The second public test of FT8 DXpedition mode will be conducted on April
7, a little over a week from now. You are cordially invited to join us
for this test. See the original announcement (copied below) for details.
Even if you read it before, be sure to read the latest revision of the
*FT8 DXpedition Mode User Guide.* It is dated March 28 and is available
here:
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FT8_DXpedition_Mode.pdf
There are some changes from previously posted instructions!
I draw your particular attention to the following sentences found on page 1:
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Please note: DXpedition Mode is not yet ready for “production” use.
Until WSJT-X v1.9.0 is fully released, this mode should be used only in
controlled test situations. Please remember to send us your test results.
...
Subject to future revision, we are temporarily suggesting the following
frequencies for testing DXpedition mode: 1.8265, 3.567, 7.066, 10.1405,
14.105, 18.095, 21.067, 24.911, 28.067 MHz.
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The first warning is included because several operators or groups have
been trying, against our advice, to use the not-yet-complete DXpedition
Mode in real pileup situations. This misuse of a WSJT-X beta release
(or of code taken from the WSJT-X development branch) has been
counter-productive, to say the least.
The second item copied above is the result of early efforts to identify
suggested FT8 DXpedition Mode operating frequencies for each HF band
that will minimize interference with other modes. We will welcome
thoughtful suggestions that might improve this list of suggested
frequencies.
We hope to see you in the pileups calling W1/KH7Z and W7/KH7Z on 14.105
MHz, 1400-1600 UTC on April 7!
-- 73, Joe, K1JT
On 3/19/2018 10:09 AM, Joe Taylor wrote:
The WSJT Development Group is pleased to announce a third Release
Candidate of WSJT-X Version 1.9.0. A second release candidate,
v1.9.0-rc2, has been tested in the field over the past three weeks,
including a public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode conducted on March 6-7.
A General Availability (GA) release of v1.9.0 will be announced at a
suitable time, probably in the near future. After that time you should
stop using any -rc# release candidate.
Here’s a short list of features and capabilities added to WSJT-X since
Version 1.9.0-rc2:
1. Corrected a number of flaws in Fox behavior, FT8 DXpedition Mode
2. Allow Hounds to use compound callsigns in FT8 DXpedition Mode
3. Write debugging information to FoxQSO.txt
4. Fix the "Blue Decode Button" bug
5. Allow partial processing of incoming UDP Reply messages so that
non-CQ/QRZ decodes can be processed. The processing is the same as
double-clicking the same decoded message within WSJT-X except that
"Enable Tx" will not be enabled.
6. Send DX grid locator to wsjt_status.txt, for use by applications like
PstRotatorAZ
7. Correct the display of DXCC status of KG4 calls
8. Updated copy of cty.dat
9. Updates to documentation
10. Updated Hamlib functionality including changes to the Yaesu FT-817
back end that allows the uBITx kit transceiver to be CAT controlled
by WSJT-X.
10. Other minor bug fixes
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*Second Public Test of FT8 DXpedition Mode*
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If you decide to install v1.9.0-rc3, please help us by participating in
the second public test of FT8 DXpedition Mode scheduled for April 7.
Once again, the goal is to simulate a rare-DXpedition pileup by having
many stations ("Hounds") calling and trying to work a designated
pseudo-DXpedition station ("Fox"). Note that everyone participating in
the test *MUST* use WSJT-X v1.9.0-rc3. In addition, you must read,
understand, and carefully follow the instructions posted here:
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/FT8_DXpedition_Mode.pdf
Please be sure to read this document carefully, again. A few of its
details are different from the previous version.
If you have legitimate access to more than one callsign (spouse, club
call, or whatever) please feel free to call and work the Fox more than
once. We want the test pileup to be as deep as possible.
The scheduled test will take place as follows:
Date UTC Frequency Fox callsign Operator
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April 7 1400 14.105 MHz W1/KH7Z N1DG
April 7 1500 14.105 W7/KH7Z AA7A
If last-minute instructions are necessary they will be announced on the
"Ping Jockey Relief" chat page:
http://www.pingjockey.net/cgi-bin/pingtalkB
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Installation packages for Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Raspian Jessie
have been posted on the WSJT web site here:
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a link to the installation
package for your system.
You can also download the packages from our SourceForge site:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/files/
Please report any problems to email list
wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net. You must be a subscriber in order to
post there.
-- 73 from Joe, K1JT, for the WSJT Development Group
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