v1.8.10

This release contains the following content:

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)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.10-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.10-20230518

This release adds the following changes for FreeDV Reporter functionality (vs. the previous test build):

1. Fix bug preventing Fedora packaging from working properly.
2. Allow users to disable use of FreeDV Reporter and PSK Reporter individually.
3. Add ability to configure a different hostname for FreeDV Reporter functionality.
4. Add menu item to quickly access FreeDV Reporter.

Additionally, the following enhancements have been added:

1. Defer sound device checking until Start is pushed. (PR #393)
2. Add ability for Hamlib to use RTS/DTR instead of CAT for PTT. (PR #394)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-18-5d3d1e7-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-18-5d3d1e7-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-18-5d3d1e7-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-18-5d3d1e7-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.10-20230514

This release contains test code to enable use with the new FreeDV Reporter live reporting system. FreeDV Reporter displays the live status of every FreeDV station using this version (or newer) of the FreeDV application and also has basic chat functionality (similar to QSO Reporter). Reporting to FreeDV Reporter is enabled when PSK Reporter is enabled in Tools->Options->Reporting. Currently FreeDV Reporter is hardcoded to report to https://freedv-reporter.k6aq.net/ until major bugs are worked out.

Additionally, this build also contains the following content:

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)
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)
   • Hamlib: use RIG_VFO_CURR if explicit VFO doesn't work. (PR #385)
   • Fix various misspellings in codebase. (PR #392)
3. Enhancements:
   • Add last received SNR to callsign list. (PR #389, #391)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-14-6f1f77e-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-14-6f1f77e-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-14-6f1f77e-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.10-devel-2023-05-14-6f1f77e-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9

This release contains the following content:

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)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9-20230423

This release contains the following content since the previous 1.8.9 test build:

1. Enhancements:
   • Add ability to select location of recordings in Tools->Options->Audio when using the Record button (See PR #369 and previous test builds for more info on the Quick Record feature.)
2. Bugfixes:
   • Added additional fix for Windows when resizing the window to hide the waterfall. (PR #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)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-23-98fab4a-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-23-98fab4a-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-23-98fab4a-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-23-98fab4a-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9-20230420

This release removes 2020C mode in addition to the following content since the previous 1.8.9 test build:

1. Enhancements:
   • Adds option to show times in callsign list in UTC instead of local time. (See PR #362 and previous v1.8.9 test builds for info on the callsign list feature.)
   • Add Record button to the main window to easily allow recording of the incoming signal. (PR #369)
2. Bugfixes:
   • Fix crash on Windows after resizing the window to hide the waterfall. (PR #366)
   • Fix issue preventing Yaesu sound devices from appearing in Easy Setup. (PR #371)
3. Cleanup:
   • Remove 'Split' button from UI. (PR #372)
   • Remove dead code for RX/TX loopback buttons. (PR #372)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-20-c6cad6e-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-20-c6cad6e-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-20-c6cad6e-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-20-c6cad6e-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9-20230414

This release contains an update to the previous build that additionally adds received date/time to the list of previously received callsigns. More information about this feature can be found in PR #362.

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-14-6cce8ee-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-14-6cce8ee-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-14-6cce8ee-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-14-6cce8ee-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9-20230410

This release contains 2020C mode as well as the following in addition to the previous 1.8.9 test build:

1. Enhancements:
   • Show previously received callsigns in main window. (PR #362)
2. Bugfixes:
   • Fix typo preventing use of Easy Setup when not having a radio configured. (PR #359)
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)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-10-9867eeb-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-10-9867eeb-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-10-9867eeb-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-devel-2023-04-10-9867eeb-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.9-20230326

This release contains 2020C mode and the hamlib downgrade from v1.8.8.1, as well as the following:

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)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230326-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230326-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230326-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230326-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.8.1

This release contains the following content:

1. Bugfixes:
   • Downgrade hamlib for Windows and macOS due to PTT and CAT control bugs on various radios. (PR #357)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.8.1-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.8.1-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.8.1-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.8.1-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)