The latest release of HTZ, version V2025.5, brings a wealth of improvements and new capabilities designed to support evolving mission requirements and complex spectrum environments. These updates enhance both user interaction and technical functionality, further reinforcing HTZ’s position as the most advanced platform for spectrum planning and operations.
Key Highlights:
This release underscores our commitment to delivering resilient, interoperable, and high-performance solutions across defence and civil applications. For a full breakdown or to schedule a demonstration, please don't hesitate to contact us or visit our customer portal.
Interface Enhancements
- SQL Connections: Updated UI with a new dialogue box colour scheme.
- Patterns Tab (Station Parameters): New export to MSI format for 2D antenna patterns (360 H/V values).
- Import Generic Stations/Subscribers: Now supports jammers (Type 20 – Allied, Type 21 – Enemy / HTZ warfare only) and imports "Threshold RS (dBm)".
- Shortkey <Ctrl+Shift+O>: Instantly display the simultaneous server map.
- GDAL Library: Upgraded; remove OSGeo4W64 before reinstalling.
- Print Polygon by Polygon: Composite coverage now includes area stats per palette level inside each vector.
- Google Earth Export: Export stations and MW links without coverage shown (except API mode).
- Export to GEOTIFF: Background maps are exportable in Geotiff (RGB) format.
- Exact String Matching: Available in object activation and database queries.
- Toolbar (List Button): Adds a “Database Selector” option for easier switching.
- Coverage/Flow Buttons: Reorganised UI for improved user navigation.
- Report - Station Polygons: Now includes clutter code-specific area stats (km²).
Satellite Functions
- Constellation Parameters (Simplified CSV report): Now includes elevation, azimuth, rain attenuation, and scintillation loss stats.
- Patterns Tab: New “Constellation” option updates azimuth/tilt and BSR H/V values from orbital parameters.
- Geostationary Arc: Added "seen" / "not seen" azimuth status.
HF Propagation
- Export to PLT 2D: Added in H/V Plot tab for external tool compatibility.
Radiocommunications
- Subscriber Power Control: Improved handling using global or parent station thresholds.
- RSRP vs Throughput Mapping: Added mapping feature using signal strength and bandwidth (UKE method, LTE/5G).
- Coverage analyses (from station DB): New composite and RS coverage options in dBm units.
- Import SHP Vector Lines: Now supports “Traffic” field for enhanced path analysis.
Spectrum Management
- ICS Manager noDB: New version (V2025.05.02) included for spectrum control workflows.
