New contests added, IC 7000 management, skeds code rewritten, and many new features for this new version.
Please find below the release file :
2.28.0 (Feb 22, 2006)
Added IC-7000 support.
The WinKey PTT of the EZMaster does now work as well even when using the internal Win-Test CW keyer. Tks OH2UA/CU2A and I4UFH.
New setting in Options / Spots warnings to get a warning when you’re spotted.
Self-spot detector enabled.
2.27.0 (Feb 18, 2006)
Improved a bit WinKey when the "independent speed" is not enabled.
New European Generic 50/70/VHF/UHF (without mult) contest added. Tnx G4BUO.
New European Generic 50/70/VHF/UHF (mults = gridsquares) contest added.
Sked window code totally rewritten. It now has the same look’n feel as the other child windows, with the font options etc...
Skeds are checked against each entered QSO, and deleted if needed. Tnx DL8WAA.
A warning is now displayed 5 mins before a sked (and the sked window pops up if it was closed), or when a station is passed.
The spot bandwiths for each mode are now adjustable in the Properties dialog of the bandmaps. Tnx DL6RAI, DK4YJ and several others !
Keyboard mode (Alt-K) : Alt-K (or Return/Enter) now closes the dialog, The Escape keys stops transmission, and Alt-F9/F10 (speed down/up) are allowed. Tnx DK4WA.
Bandmap window : In the graphical view, display options added to show headings (LP is optional). Tnx YT1XX.
Validity controls strengthened in callsigns and frequency edit fields.
Bugfix : is SO2R avanced mode, changing the active scenario using AltGR+number was getting the logged callsign wiped out. Fixed. Tks OH2UA.
Bugfix : PACC contest : QSO are now allowed only once per band. Tnx DK2PH.
2.26.2 (Feb 11, 2006)
PACC Contest implementation rewritten to fit to the current rules. Tnx F5IN.
Bugfix : On file opening, the CheckPartial wnd (F12) wasn’t properly sized. Tnx F5TVL, F8DBF.
2.26.1 (Feb 10, 2006)
Notice for EZMaster users : this version best works with at least firmware 1.37.
Bugfix : LPT address port was always 0x378 regardless the address defined in the LPT configuration dialog. Tks YT1XX/YT5T.
Bugfix : PACC Contest was broken. Tnx DM9CM.
Bugfix : Graphical resources leak found in BandMap windows code, which could lead to unexpected bahaviour in tight environments (especially under Win98). Tnx F6HJO and ON5GQ.
2.26.0-beta (Feb 3, 2006)
FOC Marathon added. The associated database is FOC_MARATHON.DTB. Tnx EI5DI, SM6BGA, G4BUO
Bugfix : The internal voice keyer was not working properly until the "CW and PTT (pin 17 and 17)" option was ticked in the "LPT1 properties" dialog box. Tks G4BUO.
Bugfix : Cabrillo import module for the ARRL Sweepstakes was missing.
Bugfix : Using the * key to swap active radio when TXing was delayed. Tks F8CRH.
Bugfix : With an EZMaster used in CW, the ESC key was not reverting the headphone status to the initial value. Tks G3BJ and F8CRH.
Bugfix : the halfspace character (^) was not working with WinKey. Tks OH4JFN and K1EL.
Bugfix : Pressing the frontpanel A/B button of the EZMaster is now detected by Win-Test. Tks F5TNI.
Pressing ESC in the advanced SO2R "Alternate CQ" scenario now switches back as active the radio primary radio. Tks F5TNI.
Bugfix : The SSB VuMeter works again.