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)

v1.8.9-20230321

This release is currently equivalent to v1.8.8 but contains FreeDV 2020C support. See here for release content.

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230321-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230321-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230321-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.9-20230321-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.8

This release contains the following content:

1. Bugfixes:
   • Resolve compile failure in EasySetupDialog on openSUSE. (PR #344)
   • Prevent Mode box from auto-resizing to avoid unexpected movement of other controls. (PR #347)
2. Build system:
   • CPack: Properly handle the case where FREEDV_HASH doesn't exist. (PR #345)
3. Enhancements:
   • Show friendlier error if serial ports can't be opened. (PR #348)
   • Use same VFO retrieval mechanism for PTT as with frequency sync. (PR #350)
   • Tweak PSK Reporter handling to report received callsigns more quickly. (PR #352)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.8-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

Note: This release does not contain 2020C support. See here for a build with support.

v1.8.8-20230116

This release is equivalent to v1.8.7 except for the inclusion of 2020C mode. Additionally, since the last pre-release version of v1.8.7, multiple receive support for 2020C has been removed (i.e. you will need to explicitly push Stop, select 2020C and push Start again in order to use the mode).

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.8-devel-2023-01-16-2d579f6-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-devel-2023-01-16-2d579f6-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-devel-2023-01-16-2d579f6-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV-1.8.8-devel-2023-01-16-2d579f6-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

v1.8.7

This release contains the following content:

1. Code Cleanup:
   • Remove "force sync" option from Tools->Options (PR #332)
2. Enhancements:
   • Add "Easy Setup" dialog to simplify first time setup. (PR #189)
3. Bugfixes:
   • Add a bit of extra space for the sample rate drop-downs. (PR #336)
   • Add units for SNR gauge to match squelch gauge. (PR #339)
   • Fix compiler errors due to recent samplerate changes. (PR #338)
   • Fix inability to change to certain FreeDV modes for transmit. (PR #340)

List of binary builds provided for this release:

• FreeDV-1.8.7-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD, recommended for most Windows PCs)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV.dmg (Intel/ARM universal binary for macOS)

Note: This release does not contain 2020C support. See here for a build with support.

v1.8.7-20221230

Changes vs. previous pre-release build:

• Easy Setup dialog bug fixes (PR #189):
  • Fixed crash when clicking OK without selecting any sound devices.
  • Fixed serial port rate for Hamlib not being selected.
  • Don't try to select invalid sound devices on dialog load.

As a reminder, please use one of the following files for Windows:

• FreeDV-1.8.7-*-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-*-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-*-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-*-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)

v1.8.7-20221228

Changes vs. previous pre-release build:

1. Code Cleanup:
   • Remove "force sync" option from Tools->Options (PR #332)
2. Enhancements:
   • Add "Easy Setup" dialog to simplify first time setup. (PR #189)

The following Codec2 content is also included:

• Fix sign of freq offset estimate for 800XA (https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/371)
• Allow TX BPF to be set for all OFDM modes (https://github.com/drowe67/codec2/pull/368)

v1.8.7-20221223

This release is currently equivalent to v1.8.6 but contains FreeDV 2020C support. See here for release content.

Note: LLVM MinGW was used to build the Windows binaries and thus the naming for the Windows installers has changed. See below:

• FreeDV-1.8.7-devel-2022-12-23-abfe533-windows-i686.exe (32 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-devel-2022-12-23-abfe533-windows-armv7.exe (32 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-devel-2022-12-23-abfe533-windows-x86_64.exe (64 bit Windows for Intel/AMD)
• FreeDV-1.8.7-devel-2022-12-23-abfe533-windows-aarch64.exe (64 bit Windows for ARM - new for 1.8.7)

v1.8.6

Happy Holidays! This release contains the following content:

1. Build system:
   • Suppress documentation generation when tagging releases. (PR #314)
   • Simplify build to reduce need for build scripts. (PR #305, #329, #331)
2. Bugfixes:
   • Filter out non-MME devices to match previous behavior. (PR #318)
   • Use 64 bit int for frequency to enable reporting microwave frequencies. (PR #325, #331)
   • Resolves issue with minimum button sizing in the Filter dialog. (PR #326, #331)
   • Update labeling of clipping and BPF options to match actual behavior. (PR #319)
   • Adjusts positioning and spacing of controls in the Options dialog to prevent truncation. (PR #328, #331)
3. Enhancements:
   • Add 2020B to multi-RX feature to enable RX and TX without restarting session. (PR #312)
   • Hide modes not on the SM1000 by default. (PR #313)
   • Increase the default Record From Modulator time to 60 seconds. (PR #321)
4. Code Cleanup:
   • Adjusted function prototypes to use bool instead of int. (PR #316)

Note: This release does not contain 2020C support. See here for a build with support.

v1.8.6-20221217

Changes vs. previous pre-release build:

1. Enhancements
   • Hide modes not on the SM1000 by default. (PR #313)
   • Add 2020B/C to multi-RX feature to enable RX and TX without restarting session. (PR #312)
2. Build system:
   • Suppress documentation generation when tagging releases. (PR #314)

Note: comments appreciated with regard to what modes should be visible by default.