[[NEW_FEATURES]]
=== New in Version {VERSION_MAJOR}.{VERSION_MINOR}

_WSJT-X 2.7_ introduces a new program called *QMAP*, new Special
Operating Activities *Q65 Pileup* and *SuperFox mode*, an option to
*Update Hamlib* at the click of a button, a new program feature 
*Message System*, and a number of other enhancements and bug fixes.

- *QMAP* and *Q65 Pileup* mode are of particular interest to those engaged
  in Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, but other applications may
  be found for them as well.  QMAP is derived from MAP65, an older program used since 2007 for
  EME. QMAP provides single-polarization receive-only capabilities for
  any one of the 60-second submodes of Q65, and the associated 30-second 
  submode with the same tone spacing.  It allows you to monitor
  all traffic in a 90 kHz sub-band while conducting EME QSOs in the
  usual way with _WSJT-X_.  Q65 Pileup mode helps DX operators using
  Q65 in pileup circumstances with many simultaneous callers and very
  weak signals, such as those experienced by 6-meter EME DXpeditions.
  Further details on QMAP and Q65 Pileup mode are available in a
  Quick-Start guide posted here:
  https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.7_QMAP.pdf

- *SuperFox mode* behaves operationally like the original
  Fox-and-Hound mode but uses a new constant envelope waveform for
  Fox's transmissions. Messages can be transmitted simultaneously to
  as many as 9 Hounds with no signal-strength penalty, resulting in a
  system gain of about +10 dB compared to the older Fox-and-Hound
  operation with 5 slots.  Further details on SuperFox mode can be
  found in the Quick-Start guide posted here:
  https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/SuperFox_User_Guide.pdf
  
- *Message System* allows structured plain text messages to be sent
  to your QSO partner, requesting a QSY to another frequency or submode,
  for example during contests.  In addition, a number of preset messages 
  can be sent. Features and usage of the Message System are described
  fully in <<Message_System,Section 8>> of this Guide.

- A button *Update Hamlib* now appears on the *File | Settings |
  Radio* tab.  On Windows it allows the user to automatically download
  and install the latest version of the rig-control features in
  Hamlib.  The previously used version is backed up, so you can easily
  revert the procedure if necessary. Names and dates of the active and
  backup versions are clearly displayed.

- Spotting to *PSK Reporter* has been made more efficient.  Redundant
  spots are omitted, and posts are spread more widely in time. If
  your station locator is changed, for example during portable
  operations, your new locator will be sent automatically to PSK
  Reporter.

- *Fox* mode now provides more convenient handling of the two callsign
  queues, and the *Fox Log* window displays statistical data on recent QSO
  rate.

- The cty.dat file can now be updated by clicking a button on the
  *File | Settings | Colors* tab.

- The FT Roundup message protocol now allows the exchange of static
  4-digit numbers in place of serial numbers. This extends the
  usability of the FT RU protocol for other contest types.

- Features for main-window switching between modes have been enhanced
  so that submode and status of the *Sh* and *Fast* checkboxes are
  saved and restored by mode.  Right-click events were made more
  intuitive and consistent.  Right-clicking the Q65 button enables Q65
  Pileup mode, and a left-click brings you back to the normal Q65
  mode.  Right-click on the JT65 button switches to JT9 mode.

- Message averaging is now allowed only when *VHF features* are
  enabled.  Main window text box labels are changed to read "`Single
  Period Decodes`" and "`Average Decodes`" when averaging is enabled.

Further details on minor changes can be found in the Release Notes,
accessible from the _WSJT-X_ *Help* menu.

