Release: WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc2
May 25, 2020
————————-
WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc2 is a release candidate for WSJT-X 2.2.0. The
following bugs present in the -rc1 version have been fixed:
– Missing blank line between some decode sequences.
– Improper functioning of “Start new period decodes at top”.
– Font selection caused crash on some macOS systems.
– Mouse action in band selector box not right in some macOS systems.
– Incorrect recall of Tx power setting in WSPR mode.
– Many fixes to hamlib library and executables (rigctld, etc.).
– Some regional settings did not allow WSJT-X to start.
– Main window “looked like old Windows” in macOS.
– Crash when “Ref Spec” is selected and no refspec.dat available.
– Improper decoding of some FT4 messages with hashed “MyCall”.
– Crash after warning message about double-clicking in ISCAT mode.
In addition, we have made the following improvements:
– Updated some figures and text in User Guide.
– Corrected some formatting issues in the pdf version of User Guide.
– Added some new sample files.
– Improved shape and position of “green goal post” in Wide Graph.
– Significantly reduced the rate of false decodes in FT4 and FT8.
– Allow FT4 to use NA VHF Contest message formats.
– Hold Tx frequency no longer cleared when switching between modes.
– Added capability for translations of the user interface into
languages other than English. First working example (special
thanks to Xavi Perez, EA3W!), is Catalan. Spanish will be next.
– Performance improvements to decode highlighting via UDP messages.
And finally:
Increasing FT8 usage on the popular bands 40, 30, and 20m means that
the default 3 kHz sub-bands are often wall-to-wall with signals.
Overcrowding encourages some to turn on their amplifiers, which only
makes things worse. We are trying to coordinate the suggested
frequencies in WSJT-X with updated band plans being considered by
IARU, ARRL, and other amateur radio societies.
On a trial basis, and in response to numerous suggestions from around
the world, we have added a second set of suggested dial frequencies
for FT8 on three HF bands and also on 6 meters. The new suggested dial
frequencies are 7.071, 10.133, 14.071, and 50.310 MHz. These
frequencies will appear in your drop-down band-selector list after you
go to the “Settings | Frequencies” tab, right-click on the frequency
table, and select “Reset”. Alternatively, you can add the new FT8
frequencies manually.
When the conventional FT8 sub-band on 6, 20, 30, or 40 m seems too
full, please try moving your dial frequency down 3 kHz! Be aware that
as currently implemented, WSJT-X will set your dial to the lowest
frequency for the selected mode and band, when you switch bands.
See the next section for a list of other program improvements since
WSJT-X 2.1.2.
Review
Transmit Without License During An Emergency? Save Life & Property?
Tony DeWitte AD0DQ, joins me to explain when it is legal for you to transmit outside of your radio privileges to save life or protect property, ALSO,... Read more
MFJ-914 Auto Antenna Extender – Review
The MFJ-914 offers a way of extending the matching range of the internal ATU inside any transceiver. If your internal ATU is struggling to achieve a m... Read more
More on Grounding
Scott, N3CRS, has emailed Dave a very well organized list of questions that have to do with the subject of grounding. Lets see if Dave can help him ou... Read more
PrepComm MMX TearDown – Keyboard CW?
PrepComm MMX TearDown The MMX Multi-band Morse Code Transceiver is the evolution of the DMX-40+ Morse Code Transceiver,and includes the keyb... Read more
Mini DIGITAL PWR / SWR meter review
This is the review of a Mini portable PWR and SWR meter with built-in battery and High SWR warning buzzer. There are also the Xiegu X6100’s outp... Read more
VHF
JIANPAI 8R Four Band LED Color Screen VHF/UHF Handheld Radio
JIANPAI 8R Four Band LED Color Screen VHF/UHF Handheld Radio Read more
Amateur/RNSS Coexistence – 23cm Band
23cm Band After review and approval by the IARU Region 1 Executive Committee and the IARU Administrative Council a presentation on preliminary Amateur... Read more
World Debut of the SHF-P1, 2.4 GHz / 5.6 GHz Concept
SHF-P1 For more than half a century, Icom has created new technology for Amateur Radio. Our engineers have a new project, “Icom SHF Project – Super Hi... Read more
The ULTIMATE Challenges Facing the Icom SHF Project
Icom Japan have been working on a concept of a new radio looking to revitalize the use of the SHF (Super High Frequency) bands. Recently a concept mod... Read more
Yaesu FTM-200 vs FTM-300 at Dayton Hamvention 202
From the Dayton Hamvention 2022, John Kruk talks to us about the differences between the FTM-200 and FTM-300 radios from Yaesu Read more
Equipment
Perseus 22 -INTRODUCING NEXT-GEN SDR RECEIVER
Perseus22 is a 4 channels, direct sampling receiver with a continuous frequency coverage from 10 KHz to 225 MHz and a typical image rejection larger t... Read more
Mini SSB HF Receiver 150 kHz To 30 Mhz
SI4732 SSB 150K-30MHZ FM 64M-108MHZ Color LCD Display DSP Radio Receiver Built-in Battery Features: -Color LCD display, read data more clearly. -Built... Read more
Comet-NCG – Dayton Hamvention 2022
2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham radio trade show. Ham Radio Out... Read more
West Mountain Radio – Dayton Hamvention 2022
West Mountain Radio 2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham radio trad... Read more
SDRplay SDRconnect demo at Friedrichshafen 2022
This video shows the demo we showed at Ham Radio 2022, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This demonstrates the core underlying technology behind what we’re... Read more
Digital Modes
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surfac... Read more
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction... Read more
WSJT-X Version 2.5.1 has been Released
The WSJT-X development team has announced the general availability release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly contains i... Read more
WSJT-X Errors? Try This Simple Fix
Does WSJT-X display errors when you transmit with your radio? Try this simple fix which has helped me get rid of those frustrating errors. Read more
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 released
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 releasedThe development team have announced the General Availability (GA) release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly co... Read more