[VHFcontesting] wsjtx for June VHF?

[Sean Waite]

If that's the RC that contains FT4 it has a kill switch to stop it from
working that fires right before the contest. The mode isn't ready for prime
time. I'd stick with the GA versions and not the release candidates

Sean WA1TE

On Mon, May 27, 2019, 15:17 Drew Arnett <kb9fko at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Preparing for the June VHF test.  Figure MSK144 would be interesting
> to use during the slow hours.  (And MS has been on my to try list for
> too long.)  I suppose I might use FT? if nobody wants to use SSB or CW
> any more.  (That is, if my rate and/or score will suffer from not
> using it.)
>
> What version of wsjtx is the go to version for this June?  (Yeah, saw
> the noise about FT4 in the RC with expiration date.  etc.)  Anything
> newer than what's published on the website now likely to be released
> before the contest?  On the website right now, the candidates are:
>
>   general availability (I'll translate this as stable):  2.0.1
>
>   candidate release (beta testing):  2.1.0-rc5
>
> Sounds like the RC flavor is encouraged if you want to test new stuff,
> but discouraged for normal use.  Does the June VHF test count as
> normal use?  I'd hope to roll with "stable" gear and SW myself.
> However, if the RC is stable enough for the modes I'd be using, any
> reason not to use it for the event?
>
> Maybe install both of these and everything released between now and
> then and stay tuned for answers?
>
> Thanks and best regards,
>
> Drew
> kb9fko
>
> ps.  Haven't finalized plans with friends, yet, but we'll be portable
> someplace around SoCal.
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