Gang, I'm using DXB2000 now, and contemplating new software. I've hesitated to upgrade thus far because none of the features I saw I could use. The biggest problem I have encountered is keeping the databases current. I was told some time back that KG4 would not be altered from Gitmo, and with the number of KG4 stations out there in the continental US, this is a problem since DXB won't accept a state for DX stations.
Also, I use TR Log for contesting, and the LogConv utility to go to ADIF. When I import the NAQP file into DXBase, the state is not recognized (although the abbreviation goes into the QTH field). I have to go back and manually input state information by QSO. The import/export routines for DXBase sdf files don't work at all, so ADIF appears to be the only option. Before I plunk down more cash, I'd like some indication of how these issues are addressed in later versions: 1. Ease of Database maintenance 2. Import capability DX Base is an excellent program ... I wouldn't have purchased it otherwise. But is has proven (at least in my humble opinion) to be rather high maintenance. de N5NW (Marty) Bellbrook, Ohio
