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Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5
July 1, 2024
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WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 5 introduces a new "SuperFox" mode, a
powerful new tool designed to help DXpeditions make digital QSOs at
very high rates. RC5 also brings several other improvements and bug
fixes.
SuperFox mode:
- The SuperFox mode behaves operationally like the present Fox and
Hounds mode but uses a constant envelope waveform for Fox's
transmissions rather than sending concurrent streams of up to five
normal FT8 signals. This approach means that up to 9 messages can
be transmitted with no signal-strength penalty, resulting in a
system gain of about +10 dB compared to the conventional Fox/Hound
operation with 5 slots.
- IMPORTANT: Older revisions of WSJT-X and derivative programs cannot
decode SuperFox transmissions. Hounds must use WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc5 (or
a later release, when available) to be able to receive SuperFox
messages.
- Hounds chasing the DX station transmit normal FT8 signals, as in
the already familiar Fox and Hound mode. QSOs are logged as FT8
mode.
- When in SuperFox mode, Hound stations may call at any frequency in
Fox's received passband, including the range 0 - 1000 Hz. Hounds
do not QSY to a lower frequency for their final transmission.
- SuperFox Operation requires the Fox operator to use a valid digital
key. Keys will be issued in advance for legitimate DXpeditions by
the Northern California DX Foundation, and will be kept secret.
- Every SuperFox transmission includes a unique digital
signature. Hounds receiving a SuperFox message will see a "CALLSIGN
verified" flag if the transmitted signature is valid, and the
on-screen "Super Hound" label will turn from red to green.
- Hound operation should begin by selecting "Special operating
activity", "Hound", and "SuperFox mode" on the Settings -> Advanced
tab. Alternatively, right-clicking on the FT8 button toggles
SuperFox mode on/off for either Fox or Hound, allowing quick
transitions between SuperFox and old-style Fox and Hound operation.
- SuperFox stations can send free text messages of up to 26 characters
together with messages to as many as 4 Hounds.
Other enhancements:
- Corrected a flaw that caused "Log automatically" to not work for
the ARRL Digi Contest.
- Control elements for special operating activities are now disabled
(grayed out) if the respective function is not applicable.
- Corrected a longstanding flaw that caused "Start new period
decodes at top" to stop working properly after some time.
- Right-click mouse press events are now less error-prone.
- Improved the readability of the first line when "Start new period
decodes at top" is checked.
- 4-digit grids are now logged for certain contest modes to ensure that
the log complies with the contest rules.
- The Fox Tx frequency is now saved and restored separately.
Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc4 Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc4
March 11, 2024 March 11, 2024
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key. Keys will be issued in advance for legitimate DXpeditions by key. Keys will be issued in advance for legitimate DXpeditions by
the Northern California DX Foundation, and will be kept secret. the Northern California DX Foundation, and will be kept secret.
- Every SuperFox transmission includes a unique digital - Every SuperFox transmission includes a unique digital signature.
signature. Hounds receiving a SuperFox message will see a "CALLSIGN Hounds receiving a SuperFox message will see a "CALLSIGN verified"
verified" flag if the transmitted signature is valid, and the flag if the transmitted signature is valid, and the on-screen
on-screen "Super Hound" label will turn from red to green. "Super Hound" label will turn from red to green.
- Hound operation should begin by selecting "Special operating - Hound operation should begin by selecting "Special operating
activity", "Hound", and "SuperFox mode" on the Settings -> Advanced activity", "Hound", and "SuperFox mode" on the Settings -> Advanced