v1.9.9

This release contains the following content:

1. Bugfixes:
   • Cache PortAudio sound info to improve startup performance. (PR #689)
   • Fix typo in cardinal directions list. (PR #688)
   • Shrink size of callsign list to prevent it from disappearing off the screen. (PR #692)
   • Clean up memory leak in FreeDV Reporter window. (PR #705)
   • Fix issue causing delayed filter updates when going from tracking band to frequency. (PR #710)
   • Fix hanging issue with footswitch configured. (PR #707)
2. Enhancements:
   • Add additional error reporting in case of PortAudio failures. (PR #695)
   • Allow longer length user messages. (PR #694)
   • Add context menu for copying messages to the clipboard. (PR #694)
3. Documentation:
   • Remove broken links in README. (PR #709)
4. Build system:
   • Add ability to build without LPCNet in preparation for potential future deprecation of 2020/2020B. (PR #711)

Available binary releases:

• FreeDV-1.9.9-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.9.9-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.9.9-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)