12 Dec 2018

WSJT-X V2.0 now released

WSJT-X V2.0 has been officially released and should be adopted as soon as possible. There are new protocols for FT8 and MSK144. Joe Taylor K1JT is urging all amateurs to adopt the new standard as this is not compatible with older versions. For a period, this will cause some confusion, but I think I'll download the new version later. Call CQ above 2kHz audio with the new version!!

See David's note below: the "above 2kHz applied for the "rc" candidates only, so people can use below 2kHz audio with WSJT-X V2.0 fully released version, although FT8 using the old protocol will not decode

See https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.0.pdf

See also https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html
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4 comments:

David (G0LRD) said...

The "up 2kHz" recommendation was for testing only. With the official 2.0 release and the formal adoption of 77-bit only messaging from now on, the frequencies should now be the same as the old ones. Hopefully when people see lots of messages that don't decode they will be encouraged to upgrade.
73 David G0LRD

Wed Dec 12, 10:36:00 am GMT
Roger G3XBM said...

Thanks David.

Wed Dec 12, 11:22:00 am GMT
PE4BAS, Bas said...

There should be no confusion. Everyone should update to the new version. The old version will be worthless in a few days. If everyone waits you get confusion. Why should you wait? The new version even features a more sensitive WSPR receive! 73, Bas

Wed Dec 12, 03:19:00 pm GMT
Roger G3XBM said...

Just upgraded to WSJT-X V2.0. I agree Bas. Better to upgrade now than later. I suspect it will be some weeks before everyone makes the change.

Wed Dec 12, 06:36:00 pm GMT

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