diff --git a/CHANGELOG_OLD.md b/CHANGELOG_OLD.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..224aab08 --- /dev/null +++ b/CHANGELOG_OLD.md @@ -0,0 +1,355 @@ +# Changes in older releases + +## V1.8.12 July 2023 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Clear audio plots when recording or playback starts. (PR #439) + * Clear button now clears the callsign list. (PR #436) + * Fix bug causing the PTT button to stay red after the voice keyer finishes TX. (PR #440) + * Fix FreeDV Reporter crash when sending RX record. (PR #443) + * Hamlib: set mode before frequency to avoid accidental offsetting. (PR #442, #452) + * Fix audio dialog plot display and lockup issues. (PR #450) + * Disable PTT and Voice Keyer buttons if only RX devices are configured. (PR #449) + * Fix Linux display bugs when switching between dark and light mode. (PR #454) +2. Enhancements: + * Add the ability to request that another FreeDV Reporter user QSY. + (PR #434, #453, #456, #458, #459, #467, #468) + * Display 'Digital' on button when Analog mode is active. (PR #447) + * Set minimum size for Mode box to 250px. (PR #446) + * Notify FreeDV Reporter if only capable of RX. (PR #449) + * Hamlib: allow frequency and mode changes during TX. (PR #455) + * Save and restore size and position of FreeDV Reporter window on startup. (PR #462) + * Auto-size columns in Audio Options to improve readability. (PR #461) + * Add support for modifying the drop down frequency list. (PR #460) + * Preserve size and position of Audio Configuration dialog. (PR #466) + * Add ability to suppress automatic frequency reporting on radio changes. (PR #469) +3. Build system: + * Bump Codec2 version to v1.1.1. (PR #437) + * Generate PDF/HTML docs only on PR merge. (PR #471) +4. Documentation + * Add RF bandwidth information to user manual. (PR #444) +5. Cleanup: + * Refactor configuration handling in the codebase. (PR #457, #474) + * Clean up compiler warnings on Windows builds. (PR #475) +6. Miscellaneous: + * Set default FreeDV Reporter hostname to qso.freedv.org. (PR #448) + +*Note for Windows users: you may receive a one-time error message on startup +after upgrading from v1.8.12-20230705 indicating that certain Registry keys +have incorrect types. This is expected as part of the bugfix merged in PR #474.* + +## V1.8.11 June 2023 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Add missed captures for pavucontrol related handlers. (PR #420) + * Fix issue causing intermittent failures to report the current frequency to FreeDV Reporter. (PR #421) + * Set initial audio device count on startup. (PR #422) + * Make sure focus isn't on the Report Frequency text box immediately after starting. (PR #430) +2. Enhancements: + * Add option to enable/disable Hamlib frequency/mode control. (PR #424, #427) + * Add option to enable/disable Space key for PTT. (PR #425) + * Turn PTT button red when transmitting. (PR #423) + +## V1.8.10.1 June 2023 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Fix bug with FreeDV Reporter going out of sync with radio. (PR #408) + * Allow frequency to be changed even if mode change fails. (PR #408) + * Only change mode, not frequency, when going in/out of Analog mode. (PR #414) + * Fix crash when repeatedly switching in and out of Analog mode. (PR #413) + +## V1.8.10 June 2023 + +1. Build system: + * Minimum required Codec2 version bumped up to 1.1.0. (PR #383) + * Disable libusb support for Hamlib on all platforms, not just Windows. (PR #387) + * Build Hamlib as a dynamic library on Windows and macOS. (PR #395) +2. Bugfixes: + * Fix incorrect assertion causing crash on certain systems without a microphone. (PR #384) + * Shrink sliders so that the Filter window can fit on a 720p display. (PR #386, #396) + * Hamlib: use RIG_VFO_CURR if explicit VFO doesn't work. (PR #385, #400) + * Fix various misspellings in codebase. (PR #392) + * Prevent Start/Stop button from being pressed twice in a row during shutdown. (PR #399) +3. Enhancements: + * Add last received SNR to callsign list. (PR #389, #391) + * Add support for FreeDV Reporter web-based tool. (PR #390, #402, #404) + * Defer sound device checking until Start is pushed. (PR #393) + * Add ability for Hamlib to use RTS/DTR instead of CAT for PTT. (PR #394) + * Automatically change radio frequency if the reporting frequency changes. (PR #405) + +## V1.8.9 April 2023 + +1. Enhancements: + * Add 20% buffer for systems that are marginally able to decode 2020. (PR #355) + * Enable RTS and DTR for PTT input to provide a voltage source for some footswitches. (PR #354) + * Show previously received callsigns in main window. (PR #362, #378) + * Add Record button to the main window to easily allow recording of the incoming signal. (PR #369) + * Open GitHub releases page if Check For Updates is selected. (PR #382) +2. Bugfixes: + * Fix typo preventing use of Easy Setup when not having a radio configured. (PR #359) + * Fix issue preventing Yaesu sound devices from appearing in Easy Setup. (PR #371) + * Fix crash on Windows after resizing the window to hide the waterfall. (PR #366, #375) + * Use /dev/cu.* instead of /dev/tty.* on macOS. (PR #377) + * Hamlib: avoid use of rig_get_vfo() for radios with only one VFO. (PR #376) + * Prevent status bar text from truncating unless required. (PR #379) + * Prevent devices from rearranging if one disappears. (PR #381) + * Remove record completion popups to align with file playback behavior. (PR #380) +3. Build system: + * GitHub action now uses LLVM MinGW for pull requests. (PR #360) + * Update Speex/Hamlib build code to avoid unnecessary rebuilds. (PR #361) + * Upgrade Hamlib to version 4.5.5. (PR #361) + * Fix typo preventing proper naming of installers for test builds. (PR #363) + * macOS builds should also not use Hamlib master. (PR #364) +4. Cleanup: + * Remove 'Split' button from UI. (PR #372) + * Remove dead code for RX/TX loopback buttons. (PR #372) + +## V1.8.8.1 March 2023 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Downgrade Hamlib for Windows and macOS due to PTT and CAT control bugs on various radios. (PR #357) + +## V1.8.8 March 2023 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Resolve compile failure in EasySetupDialog on openSUSE. (PR #344) + * Prevent Mode box from auto-resizing to avoid unexpected movement of other controls. (PR #347) +2. Build system: + * CPack: Properly handle the case where FREEDV_HASH doesn't exist. (PR #345) +3. Enhancements: + * Show friendlier error if serial ports can't be opened. (PR #348) + * Use same VFO retrieval mechanism for PTT as with frequency sync. (PR #350) + * Tweak PSK Reporter handling to report received callsigns more quickly. (PR #352) + +## V1.8.7 January 2023 + +1. Code Cleanup: + * Remove "force sync" option from Tools->Options (PR #332) +2. Enhancements: + * Add "Easy Setup" dialog to simplify first time setup. (PR #189) +3. Bugfixes: + * Add a bit of extra space for the sample rate drop-downs. (PR #336) + * Add units for SNR gauge to match squelch gauge. (PR #339) + * Fix compiler errors due to recent samplerate changes. (PR #338) + * Fix inability to change to certain FreeDV modes for transmit. (PR #340) + +## V1.8.6 December 2022 + +1. Build system: + * Suppress documentation generation when tagging releases. (PR #314) + * Simplify build to reduce need for build scripts. (PR #305, #329, #331) +2. Bugfixes: + * Filter out non-MME devices to match previous behavior. (PR #318) + * Use 64 bit int for frequency to enable reporting microwave frequencies. (PR #325, #331) + * Resolves issue with minimum button sizing in the Filter dialog. (PR #326, #331) + * Update labeling of clipping and BPF options to match actual behavior. (PR #319) + * Adjusts positioning and spacing of controls in the Options dialog to prevent truncation. (PR #328, #331) +3. Enhancements: + * Add 2020B to multi-RX feature to enable RX and TX without restarting session. (PR #312) + * Hide modes not on the SM1000 by default. (PR #313) + * Increase the default Record From Modulator time to 60 seconds. (PR #321) +4. Code Cleanup: + * Adjusted function prototypes to use bool instead of int. (PR #316) + +## V1.8.5 December 2022 + +1. Build system: + * Add checks for .git folder to prevent errors when building from official release tarballs. (PR #294) + * Simplify PortAudio static build to fix multi-core build issue on macOS. (PR #304, #308) + * Upgrade bootstrapped wxWidgets to v3.2.1. (PR #302) + * Upgrade Docker container to Fedora 37. (PR #306) +2. Enhancements: + * Update FreeDV configuration defaults to improve first-time usability. (PR #293) +3. Bugfixes: + * Fix issue preventing macOS binaries from running on releases older than 12.0. (PR #301) + * Fix issue with 2020B not being selected as default on next start (PR #299) +4. Documentation: + * Update manual to reflect Ubuntu renaming libsndfile-dev to libsnd1file-dev. (PR #297) + +## V1.8.4 October 2022 + +1. Build system: + * Updates to reflect LPCNet decoupling from Codec2 (PR #274) +2. Bugfixes: + * Add missed UI disable on startup for 2020B mode. (PR #279) + * Fixed TX audio dropouts when using different sample rates. (PR #287) + * Remove sample rates above 48K from audio configuration. (PR #288) +3. Enhancements: + * Add alternate method of determining 2020 support for non-x86 machines. (PR #280) + * Remove unnecessary BW and DPSK options from UI. (PR #283) + * Stats on left hand side of main window now auto-reset after user-configurable time period (default 10s). (PR #262, #286) + +## V1.8.3.1 August 2022 + +1. Build system: + * Fix issue preventing patch version from being passed to Windows installer. (PR #271) + +## V1.8.3 August 2022 + +1. Build system: + * Build Git version of Hamlib for Windows builds. (PR #261) + * Remove build date and time from libsox. (PR #267) + * Refactor CMakeList.txt using newer project format. (PR #268) +1. Enhancements: + * Update frequency and mode display every 5 sec. (PR #266) + +## V1.8.2 July 2022 + +1. Enhancements: + * Save rig names instead of IDs to prevent Hamlib off by one issues. (PR #256) +2. Bugfixes: + * Increase plot buffer size to resolve issues with "To Spkr/Headphones" tab (PR #258) +3. Build system: + * Depend on Codec2 1.0.5. (PR #259) + +## V1.8.1 July 2022 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Disable 2020B unless the installed Codec2 provides it. (PR #257) +2. Build system: + * Update build scripts to use specific Codec2 and LPCNet versions. (PR #257) + +## V1.8.0 July 2022 + +1. Enhancements: + * PSK Reporter: Encodes callsign regardless of whether the internet is working. (PR #214) + * PSK Reporter: Sends report upon pushing Stop (vs. simply clearing the report list). (PR #214) + * PSK Reporter: Performs reporting in background instead of hanging the caller of the PskReporter class. (PR #214) + * PSK Reporter: Suppress reporting if we're playing back a radio file (to avoid false reports). (PR #214) + * Filter dialog: Increase length of vertical sliders to simplify fine-tuning. (PR #224) + * Modem compression (Tools-Options-Modem Clipping checkbox) added to FreeDV 2020 for increased RMS power. (PR #211) + * Added experimental 2020B mode. (PR #211) + * Refactored audio handling to use pipeline design pattern. (PR #219) + * Eliminated requirement to use the same audio sample rate for both mic and speaker devices. (PR #219, #234) + * 60 meters shows as USB and not LSB for countries where FreeDV usage is legal on that band. (PR #243) + * Improved audio quality and reduced CPU usage for multi-RX. (PR #246) +2. Build system: + * Add spell checking of codebase on every Git push. (PR #216) + * Build Windows build on every Git push. (PR #220) + * Default branch and repo to the current branch and repo for Docker (or else reasonable defaults). (PR #233) +3. Documentation: + * Removed obsolete references to required sample rates for voice keyer files. (PR #219) + * Add troubleshooting instructions for serial port PTT on Windows. (PR #226) + * Add missing gcc-g++ package to Fedora build instructions. (PR #235) + * Add missing sox package to Fedora build instructions. (PR #241) +4. Bugfixes: + * Suppress refresh of the sync indicator if disabled/no change in sync. (PR #230) + * Clarify location from where to run Docker build script. (PR #231) + * Change shutdown ordering to prevent hangs on slower systems. (PR #236) + * Disable PulseAudio suspend failure due to interactions with pipewire. (PR #239) + +## V1.7.0 February 2022 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Resolves issue with waterfall appearing garbled on some systems. (PR #205) + * Resolves issue with Restore Defaults restoring previous settings on exit. (PR #207) + * Resolves issue with some sound valid sound devices causing PortAudio errors during startup checks. (PR #192) +2. Enhancements: + * Removes requirement to restart FreeDV after using Restore Defaults. (PR #207) + * Hides frequency display on main window unless PSK Reporter reporting is turned on. (PR #207) + * Scales per-mode squelch settings when in multi-RX mode to reduce unwanted noise. (PR #186) + * Single-thread mode is now the default when multi-RX is turned on. (PR #175) + * Makes multi-RX mode the default. (PR #175) + * Mic In/Speaker Out volume controls added to Filter window. (PR #208) + * Cleans up UI for filters and makes the dialog non-modal. (PR #208) + * Adds optional support for PulseAudio on Linux systems. (PR #194) +3. Documentation: + * Adds section on creating Windows shortcuts to handle multiple configurations. (PR #204) + * Resolves issue with PDF image placement. (PR #203) +4. Build System: + * Uses more portable way of referring to Bash in build scripts. (PR #200) + * User manual now installed along with executable. (PR #187) + * macOS app bundle generated by CMake instead of manually. (PR #184) + * Fail as soon as a step in the build script fails. (PR #183) + * Have Windows uninstaller clean up Registry. (PR #182) + * Windows installer now installs sample .wav files. (PR #182) + +## V1.6.1 September 2021 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Uses UTF-8 for device names from PortAudio to resolve display problems on non-English systems. (PR #153) + * Resolves crash when using click to tune feature on main window. (PR #157) + * Resolves issue where test plots inside Audio Options dialog hang during test. (PR #154) + * Disable multi-RX options in Tools->Options when a session is active. (PR #154) + * Resolves buffer overflow when using mono-only TX sound devices. (PR #169) +2. Enhancements: + * Updates mode indicator on transition between TX and RX instead of only on start. (PR #158) + * Updates PSK Reporter feature to use new Codec2 reliable\_text API. (PR #156, #162, #166, #168) + * Suppress unnecessary rig_init() calls to prevent FreeDV from changing the current VFO. (PR #173) + +_Note: The PSK Reporter feature beginning in this release is incompatible with versions older than 1.6.1 due to a change in how callsigns are encoded._ + +## V1.6.0 August 2021 + +1. Bugfixes: + * Suppressed clipping of TX speech when PTT is released. (PR #123) + * Added missing mode labels for 800XA and 2400B as a result of implementing multi-RX in 1.5.3. (PR #128) + * Fixed analog passthrough when using 2400B. (PR #130) + * Fixed non-responsive scroll controls on macOS. (PR #139) + * Auto EQ now working for 800XA. (PR #141) + * Reset scatter plot state when multi-RX switches modes. (PR #146) + * Use selected sound device sample rates for the equalizer controls. (PR #142) +2. Enhancements: + * Frequency ticks moved to the top of the waterfall. (PR #115) + * Optimized rendering code for the waterfall display to improve responsiveness on slower machines. (PR #127, #137) + * Fixed navigation issues encountered while using screen readers. (PR #121) + * Allow main window to expand horizontally for shorter displays. (PR #135, #121) + * Allow autoconversion of voice keyer file to selected TX mode's sample rate. (PR #145) + * Multi-RX: decode each supported mode on its own thread. (PR #129) +3. New features: + * Added support for alternative configuration files by specifying -f/--config options. (PR #119, #125) + * Added support for PTT input, e.g. for foot switches. (PR #136) +4. Build system: + * Use MacPorts/Homebrew PortAudio for macOS builds. (PR #134, #138) + * Bootstrapped wxWidgets now uses version 3.1.5. (PR #147) + * Added support for bootstrapped wxWidgets on Windows builds. (PR #124) + * Updated Docker container for Windows builds to Fedora 34. (PR #124) + * Created "make dist" target for easy tarball generation. (PR #152) + +## V1.5.3 April 2021 + +1. Simultaneous decode of 2020, 1600 and 700C/D/E (without needing to push Stop first, change the mode and push Start again). +2. Dynamic switching of the current Tx mode between the aforementioned modes, again without needing to restart the session. +3. A Tx level slider on the right hand side of the main screen to fine-tune transmit output (to more easily avoid clipping ALC and conflicting with other soundcard ham radio applications). + +## V1.5.2 January 2021 + +1. Updates storage for sound card configuration to use device names instead of IDs. +2. Detects changes to computer sound card configuration and notifies user when devices go away. + +## V1.5.1 January 2021 + +1. Experimental support for reporting to [PSK Reporter](https://pskreporter.info) added. +2. Bug fixes with audio configuration to allow mono devices to be used along with stereo ones. +3. Tweaks to user interface and record/playback functionality to improve usability. +4. Bug fixes and tweaks to improve voice keyer support. + +## V1.5.0 December 2020 + +1. FreeDV 700E, better performance than 700D on fast fading channels +1. FreeDV 700D/700E clipper to increase average transmit power by 6dB + +## V1.4.3 August 2020 + +1. Maintenance Release (no major new features) +1. Changes to support wxWidgets 3.1 (but Windows versions built against wxWidgets 3.0) +1. Under the hood - OFDM modem has been refactored, shouldn't affect freedv-gui operation + +## V1.4.2 July 2020 + +1. Maintenance Release (no major new features) +1. Improved squelch/audio pass through on 700D/2020/2400B +1. Under the hood - Codec2 library has been refactored, shouldn't affect freedv-gui operation +1. Removed Project Horus support (now being maintained outside of Codec2/FreeDV) + +## V1.4 June-October 2019 + +1. FreeDV 2020, Project Horus Binary Modes. +1. [Improved OFDM Modem Acquisition](http://www.rowetel.com/?p=6824), this will improve sync time on FreeDV 700D and 2020 on HF fading channels, and can also handle +/- 60 Hz frequency offsets when tuning. +1. Fixed FreeDV 700C frequency offset bug fix, was losing sync at certain frequency offsets. +1. Wide bandwidth phase estimation and DPSK for OFDM modes (700D/2020) for fast fading/QO-100 channels (Tools-Options) +1. Better speech quality on FreeDV 700C/700D with Auto equaliser (Tools-Filter) + +## V1.3 May 2018 + +* FreeDV 700D diff --git a/USER_MANUAL.md b/USER_MANUAL.md index e05be37a..146ae37f 100644 --- a/USER_MANUAL.md +++ b/USER_MANUAL.md @@ -919,6 +919,7 @@ LDPC | Low Density Parity Check Codes - a family of powerful FEC codes 4. Documentation: * Fix spelling, etc. mistakes in the documentation. (PR #640) * Update README to reflect latest state of codebase. (PR #654) + * Move older changelog from user manual to separate file. (PR #654) 5. Code cleanup: * Move GUI related files into their own folder. (PR #654) * Move build scripts into cmake folder. (PR #654) @@ -1075,359 +1076,9 @@ LDPC | Low Density Parity Check Codes - a family of powerful FEC codes *Note: Official Windows releases are now signed using Software Freedom Conservancy's code certificate. To validate that the installers and binary files are properly signed, right-click on the file, choose Properties and go to the 'Digital Signatures' tab.* -## V1.8.12 July 2023 +## Earlier than V1.9.0 -1. Bugfixes: - * Clear audio plots when recording or playback starts. (PR #439) - * Clear button now clears the callsign list. (PR #436) - * Fix bug causing the PTT button to stay red after the voice keyer finishes TX. (PR #440) - * Fix FreeDV Reporter crash when sending RX record. (PR #443) - * Hamlib: set mode before frequency to avoid accidental offsetting. (PR #442, #452) - * Fix audio dialog plot display and lockup issues. (PR #450) - * Disable PTT and Voice Keyer buttons if only RX devices are configured. (PR #449) - * Fix Linux display bugs when switching between dark and light mode. (PR #454) -2. Enhancements: - * Add the ability to request that another FreeDV Reporter user QSY. - (PR #434, #453, #456, #458, #459, #467, #468) - * Display 'Digital' on button when Analog mode is active. (PR #447) - * Set minimum size for Mode box to 250px. (PR #446) - * Notify FreeDV Reporter if only capable of RX. (PR #449) - * Hamlib: allow frequency and mode changes during TX. (PR #455) - * Save and restore size and position of FreeDV Reporter window on startup. (PR #462) - * Auto-size columns in Audio Options to improve readability. (PR #461) - * Add support for modifying the drop down frequency list. (PR #460) - * Preserve size and position of Audio Configuration dialog. (PR #466) - * Add ability to suppress automatic frequency reporting on radio changes. (PR #469) -3. Build system: - * Bump Codec2 version to v1.1.1. (PR #437) - * Generate PDF/HTML docs only on PR merge. (PR #471) -4. Documentation - * Add RF bandwidth information to user manual. (PR #444) -5. Cleanup: - * Refactor configuration handling in the codebase. (PR #457, #474) - * Clean up compiler warnings on Windows builds. (PR #475) -6. Miscellaneous: - * Set default FreeDV Reporter hostname to qso.freedv.org. (PR #448) - -*Note for Windows users: you may receive a one-time error message on startup -after upgrading from v1.8.12-20230705 indicating that certain Registry keys -have incorrect types. This is expected as part of the bugfix merged in PR #474.* - -## V1.8.11 June 2023 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Add missed captures for pavucontrol related handlers. (PR #420) - * Fix issue causing intermittent failures to report the current frequency to FreeDV Reporter. (PR #421) - * Set initial audio device count on startup. (PR #422) - * Make sure focus isn't on the Report Frequency text box immediately after starting. (PR #430) -2. Enhancements: - * Add option to enable/disable Hamlib frequency/mode control. (PR #424, #427) - * Add option to enable/disable Space key for PTT. (PR #425) - * Turn PTT button red when transmitting. (PR #423) - -## V1.8.10.1 June 2023 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Fix bug with FreeDV Reporter going out of sync with radio. (PR #408) - * Allow frequency to be changed even if mode change fails. (PR #408) - * Only change mode, not frequency, when going in/out of Analog mode. (PR #414) - * Fix crash when repeatedly switching in and out of Analog mode. (PR #413) - -## V1.8.10 June 2023 - -1. Build system: - * Minimum required Codec2 version bumped up to 1.1.0. (PR #383) - * Disable libusb support for Hamlib on all platforms, not just Windows. (PR #387) - * Build Hamlib as a dynamic library on Windows and macOS. (PR #395) -2. Bugfixes: - * Fix incorrect assertion causing crash on certain systems without a microphone. (PR #384) - * Shrink sliders so that the Filter window can fit on a 720p display. (PR #386, #396) - * Hamlib: use RIG_VFO_CURR if explicit VFO doesn't work. (PR #385, #400) - * Fix various misspellings in codebase. (PR #392) - * Prevent Start/Stop button from being pressed twice in a row during shutdown. (PR #399) -3. Enhancements: - * Add last received SNR to callsign list. (PR #389, #391) - * Add support for FreeDV Reporter web-based tool. (PR #390, #402, #404) - * Defer sound device checking until Start is pushed. (PR #393) - * Add ability for Hamlib to use RTS/DTR instead of CAT for PTT. (PR #394) - * Automatically change radio frequency if the reporting frequency changes. (PR #405) - -## V1.8.9 April 2023 - -1. Enhancements: - * Add 20% buffer for systems that are marginally able to decode 2020. (PR #355) - * Enable RTS and DTR for PTT input to provide a voltage source for some footswitches. (PR #354) - * Show previously received callsigns in main window. (PR #362, #378) - * Add Record button to the main window to easily allow recording of the incoming signal. (PR #369) - * Open GitHub releases page if Check For Updates is selected. (PR #382) -2. Bugfixes: - * Fix typo preventing use of Easy Setup when not having a radio configured. (PR #359) - * Fix issue preventing Yaesu sound devices from appearing in Easy Setup. (PR #371) - * Fix crash on Windows after resizing the window to hide the waterfall. (PR #366, #375) - * Use /dev/cu.* instead of /dev/tty.* on macOS. (PR #377) - * Hamlib: avoid use of rig_get_vfo() for radios with only one VFO. (PR #376) - * Prevent status bar text from truncating unless required. (PR #379) - * Prevent devices from rearranging if one disappears. (PR #381) - * Remove record completion popups to align with file playback behavior. (PR #380) -3. Build system: - * GitHub action now uses LLVM MinGW for pull requests. (PR #360) - * Update Speex/Hamlib build code to avoid unnecessary rebuilds. (PR #361) - * Upgrade Hamlib to version 4.5.5. (PR #361) - * Fix typo preventing proper naming of installers for test builds. (PR #363) - * macOS builds should also not use Hamlib master. (PR #364) -4. Cleanup: - * Remove 'Split' button from UI. (PR #372) - * Remove dead code for RX/TX loopback buttons. (PR #372) - -## V1.8.8.1 March 2023 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Downgrade Hamlib for Windows and macOS due to PTT and CAT control bugs on various radios. (PR #357) - -## V1.8.8 March 2023 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Resolve compile failure in EasySetupDialog on openSUSE. (PR #344) - * Prevent Mode box from auto-resizing to avoid unexpected movement of other controls. (PR #347) -2. Build system: - * CPack: Properly handle the case where FREEDV_HASH doesn't exist. (PR #345) -3. Enhancements: - * Show friendlier error if serial ports can't be opened. (PR #348) - * Use same VFO retrieval mechanism for PTT as with frequency sync. (PR #350) - * Tweak PSK Reporter handling to report received callsigns more quickly. (PR #352) - -## V1.8.7 January 2023 - -1. Code Cleanup: - * Remove "force sync" option from Tools->Options (PR #332) -2. Enhancements: - * Add "Easy Setup" dialog to simplify first time setup. (PR #189) -3. Bugfixes: - * Add a bit of extra space for the sample rate drop-downs. (PR #336) - * Add units for SNR gauge to match squelch gauge. (PR #339) - * Fix compiler errors due to recent samplerate changes. (PR #338) - * Fix inability to change to certain FreeDV modes for transmit. (PR #340) - -## V1.8.6 December 2022 - -1. Build system: - * Suppress documentation generation when tagging releases. (PR #314) - * Simplify build to reduce need for build scripts. (PR #305, #329, #331) -2. Bugfixes: - * Filter out non-MME devices to match previous behavior. (PR #318) - * Use 64 bit int for frequency to enable reporting microwave frequencies. (PR #325, #331) - * Resolves issue with minimum button sizing in the Filter dialog. (PR #326, #331) - * Update labeling of clipping and BPF options to match actual behavior. (PR #319) - * Adjusts positioning and spacing of controls in the Options dialog to prevent truncation. (PR #328, #331) -3. Enhancements: - * Add 2020B to multi-RX feature to enable RX and TX without restarting session. (PR #312) - * Hide modes not on the SM1000 by default. (PR #313) - * Increase the default Record From Modulator time to 60 seconds. (PR #321) -4. Code Cleanup: - * Adjusted function prototypes to use bool instead of int. (PR #316) - -## V1.8.5 December 2022 - -1. Build system: - * Add checks for .git folder to prevent errors when building from official release tarballs. (PR #294) - * Simplify PortAudio static build to fix multi-core build issue on macOS. (PR #304, #308) - * Upgrade bootstrapped wxWidgets to v3.2.1. (PR #302) - * Upgrade Docker container to Fedora 37. (PR #306) -2. Enhancements: - * Update FreeDV configuration defaults to improve first-time usability. (PR #293) -3. Bugfixes: - * Fix issue preventing macOS binaries from running on releases older than 12.0. (PR #301) - * Fix issue with 2020B not being selected as default on next start (PR #299) -4. Documentation: - * Update manual to reflect Ubuntu renaming libsndfile-dev to libsnd1file-dev. (PR #297) - -## V1.8.4 October 2022 - -1. Build system: - * Updates to reflect LPCNet decoupling from Codec2 (PR #274) -2. Bugfixes: - * Add missed UI disable on startup for 2020B mode. (PR #279) - * Fixed TX audio dropouts when using different sample rates. (PR #287) - * Remove sample rates above 48K from audio configuration. (PR #288) -3. Enhancements: - * Add alternate method of determining 2020 support for non-x86 machines. (PR #280) - * Remove unnecessary BW and DPSK options from UI. (PR #283) - * Stats on left hand side of main window now auto-reset after user-configurable time period (default 10s). (PR #262, #286) - -## V1.8.3.1 August 2022 - -1. Build system: - * Fix issue preventing patch version from being passed to Windows installer. (PR #271) - -## V1.8.3 August 2022 - -1. Build system: - * Build Git version of Hamlib for Windows builds. (PR #261) - * Remove build date and time from libsox. (PR #267) - * Refactor CMakeList.txt using newer project format. (PR #268) -1. Enhancements: - * Update frequency and mode display every 5 sec. (PR #266) - -## V1.8.2 July 2022 - -1. Enhancements: - * Save rig names instead of IDs to prevent Hamlib off by one issues. (PR #256) -2. Bugfixes: - * Increase plot buffer size to resolve issues with "To Spkr/Headphones" tab (PR #258) -3. Build system: - * Depend on Codec2 1.0.5. (PR #259) - -## V1.8.1 July 2022 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Disable 2020B unless the installed Codec2 provides it. (PR #257) -2. Build system: - * Update build scripts to use specific Codec2 and LPCNet versions. (PR #257) - -## V1.8.0 July 2022 - -1. Enhancements: - * PSK Reporter: Encodes callsign regardless of whether the internet is working. (PR #214) - * PSK Reporter: Sends report upon pushing Stop (vs. simply clearing the report list). (PR #214) - * PSK Reporter: Performs reporting in background instead of hanging the caller of the PskReporter class. (PR #214) - * PSK Reporter: Suppress reporting if we're playing back a radio file (to avoid false reports). (PR #214) - * Filter dialog: Increase length of vertical sliders to simplify fine-tuning. (PR #224) - * Modem compression (Tools-Options-Modem Clipping checkbox) added to FreeDV 2020 for increased RMS power. (PR #211) - * Added experimental 2020B mode. (PR #211) - * Refactored audio handling to use pipeline design pattern. (PR #219) - * Eliminated requirement to use the same audio sample rate for both mic and speaker devices. (PR #219, #234) - * 60 meters shows as USB and not LSB for countries where FreeDV usage is legal on that band. (PR #243) - * Improved audio quality and reduced CPU usage for multi-RX. (PR #246) -2. Build system: - * Add spell checking of codebase on every Git push. (PR #216) - * Build Windows build on every Git push. (PR #220) - * Default branch and repo to the current branch and repo for Docker (or else reasonable defaults). (PR #233) -3. Documentation: - * Removed obsolete references to required sample rates for voice keyer files. (PR #219) - * Add troubleshooting instructions for serial port PTT on Windows. (PR #226) - * Add missing gcc-g++ package to Fedora build instructions. (PR #235) - * Add missing sox package to Fedora build instructions. (PR #241) -4. Bugfixes: - * Suppress refresh of the sync indicator if disabled/no change in sync. (PR #230) - * Clarify location from where to run Docker build script. (PR #231) - * Change shutdown ordering to prevent hangs on slower systems. (PR #236) - * Disable PulseAudio suspend failure due to interactions with pipewire. (PR #239) - -## V1.7.0 February 2022 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Resolves issue with waterfall appearing garbled on some systems. (PR #205) - * Resolves issue with Restore Defaults restoring previous settings on exit. (PR #207) - * Resolves issue with some sound valid sound devices causing PortAudio errors during startup checks. (PR #192) -2. Enhancements: - * Removes requirement to restart FreeDV after using Restore Defaults. (PR #207) - * Hides frequency display on main window unless PSK Reporter reporting is turned on. (PR #207) - * Scales per-mode squelch settings when in multi-RX mode to reduce unwanted noise. (PR #186) - * Single-thread mode is now the default when multi-RX is turned on. (PR #175) - * Makes multi-RX mode the default. (PR #175) - * Mic In/Speaker Out volume controls added to Filter window. (PR #208) - * Cleans up UI for filters and makes the dialog non-modal. (PR #208) - * Adds optional support for PulseAudio on Linux systems. (PR #194) -3. Documentation: - * Adds section on creating Windows shortcuts to handle multiple configurations. (PR #204) - * Resolves issue with PDF image placement. (PR #203) -4. Build System: - * Uses more portable way of referring to Bash in build scripts. (PR #200) - * User manual now installed along with executable. (PR #187) - * macOS app bundle generated by CMake instead of manually. (PR #184) - * Fail as soon as a step in the build script fails. (PR #183) - * Have Windows uninstaller clean up Registry. (PR #182) - * Windows installer now installs sample .wav files. (PR #182) - -## V1.6.1 September 2021 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Uses UTF-8 for device names from PortAudio to resolve display problems on non-English systems. (PR #153) - * Resolves crash when using click to tune feature on main window. (PR #157) - * Resolves issue where test plots inside Audio Options dialog hang during test. (PR #154) - * Disable multi-RX options in Tools->Options when a session is active. (PR #154) - * Resolves buffer overflow when using mono-only TX sound devices. (PR #169) -2. Enhancements: - * Updates mode indicator on transition between TX and RX instead of only on start. (PR #158) - * Updates PSK Reporter feature to use new Codec2 reliable\_text API. (PR #156, #162, #166, #168) - * Suppress unnecessary rig_init() calls to prevent FreeDV from changing the current VFO. (PR #173) - -_Note: The PSK Reporter feature beginning in this release is incompatible with versions older than 1.6.1 due to a change in how callsigns are encoded._ - -## V1.6.0 August 2021 - -1. Bugfixes: - * Suppressed clipping of TX speech when PTT is released. (PR #123) - * Added missing mode labels for 800XA and 2400B as a result of implementing multi-RX in 1.5.3. (PR #128) - * Fixed analog passthrough when using 2400B. (PR #130) - * Fixed non-responsive scroll controls on macOS. (PR #139) - * Auto EQ now working for 800XA. (PR #141) - * Reset scatter plot state when multi-RX switches modes. (PR #146) - * Use selected sound device sample rates for the equalizer controls. (PR #142) -2. Enhancements: - * Frequency ticks moved to the top of the waterfall. (PR #115) - * Optimized rendering code for the waterfall display to improve responsiveness on slower machines. (PR #127, #137) - * Fixed navigation issues encountered while using screen readers. (PR #121) - * Allow main window to expand horizontally for shorter displays. (PR #135, #121) - * Allow autoconversion of voice keyer file to selected TX mode's sample rate. (PR #145) - * Multi-RX: decode each supported mode on its own thread. (PR #129) -3. New features: - * Added support for alternative configuration files by specifying -f/--config options. (PR #119, #125) - * Added support for PTT input, e.g. for foot switches. (PR #136) -4. Build system: - * Use MacPorts/Homebrew PortAudio for macOS builds. (PR #134, #138) - * Bootstrapped wxWidgets now uses version 3.1.5. (PR #147) - * Added support for bootstrapped wxWidgets on Windows builds. (PR #124) - * Updated Docker container for Windows builds to Fedora 34. (PR #124) - * Created "make dist" target for easy tarball generation. (PR #152) - -## V1.5.3 April 2021 - -1. Simultaneous decode of 2020, 1600 and 700C/D/E (without needing to push Stop first, change the mode and push Start again). -2. Dynamic switching of the current Tx mode between the aforementioned modes, again without needing to restart the session. -3. A Tx level slider on the right hand side of the main screen to fine-tune transmit output (to more easily avoid clipping ALC and conflicting with other soundcard ham radio applications). - -## V1.5.2 January 2021 - -1. Updates storage for sound card configuration to use device names instead of IDs. -2. Detects changes to computer sound card configuration and notifies user when devices go away. - -## V1.5.1 January 2021 - -1. Experimental support for reporting to [PSK Reporter](https://pskreporter.info) added. -2. Bug fixes with audio configuration to allow mono devices to be used along with stereo ones. -3. Tweaks to user interface and record/playback functionality to improve usability. -4. Bug fixes and tweaks to improve voice keyer support. - -## V1.5.0 December 2020 - -1. FreeDV 700E, better performance than 700D on fast fading channels -1. FreeDV 700D/700E clipper to increase average transmit power by 6dB - -## V1.4.3 August 2020 - -1. Maintenance Release (no major new features) -1. Changes to support wxWidgets 3.1 (but Windows versions built against wxWidgets 3.0) -1. Under the hood - OFDM modem has been refactored, shouldn't affect freedv-gui operation - -## V1.4.2 July 2020 - -1. Maintenance Release (no major new features) -1. Improved squelch/audio pass through on 700D/2020/2400B -1. Under the hood - Codec2 library has been refactored, shouldn't affect freedv-gui operation -1. Removed Project Horus support (now being maintained outside of Codec2/FreeDV) - -## V1.4 June-October 2019 - -1. FreeDV 2020, Project Horus Binary Modes. -1. [Improved OFDM Modem Acquisition](http://www.rowetel.com/?p=6824), this will improve sync time on FreeDV 700D and 2020 on HF fading channels, and can also handle +/- 60 Hz frequency offsets when tuning. -1. Fixed FreeDV 700C frequency offset bug fix, was losing sync at certain frequency offsets. -1. Wide bandwidth phase estimation and DPSK for OFDM modes (700D/2020) for fast fading/QO-100 channels (Tools-Options) -1. Better speech quality on FreeDV 700C/700D with Auto equaliser (Tools-Filter) - -## V1.3 May 2018 - -* FreeDV 700D +See [this](https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/blob/master/CHANGELOG_OLD.md) for more information about changes in versions prior to v1.9.0. # References