Fix many typos in User Guide. Thanks to Frode, LA6VQ, for reporting most of these!

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* For modes lacking a multi-decode feature, or when *Enable * For modes lacking a multi-decode feature, or when *Enable
VHF/UHF/Microwave features* has been checked on the *Settings -> VHF/UHF/Microwave features* has been checked on the *Settings ->
General* tab, the *F Tol* control sets a frequency toilerance range General* tab, the *F Tol* control sets a frequency tolerance range
over which decoding will be attempted, centered on the Rx frequency. over which decoding will be attempted, centered on the Rx frequency.
* The *Report* control lets you change a signal report that has been * The *Report* control lets you change a signal report that has been

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message to the stored macros. message to the stored macros.
* In some circumstances it may be desirable to make your QSOs as * In some circumstances it may be desirable to make your QSOs as
shiort as possible. To configure the program to start contacts with short as possible. To configure the program to start contacts with
message #2, disable message #1 by double-clicking on its round message #2, disable message #1 by double-clicking on its round
radio-button or rectangular *Tx 1* button. Similarly, to send RR73 radio-button or rectangular *Tx 1* button. Similarly, to send RR73
rather than RRR for message #4, double-click on one of its buttons. rather than RRR for message #4, double-click on one of its buttons.

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@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ displayed exactly as it will be decoded by receiving stations. The
second label (as shown above) will be absent if you are using the second label (as shown above) will be absent if you are using the
*Default* setting on the *Configurations* menu. A progress bar shows *Default* setting on the *Configurations* menu. A progress bar shows
the elapsed fraction of a Tx or Rx sequence. Finally, if the Watchdog the elapsed fraction of a Tx or Rx sequence. Finally, if the Watchdog
(WD) timer was enabled on the *settings | General* tab, a label in the (WD) timer was enabled on the *Settings | General* tab, a label in the
lower right-hand corner displays the number of minutes remaining lower right-hand corner displays the number of minutes remaining
before timeout. before timeout.

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@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ You need to install suitable _OpenSSL_ libraries - see <<OPENSSL,Instructions to
I occasionally get Rig Control Errors if I adjust my Icom rig's VFO. What's wrong?:: I occasionally get Rig Control Errors if I adjust my Icom rig's VFO. What's wrong?::
By default most Icom transceivers have *CI-V Tranceive Mode" enabled, By default, most Icom transceivers have *CI-V Tranceive Mode" enabled,
this will cause unsolicited CAT traffic from the rig that disrupts CAT this will cause unsolicited CAT traffic from the rig that disrupts CAT
control by a PC. Disable this option in the rig's menu. control by a PC. Disable this option in the rig's menu.

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@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ TIP: If you cannot install the _OpenSSL_ libraries or do not have an
To ensure that this will be so when running under recent versions of To ensure that this will be so when running under recent versions of
Windows, open the system's *Sound* control panel and select in turn Windows, open the system's *Sound* control panel and select in turn
the *Recording* and *Playback* tabs. Click on *Properties*, then the *Recording* and *Playback* tabs. Click on *Properties*, then
*Advanced*, and select *16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)*. Switch of *Advanced*, and select *16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)*. Switch off
all audio enhancement features for these devices. all audio enhancement features for these devices.
* You can uninstall _WSJT-X_ by clicking its *Uninstall* link in the * You can uninstall _WSJT-X_ by clicking its *Uninstall* link in the

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@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ signal report, R plus a signal report, or the final acknowledgements
RRR or 73. These messages are compressed and encoded in a highly RRR or 73. These messages are compressed and encoded in a highly
efficient and reliable way. In uncompressed form (as displayed efficient and reliable way. In uncompressed form (as displayed
on-screen) they may contain as many as 22 characters. Some operators on-screen) they may contain as many as 22 characters. Some operators
prefer ro send RR73 rather than RRR. This is workable because RR73 is prefer to send RR73 rather than RRR. This is workable because RR73 is
encoded as a valid grid locator, one unlikely ever to be occupied by encoded as a valid grid locator, one unlikely ever to be occupied by
an amateur station. an amateur station.
@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ fully automated QSOs.
=== Contest Messages === Contest Messages
The new FT8 and MSK144 protocols support special messages optimized The new FT4, FT8, and MSK144 protocols support special messages optimized
for *NA VHF* and *EU VHF* contests. FT8 also supports messages for for *NA VHF* and *EU VHF* contests. FT8 also supports messages for
*ARRL Field Day* and the *ARRL RTTY Roundup*. The decoders recognize *ARRL Field Day* and the *ARRL RTTY Roundup*. The decoders recognize
and decode these messages at any time. Configure the program to and decode these messages at any time. Configure the program to

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@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ in other parts of the world.
frequencies, check *Execute frequency calibration cycle* on the frequencies, check *Execute frequency calibration cycle* on the
*Tools* menu. _WSJT-X_ will spend 30 seconds at each *Tools* menu. _WSJT-X_ will spend 30 seconds at each
frequency. Initially no measurement data is saved to the `fmt.all` frequency. Initially no measurement data is saved to the `fmt.all`
file although it is displayed on screen, this allows you to check you file although it is displayed on screen, this allows you to check your
current calibration parameters. current calibration parameters.
- During the calibration procedure, the radio's USB dial frequency is - During the calibration procedure, the radio's USB dial frequency is
@ -44,11 +44,11 @@ offset 1500 Hz below each *FreqCal* entry in the default frequencies
list. As shown in the screen shot below, detected signal carriers list. As shown in the screen shot below, detected signal carriers
therefore appear at about 1500 Hz in the _WSJT-X_ waterfall. therefore appear at about 1500 Hz in the _WSJT-X_ waterfall.
- To start a measurement session check the *Measure* option and let - To start a measurement session, check the *Measure* option and let
the calibration cycle run for at least one complete sequence. Note the calibration cycle run for at least one complete sequence. Note
that, while measuring, any existing calibration parameters are that, while measuring, any existing calibration parameters are
automatically disabled so you may have to increase the *FTol* range if automatically disabled so you may have to increase the *FTol* range if
your rig is off freqeuncy by more than a few Hertz in order to capture your rig is off frequency by more than a few Hertz in order to capture
valid measurements. valid measurements.
image::FreqCal.png[align="left",alt="FreqCal"] image::FreqCal.png[align="left",alt="FreqCal"]

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@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ In this manual the following icons call attention to particular types
of information: of information:
NOTE: *Notes* containing information that may be of interest to NOTE: *Notes* containing information that may be of interest to
particuar classes of users. particular classes of users.
TIP: *Tips* on program features or capabilities that might otherwise be TIP: *Tips* on program features or capabilities that might otherwise be
overlooked. overlooked.

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@ -52,9 +52,10 @@ were the callsigns `E9AA` through `E9ZZ`. Upon reception they are
converted back to the form `CQ AA` through `CQ ZZ`, for display to the converted back to the form `CQ AA` through `CQ ZZ`, for display to the
user. user.
The new FT8 and MSK144 protocols use a different lossless compression The new FT4, FT8, and MSK144 protocols use a different lossless
algorithm with features to generate and recognize the special messages compression algorithm with features to generate and recognize the
used for contesting and the like. (More to come, here ...) special messages used for contesting and the like. (More to come,
here ...)
To be useful on channels with low signal-to-noise ratio, this kind of To be useful on channels with low signal-to-noise ratio, this kind of
lossless message compression requires use of a strong forward error lossless message compression requires use of a strong forward error
@ -224,7 +225,7 @@ the sync bit.
[[SLOW_SUMMARY]] [[SLOW_SUMMARY]]
==== Summary ==== Summary
Table 2 provides a brief summary parameters for the slow modes in Table 7 provides a brief summary parameters for the slow modes in
_WSJT-X_. Parameters K and r specify the constraint length and rate _WSJT-X_. Parameters K and r specify the constraint length and rate
of the convolutional codes; n and k specify the sizes of the of the convolutional codes; n and k specify the sizes of the
(equivalent) block codes; Q is the alphabet size for the (equivalent) block codes; Q is the alphabet size for the
@ -250,7 +251,7 @@ which the probability of decoding is 50% or higher.
Submodes of JT4, JT9, JT65, and QRA64 offer wider tone spacings for Submodes of JT4, JT9, JT65, and QRA64 offer wider tone spacings for
circumstances that may require them, such significant Doppler spread. circumstances that may require them, such significant Doppler spread.
Table 3 summarizes the tone spacings, bandwidths, and approximate Table 8 summarizes the tone spacings, bandwidths, and approximate
threshold sensitivities of the various submodes when spreading is threshold sensitivities of the various submodes when spreading is
comparable to tone spacing. comparable to tone spacing.
@ -335,7 +336,7 @@ The JT9 slow modes all use keying rate 12000/6912 = 1.736 baud. By contrast, wi
the *Fast* setting submodes JT9E-H adjust the keying rate to match the the *Fast* setting submodes JT9E-H adjust the keying rate to match the
increased tone spacings. Message durations are therefore much increased tone spacings. Message durations are therefore much
shorter, and they are sent repeatedly throughout each Tx sequence. shorter, and they are sent repeatedly throughout each Tx sequence.
For details see Table 4, below. For details see Table 9, below.
==== MSK144 ==== MSK144

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@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ with twice or four times the normal tone spacing. This feature is
intended for use with specialized LF/MF transmitters that divide intended for use with specialized LF/MF transmitters that divide
generated frequencies by 2 or 4 as part of the transmission process. generated frequencies by 2 or 4 as part of the transmission process.
_Special Operating Activity: Generation of FT8 and MSk144 messages_ _Special Operating Activity: Generation of FT8 and MSK144 messages_
- Check this box and select the type of activity to enable - Check this box and select the type of activity to enable
auto-generation of special message formats for contesting and auto-generation of special message formats for contesting and

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@ -37,11 +37,11 @@ TIP: The _WSJT-X_ ADIF file records must contain the "CALL" field.
Stations who are known to have uploaded their logs to the ARRL LoTW Stations who are known to have uploaded their logs to the ARRL LoTW
QSL matching service can be highlighted. The data used to determine QSL matching service can be highlighted. The data used to determine
this is available on line. this is available online.
* *Fetch Now* will download a fresh dataset from the *Users CSV file * *Fetch Now* will download a fresh dataset from the *Users CSV file
URL*. The LoTW team normally update this data weekly. URL*. The LoTW team normally update this data weekly.
* Adjust *Age of of last upload less than* to set the period within * Adjust *Age of last upload less than* to set the period within
which a station must have uploaded their log to LoTW to trigger which a station must have uploaded their log to LoTW to trigger
highlighting. highlighting.

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[[FIG_BAND_SETTINGS]] [[FIG_BAND_SETTINGS]]
image::settings-frequencies.png[align="center",alt="Frequency Screen"] image::settings-frequencies.png[align="center",alt="Frequency Screen"]
_Working Frequencies_: By default the *Working Frequencies* table _Working Frequencies_: By default, the *Working Frequencies* table
contains a list of frequencies conventionally used for modes FT8, JT4, contains a list of frequencies conventionally used for modes FT8, JT4,
JT9, JT65, MSK144, WSPR, and Echo. Conventions may change with time JT9, JT65, MSK144, WSPR, and Echo. Conventions may change with time
or by user preference; you can modify the frequency table as desired. or by user preference; you can modify the frequency table as desired.

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@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ NOTE: _Omni-Rig_ is available only under Windows.
NOTE: A special value of *USB* is available for custom USB devices NOTE: A special value of *USB* is available for custom USB devices
like those used by some SDR kits. This is not the same a virtual like those used by some SDR kits. This is not the same a virtual
serial port provided by USB connected transcivers and CAT serial port provided by USB connected transceivers and CAT
interfaces, for those use the COM or serial port name that interfaces, for those use the COM or serial port name that
refers to them. refers to them.
@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ NOTE: CAT interfaces that require handshaking will be non-responsive
NOTE: When using a proxy application for rig control, *CAT* is usually NOTE: When using a proxy application for rig control, *CAT* is usually
the correct option for _PTT Method_ assuming the proxy the correct option for _PTT Method_ assuming the proxy
application is capable of keying your transceiver idependently. application is capable of keying your transceiver independently.
* _Transmit Audio Source_: some radios permit you to choose the * _Transmit Audio Source_: some radios permit you to choose the
connector that will accept Tx audio. If this choice is enabled, connector that will accept Tx audio. If this choice is enabled,

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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ When this file was recorded KF4RWA was finishing a QSO with K1JT.
Since the green marker was placed at his audio frequency, 1224 Hz, his Since the green marker was placed at his audio frequency, 1224 Hz, his
message `K1JT KF4RWA 73` is decoded first and appears in the *Rx message `K1JT KF4RWA 73` is decoded first and appears in the *Rx
Frequency* window. The *Band Activity* window shows this message plus Frequency* window. The *Band Activity* window shows this message plus
all decodes at other frequencies. By default lines containing `CQ` all decodes at other frequencies. By default, lines containing `CQ`
are highlighted in green, and lines with *My Call* (in this case K1JT) are highlighted in green, and lines with *My Call* (in this case K1JT)
in red. in red.

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@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ things just described and also invokes the decoder in a small range
around the Rx frequency. To decode a particular signal, double-click around the Rx frequency. To decode a particular signal, double-click
near the left edge of its waterfall trace. near the left edge of its waterfall trace.
- Now double-click on any of the the lines of decoded text in the Band - Now double-click on any of the lines of decoded text in the Band
Activity window. Any line will show the same behavior, setting Activity window. Any line will show the same behavior, setting
Rx frequency to that of the selected message and leaving Tx frequency Rx frequency to that of the selected message and leaving Tx frequency
unchanged. To change both Rx and Tx frequencies, hold *Ctrl* down unchanged. To change both Rx and Tx frequencies, hold *Ctrl* down

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@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ follow your frequency selections.
- Do the same thing with the *Ctrl* key held down. Now the both colored - Do the same thing with the *Ctrl* key held down. Now the both colored
markers and both spinner controls will follow your selections. markers and both spinner controls will follow your selections.
- Now double-click on any of the the lines of decoded text in the Band - Now double-click on any of the lines of decoded text in the Band
Activity window. Any line will show similar behavior, setting Activity window. Any line will show similar behavior, setting
Rx frequency to that of the selected message and leaving Tx frequency Rx frequency to that of the selected message and leaving Tx frequency
unchanged. To change both Rx and Tx frequencies, hold *Ctrl* down unchanged. To change both Rx and Tx frequencies, hold *Ctrl* down

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_WSJT-X_ v{VERSION_MAJOR}.{VERSION_MINOR} suppports a number of _WSJT-X_ v{VERSION_MAJOR}.{VERSION_MINOR} supports a number of
features designed for use on the VHF and higher bands. These features features designed for use on the VHF and higher bands. These features
include: include:
@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ retune their receiver as the Doppler changes. Sked frequency in this
case is set to that announced by your QSO partner. case is set to that announced by your QSO partner.
- Select *Call DX* after tuning the radio manually to find a station, - Select *Call DX* after tuning the radio manually to find a station,
with the Doppler mode initally set to *None*. You may be tuning the band with the Doppler mode initially set to *None*. You may be tuning the band
looking for random stations, or to a frequency where a station has been looking for random stations, or to a frequency where a station has been
seen on an SDR display. It is usually necessary to hold down the Ctrl key seen on an SDR display. It is usually necessary to hold down the Ctrl key
while tuning the radio. From the moment *Call DX* is pressed, your while tuning the radio. From the moment *Call DX* is pressed, your
@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ to indicate to the other station that you are ready to receive messages.
TIP: QRA64 is different from JT65 in that the decoder attempts to find TIP: QRA64 is different from JT65 in that the decoder attempts to find
and decode only a single signal in the receiver passband. If many and decode only a single signal in the receiver passband. If many
signals are present you may be able to decode them by double-clicking signals are present, you may be able to decode them by double-clicking
on the lowest tone of each one in the waterfall. on the lowest tone of each one in the waterfall.
TIP: G3WDG has prepared a more detailed tutorial on using {QRA64_EME}. TIP: G3WDG has prepared a more detailed tutorial on using {QRA64_EME}.
@ -236,11 +236,11 @@ error-correction facility.
=== MSK144 === MSK144
Meteor-scatter QSOs can be made any time on the VHF bands at distances Meteor scatter QSOs can be made any time on the VHF bands at distances
up to about 2100 km (1300 miles). Completing a QSO takes longer in up to about 2100 km (1300 miles). Completing a QSO takes longer in
the evening than in the morning, longer at higher frequencies, and the evening than in the morning, longer at higher frequencies, and
longer at distances close to the upper limit. But with patience, 100 longer at distances close to the upper limit. But with patience, 100
Watts or more, and a single yagi it can usually be done. The W or more, and a single yagi it can usually be done. The
following screen shot shows two 15-second reception intervals following screen shot shows two 15-second reception intervals
containing MSK144 signals from three different stations. containing MSK144 signals from three different stations.
@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ image::Rx_pct_MSK144.png[align="center",alt="MSK144 Percent CPU"]
- The displayed number (here 17%) indicates the fraction of available - The displayed number (here 17%) indicates the fraction of available
time being used for execution of the MSK144 real-time decoder. If time being used for execution of the MSK144 real-time decoder. If
this number is well below 100% you may increase the decoding depth this number is well below 100%, you may increase the decoding depth
from *Fast* to *Normal* or *Deep*, and increase *F Tol* from 100 to from *Fast* to *Normal* or *Deep*, and increase *F Tol* from 100 to
200 Hz. 200 Hz.