From 826fa8ae0324129a947fd3758ced4080ef6e2b75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Uwe Risse Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:20:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Draft text for the release notes. --- Release_Notes.txt | 76 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 75 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Release_Notes.txt b/Release_Notes.txt index 173a4ede0..8eca28e65 100644 --- a/Release_Notes.txt +++ b/Release_Notes.txt @@ -11,7 +11,81 @@ Copyright 2001 - 2024 by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the WSJT Development Team - Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc2 + Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc3 + January 1, 2024 + ------------------------- + +WSJT-X 2.7.0 Release Candidate 3 brings some new features, as well as +numerous detail improvements and bug fixes, such as: + + - Added a new "Update Hamlib" function. On Windows, it allows the user to + update Hamlib directly from the program. The previously used version is + backed up, so the user can now easily revert a hamlib update. + + - The Hamlib version in use is now displayed (also on Linux and macOS). + + - The FT Roundup Messages protocol has been enhanced. It now allows also + the exchange of static 4-digit numbers instead of serial numbers. This + extends the usability of the FT RU protocol for other contest types. + + - Improved direct switching between modes. Submode, as well as the status + of the "Sh" and "Fast" checkboxes are now saved and restored by mode. + + - Some right-click events were made more intuitive and consistent. + - Right-clicking the Q65 button enables Q65 Pileup mode, a left-click + brings you back to the normal Q65 mode. + - Right-click the JT65 button to switch to JT9 mode. + + - For Q65, all messages for us are now displayed in the right window. + + - Averaging is now only allowed when the VHF features are enabled, and + the label texts are now only changes to "Single Period Decodes" and + "Average Decodes" if averaging is enabled. + + - Some detail improvements to the Hamlib Transceiver. Among others, it + is now more stable when Rig Split has been selected. + + - Prevented redundant network communication between WSJT-X and DX Lab + Suite Commander. + + - Download of the LotW file works now without OpenSSL libraries. + + - Made the spot counter work for WSPR. + + - Prevented insertion of an individual contest name when in Fox mode. + + - WAE entities are now assigned to the correct DXCC when "Include + extra WAE entities" is not selected. + + - Added a utility program 'cablog' which can be used to convert the + wsjtx.log file to Cabrillo format. + + - Minor improvements to the Active Stations window. + + - The Rx/Tx frequency for echo mode has been fixed at 1500 Hz. + + - Some corrections and updates to the INSTALL instructions for Linux. + + - Updated CTY.DAT file. + + +/////// NOT YET USED TEXT MODULES + +QMAP: +- Use AlignCenter for Max Age and Max N controls in Active Stations window. +- Must define 'offset' as a Fortran integer. Increase NJUNK by 1. +- Protect against wacky settings of nfa, nfb, in Q65 mode. + +WSJT-X: +- ldpcsim174_91: Add the option to simulate the (174,91) code with noncoherent 8FSK on AWGN and block Rayleigh channels. +- protect against invalid argument in pctile(). +- Change the label texts to "Single Period Decodes" and "Average Decodes" only if averaging is enabled. + +//////// + + + + Release: WSJT-X 2.7.0-rc2 July 7, 2023 -------------------------