tx frequency no longer cleared when switching between modes. + - Added capability for translations of the user interface into + languages other than English. First working example (special + thanks to Xavi Perez, EA3W!), is Catalan. Spanish will be next. + - Performance improvements to decode highlighting via UDP messages. + +And finally: + +Increasing FT8 usage on the popular bands 40, 30, and 20m means that +the default 3 kHz sub-bands are often wall-to-wall with signals. +Overcrowding encourages some to turn on their amplifiers, which only +makes things worse. We are trying to coordinate the suggested +frequencies in WSJT-X with updated band plans being considered by +IARU, ARRL, and other amateur radio societies. + +On a trial basis, and in response to numerous suggestions from around +the world, we have added a second set of suggested dial frequencies +for FT8 on three HF bands and also on 6 meters. The new suggested dial +frequencies are 7.071, 10.133, 14.071, and 50.310 MHz. These +frequencies will appear in your drop-down band-selector list after you +go to the "Settings | Frequencies" tab, right-click on the frequency +table, and select "Reset". Alternatively, you can add the new FT8 +frequencies manually. + +When the conventional FT8 sub-band on 6, 20, 30, or 40 m seems too +full, please try moving your dial frequency down 3 kHz! Be aware that +as currently implemented, WSJT-X will set your dial to the lowest +frequency for the selected mode and band, when you switch bands. + +See the next section for a list of other program improvements since +WSJT-X 2.1.2. + + Release: WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc1 May 10, 2020 ------------------------- diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt index f0d4a6872..8a1d8fdeb 100644 --- a/Release_Notes.txt +++ b/Release_Notes.txt @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ In addition, we have made the following improvements: - Added capability for translations of the user interface into languages other than English. First working example (special thanks to Xavi Perez, EA3W!), is Catalan. Spanish will be next. + - Performance improvements to decode highlighting via UDP messages. And finally: