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Copyright (C) 2000-2003  Frank Singleton
Copyright (C) 2000-2013  Stephane Fillod, and others

Please send Hamlib bug reports to hamlib-developer@lists.sourceforge.net

Version 3.0
	2013-??-??
	* Kill RPC backends and rpc.rigd/rpc.rotd
	* Remove -e|--end-marker option from rigctld and rotctld
	* Build system updates--remove obsolete macros, autogen.sh now
		runs autoreconf to invoke Autotools to bootstrap the build
		system, libltdl is installed into the source tree as a part
		of the build system bootstrap and is included in the source
		tarball, ABI version is set to be compatible with the 1.2
		series, all Autotools installed files are copied rather than
		symlinked and put in the build-aux directory, building
		rigmem and rigmatrix are now user selectable at configure
		run time, building static libraries are disabled by default.
		Fixed TCL binding installation, fixed Perl binding build so it
		is not invoked by 'make dist' and clean up build files.  Cleaned
		up bindings builds to occur in alphabetical order.  Use new
		ax_pkg_swig macro and update ax_python_devel macro.  Test for
		presence of pkg-config before testing for pkg-config use.
	* Implement new RIT/XIT activation/deactivation through rig_get/set_func()
	* IC-PCR1500/2500 default write_delay to 0, IC-746/756, IC-PCR8500
		fixes, pcr.c, pcr1500.c: Add DSP support.  TNX Paul, KE7ZZ
	* WinRadio G313 updates.  TNX Julian Campbel
	* Readline editing and history support added to rigctl interactive
		mode.  Implement options for reading and writing history file.
	* Readline editing and history support added to rotctl interactive
		mode.  Implement options for reading and writing history file.
	* A new manual draft written in Texinfo added.  Both GNU Info and single
		HTML files are built and distributed, requires makeinfo.
	* Android build system support.  See android/README.android.  Android
		Makefile fragments are included in source tarballs.
	* Monolithic library, thanks to Remi Chateauneu for the majority of
		the work!  This allows enabling of a single static library so
		static libs are enabled by default.  Removes dependency on libltdl.
	* Fixes to easycomm, TNX Steve AI4QR.
	* Fixes to port handling allowing PTT and CAT on the same port.  TNX
		Bill, G4WJS.
	* New Peaberry models V1 and V2 added to kit backend.  TNX ON8VQ
		and R2AEE.
	* New IC-7100 model.  TNX Martin, CT1IQI.
	* Use AC_CHECK_LIB macro to search for libusb rather than rely on
	    pkg-config.  Preserve environment variables LIBUSB_CFLAGS and
	    LIBUSB_LIBS as user precious variables.  Two features,
	    --with-xml-support and --enable-usrp still rely on pkg-config so
	    only invoke pkg-config when either or both of these features are
	    selected.  Only the Winradio g313 model uses libdl so test for it
	    only when Winradio backend is enabled.

Version 1.2.15.3
	2012-11-01
	* Fix configure.ac so that rigctld/rotcld work on Win32 platform
	* Add NSIS script to build executable installer on Win32 platform
	* Remove unsupported commands on IC-756 (non-Pro model) from AK6I
	* Fix set_split in netrigctl.c to properly accept the split
		value.  TNX, N2ADR.
	* IC-R8500: Add RIG_LEVEL_AF to has_set_level.  TNX John, EI7IG
	* ADAT updates from Frank, DG1SBG, needed for stable operation.

Version 1.2.15.2
	2012-08-05
	* Read eeprom value for digital mode from FT-857
	* Clean up TS-950 series commands and read mode using IF command
	* Fix GS-232A/B rotor command terminations
	* Fix warnings and other issues found by mingw-w64
	* Allow seamless access to ports higher than COM9 on Windows
	* Fix ineffective packed attribute on WinRadio
	* Correct low signal strength S-meter error on AR7030+
	* Updates to HiQSDR by Jim, N2ADR

Version 1.2.15.1
	2012-03-11
	* HD-1780 rotor endpoint limit fix
	* Quell adat compile warnings
	* Sort rig/rot list output from rig/rotctl (-l) by model #
	* TenTec Jupiter (TT538) fixes
	* Include various backend notes files
	* Document sorted -l output for <rig|rot>ctl[d]
	* Updates README.betatester and README.developer

Version 1.2.15
	2012-02-02
	* New models: TT-599 Eagle, IC-RX7, IC-1275, HiQSDR, ADAT ADT-200A,
		DttSP UDP, TM-D710
	* New rotator backends: Celestron (telescope mount)
	* Fixes and features: K3, various other rigs
	* Update LGPL/GPL header boilerplate
	* Quell various compiler errors
	* Add CM108 PTT capability

Version 1.2.14
	2011-08-01
	* New models: SigFox Transfox, TH-D72A, IC-7410, IC-9100, IC-R9500, KX3,
		V4L2 API support (untested),
	* New rotator backends: IF-100, TS-7400
	* Fixes and features: K3/KX3, Build Win32 from script, rigctld/rotctld
		ported to Mingw32, Win32 build fixes, remove obsolete bundled
		libtool files, rigctl improvements, FUNcube string test (works
		with V0.0 and V1.0), Yaesu newcat.c fixed to use
		rig->state.current_vfo to store vfo value, add a command to
		halt rigctld, select PTT source in Kenwood backends (TS-590S),
		make sure scan is stopped at IC-9000 opening, thd72 get channel
		data (alpha).  See ChangeLog for a link to the online log.
		Correct typos and SF.net URIs.

Version 1.2.13.1
	* 2011-05-29
	* Conversion to Git SCM and updated README documentation for Git SCM
	* Mingw32 build fixes
	* FUNcube dongle USB fixes for Win32
	* Added kit/README.funcubedongle
	* Bug fix--K3 antenna selection function

Version 1.2.13
	2011-03-12
	* New models: VX-1700, FUNcube Dongle, FiFi-SDR, KTH-SDR Si570,
		FT-DX5000, TS-590S, TH-F6A, PRM8060, SR-2200
	* Rotor fixes and features: SPID
	* New Rotor backend: F1TE Tracker
	* Fixes and features: TS-440S, K2, K3, THF6A, THF7E, NewCAT
		rigs serial port defaults, TM-D700, FT-950, Si570 AVR-USB
	* Removed libtool tree from source tree
	* Removed old DocBook files
	* Allow USB device's VID/PID/Vendor/Product to be explicitly specified
	* Doxygen documentation updates and new style sheet

Version 1.2.12
	2010-09-03
	* New models: PCR-2500, RX331, TRP 8255 S R
	* New rotator backends: DF9GR's ERC
	* Fixes and features: Paragon, TS-690S, FT-920, FT-990, FT-2000,
        Elektor SDR-USB, IC-7000, IC-7700, AR-8200, AR-8600

Version 1.2.11
	2010-05-31
	* New models: RA-3702, IC-738, IC-7600, IC-7700, AR 7030+,
        FT-980, TT-536 Delta-II, R&S EB200
	* New rotator backends: GS-232B, GS-232 (not A or B), ARS RCI, M2 RC2800
	* Fixes and features: TH-F7E, FT-847, FT-736, FT-920, FT767GX, FT-747,
        FT-950, FT-450, Yaesu NewCAT, PCR*, IC-706MkIIG, IC-7800, R-8A, Paragon
	* rigctld/rotctld
	* ltdl security update
	* IPv6 ready
	* bindings not built by default

Version 1.2.10
	2009-11-02
	* New models: IC-7200, PCR-1500, RX-340, R&S ESMC, BC898T,
		Si570 AVR-USB, Paragon (skeleton)
	* New rotator backend: SPID
	* Fixes and features: TH-F7E, K2, FT-920, Yaesu NewCAT, IC-7000, IC-7800,
		IC-910, IC-718, IC-756PROIII, Tentec Orion, Jupiter, RX320, AOR-8000,
		PCR-1000, Video4Linux, all the kenwood backends, GS-232A
	* ABI version in backend symbols
	* expose PTT/DCD setup through rig_set_conf()
	* Parallel port PTT now following cwdaemon (STROBE+INIT) interface
	* bindings
	* ltdl update

Version 1.2.9
	2009-02-25
	* New models: FT2000, FT9000, TT-588 Omni VII, FT-840, NRD525, Winradio G305, TRC-80
	* New rotator backend: Heathkit HD 1780 Intellirotor
	* Fixes and features: IC-706*, IC-910, K2, K3, DWT, PCR-100, PCR-1000, RX-320,
		FT-450, FT-747, FT-817, FT-847, FT-857, FT-990, FT-1000D, Orion, netrot,
		Rotor-EZ, dummy rig and dummy rotator
	* Bug fix in qrb()
	* Better assisted split operation
	* ext_level/ext_parm examples
	* Documentation update

Version 1.2.8
	2008-11-02
	* New models: BC235, BC250, BC780, PRO-2052,
		BCD396T, BCD996T, K3, FT950
	* New pseudo models: netrigctl/netrotctl, backends ala rpcrig/rpcrot,
		but based on rigctld/rotctld
	* New rotator backend: GS232A, PcRotor
	* Removed microtune backend
	* Fixes: DttSP, IC-275, IC-475, IC-725, IC-735, IC-756PRO, IC-761,
		IC-775, IC-781, IC-706*, Kenwood TH/TM models, Orion,
		BC245, BC895, FT-100, FT757GX, FT-857, FT-897, FT-920
	* Numerous bindings fixes, esp. for memory channel works
	* New commands available in rigctl
	* New rotctld to go with rigctld rig daemon.
		The protocol changed, but there's the compatibility
		option -e to pass to the daemon for previous protocol.

Version 1.2.7.1
	2008-04-11
	* New model: miniVNA
	* Fixes: FT1000MP, Tentec Orion, Omni VI Plus
	* AOR: implemented scanning
	* Kenwood models TS2000, TS870S can now get/set antenna.
          	TS2000 gained strength meter calibration.

Version 1.2.7
	2008-02-13
	* Improved Documentation
	* New models: IC-820H, DttSP, Elektor SDR-USB, DDS-60,
		      FT-450, FT-767GX
	* Fixes: IC-746, IC-765, IC-910, Kenwood, FT1000MP, FT817, ..
	* New rigsmtr toy to graph polar signal strength
	* New experimental rigctld rig daemon, with simple protocol

Version 1.2.6.2
	* Fixes: TS570 (Split, RIT/XIT), IC910H
	* Improved Tentec Orion,RX-320 functionality
	* Improved Winradio G-313
	* Better man pages

Version 1.2.6.1
	* Icom protocol fixes
	* bindings build fixing

Version 1.2.6
	2006-12-22
	* Bump version to 1.2.6
	* no changes from 1.2.6rc1

Version 1.2.6rc1
	2006-12-10
	* Python 2.4 compatibility
	* Improved TS570 functionality
	* Improved Argonaut V functionality
	* New models: IC7000, G313i/G313e
	* Many Icom, Kenwood, and Tentec fixes.
	* Build system fixes

Version 1.2.5
	2006-02-26
	* frontend API: support for clonable rigs
		- rigmem: CSV format change
		- rigctl: new send_cmd for protocol debugging purpose
		- easy USB devices support
	* new models: AR8600, AR2700, DWT (DLL based under Windows,
					   need test under other OS)
	* fixes: big AOR update, AR7030, Orion, NRD-545, RX-320,
		 FT-817, FT-990, TS-2000, Easycomm
	* port: BSD fix of parallel port support

Version 1.2.4
	2005-04-03
	* frontend API: port_t renamed as hamlib_port_t
	* new models: TS-480, VR5000, FT1000MkV Fld
	* fixes: TS-570S, AR7030, AR3000A, Orion, FT-897, IC746
	* port: fixed 64bit int handling which potentially fixes backends
		kenwood/alinco/pcr/uniden/aor/jrc/tentec,
		added xBSD parallel port support

Version 1.2.3
	2004-11-17
	* frontend API: LEVEL_SQLSTAT marked as deprecated
	* new backends: Racal, V4L radio cards, Watkins-Johnson 8888
	* new models:  IC-78, IC-7800, IC-R20, IC-756PROIII
	* fixes: AOR 5k&8k: added S-Meter, 7030: fixed freq,
		IC-R8500: calibrated S-Meter, Jupiter and many others..
	* port: mingw32 support with gcc 3.4 version

Version 1.2.2
	2004-08-23
	* new models: Ten-Tec (Orion), AOR 3030, Yaesu FRG's, Skanti
	* fixes: JRC NRD435 & NRD535, Drake, AOR3000, and many other
	* port: Fixes for BRK/RTS/DTR handling under win32 (-> Elektor304)
	* bindings: updated Visual Basic wrapper file
	* rigswr: new command to measure VSWR vs frequency

Version 1.2.1
	2004-05-19
	* API change: added RIG_AGC_MEDIUM enum
	* new backends: kit (Elektor304)
	* new models: Winradio (G303 under Win32), Kenwood (TMD700,R5000,..),
		Yaesu(FT757GX,FRG8800), Ten-Tec (Jupiter,RX340,RX350)
	* fixes: JRC NRD435 & NRD535, and many other
	* port: made rig.h more Visual C++ friendly, along an import lib

Version 1.2.0
	2004-02-16
	* API change:
		- freq_t type changed from long long to double
		- setting_t changed from long long to long int.
		- locator and dec/dms interface rework
		- bump library CURRENT version info
	* new backends: Lowe (HF-235), FlexRadio (SDR-1000),
			skelton TAPR (DSP-10), skelton RFT,
			Ten-Tec models and many new models & fixes
	* new rotator backends: sartek
	* frontend: emulated transceive mode using polling
	* icom: implemented retry, esp. useful for CI-V
	* icom: pipelined tuning on Optoscan's
	* microtune: no need of root priviledges anymore
	* bindings: added Python, new install method (perl is installed in $prefix)
	* rigmem: new command to load/store memory content from/to XML file
	* port: NetBSD & FreeBSD, mingw32(Windows) port, MacOSX ready

Version 1.1.4
	2003-04-28
	* new backends: Drake (R8B), GNU Radio (experimental), microtune,
	  and many new rig models
	* new rotator backends: fodtrack, rotorez
	* better doxygenized documentation
	* reworked perl and tcl bindings using swig
	* vfo_t rework
	* gcc-3.x compilance

Version 1.1.3
	2002-06-17
	* new backend: JRC (NRD-545), and many new rig models
	* rotator frontend, new easycomm backend
	* added Kylix and perl bindings and completed tcl/tk support
	* networked (RPC) rig and rotator

Version 1.1.2
	2001-09-23
	* License converted to LGPL
	* new backends: Alinco (DX-77), Uniden (BC895),
					Ten-Tec (RX320), Kachina (505DSP)
	* New port_t design, coming with easy rig auto-probe
	* mv_ctl replaced by vfo_op, set_vfo/get_vfo extended to RIG_VFO_MEM
	* set_conf/get_conf for opaque variable parameters setting
	* Better portability, esp. with libtool (DLL dlopen'ing works under Win32 !)
	* added C++ and tcl/tk bindings (not complete yet)
	* converted from hamlib-doc to doxygen in-source interface documenting

Version 1.1.1
	2001-05-26
	* new backends: Kenwood (TS870S), WiNRADiO, PCR-1000, Dummy (for tests)
	* Hamlib frontend will take care of backends that can't target VFO.
	* Extended API: caps, levels, parms, etc.
	* rig_set_mode/rig_get_mode changed again, now use filter caps
	* more fields shadowed in rig->state, etc.
	* rigctl now works also non-interactively
	* get_channel/set_channel can be emulated and new dumpmem utility
	* will not compile on pure ANSI C compiler, because of gcc struct extension

Version 1.1.0
	2000-11-11
	* First draft of a generic API, abstracting radios differences
	  behind a set of capabilities.
	* Hamlib is (somewhat) conform to GNU coding standards, and so it uses
	  configure script generated by Automake and Autoconf
	* Included hamlib-doc system to generate man pages, API
	  references in html format.
	* 2 new backends: Icom (CI-V) with IC706 series, and AOR (AR8200)

Version 1.0.0
	Initial release.


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