Upd | Jtdx 22160

The latest release of JTDX, version 2.2.160, brings meaningful refinements to one of the most popular digital mode clients for amateur radio. While not a revolutionary overhaul, this update focuses on stability, decoding performance, and user experience—key areas that matter most during intense contesting or weak-signal DX hunting.

Users of the previous 2.2.159 build reported that automatically spotting stations to a local DX Cluster via UDP would sometimes duplicate spots. The jtdx 22160 upd resolves this by adding a debounce timer to the UDP spot generator.

To avoid "DLL hell" or corrupted configuration files, follow this safe upgrade path.

Warning: Do not simply install over your old version without backing up your log. While JT-DX is generally safe, a fresh start prevents 95% of post-update crashes.

Do not trust random file hosting sites. The official source is the JT-DX GitHub repository or the official Russian DX contest team mirrors. jtdx 22160 upd

Updates for JTDX v2.2.160 (including release candidates like rc7 and rc8) focus on supporting the newer SuperFox mode and improving rig control through updated libraries. Key Features & Changes

SuperFox Support: Includes a decoder for the WSJT-X SuperFox mode used in major DXpeditions.

Hamlib Integration: Builds are now made with shared Hamlib libraries (libhamlib-4.dll). This allows you to update or patch your radio control (Hamlib) without needing to reinstall the entire JTDX program. Decoding Improvements:

Validation of the last grid from sources when the size is consistent. The latest release of JTDX , version 2

Enhanced "Waiting to Call" logic and fixed issues with false PTT triggers after receiving an RR73.

Database Updates: Includes the ALLCALL7.TXT database update (as of July 2024) and various translation updates.

Satellite Features (Experimental): Some beta versions have discussed adding optional parameters for satellite users, such as Reception Frequency and Sat Mode, though these are typically found in "Improved" forks. Important Notes for Users

Beta/RC Status: As of late 2024, v2.2.160 has largely been distributed as a Release Candidate (RC) for beta testers. Some "leaked" versions exist, but users have reported minor "quirks" or bugs in these unofficial builds. The jtdx 22160 upd resolves this by adding

JTDX-Helper Compatibility: If you use JTDX-Helper, version 2.6.4 and higher are designed to work with the v2.2.160 32-bit versions.

SuperFox Hound Mode: In this version, you typically cannot manually input a DX callsign in SuperFox Hound mode; you must double-click the decoded DX station in the Band Activity window to initiate a call. JTDX 2.2.160 rc7 grid issue

Symptoms: Reports of "Splatter" or "A9" (bad audio) on PSKreporter. Solution: The update resets the "TX Attenuation" slider in Settings > Audio to 0 dB. Go back and set it to 10-15 dB depending on your interface. Aim for the ALC meter on your radio to show zero movement.