A frequently updated branch maintained by Uwe Risse (DG2YCB) that integrates v2.2.160 features with additional enhancements like audible alerts and band hopping. 32-Bit vs. 16-Bit Audio:

If you are calling CQ, the Auto Seq feature is powerful. It handles the Q

Less frequent CAT errors, particularly with USB audio handling.

: Automatically transitions between calling CQ or running Search and Pounce (S/P) at user-defined time intervals.

A standout new feature of JTDX 2.2.160 is the introduction of an for FT8, FT4, and JT65 modes. A brand new "Tab 3" has been added to the main configuration window, displaying checkboxes for the most important FT8, FT4, and JT65 frequencies. Once you select the bands and modes you wish to scan, simply push the "Band Hopping" button. JTDX will automatically switch between the selected bands every other full minute. As noted in the release notes, this feature is extremely useful when combined with PSK Reporter to get a comprehensive overview of real-time propagation conditions.

As with any software, some issues persist, and users have reported challenges with JTDX 2.2.160:

The developers caution that . Future builds require Windows 10 22H2 or newer.

The software includes advanced filters that allow you to hide local traffic and only show decodes for new DXCC entities or specific grids you are hunting. Important Usage Notes Users should be aware of the current development landscape:

The 2.2.160 update syncs critical code structures with various spin-off configurations, notably the project. This means cleaner software installations, fully functional Dark Style native views, and optimized telemetry logging hooks for external loggers. Technical Performance Nuances

JTDX is a popular open-source software fork of WSJT-X, originally developed by Joe Taylor, K1JT. While based on the same core code, JTDX has been specifically optimized by a team of developers, notably Igor Chernikov and Arvo Järve, to push the limits of weak-signal communication. The software supports multiple digital modes essential for modern amateur radio, including:

Users report that v2.2.160-rc7 offers better sensitivity and decoding efficiency compared to v2.2.159, though it may still lag slightly behind the maximum settings of WSJT-X 2.7.0 in some high-load scenarios. UI Optimization: