CommCat version 3.6 is now ready for download on the CommCat site. Click here to download the update, or visit the download page at http://www.commcat.com/ccldownloads.php. As always, this is a free update.

Download the update to a convenient location. Double-click the package icon to start the install.

The Demo version and pdf Help file have also been updated.

This version has a number of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Once you've updated CommCat, click Help, What's New, to learn more. In the meantime, here is a list:

DX Spot Manager
  • New DX Summit (dxsummit.fi) spot source support
  • Columns for DX Bearing, Continent and Grid Square added
  • Grid Square option in Worked/Confirmed Rule Condition added
  • Dupe checking now keeps latest spot rather than earliest
  • Option to merge cells in columns where data doesn't change
  • Auto Update setting down to 1 minute (from 3 minimum)

Band Spotter
  • Spots are now "stacked" rather than painted over each other

Advanced Log
  • QSO History list shows past 100 contacts
  • Use Esc key to start new contact

DX Notify Popup
  • New options to change popup color and style
  • Popup no longer brings CommCat forward unless clicked

External Programs
  • Two user-defined external program added (3 total)
  • Add custom tooltips for each external program

Maintenance
  • Support for new CTY format

Radio Support
  • Icom IC-7700 added

CommCatLive
  • Option to hide latest logged contacts and last change time when you are disconnected from Live

Help
  • Help file updated for new features