[WT-support] WT 3.6.0 released

Tim Duffy K3LR k3lr at k3lr.com
Mon Nov 20 16:39:19 CET 2006


OUTSTANDING work Olivier!

Thanks for working hard on this new version.

Dave, W9ZRX will be loading and testing today.

The WIN-TEST team is the BEST!

73!
Tim K3LR

Olivier F5MZN wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> We have released a new version of Win-Test: 3.6.0
>
> This version comes with various bugfixes and new features, which are
> listed in the Release File below.
>
> Actually, most of the bugs reported after the CQWW DX SSB are now fixed,
> except the "FT-2000 band map" one because I am not able to repeat the
> problem here. Anyway, I'm in touch with a FT-2000 owner to make some
> tests with and we still have time to fix before the CW leg.
>
> I encourage you to check if this version is still working correctly with
> your rigs because I have had to change lots of things in the part of
> code used to control the radio protocols. In spite of many tests I have
> done there, as you can imagine I don't own all of the equipements
> available in the market! Feel free to report any problems with with
> version before the CQWW CW.
>
> There is no Update Package this time because it is necessary to upgrade
> the wtCom.DLL which is only available in the Full Package.
>
> http://download.win-test.com/wt-3.6.0.exe [3.9 MB]
>
> We have also released wtDxTelnet which uses the same DLL. You should not
> have to install it because it is included in the Full Package of
> Win-Test. Anyway, if you are running wtDxTelnet on a separate computer
> which you don't have installed Win-Test on, please also download and
> install wtDxTelnet:
>
> http://download.win-test.com/wtDxTelnet-2.1.exe
>
> Release File
> ------------
>
> 3.6.0 (Nov 20, 2006)
>
> - CAUTION : New network protocol version 1.17 released
>
>    Reminder : If you use WT in a networked environment, you must have
>    the same WT version on all machines !
>
> - Added command line arguments:
>    wt.exe [--alternative-ini|-i <inifile>] [WTB file to load]
>    Tks DL6RAI.
>
> - Added a "Polling Rate" option in the Interface Configuration
>    Windows. Note that it is not exactly the Polling Rate which is
>    defined here, but the delay before polling the radio again after
>    the previous sequence is done. This delay is not so accurate with
>    every radio. Check by yourself to see what is the value which fits
>    the best your needs!
>
> - SteppIR controler is now supported with an Y cable. Special thanks
>    to G3BJ.
>
> - Main window : Extra large font added. Tnx W2RU.
>
> - New graphics in the rate wnd (Alt-R) : Instant continents
>    distribution. Uses the same moving parameters as the instant rates
>    chart. Tnx CT1BOH.
>
> - Rate wnd (Alt-R) : New options to display or hide non-essential
>    sections of this wnd.
>
> - New text commands QSX and NOQSX (equivalent to SPLIT and NOSPLIT).
>
> - New text command REMAPKEYS (equivalent to DEFINEKEYS)
>
> - Partner wnd : New real-time feature to display the callsign field
>    of the partner(s) log(s) while he (she) is entering a callsign.
>    See the contextual menu of this window. A runner can have up to
>    three different support partners. To grab the first real-time slot,
>    use Alt-Space. In all cases, you can also double-click on any
>    callsign of this window. Tnx K3LR
>
> - DX cluster (Alt-A) and radio wnds : A "*" indicator is displayed
>    before the spot callsign when there is a QSX for this spot. Tnx K3LR.
>
> - Send spot dlg (Alt-F3) : The log fields clearing after a spot has
>    been sent is applied the same way as the self-entered spots (see the
>    bandmaps properties contextual menu dialog).
>
> - Score sending : "Send now!" menu item added in the summary contextual
>    menu. It is enabled only if the score sending is enabled.
>
> - Commands | Station type : The settings can now be sticked to the
>    computer. If so, it will be used for any newly created logs.
>    Tnx K3LR.
>
> - Stats wnd (Ctrl-F9) : DXPed : Stats period extended to 4 days.
>
> - DXPed HF and VHF+ logs : The ADIF export includes the info field in
>    the NOTES ADIF field. Tnx FY1FL.
>
> - Status wnd (Alt-J) : The list can now be sorted by band and by
>    stations names if several stations are on the same band.
>
> - Bugfix : Most of the VHF+ contests didn't have a final score line
>    in the summary window (Alt-S), which prevented any real-time score
>    posting. Tnx F5LEN.
>
> - Bugfix : Alt-F4 set the radio in split (even if it originally wasn't)
>    and a QSX freq in the nirvana ! Tnx DL6RAI, DL4NER and others.
>
> - Bugfix: FT-1000MP in SO2R mode: in Split Mode, swaping radios was
>    inverting TX and RX frequencies on the FT-1000MP/Mk5. Tks EA5BY
>    and F5CWU.
>
> - Bugfix: Could not enter a QSO to the bandmap from 2nd radio window.
>    Everytime a callsign was typed to 2nd radio window and CTRL-Enter was
>    pressed, the QSO was set in main radio band map to the exact QRG
>    of the main radio. Fixed. Tks OH2UA.
>
> - Bugfix: Using WinKey, the $CORRECT variable was sending the logged
>    callsign in every case, even if the callsign was not changed by the
>    operator. Tks G3BJ (G5W).
>
> - Bugfix: the selection of the active Sound Card when more than one
>    is available was broken. Fixed.
>
> - Bugfix: a short delay might be introduced when ESCaping (stopping)
>    a recorded message played by the Internal Voice Keyer. Fixed.
>    Tks K3LR.
>
> - Bugfix: stereo signal was not working on LPT port Pin 5. Fixed.
>    Tks 5B4WN/G0WWW & GM0GAV.
>
> Good luck in the CQWW CW. Hope to work you all from TM2Y (@F6BEE) where
> we will operate from in M/S.
>
> 73,
> --
> Olivier / f5mzn
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