Upgrading to JTDX 2.2.160 requires preserving your current settings and contacts. Follow these steps to secure a smooth transition: Step 1: Backup Current Configuration Open your current JTDX installation. Navigate to -> Open log directory .
Launch JTDX → (gear icon)
Operators report that JTDX often pulls "many more stations out of the noise" than WSJT-X. However, because WSJT-X 3.0 has cloned the JTDX decoding engine, the performance gap is now negligible. The choice now comes down to interface and automation philosophy. If you are a DXer who wants hands-off, "set-it-and-forget-it" operation, JTDX 22160 remains superior. If you want the "official" standard with the freshest Hamlib support, WSJT-X is the safe bet. jtdx 22160 updated
The update preserves your existing stations, logs, and macros. However, the “Deep Decode” setting is off by default – you must enable it manually under Settings → Decoding → Deep (slow) .
Maintained by Uwe, DG2YCB, this parallel version integrates features directly from the WSJT-X Improved branch. Check the JTDX Improved SourceForge Site for layout modifications, wideband improvements, and alternate installer variants built to run side-by-side with your existing logs. Step-by-Step Installation & Upgrade Guide Upgrading to JTDX 2
: A critical addition in recent builds (such as rc7 and beyond) is the integration of the WSJT-X SuperFox mode decoder . This allows JTDX users to participate in high-volume DXpeditions using the new SuperFox protocol.
files for the software to work correctly with newer radios, such as the Flex 8000 series. Learning Curve Launch JTDX → (gear icon) Operators report that
The waterfall engine has been updated for lower CPU usage. Key changes:
: Crucially, the latest iterations (specifically rc7) include support for the Superfox mode for Hounds, a feature not found in older "improved" forks. Improved Sequencing
Which (Windows, Linux, or Mac) runs your shack? Are you using OmniRig or Hamlib for your rig control?
To get the most out of JTDX 2.2.160, the following configurations are essential: Time Synchronization
