Updates to the Mac installer DMG ReadMe.txt file covering Mojave mic privacy settings

Thanks to John, G4KLA, for this contribution.
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Bill Somerville 2018-11-27 12:40:56 +00:00
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Notes on WSJT-X Installation for Mac OS X
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Updated 16 July 2017
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Updated 21 October 2018
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If you have already downloaded a previous version of WSJT-X then I suggest
you change the name in the Applications folder from WSJT-X to WSJT-X_previous
@ -68,6 +68,12 @@ under the WSJT-X Menu and fill in various station details on the General panel.
I recommend checking the 4 boxes under the Display heading and the first 4 boxes under
the Behaviour heading.
IMPORTANT: If you are using macOS 10.14 (Mojave) it is important to note that the default setting
for audio input is "block". In order to receive audio from WSJT-X you must visit
System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy and, with WSJT-X launched, select "Microphone"
under Location Services and wsjtx should appear in the panel. Check the "Allow" box. You will
have to quit WSJT-X for this change to take effect.
Next visit the Audio panel and select the Audio Codec you use to communicate between
WSJT-X and your rig. There are so many audio interfaces available that it is not
possible to give detailed advice on selection. If you have difficulties contact me.
@ -86,7 +92,7 @@ be located in the device driver directory /dev. You should install your driver
and then re-launch WSJT-X. Return to the the Radio panel in Preferences and in
the "Serial port" panel select your driver from the list that is presented. If
for some reason your driver is not shown, then insert the full name
of your driver in the Serial Port panel. Such as: /dev/tty.PL2303-00002226 or
of your driver in the Serial Port panel. Such as: /dev/cu.PL2303-00002226 or
whatever driver you have. The /dev/ prefix is mandatory. Set the relevant
communication parameters as required by your transceiver and click "Test CAT" to
check.