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From: Joe Taylor
To: WSJT software development
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:09:16 -0400
Subject: [wsjt-devel] WSJT-X v1.9.0-rc3: Testing of FT8 DXpedition Mode
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The WSJT Development Group is pleased to announce a third Release
Candidate of WSJT-X Version 1.9.0. A second release candidate,
v1.9.0-rc2, has been tested in the field over the past three weeks,
including a public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode conducted on March 6-7.
A General Availability (GA) release of v1.9.0 will be announced at a
suitable time, probably in the near future. After that time you should
stop using any -rc# release candidate.
Here’s a short list of features and capabilities added to WSJT-X since
Version 1.9.0-rc2:
1. Corrected a number of flaws in Fox behavior, FT8 DXpedition Mode
2. Allow Hounds to use compound callsigns in FT8 DXpedition Mode
3. Write debugging information to FoxQSO.txt
4. Fix the “Blue Decode Button” bug
5. Allow partial processing of incoming UDP Reply messages so that
non-CQ/QRZ decodes can be processed. The processing is the same as
double-clicking the same decoded message within WSJT-X except that
“Enable Tx” will not be enabled.
6. Send DX grid locator to wsjt_status.txt, for use by applications like
PstRotatorAZ
7. Correct the display of DXCC status of KG4 calls
8. Updated copy of cty.dat
9. Updates to documentation
10. Updated Hamlib functionality including changes to the Yaesu FT-817
back end that allows the uBITx kit transceiver to be CAT controlled
by WSJT-X.
10. Other minor bug fixes
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*Second Public Test of FT8 DXpedition Mode*
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If you decide to install v1.9.0-rc3, please help us by participating in
the second public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode scheduled for April 7.
Once again, the goal is to simulate a rare-DXpedition pileup by having
many stations (“Hounds”) calling and trying to work a designated
pseudo-DXpedition station (“Fox”). Note that everyone participating in
the test *MUST* use WSJT-X v1.9.0-rc3. In addition, you must read,
understand, and carefully follow the instructions posted here:
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FT8_DXpedition_Mode.pdf
Please be sure to read this document carefully, again. A few of its
details are different from the previous version.
If you have legitimate access to more than one callsign (spouse, club
call, or whatever) please feel free to call and work the Fox more than
once. We want the test pileup to be as deep as possible.
The scheduled test will take place as follows:
Date UTC Frequency Fox callsign Operator
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April 7 1400 14.105 MHz W1/KH7Z N1DG
April 7 1500 14.105 W7/KH7Z AA7A
If last-minute instructions are necessary they will be announced on the
“Ping Jockey Relief” chat page:
http://www.pingjockey.net/cgi-bin/pingtalkB
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Installation packages for Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Raspian Jessie
have been posted on the WSJT web site here:
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a link to the installation
package for your system.
You can also download the packages from our SourceForge site:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/files/
Please report any problems to email list
wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net. You must be a subscriber in order to
post there.
— 73 from Joe, K1JT, for the WSJT Development Group
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