diff --git a/lib/77bit/77bit.txt b/lib/77bit/77bit.txt index 8854ddcf0..5abe2050d 100644 --- a/lib/77bit/77bit.txt +++ b/lib/77bit/77bit.txt @@ -1,9 +1,10 @@ -Proposed new message types have a 77-bit payload. For most purposes -these are interpreted as 3 bits (i3) for "message type" and 74 -information bits. Any message type that uses fewer than 74 -information bits can assign the remaining bits to define message -subtypes. For example, Type i3=0 uses 71 information bits and the -remaining 3 bits, here called n3, define 8 subtypes. +Starting with WSJT-X 2.0, the FT8 and MSK144 protocols convey a 77-bit +payload. For most purposes these bits are interpreted as 3 bits (i3) +for message type and 74 for user information. Any message type that +uses fewer than 74 information bits can assign the remaining bits to +define message subtypes. For example, Type i3=0 uses 71 information +bits and the remaining 3 bits, here called n3, define 8 possible +subtypes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i3.n3 Example message Bits Total Purpose @@ -33,6 +34,9 @@ In case we need them, later: NB: three 74-bit message types and two 71-bit message subtypes are still TBD. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +The 28-bit fields normally used for callsigns are configured rather +differently from before. + Facts about the 28-bit integers used to encode standard callsigns: 2^28 = 268,435,456 Available values 37*36*10*27*27*27 = 262,177,560 Used for standard callsigns @@ -43,13 +47,13 @@ Facts about the 28-bit integers used to encode standard callsigns: 2,063,592 available for CQ, CQ nnn, CQ xxxx, QRZ, ... -Further details: +Further details on message types: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- i3.n3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.0 Free text, up to 13 characters. -0.1 DXpedition mode as developed for KH1/KH7Z. +0.1 DXpedition mode, as developed for use by KH1/KH7Z. 0.2 Report, QSO serial number up to 4095, 6-character grid, and Roger for EU VHF contests.