Excellent, Look forward to it, Joe.
73, N0AN
Hasan
On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM, Joe Taylor <j...@princeton.edu> wrote:
> 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:
> ############################################################
> ################
> 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.
> ############################################################
> ################
>
> 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
>>
>>
>> ###############################################################################
>>
>> *Second Public Test of FT8 DXpedition Mode*
>> -------------------------------------------
>>
>> 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
>> ---------------------------------------------------
>> 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
>> ###############################################################################
>>
>>
>> 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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