jtdx_improved

Description

jtdx_improved is an enhanced version of JTDX by Igor Chernikov et al. (https://sourceforge.net/projects/jtdx/). Both my and Igor's forks are based on the excellent WSJT-X software by Joe Taylor K1JT, Steve Franke K9AN, Bill Somerville G4WJS and others (https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/). After the succes of my wsjt-x_improved project I thought it was time to implement some of its enhancements now also to JTDX …

► Find a full description of the jtdx_improved project on SourceForge. ◄

Notes: jtdx_improved is experimental and is licensed under GNU General Public License, GPLv3. I am not aware of any adverse effects. However, use it at your own risk!

► Read the overview on the additional features of jtdx_improved. ◄

Download

jtdx_improved is available with two different GUI layouts: My 'improved' layout which is similar to the wsjt-x_improved AL version, and JTDX's standard GUI. For technical reasons, each version has its own installer.

Dark Style is available for all versions and can be turned on and off from the program.

There are versions for Windows, Linux, and for the Raspberry Pi available.

► Download the various versions from the Files tab. ◄

Full change history is available in the Release Notes.

jtdx_improved Mailing List

The best source of help is the jtdx-improved-community mailing list. You will find this to be an active forum for communication among users of jtdx_improved. The chances are good that someone with similar interests and equipment has already solved your problem and will be happy to help. To post messages there you will need to subcribe.

Troubleshooting

If anything is not working as expected, first check your hardware as well as your software settings. This includes:

• Read the User Guide carefully. What is described there for the original JTDX is also valid for jtdx_improved.
• Ensure you have a stable connection to your rig (USB cables, audio cables, possible RFI).
• Check if the settings at File | Settings | Radio are correct (Rig, Serial Port, Baud Rate, PTT Method, and so on).
• Don't forget to enable Split Operation. The preferred method is Fake it.

In some rare cases, the hamlib rig driver may not properly work with your rig. Try to select a similar rig model and see if it works better, or use OmniRig instead. OmniRig has its own rig drivers, however, it is only available on Windows.

Bug Reports

• Program version
• Operating system
• Concise description of the problem
• Exact sequence of steps required to reproduce the problem