Forwarded by Bunshiro Tamura
\n———————– Original Message ———————–
\nFrom: Joe Taylor
\nTo: WSJT software development
\nDate: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:09:16 -0400
\nSubject: [wsjt-devel] WSJT-X v1.9.0-rc3: Testing of FT8 DXpedition Mode
\n—-<\/p>\n
The WSJT Development Group is pleased to announce a third Release
\nCandidate of WSJT-X Version 1.9.0. A second release candidate,
\nv1.9.0-rc2, has been tested in the field over the past three weeks,
\nincluding a public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode conducted on March 6-7.<\/p>\n
A General Availability (GA) release of v1.9.0 will be announced at a
\nsuitable time, probably in the near future. After that time you should
\nstop using any -rc# release candidate.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a short list of features and capabilities added to WSJT-X since
\nVersion 1.9.0-rc2:<\/p>\n
1. Corrected a number of flaws in Fox behavior, FT8 DXpedition Mode<\/p>\n
2. Allow Hounds to use compound callsigns in FT8 DXpedition Mode<\/p>\n
3. Write debugging information to FoxQSO.txt<\/p>\n
4. Fix the “Blue Decode Button” bug<\/p>\n
5. Allow partial processing of incoming UDP Reply messages so that
\nnon-CQ\/QRZ decodes can be processed. The processing is the same as
\ndouble-clicking the same decoded message within WSJT-X except that
\n“Enable Tx” will not be enabled.<\/p>\n
6. Send DX grid locator to wsjt_status.txt, for use by applications like
\nPstRotatorAZ<\/p>\n
7. Correct the display of DXCC status of KG4 calls<\/p>\n
8. Updated copy of cty.dat<\/p>\n
9. Updates to documentation<\/p>\n
10. Updated Hamlib functionality including changes to the Yaesu FT-817
\nback end that allows the uBITx kit transceiver to be CAT controlled
\nby WSJT-X.<\/p>\n
10. Other minor bug fixes<\/p>\n
\n###############################################################################
\n*Second Public Test of FT8 DXpedition Mode*
\n——————————————-<\/p>\n
If you decide to install v1.9.0-rc3, please help us by participating in
\nthe second public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode scheduled for April 7.
\nOnce again, the goal is to simulate a rare-DXpedition pileup by having
\nmany stations (“Hounds”) calling and trying to work a designated
\npseudo-DXpedition station (“Fox”). Note that everyone participating in
\nthe test *MUST* use WSJT-X v1.9.0-rc3. In addition, you must read,
\nunderstand, and carefully follow the instructions posted here:
\nhttp:\/\/physics.princeton.edu\/pulsar\/k1jt\/FT8_DXpedition_Mode.pdf<\/p>\n
Please be sure to read this document carefully, again. A few of its
\ndetails are different from the previous version.<\/p>\n
If you have legitimate access to more than one callsign (spouse, club
\ncall, or whatever) please feel free to call and work the Fox more than
\nonce. We want the test pileup to be as deep as possible.<\/p>\n
The scheduled test will take place as follows:<\/p>\n
Date UTC Frequency Fox callsign Operator
\n—————————————————
\nApril 7 1400 14.105 MHz W1\/KH7Z N1DG
\nApril 7 1500 14.105 W7\/KH7Z AA7A<\/p>\n
If last-minute instructions are necessary they will be announced on the
\n“Ping Jockey Relief” chat page:
\nhttp:\/\/www.pingjockey.net\/cgi-bin\/pingtalkB
\n###############################################################################<\/p>\n
Installation packages for Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Raspian Jessie
\nhave been posted on the WSJT web site here:
\nhttp:\/\/physics.princeton.edu\/pulsar\/k1jt\/wsjtx.html
\nScroll down to the bottom of the page to find a link to the installation
\npackage for your system.<\/p>\n
You can also download the packages from our SourceForge site:
\nhttps:\/\/sourceforge.net\/projects\/wsjt\/files\/<\/p>\n
Please report any problems to email list
\nwsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net. You must be a subscriber in order to
\npost there.<\/p>\n
— 73 from Joe, K1JT, for the WSJT Development Group<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————
\nCheck out the vibrant tech community on one of the world’s most
\nengaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http:\/\/sdm.link\/slashdot
\n_______________________________________________
\nwsjt-devel mailing list
\nwsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net
\nhttps:\/\/lists.sourceforge.net\/lists\/listinfo\/wsjt-devel<\/p>\n
——————— Original Message Ends ——————–<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Forwarded by Bunshiro Tamura ———————– Original Message — … <\/p>\n