Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.09
(released 12.09.2005) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.08.
Note
-
Version 3.09 does not need new activation code if you
have registered 3.x standard version.
Improvements
- ACARS message filtering function added
- Soundcard support improved
- DGPS message output format improved
- HF FAX sync improved
Bug Fixes
- Several minor bug fixes
OLD RELEASE NOTES
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.08
(released 10.03.2005) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.07.
Note
-
Version 3.08 does not need new activation code if you
have registered 3.x standard version.
Improvements
- RTTY decoder
- ACARS decoder information update
- HFDL decoder information update
- FAX picture size doubled
Bug Fixes
- Several minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.07
(released 15.09.2004) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.06-1.
Note
-
Version 3.07 does not need new activation code if you
have registered 3.x standard version.
New features
- CTCSS application
- VTS message decoding (ITU-R 825) in GMDSS
- Advanced VOX support for TX
- LPT signal for CW Keying and TX ON
- HFFAX 90 LPM mode added
Improvements
- SITOR-A/B decoder improvements
Bug Fixes
- Several minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.06-1
(released 15.05.2004) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.06.
Note
-
Version 3.06 does not need new activation code if you
have registered 3.x standard version.
Improvements
- GMDSS (HF &VHF) decoder improvement
- SITOR-A decoder improvement
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.06 (released
20.04.2004) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.05.
Note
-
Version 3.06 does not need new activation code if you have registered
3.x standard version.
-
The configurations made by older versions are not
compatible with this latest SkySweeper version.
New features
- SELCAL database in MIL-STD
- SELCAL database in ICAO selective call decoder
- Signal raised to power (properties block)
- HFDL message filtering
- TX and RX frequencies set to same as a default in chat box
- CRC option added to AX25 (packet) decoder
- Picture autosave added to HF FAX
- Picture autosave added to HELL
- Picture autosave added to WEFAX
- Picture autosave added to SSTV
Improvements
- New RTTY decoder
- Improved SITOR-B decoder
Bug Fixes
- Several minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.05 (released
25.01.2004) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.01.
Note
-
Version 3.05 does not need new activation code if you have registered
3.x standard version.
-
The configurations made by older versions are not
compatible with this latest SkySweeper version.
New features
- AX25 (packet) decoder for HF (300 baud) and VHF (1200 baud)
- Programmable timer in the recorder.
- Squelch block
Improvements
- MIL-ALE decoder improvement
Bug Fixes
- wav files recorded with SkySweeper was not always possible to open
with other players
- some minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.01-2 (released
02.11.2003) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.01-1.
Bug Fixes
- SSTV transmitter is always in Scottie DX mode in 3.01-1 version
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.01-1 (released
01.11.2003) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.01.
Bug Fixes
- Many decoders do not work in 3.01 version if input is from audio.
Do not use 3.01 version. Upgrade to 3.01-1
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.01 (released
01.11.2003) compared to the SkySweeper version 3.00.
Note
-
Version 3.01 does not need new activation code if you have registered
2.x or 3.00 standard version.
-
The configurations made by older versions are not
compatible with this latest SkySweeper version.
New features
- Audio Expander block
- HUM remove filter
- Transmitter macros
- File macro (read text from file)
- Audio macro (plays audio from wav file)
- UTC time and date
- user defined macro keywords
- possible to save and load macro definitions
- possible to write text when transmitter is on
- CW keying to serial port/PTT interface
- Scottie DX mode added into SSTV receiver and transmitter
- GMDSS can print also CRC failed messages
Improvements
-
Bug Fixes
- some minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 3.00 (released
25.08.2003) compared to the SkySweeper version 2.10-7.
Note
-
Version 3.00 does not need new activation code if you have registered
2.x standard version.
-
The configurations made by older versions are not
compatible with this latest SkySweeper version.
New features
- DGPS decoder
- GMDSS/DSC decoder
- PSK63 (RX & TX)
- PSK125 (RX & TX)
- 2MFSK16 (RX & TX)
- 4MFSK16 (RX & TX)
- Multiple sound card support
- Recorder with squelch
- Spectrogram display integrated to decoders
- Input file read position can be scrolled
- Spectrogram frequency markers for SSTV and HFFAX tuning
- Time stamps for SELCAL and MIL-ALE
- MIL-ALE selective call print format
Improvements
- CW decoder
- HF FAX picture quality
- Noise Reducer improved
- Signal Property block user interface
- Window sizes in configurations scaled according to the window resolution
- More positions for configurations in the configuration editior
- PSK31 decoder
- WEFAX decoder
Bug Fixes
- a lot of bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-7 (released
24.03.2003)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-6.
Note
Version 2.10-7 does not need new activation code.
Bug Fixes
- Manual frequency locking fixed in CW
- Few other minor fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-6 (released
12.03.2003)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-5.
Note
Version 2.10-6 does not need new activation code.
Improvements
- Improved SITOR-B decoder
- Improved MIL-ALE decoder
- Improved RTTY decoder
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-5 (released
12.02.2003)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-4.
Note
Version 2.10-5 does not need new activation code.
Improvements
- CW decoder algorithm improved
Bug Fixes
- Frequency locking fixed in PACTOR, AMTOR and PSK
- Few other minor fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-4 (released
20.01.2003)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-3.
Note
Version 2.10-4 does not need new activation code.
Bug Fixes
- Long message decoding improved in the ACARS decoder
- Multiblock concatenation bugs fixed in the ACARS message parser
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-3 (released
14.01.2003)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-2.
Note
Version 2.10-3 does not need new activation code.
Bug Fixes
- Signal view history buffer didn't work in 2.10-2
- ACARS decoder improvements
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-2 (released
11.12.2002)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10-1.
Note
Version 2.10-2 does not need new activation code.
Improvements
- Improved explanation texts in error situations
- FFT and spectrogram resolution
- right mouse button handling added to 3D FTT analyzator
Bug Fixes
- wave format changed to 16bits per sample in HFDL.CFG
- software might crash when decoders was changed in chat application
- reset button didn't unlock decoders automatically
- RTTY decoder didn't use fixed frequency offset even it was selected
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10-1 (released
10.11.2002)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.10.
Note1
Version 2.10-1 does not need new activation code.
Improvements
- Premade configurations have been updated
Bug Fixes
- SHIP message parser didn't always start
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.10 (released
1.11.2002)
compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.9.
Note1
Version 2.10 does not need new activation code.
New features
- Full support for remote use over the Internet
- SYNOP and SHIP message parser for RTTY
- ICAO aeronautical selective call decoder
- Changeable character set for CW and RTTY decoders and transmitters
- CW decoder: fixed speed selection, print format selection
- Feature Demo
Improvements
- CW decoder algorithm improvements
- Improved SSTV decoder
- Improved HF-FAX decoder
- Spectrogram plot direction changed
Bug Fixes
- HFDL bug fixed
- PACTOR-1 bug fixed
- SITOR-B bug fixed
- DLL problems solved
- Many minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.9 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.8-1. (released 07.08.2002)
Note1
Version 2.9 does not need new activation code.
New features
- Internet connection (TCP/IP socket) to text decoders and
transmitters
- Configuration quick load panel in the configuration editior
Improvements
- New RTTY decoder and transmitter including new user defined RTTY
mode
Bug Fixes
- File path handling
- A lot of other minor bug fixes
Correction packet for 2.8. Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.8-1 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.8. (released 28.05.2002)
Note1
Version 2.8-1 does not need new activation code.
Bug Fixes
- Decoders in version 2.8 didn't work in chat box.
- Sitor automatic frequency scanning improved.
- HFDL documentation. Radio must be in USB mode.
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.8 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.7. (released 23.05.2002)
Note1
Version 2.8 does not need new activation code.
New features
- HFDL decoder
- ACARS uplink parser
- All real time visualization blocks can be also non real time analyzators
- Zoom in spectrogram window
- PDF documentation
Improvements
- ACARS parser improvement
Bug Fixes
- ACARS decoder multiblock concatenation feature
- A lot of other minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.7 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.6. (released 16.02.2002)
Note1
Version 2.7 does not need new activation code.
New features
- SSTV (Martin-1, Martin-2, Scottie-1, Scottie-2) transmitter
- HELLSCHREIBER (Feld, PSK105, PSK245) transmitter
- Sound card clock correction
- All text decoders and chat box have circular text window log. Adjustable
size.
- HF FAX grey scale / black and white mode selection
Improvements
- WEFAX decoder improvement
- SSTV decoder improvement
- HELL decoder improvement
- HF FAX RX start sync improvement
- Pitch block has more accurancy
- IQ coherent display improvements
- Time stamps in ACARS
- ACARS information updated
- Dynamic in mixer added to -100 - +100 dB
Bug Fixes
- ACARS decoder stability problems
- Configuratior editor stability problems
- TX macros can have more than one line
- A lot of other minor bug fixes
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.6 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.5. (released 08.12.2001)
Note1
Version 2.6 does not need new activation code.
Note2
You can use version 2.6 simultanously with older versions. Do not install
version 2.6 in the same directory as older versions, otherwise it will
generate DLL problems.
New features
- ACARS decoder
- MIL-ALE decoder
- All text decoders and chat box have a log file to save received text
- Easier volume and recording control settings
Improvements
- HF-FAX reception improvement
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.5 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.4. (released 30.09.2001)
Note1
Version 2.5 does not need new activation code.
Note2
You can use version 2.5 simultanously with older versions. Do not install
version 2.5 in the same directory as older versions, otherwise it will
generate DLL problems.
New features
- MFSK16 mode. This mode (RX & TX) will work fully
in the demo mode without needing registration!
- PACTOR-1 mode.
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.4 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.3. (released 02.08.2001)
Note1
Version 2.4 does not need new activation code. There's not anymore 10
minutes test time for the decoders in demo version.
Note2
You can use version 2.4 simultanously with older versions. Do not install
version 2.4 in the same directory as older versions, otherwise it will
generate DLL problems.
New features
- SkyBoost mode (developed according the specifications of our most
demanding professional customers). This mode (RX & TX) will work fully
in the demo mode without needing registration!
-Chat application. This is perhaps the most advanced user
interface for simultaneous RX & TX communication
-Mixer. This block provides the local signal generator for
the configuration editor.
Bug Fixes
-PSK Carriage return bug fixed in RX and TX
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.3 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.2. (released 31.3.2001)
Note1
Version 2.3 does not need new activation code.
Note2
You can use version 2.3 simultanously with older versions. Do not install
version 2.3 in the same directory as version 2.1 or 2.0, otherwise it will
generate DLL problems.
New features
- The option for setting fixed frequency offset for automatic scanning in RTTY and
SITOR modes
- Constellation visualization block has now coherent mode
for BPSK and QPSK transmission analysis
- Unshift On Space option in SITOR decoder
- Continous parameter adaptation option in CW-decoder
- Manual frequency set resolution increased in decoders
Bug Fixes
- Instability problems in some windows versions
- PSK 'i' character bug fixed
- PSK TX lower case characters (not sent in 2.2) bug fixed
Changes in the SkySweeper version 2.2 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.1.
Note1
You can use version 2.1 simultanously with version 2.2. Do not install
version 2.2 in the same directory as version 2.1, otherwise it will
generate DLL problems. If you do not use version 2.1 please, uninstall
version 2.1 before intallation of version 2.2
Note2
SkySweeper 2.2 version needs a new activation code. Already registrated
(version 2.0 or 2.1) SkySweeper users will get an activation code for free
of charge.
New Modes
- CW Transmitter
- PSK31 / QPSK Transmitter
- RTTY Transmitter
- Signal generator
- TX ON HW control signal through serial port to radio transmitter
New features
- SITOR-A selective call support (4/7 characters, 4/5 digit
modes)
- Improved CWdecoder
- Improved PSK decoder
- Improved RTTY decoder
- Improved SITOR-A decoder
- Improved user interface in CW, PSK, RTTY and SITOR
- Full demo (all features supported) for 10 minutes
Bug Fixes
- Wav file read problem corrected
Changes in the SkySweeer version 2.1 compared to the
SkySweeper version 2.0.
New Modes
- HELL
- WEFAX
- SITOR-A
New Visualization Blocks
- IQ Constellation
- Eye Diagram
- Signal Statistics
New features
- Scroll drawing mode in the spectrogram
- Color and gray scale drawing modes in the spectrogram
- Scroll drawing mode in FAX and SSTV modes
- Picture post processing functions in the FAX and SSTV modes
- Maximum FIR length 2047
- Adjustable FFT resolution
- Adjustable Autocorrelation length
- Adjustable averaging factor in the FFT and Autocorrelation analyzators
- History buffer in the signal view and statistics displays
Bug Fixes
- Problems to quick load configurations if the name included
spaces
- Register problems with NT
