Hello fellow SafecomLinkers!
We're excited to unveil a plethora of surprises in this latest Version update. However, amidst the multitude of enhancements, there are several significant announcements we're eager to share.
SafecomLink has solidified its position as a primary EmComm platform, serving various groups for many years. It's increasingly recognized as the benchmark within the emergency communications organizations.
At SafecomLink , we don't settle for being just another participant; we aspire to lead the way.
That's why today, we're delighted to introduce the "SafecomLink EmComm mode." Activating this mode transforms your familiar Daily-Operations-SafecomLink into a powerful EmComm tool. But what exactly does this entail?
Let's delve into the details of the new EmComm mode and explore the myriad other features included in SafecomLink V9.
📢 Introducing: EmComm Mode
At the top right corner, you'll notice the "Mode" dropdown menu. Now, you can effortlessly switch between Simple, Advanced, and our latest addition - EmComm.
The EmComm mode introduces several features tailored to emergency communication:
Special EmComm Beacons: Your beacons will stand out in red, clearly indicating an EmComm station for improved visibility among SafecomLink users.
EmComm SafeMail Templates (Forms): Compose SafeMail using predefined templates in ICS style, or customize your own templates by editing the "SafecomLink_templates.ini" file.
SafeMail Reply with Original Message: Include the complete received SameMail in your reply for better context.
Minimum 5-Minute Beacon Interval: Reduce your HF beacon time to a minimum of 5 minutes while in EmComm mode.
Streamlined Main Screen Layout: Unnecessary buttons, such as the contact Log, are removed to provide a cleaner interface, as all contacts are automatically logged in the background.
Printing SafeMail: Easily print SafeMail with the newly added PRINT button.
It's worth noting that the Alert tags and Alert Center, which have been available for over a year now, remain essential features in every EmComm operation.
If you haven't explored the SafecomLink EmComm page and the SafecomLink EmComm tactical guide yet, we encourage you to visit the designated page.
Below are some screenshots showcasing these latest EmComm-related enhancements:
EmComm Mode and Beacons
Printing SafeMails
SafeMail templates/Forms & Load original SafeMail
Rest assured, we are committed to further developing and investing in EmComm features.
Now, let's shift our focus away from EmComm and explore the array of other new features.
📢 Introducing: Auto Audio level per band
You're probably aware that you can conduct a TUNE operation and adjust the VARA modem audio level directly from the SafecomLink console.
However, we're introducing another exciting feature today. With SafecomLink V9, the software will now remember the last audio level you selected for each band. So when you switch bands, the audio level will automatically adjust to its previous state for that band.
If you prefer not to use this feature, you can easily disable it in the settings.
VARA Auto audio level per band
📢Introducing: Frequency hints
Recall the frequency dropdown?
Now, it can also display the corresponding frequency information.
Hence, when you're adding your own frequencies to the "SafecomLink_frequencies.conf" file, you can now include this additional detail:
14.108.750|Sunday roundtable
Frequency hints
📢 Introducing: Hamlib (Rigctld) support
Finally, SafecomLink now offers compatibility with Hamlib by utilizing the rigctld TCP-based daemon. You can configure this option within the settings menu.
Hamlib-Rigctld configuration
📢 Introducing: QSY sniffer timer
To incentivize users to invest more time in change frequency sniffing before sending a change frequency invitation, a small countdown progress bar will now appear upon sniffing the destination frequency.
Frequency change sniffer timer
But wait, there's more! Check out this comprehensive list of all the exciting new features and enhancements in SafecomLink V9:
New Features:
Change Frequency Sniffer Timer - Displays a progress bar to encourage longer sniffing time before change frequency/Hand-Raise
Hamlib-Rigctld (TCP) support.
Automatic settings of VARA audio level per band
Frequency Hints - Add a text to a frequency in the drop-down frequency list.
New EmComm Mode:
Special EmComm beacon for better visibility on receiving stations.
EmComm SafeMail Templates (Forms) - ICS style messages.
Minimum 5 minutes beacon interval.
Slightly different main screen layout - removing non-EmComm related features/buttons.
Printing SafeMails.
Enhancements/Changes
Disabled PTT feature is now more prominently displayed.
SafecomLink screen can now be downsized to 870 x 520 pixels to accommodate smaller screens.
SafeMail receiving frequency is now stored and displayed.
New button added when replying to a SafeMail, allowing the full original message to be loaded into the composing section.
SafeMail form can now be resized to compose large messages in EmComm mode.
Pathfinder usage limited to one per minute to prevent spamming.
Bug fixes
Fixed typos all around
Narration of path finder requests & replies did not work correctly
BeaconGraceTimeSeconds parameter did not affect frequency change made by the "frequency scheduler"
OmniRig tests under settings did not work.
Connecting old Hand-raoses, when choosing "no - connect on the CF" it still moved to the slot.
Change Profile screen showed the UI language file "SafecomLink _UI_languages.ini" as a SafecomLink profile
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