[WT-support] Announcement : WT version 3

Thu Jun 22 23:33:30 CEST 2006

congratulation for this big job to all Win test team 

73   QRO 

Michel   F5FLN 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laurent HAAS - F6FVY" <f6fvy at free.fr>
To: <support at win-test.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:18 AM
Subject: [WT-support] Announcement : WT version 3


> Hi Win-Test users
> 
> The Win-Test team is very pleased to inform you of the first release of 
> the so-awaited version 3 of Win-Test.
> 
> Even if all dreamed and scheduled features are not yet implemented in 
> this very first version 3.0.0, it includes these major new developments :
> 
> - RTTY support : Based on the MMTTY package (which must be installed 
> separately), the 2-radios RTTY windows now allow you to take part in the 
> RTTY contests with the same user experience as CW and Phone contests.
> 
> - Windows colors customization : Every color in the child windows can 
> now be modified and saved on-the-fly. It means you instantaneously see 
> the window aspect as you modify colors. No "try and see", nor numerous 
> "apply" ! Of course, you can always revert to the factory settings if 
> needed for one or all colors of the considered window.
> 
> - Log synchronization : Based on a peer-to-peer model, opened logs can 
> be synchronized between all stations on-the-fly, without need of a 
> central server. If new stations come in the network during a contest, 
> their logs are automatically updated. Of course, you still can run and 
> enter QSOs even if the sync is in progress.
> 
> - Partner window : Very useful in multi-op environment, if you have 2 
> ops (or more) listening the same frequency : The partner(s) can easily 
> help his runner by entering callsigns (or part of callsigns) he heards.
> 
> - Remote commands : In a networked environment, you can send text 
> commands to one, several or all connected stations. Every sent command 
> is acknowledged in the Gab window.
> 
> - New log binary file format : The v2 binary format of the log files was 
> no more adapted to add new major enhancements. Thus, we decided to 
> expand it to allow more data per recorded QSO. The conversion to this 
> new format is fully automatic (see Q & A below).
> 
> Future releases of the version 3 should include (no particular order) :
> 
> - ESM mode
> - New expanded database format and associated tools
> - Roaming profiles for multi-op environment
> - ...
> 
> Win-Test 3.0.0 will be presented in the Hamfest 2006 in Friedrichshafen. 
> We will be on the Appello GmbH booth (A1-314) with Fabio I4UFH 
> (EZMaster), and we hope to meet you there ! Many tnx to Carsten DL6LAU 
> for his help.
> 
> The version 3.0.0 is listed to 45 Euros, and the upgrade from version 2 
> is listed to 15 Euros. See below for free upgrade conditions.
> 
> The download, buy and register pages of our Web site for this new 
> version will be opened only on June 28.
> 
> We remind you that collected funds by Win-Test sales are exclusively 
> dedicated to the non-profit association RACK (Radio Amateur Club de 
> Kourou) to help our contest activities, especially the FY5KE activation 
> during international contests.
> 
> Q & A
> =====
> 
> Q : What is the free upgrade policy applied from v2 to v3 ?
> A : We apply a one-year free upgrade policy. It means that if you bought 
> Win-Test v2 one year ago or less (June 23 2005 or after), you are 
> eligible for a *FREE* upgrade to version 3. In all cases, if it is your 
> case, you will be notified by a private email to the adress you provided 
> when you bought your WT 2 copy. Then, you will be able to download, 
> freely install and register your v3 copy. You can also consider to make 
> a donation if you want. (Contact sales at win-test.com)
> 
> Q : What is the upgrade policy of this new version 3 ?
> A : We decided to keep the same policy as for version 2. It means that 
> all version 3 upgrades will be free, and for one year for version 4 
> starting at your purchase (or update) date. This also applies for v3 
> free upgraded version.
> 
> Q : I bought the v3 / I bought the v3 upgrade / I'm eligible for free 
> upgrade. Do I need to register again ?
> A : *YES* ! Once the v3 is installed you need to register your v3 copy 
> to remove the usual limitations of the WT software. If you own several 
> computers where WT is installed you need to ask a registration key for 
> each of them.
> 
> Q : Can I have a registered WT2 and a registered WT3 in the same 
> installation directory ?
> A : We totally discourage it. If you want to keep and use a v2, and also 
> use a v3, it is mandatory to install each of them in a different 
> directory. If not, after registering the v3 (see above), your v2 will be 
> automatically un-registered. Of course, if you decide not to keep a v2, 
> you can install your v3 and register it in the same existing directory.
> 
> Q : I'm not interested in version 3. Will you continue development on 
> version 2 ?
> A : Unfortunately not. The version 2.32.1 is the last release, and we 
> will no more improve it. Nevertheless, we will give help for users who 
> choosed to use it, and maintain it *only* in the case of major breaking 
> bugs. [Breaking news : A last v2 update will be released soon to fix 
> minor bugs]
> 
> Q : Are you still selling the version 2 ?
> A : No. As the v2 will no more improve, we think it is a bad idea to 
> keep selling a discontinued software.
> 
> Q : I have numerous log files created with v2. Are they compatible with 
> version 3 ?
> A : WT 3 will automatically convert your v2 logs to the v3 format, and 
> save the original v2 file with the wt2 extension (mylog.wt2) if you 
> want. This allows you to re-open this file with a WT 2 - just in case ! 
> See above how to keep a registered v2.
> 
> Q : In a networked environment, can we mix WT v2 and WT v3 ?
> A : No. As usual, you must have the same WT version on every connected 
> computer.
> 
> Have fun with WT 3 !
> 
> 73
> 
> Larry - F6FVY for the Win-Test team
> 
> 
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