See http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ for more details.
Important changes in version 1.4 relative to v1.3, r3673 include the following:
1. CAT control for most radios is much improved, including expanded support for Commander, Ham Radio Deluxe, and OmniRig. One-way CAT control is no longer generally supported. Users may choose no CAT control, or may have working two-way communication so that WSJT-X can verify that commands sent to the rig have been executed. "Split" mode operation is supported via HRD for radios where HRD provides the necessary control functions. WSJT-X can now simulate Split mode for rigs that do not provide it.
2. Many options previously found on the Setup menu now appear on a far more flexible "Settings" screen. You can define multiple spot operating frequencies per band. All recognized amateur bands are supported, and frequency offsets can be configured for transverters.
3. There has been considerable polishing and extension of the user interface, including optional user-defined waterfall palettes and fonts for the main screen, decoded text areas, and Astronomical Data screen.
4. The JT65 decoder now accepts negative values of DT down to -3.2 s, eliminating most of the occasional "garbage decodes" produced by poorly time-synchronized transmissions.
5. Better (glitch-free) behavior of audio streams.
6. Better handling of messages that include compound callsigns.
7. Support for standard "localization" conventions.
8. Writable files now appear in platform-dependent standard locations, allowing for more efficient installation on all supported platforms and user settings to be seamlessly carried forward during program upgrades.
9. A new WSJT-X User Guide is available at
http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx-doc/ wsjtx-main.html . Additions and changes will continue to be made, as needed: please send us your suggestions for improvements!
In addition these listed improvements there are many internal changes aimed at cleaning up the code, establishing a standard set of compile-and-build tools, and making the whole package more readily maintained by an active development group.
KNOWN PROBLEMS
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WSJT-X v1.4 cooperates with Ham Radio Deluxe much more reliably than v1.3. However, the good behavior can break down when HRD Logbook or DM780 are also running in parallel. You may see delays up to 20 seconds or so in frequency changes or other radio commands, due to a bug in HRD. HRD folks are aware of the problem, and are working to resolve it.
It has not been possible to initially provide support for all radios via HRD. We have built-in diagnostics that allow quick identification of the extra support needed to support untested rigs via HRD. We urge HRD users to try this new version and report back results. We will then add any missing support based on feedback from users as soon as possible.
About 25 amateurs, including all of the most active members of the Development Team, have been regular users of WSJT-X built from recent code revisions. In addition to those mentioned explicitly in the program documentation, we thank CT1EKD, DK6OV, G3PQA, G4YKQ, K2LYV, KF5OIM, N9JCA, NA7KR, PA0TBR, and N0URE for their essential help -- especially help with debugging rig control for specific radios.
Particular thanks are also due to Bill, G4WJS and Greg, KI7MT, who recently have done much of the heavy lifting on the WSJT development front.
REMINDER: this is a beta release -- a candidate for official release as WSJT-X Version 1.4. The program is stable, highly capable, and a pleasure to use. However, almost certainly it has bugs that have not yet come to light. One of your responsibilities is to report any anomalous behavior. The most useful bug reports include any relevant
details on your setup and (if possible) instructions on how to reproduce the problem. Please read the WSJT-X User Guide first!
We look forward to your feedback on this release candidate for WSJT-X 1.4.
-- 73, Joe, K1JT (for the WSJT Development Team)
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