v1.85.2 Bug Fix Release and History File Refresh

Summary

This release fixes several quality and behavior issues, including improvements to partial callsign handling, log error reporting, and improved control of CW Monitor audio. Several Call History files have been updated. See the full list of resolved issues below.

Installation

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Download the Morse.Runner.1.85.2.zip file (also available in the Assets section below), Open the zip file, extract the folder to your DESKTOP, and run MorseRunner.exe within this folder. Do not add these files to a previous release folder, or place in a windows program directory as this causes errors. You can safely copy your MorseRunner.ini file from your previous install directory into the new install directory. After installing, read the Readme.txt file for more information.

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Release Details

Version 1.85.2 (April 2025)

General bug fixes...

• Calling station now sends callsign correction only after user sends partial callsign (#382) (W7SST)
• Send Station ID after 3 consecutive QSOs (#247) (W7SST)
• Fix program hang when using QRM Band Condition (#379) (W7SST)
• Fix NIL log error after incomplete callsign is sent and later corrected (#399) (W7SST)
• Improve handling of short or partial callsigns causing stations to not respond (#326) (W7SST)
• Fix issue where caller may keep sending after user sends TU (#403) (W7SST)
• Fix ghosting station after starting a QSO (#404) (W7SST)
• Calling station may exit QSO when caller and user are both sending (#405) (W7SST)
• Do not simulate multiple stations with same callsign (#406) (W7SST)
• Fix case where caller may respond only one time (#407) (W7SST)
• Select leading '?' in Call edit field (#408) (W7SST)

Contest-Specific improvements

• NCJ NAQP - DX Stations are now included in simulation (#353) (W7SST)
• NCJ NAQP - Update call history file
• ARRL DX - Update call history file
• K1USN Slow Speed Test - Update call history file

CW Monitor Volume Control Improvements

The following changes were made to improve the behavior of the CW Monitor
volume control. Previously, the volume slider did not display the correct
range nor did the slider provide any noticeable volume changes in the upper
range of motion. Now, the CW monitor slider provides smooth control across
the entire range.

• Self-monitor of user's CW can now be turned off (#290) (W7SST)
• Remove an annoying pumping sound when set to lowest setting (#290) (W7SST)
• Monitor Level hint now displays full audio range (#390) (W7SST)
• Improve Self Monitor Volume control behavior (#394) (W7SST)

What's Changed

• DxStation sends corrected call only after user sends partial callsign by @w7sst in #384
• ARRL SS - fix assertion with 2 letter alpha by @w7sst in #387
• NAQP - State exchange field can be empty for DX Stations (#353) by @w7sst in #388
• Fix program hang when using QRM Band Condition by @w7sst in #393
• Monitor Level hint now displays full audio range by @w7sst in #396
• Self-monitor of user's CW can now be turned off by @w7sst in #395
• Improve Self Monitor Volume control behavior by @w7sst in #397
• After Incomplete callsign and correction, QSO goes NIL by @w7sst in #400
• Update Readme.txt for v1.85.2 release by @w7sst in #398
• Fix caller ghosting with short or partial callsigns by @w7sst in #409
• Fix issue where DxStn will keep sending after TU by @w7sst in #410
• Fix ghosting station after starting a QSO by @w7sst in #411
• Calling station will exit QSO when caller and user are both sending by @w7sst in #412
• Create script to create an installation directory by @w7sst in #414
• update release notes for 1.85.2 release by @w7sst in #415

Full Changelog: v1.85.1...v1.85.2