Published by: The Digital Modes Desk
There has been controversy regarding the use of JTDX in official ARRL contests. As of the 2024-2025 Contest Season: jtdx 22160 updated
The update focuses on precision and technical control for high-end radio setups: JTDX v2
The JTDX 22160 update offers several benefits for amateur radio operators: Input – USB Audio Codec (your radio’s receive
Verdict: JTDX 22160 decodes ~45% more messages per cycle, but with a slight increase in false positives (usually noise mistaken for a call). For DXing, it’s a net win.
Use the DMG file (jtdx-2.21.60-arm64.dmg for M1/M2/M3, or x86_64 for Intel). Note that Gatekeeper may flag it—right-click > Open.
file to reset settings to default, as data structures may change between versions. Availability