HISTORY

Here you can find a description on what changes have been made between various releases of Airlink Express.

Version 2.9.9.1000, Final End-Of-Life Release, 10/28/2021

Changed:

  • Fixed QRZ.com lookup.

 

Version 2.9.9.999

Changed:

  • Reset logbook view after clearing the log bar.

 

Version 2.9.9.990

Fixed:

  • Proper saving of position and size of the main and log window if secondary monitor is to the left of the main monitor.

 

Added:

  • Support for IC-705.
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    Version 2.9.8.983

    Added:

    • Support for IC-9700.
    • Alt-A shortcut key. It will move the cursor to the serial number field (SNRX) and select the text for quick editing. If you select a text in the RX box first and then hit Alt-A, then the selected text will be inserted in the serial number field.
    • Double click serial number selection. If you have the Auto Increment Serial Number enabled in the Options menu, then the second double click on a text (number) in the RX box will have that number entered in the SNRX field. The first double click is still reserved for the callsign. So first double click moves the text to the Callsign field, and the second double click will move the text to the SRNX field. Keep in mind that the number has to be surrounded by a white space or new line.
    • Macro text entry window in word wrap format, and allow for resizing to see all text.

     

    Version 2.9.8.980

    Fixed:

    • Problem with importing and exporting modes not supported by Airlink Express.

     

    Version 2.9.7.977

    Fixed:

    • Row and cell selections work have been fixed in the logbook to align better with expectations.

     

    Added:

    • Support for IC-7610.
    • A continuously updated ADI file (C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME_HERE\AppData\Local\Airlink Express\AirlinkExpress.adi) Every time you log a contact it will be added to this file. When you delete the file, a new one will be created the next time a contact is logged.
    • MODE and SUBMODE to ADIF export to be compliant with ADIF v3.08.

     

    Changed:

    • RX and TX volume sliders now continuously vary the level instead of only when you release the left mouse button.
    • Moved directory for Exception Handler log to Data directory and added supported Windows versions.

     

    Version 2.9.5.970

    Fixed:

    • Issue when no Windows input devices are enabled/found.

     

    Added:

    • Support for Yaesu FT-891.

     

    Changed:

    • Inhibit sending of CAT frequency and mode requests to radio while in transmit mode.
    • ADIF export is now in date/time order.

     

    Version 2.9.2.958

    Added:

     

    Fixed:

    • Some minor CAT issue for Yaesu FTdx1200 and FTdx3000.

     

    Version 2.8.2.907

    Fixed:

    • IC-7400 CAT Control.

     

    Version 2.8.1.905

    Added:

    • Support for Icom IC-7300.
    • Support for Elecraft KX3.
    • Support for TenTec Eagle.

     

    Changed:

    • Airlink Express now requires the .Net framework 4.0 or higher

     

    Version 2.7.1.886

    Fixed:

    • TS-590(S)(SG) CAT Control.

     

    Added:

    • Support for Icom IC-7851 and IC-9100.
    • Support for Yaesu FT-991.
    • Support for Flexradio FLEX-6300, Flex-6500, and Flex-6700.
    • Added country column to the logbook.

     

    Changed:

    • Callbook lookup function only uses QRZ.com's XML service. You are encouraged to get a subscription. However, you do not need a subscription. Without a XML subscription you will only be able to look up 150 callsigns per 24 hours, and some information is omitted.

     

    Version 2.6.6.860

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function.

     

    Added:

    • Support for Kenwood TS-590SG.

     

    Version 2.6.5.855

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function.

     

    Version 2.6.2.853

    Fixed:

    • Callbook login function.

     

    Version 2.6.1.835

    Added:

    • support for the QRZ.com XML subscription service (Check XML Subscriber in Operator Information)

    Fixed:

    • previous contact lookup function when clicking on a call in the multichannel window (was always on, independently from the setting under Options)
    • scaling of some dialog windows when the Display Resizing option is used in the Control Panel of Windows

     

    Version 2.5.12.823

    Added:

    • Support for Yaesu FTdx1200.

     

    Version 2.5.11.815

    Fixed:

    • Callbook login function.

     

    Version 2.5.10.813

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function.

     

    Version 2.5.9.811

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function.

     

    Version 2.5.9.810

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function.

     

    Version 2.5.8.807

    Added:

    • Support for Icom IC-7100 and IC-7410
    • Support for Kenwood TS-990(S)
    • Support for TenTec Omni VII (in radio mode) and Jupiter (in Jupiter mode)
    • Support for Yaesu FT-1000D, FTdx3000 and FTdx5000
    • Multi Channel Display On <MCDON> and Off <MCDOFF> macro tags
    • AFC On <AFCON> and Off <AFCOFF> macro tags
    • Insert CR character <CR>, insert LF character <LF>, and insert CRLF characters <CRLF> macro tags

    Changed:

    • Callbook login procedure, which should result in a somewhat quicker login and fewer login failures
    • Message "Callsign not found!" will now be shown in the first name field and at the bottom left on the status bar if the callsign was not found in the callbook.
    • Tx buffer is not cleared anymore when hitting the escape button while transmitting
    • Upgraded to version 1.8 of PSKReporter software

    Fixed:

    • Distance and bearing calculation for some cultures
    • Prevent appending carriage return to TX window when <TXRXTOGGLE> macro is used
    • Resetting the background color for search text found when the <MULTICLEAR> macro is used

     

    Version 2.5.6.761

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function for computers with Internet Explorer 10 installed

     

    Version 2.5.5.753

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup function

     

    Version 2.5.5.751

    Fixed:

    • microHam interface problem for Windows 8
    • callbook lookup for Windows 8
    • callbook lookup for Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows
    • log display of frequency for 160,80 and 40m when not using Racio Control (CAT)

     

    Version 2.5.3.734

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup

     

    Version 2.5.2.732

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup

     

    Version 2.5.1.726

    Added:

    • Support for 60m
    • <FILE:full_path> macro tag

    Fixed:

    • RX Lock
    • When not in rig control mode, the portion behind the decimal point of the frequency logged was not always correct
    • In some instances Airlink Express would stop sending reports to the PSKReporter web sites after a certain amount of time

     

    Version 2.4.6.676

    Added:

    • Option to change waterfall and spectrum colors
    • <CWID> and <BAND> macro tags
    • RX Lock to saved preferences

    Changed:

    • Using latest PSKReporter interface (V1.4)

    Fixed:

    • Settings migration from prior to new version on non-administrative accounts
    • Import of ADIF files for user accounts with an apostrophe in the user name
    • Cell selection when keyboard short cuts ctrl-C is used to copy cell contents
    • PTT through CAT commands for TS-590S and TS-2000
    • Blank speed selection that appears for some cultures (locales)
    • Font selection for some cultures (locales)

     

    Version 2.4.5.651

    Added:

    • Country, Continent, Distance and Bearing Information
    • Calculate distance and bearing when you enter grid info on log bar
    • Import/Update of Prefix Information
    • Support for Kenwood TS-590S
    • PTT through CAT commands for FSK

    Fixed:

    • "Disappearing windows" problem on startup of Airlink Express on some configurations
    • Callbook lookup function

     

    Version 2.3.2.531

    Fixed:

    • Exception thrown at the start of the program on some computer configurations, caused by the introduction of new RTTY modes.

     

    Version 2.3.2.530

    Added:

    • RTTY 75 an 100 baud modes (AFSK & FSK!)
    • CAT support for the FLEX-1500, FLEX-3000, Flex-5000A and FLEX-5000C radios
    • Frequency column to logbook so that the frequency can be changed manually
    • <TIMEHHMM> macro tag for hh:mm time reporting

    Changed:

    • Refined callsign detection algorithm (in non-PSKReporter mode)

    Fixed:

    • Callbook lookup if a callsign contains an extra prefix or suffix
    • Issue that could cause a value out of range exception in some audio configurations
    • Center passband feature for some Yaesu radios

     

    Version 2.3.1.518

    Changed:

    • Lifted the limit on the number of soundcards a system can contain

    Fixed:

    • Macro migration issue that could possibly reset all macros to default values for non-privileged accounts

     

    Version 2.3.1.515

    Added:

    • Audio Visual Feedback for FSK is now optional
    • Eliminated extra diddles and single tone in FSK transmission (if Audio Visual Feedback is turned off)
    • Channel color change on Multi Channel Display when a user defined search text is found
    • Color of macro buttons can be changed
    • Hold feature for S/N measurement

    Changed:

    • QTH field on log bar now always shows the name of the city, if available

    Fixed:

    • Automatic installation of an update from within Airlink Express
    • <MODE> macro tag so that it will report correct ADIF modes
    • Callbook lookup

     

    Version 2.2.3.486

    Added:

    • Color and font options for the Multi Channel Display
    • Option to automatically check for updates at the start of the program
    • "Check for Updates" option in the help menu
    • CAT support for the FT-890
    • <MODE> and <SN> macro tags

    Changed:

    • Behavior of the RX lock (see help file)
    • ADIF export of County field for US stations
    • S/N measurement is now a a running average of the last 3 seconds of a signal
    • Default in installer changes between "New Install" to "Upgrade" depending on if a new version is detected or if an old version is detected
    • Improved CAT control for many Yaesu radios and make it behave better with
      USB to Serial port adapters

    Fixed:

    • Exception that occurred when Unimodem driver is installed for a modem device
    • Exception that occurred wile saving a log entry

     

    Version 2.2.1.439

    Fixed:

    • Reading the speed from the settings file could result in an exception for some culture settings in Windows
    • The speed was not always correctly indicated on the status bar
    • Fixed FSK problem introduced with prior version

     

    Version 2.2.1.437

    Added:

    • QPSK31, QPSK63, QPSK125, QPSK250
    • MFSK4, MFSK8, MFSK11, MFSK22, MFSK32, MFSK64
    • QPSK modes for ARQ
    • Single tone at the end of a transmission so it is more conform with other programs
    • CAT support for FT-840
    • Printing selected parts or complete logbook
    • Up to 16 channels parallel decode, depending on mode
    • <MULTICLEAR> macro tag

    Changed:

    • Upgraded MMVari control to version 1.08A which made many of the above additions possible. Thanks Mako (JE3HHT) and Oba (JA7UDE)!
    • As with every version, updated help files.
    • Dropped "Stop Replay" button from the tool bar
    • Mode and Speed selection are now separate drop down lists

    Fixed:

    • RX and RX volume sliders in Windows Vista

     

    Version 2.1.6.404

    Added:

    • MFSK31 mode
    • MFSK modes for ARQ
    • Allow Airlink Express being installed for different users on the same computer so that they will have their own logbook and settings (users need to have a different login account)
    • Migration of logbooks and settings files of all users sharing a single computer during an update installation

    Changed:

    • Deletion of multiple records from the log can now be done by selection of log entries
    • Removed compression from ARQ

    Fixed:

    • Improved detection of audio devices for Windows Vista
    • Selection issue on some HD and older audio devices in Windows XP
    • Installation issue if installed as a Standard User and not under an Administrator account

     

    Version 2.1.5.384

    Fixed:

    • ARQ would not work on some configurations because the DSP engine would not send a specific character
    • Audio output volume settings were not always properly recalled in Windows XP
    • Exception when no input lines are enabled in Windows Vista and Windows 7
    • Callbook issue that would result in a "login failed!"-message for some people
    • Minor soundcard naming issue that could cause an "index out of range" error message at the startup of the program

     

    Version 2.1.5.378

    Added:

    • PSKReporter (Automatic Propagation Reporter) see PSKReporter.info
    • ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request); sending and receiving of text and binary files
    • Enhanced support for USB based interfaces and audio devices
    • Arrow key tuning
    • Selection of pins for FSK keying
    • Option to use hardware (UART) timing of FSK for interfaces like the Navigator
    • Support for FT-100
    • Support for IC-735

    Changed:

    • My RST and His RST fields renamedd to RSQ rcvd and RSQ sent
    • RX sampling frequency can now be adjusted in a 1 Hz resolution
    • Account info now required for online callbook lookup

    Fixed:

    • Cursor will advance by only one line upon reception of a CRLF