More updates and corrections to User Guide.

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Debian, Ubuntu, and other Debian-based systems including Raspbian: Debian, Ubuntu, and other Debian-based systems including Raspbian:
NOTE: The project team release binary installer packages for Linux NOTE: The project team release binary installer packages for Linux
when a new _WSJT-X_ release is announced, note that these are built to when a new _WSJT-X_ release is announced. These are built to
target one contemporary version of a Linux distribution. Although target one contemporary version of a Linux distribution. Although
these may work on newer Linux versions or even different these may work on newer Linux versions or even different
distributions, it is unlikely that they will work on older distributions, it is unlikely that they will work on older

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* image:LoTW_TLS_error.png[_WSJT-X_ LoTW download TLS error, * image:LoTW_TLS_error.png[_WSJT-X_ LoTW download TLS error,
role="right"] _WSJT-X_ requires the _OpenSSL_ libraries to be role="right"] _WSJT-X_ requires the _OpenSSL_ libraries to be
installed. Suitable libraries may already be installed on your installed, and suitable libraries may already be installed on your
system, if they are not you will see this error shortly after system. If they are not you will see this error shortly after
requesting a fetch of the latest LoTW users database. To fix this requesting a fetch of the latest LoTW users database. To fix this
you need to install the _OpenSSL_ libraries. you need to install the _OpenSSL_ libraries.
** You can download a suitable _OpenSSL_ package for from ** You can download a suitable _OpenSSL_ package from
{win_openssl_packages}, you need the latest *Windows Light* {win_openssl_packages}. You need the latest *Windows Light*
version. For the 32-bit _WSJT-X_ build use the latest Win32 v1.1.x version. For the 32-bit _WSJT-X_ build use the latest Win32 v1.1.x
version of the _OpenSSL_ libraries, for the 64-bit _WSJT-X_ use the version of the _OpenSSL_ libraries, for the 64-bit _WSJT-X_ use the
latest Win64 v1.1.x version of the _OpenSSL_ libraries (Note it is latest Win64 v1.1.x version of the _OpenSSL_ libraries which at the
OK to install both versions on a 64-bit system) which at the time time of writing were {win32_openssl} and {win64_openssl}. It is OK
of writing were {win32_openssl} and {win64_openssl} respectively. to install both versions on a 64-bit system.
** Install the package and accept the default options, including the ** Install the package and accept the default options, including the
option to copy the _OpenSSL_ DLLs to the Windows system option to copy the _OpenSSL_ DLLs to the Windows system

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identical message structure and source encoding. JT65 and QRA64 were identical message structure and source encoding. JT65 and QRA64 were
designed for EME ("`moonbounce`") on the VHF/UHF bands and have also designed for EME ("`moonbounce`") on the VHF/UHF bands and have also
proven very effective for worldwide QRP communication on the HF bands. proven very effective for worldwide QRP communication on the HF bands.
QRA64 has a number of advantages over JT65, including better QRA64 has a some advantages over JT65, including better performance
performance on the very weakest signals. We imagine that over time it for EME on the higher microwave bands. JT9 was originally designed
may replace JT65 for EME use. JT9 was originally designed for the LF, for the LF, MF, and lower HF bands. Its submode JT9A is 2 dB more
MF, and lower HF bands. Its submode JT9A is 2 dB more sensitive than sensitive than JT65 while using less than 10% of the bandwidth. JT4
JT65 while using less than 10% of the bandwidth. JT4 offers a wide offers a wide variety of tone spacings and has proven highly effective
variety of tone spacings and has proven highly effective for EME on for EME on microwave bands up to 24 GHz. These four "`slow`" modes
microwave bands up to 24 GHz. These four "`slow`" modes use use one-minute timed sequences of alternating transmission and
one-minute timed sequences of alternating transmission and reception, reception, so a minimal QSO takes four to six minutes — two or three
so a minimal QSO takes four to six minutes — two or three
transmissions by each station, one sending in odd UTC minutes and the transmissions by each station, one sending in odd UTC minutes and the
other even. FT8 is operationally similar but four times faster other even. FT8 is operationally similar but four times faster
(15-second T/R sequences) and less sensitive by a few dB. FT4 is (15-second T/R sequences) and less sensitive by a few dB. FT4 is

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image::settings-audio.png[align="center",alt="_WSJT-X_ Audio Configuration Screen"]
Select the *Audio* tab to configure your sound system. Select the *Audio* tab to configure your sound system.
image::settings-audio.png[align="center",alt="_WSJT-X_ Audio Configuration Screen"]
* _Soundcard_: Select the audio devices to be used for *Input* and * _Soundcard_: Select the audio devices to be used for *Input* and
*Output*. Usually the *Mono* settings will suffice, but in special *Output*. Usually the *Mono* settings will suffice, but in special
cases you can choose *Left*, *Right*, or *Both* stereo channels. cases you can choose *Left*, *Right*, or *Both* stereo channels.

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[[FIG_BAND_SETTINGS]] [[FIG_BAND_SETTINGS]]
image::settings-frequencies.png[align="center",alt="Frequency Screen"]
_Working Frequencies_: By default, the *Working Frequencies* table _By default, the *Working Frequencies* table contains a list of
contains a list of frequencies conventionally used for modes FT8, JT4, frequencies conventionally used for modes FT8, JT4, JT9, JT65, MSK144,
JT9, JT65, MSK144, WSPR, and Echo. Conventions may change with time WSPR, and Echo. Conventions may change with time or by user
or by user preference; you can modify the frequency table as desired. preference; you can modify the frequency table as desired.
image::settings-frequencies.png[align="center",alt="Frequency Screen"]
- To change an existing entry, double-click to edit it, type a desired - To change an existing entry, double-click to edit it, type a desired
frequency in MHz or select from the drop down list of options, then frequency in MHz or select from the drop down list of options, then

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[[FIG_CONFIG_STATION]] [[FIG_CONFIG_STATION]]
image::settings-general.png[align="center",alt="Settings Window"]
Select the *General* tab on the *Settings* window. Under _Station Select the *General* tab on the *Settings* window. Under _Station
Details_ enter your callsign, grid locator (preferably the 6-character Details_ enter your callsign, grid locator (preferably the 6-character
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Southern Asia and the Pacific. This information will be sufficient Southern Asia and the Pacific. This information will be sufficient
for initial tests. for initial tests.
image::settings-general.png[align="center",alt="Settings Window"]
Meanings of remaining options on the *General* tab should be Meanings of remaining options on the *General* tab should be
self-explanatory after you have made some QSOs using _WSJT-X_. You self-explanatory after you have made some QSOs using _WSJT-X_. You
may return to set these options to your preferences later. may return to set these options to your preferences later.

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image::RadioTab.png[align="center",alt="Radio Tab"]
_WSJT-X_ offers CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) control of relevant _WSJT-X_ offers CAT (Computer Aided Transceiver) control of relevant
features of most modern transceivers. To configure the program for features of most modern transceivers. To configure the program for
your radio, select the *Radio* tab. your radio, select the *Radio* tab.
image::RadioTab.png[align="center",alt="Radio Tab"]
* Select your radio type from the drop-down list labeled *Rig*, or * Select your radio type from the drop-down list labeled *Rig*, or
*None* if you do not wish to use CAT control. *None* if you do not wish to use CAT control.

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[[FigTxMacros]] [[FigTxMacros]]
image::tx-macros.png[align="center",alt="Tx Macros Screen"]
*Tx Macros* are an aid for sending brief, frequently used free-text *Tx Macros* are an aid for sending brief, frequently used free-text
messages such as the examples shown above. messages such as the examples shown above.
image::tx-macros.png[align="center",alt="Tx Macros Screen"]
- To add a new message to the list, enter the desired text (up to 13 - To add a new message to the list, enter the desired text (up to 13
characters) in the entry field at top, then click *Add*. characters) in the entry field at top, then click *Add*.

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Select *Settings* from the *File* menu or by typing *F2*. (On Select *Settings* from the *File* menu or by typing *F2*. (On
Macintosh select *Preferences* from the _WSJT-X_ menu, or use the Macintosh select *Preferences* from the _WSJT-X_ menu, or use the
keyboard shortcut *Cmd+,*). The following sections describe setup keyboard shortcut *Cmd+,*). The following sections describe setup
options available on each of eight tabs selectable near the top of the options available on eight tabs selectable near the top of the window.
window.
[[GENERAL]] [[GENERAL]]
=== General === General