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RTL-SDR Radio v0.5.0-beta.2

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@github-actions github-actions released this 22 Aug 17:17
v0.5.0-beta.2
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There is a lot of new stuff in this release. While no new "big features", there are many smaller improvements and features. From looking up information about aircraft to new media controls, and UI improvements, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Improvements

  • ADS-B
    • If you have an internet connection, RTL-SDR Radio will perform a lookup of the aircraft and display extra information
      • Aircraft Information
        • Model
        • Number of Seats
        • Number of Engines
        • Aircraft weight class
        • Type of Engines
        • Engine Thrust/Horsepower
      • Aircraft registration information
      • Registrant name
      • Registrant address
      • Date of certification, expiration, and airworthiness test
      • An image of the aircraft (not just the model, but the exact aircraft)
      • The airline of the aircraft
    • Switch from Pigeon Maps to React Map GL
      • More features
      • Better support for satellite imagery
    • Switch from OpenStreetMap to Google Maps satellite imagery
    • Improve the visibility of aircraft on the map
    • Clicking on an aircraft's icon or details will start a smooth animation to the location of the aircraft
    • You can now see how long it has been since a message was last received from an airplane
    • Aircraft last seen over 60 seconds ago will now disappear (to prevent clutter on the map)
    • A new message to show how many aircraft are displayed on the map
    • Improved performance of decoding ADS-B data
    • Relocation of the "Start Decoding" button to the sidebar
  • Upgrade to Tauri V2 RC
  • Switched from Next.js to Vite
    • Better performance
    • Better support for new features
  • There is now a light/dark mode that adjusts automatically based on your OS theme
  • It is now faster to switch between saved radio stations (almost instantly)
  • Integration with OS Media Controls
    • You can now stop/play the radio stream using your OS's media controls
    • The RadioText from RDBS capable stations will display in the media controls on your OS
  • Add the ability to change radio frequency and volume in real-time
  • You can now see how long you have listened to the radio

Fixes

  • Fixes bug that would crash ADS-B if unable to decode altitude
  • Prevent getting stuck if viewing aircraft when it disappears
  • Fix building errors

See the assets to download this version and install.

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