[Dx4win] Log files
Try renaming it to Save Log.DXL (without the tilde). Then open it and save it as yourcall_new.DXL, for example. John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "on4kj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 7:31 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Log files > Hello DX for winners, > > I lost... > How can I make a useable data file again from a .~XL file > I did it before and can do it any more Stupid thing I guess . > Thanks for giving a shout. > > Jos on4kj > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
[Dx4win] Radio timeouts?
I haven't scoped the leads, but I can turn my TS-870 VFO as fast as I want and not time out. Maybe Kenwood recognized a problem and fixed it in later models. John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "John Bednar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX4WIN Reflector" Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Radio timeouts? > > Paul, > > I own a TS-850 and have noticed the same thing with > DX4WIN and a contesting program. I scoped the data lead > on the radio and turned the VFO. I was surprised to see that > the data no longer comes out of the radio while the VFO is > being turned. > > Several years ago someone told me that one of > the signal lines changes state to tell the computer that the > radio is busy and can not answer. I don't know if > this is implemented with all programs. Since you are using > the simple interface circuit, I don't believe that you have > these lines connected. > > I have scoped the signaling pins on my radio and to my surprise > they do not change state. At this point, I don't know if there is a problem > with my radio, if they need a pull up, or I made an error. > I did try a Kenwood interface box and there was no difference > with the contest program. > > I suspect that there is no way to fix this since the data flow is > stops while the VFO know is being turned. Over the years, I've > learned to pause every few seconds while tuning my TS-850. > If you learn anything else please share it with me. > > John > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul B. Peters, VE7AVV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "DX4WIN Reflector" > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 2:40 PM > Subject: [Dx4win] Radio timeouts? > > > > I use a pair of Kenwood TS-850's. The interface to my computer is the > > N6TR -- ultra-simplistic design. It works great, but DX4WIN does from > > time-to-time generate a radio timeout message. If I spin the dial hard or > > I'm just cruising up and down the band, I can without difficulty timeout > the > > radio. I have experimented with the poll rate and found 1000ms seems to > > works better than the default of 5000ms -- but the timeouts still occur. > The > > interface works very well with other programs -- so I have eliminated this > > from the equation. > > > > I would be interested in knowing from this community and especially from > > other Kenwood 850 owners (who might have seen similar radio timeouts), if > > you have experimented and changed the baud rate for the com port that > hosts > > the radio interface. In looking at my settings the com port (in the > Windows > > Control Panel System settings) is set to 9600 yet the radio operates at > the > > Kenwood default of 4800. Is this a problem? > > Further if you have experienced radio timeouts (specifically with a > Kenwood > > radio), what if anything have you tried and did it work? > > > > 73 de Paul, VE7AVV > > StoneyGround Station > > -|<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>||<*><*>|- > > "All email from this address is checked by Norton AntiVirus 2002" > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > Dx4win mailing list > > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Showing frequency
In the Logbook window, right click and select Report Editor. In the left pane in the report Editor window, there is a list of all fields that can be added to the Logbook report. The frequency of a QSO is stored in the Notes for this QSO by including "$$" in the QSO | Contest Mode | Text to add to this QSO field. The Notes field can be added to a logbook report. I think that in preferences you can select to track using mHz rather than meters, but I haven't tried it. I hope I kept it simple! John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "T.M. Rose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 29, 2002 7:15 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Showing frequency How do I show the frequency in the "Report: Logbook" window? I show the frequency fine in the "Radio Frequency Control" window. Thanks for your help and please keep it simple. Tom k0zm --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.--- ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Next version of DX4WIN - tracking QSLs and e-QSLs?
As far as I know, the ARRL will only be accepting their own brand of Internet-based QSLing, not eQSL. When I started putting my log on eQSL and receiving eQLS, I made the mistake of putting a "Y" in the QSL received field, before I realized the eQSLs were no good for ARRL awards. Later I went through and changed them to "N" and put "eqsl" in the notes field. Now, when I get a real QSL card, I have to remove the note. It's becoming more confusing as time goes on... John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Larry Gauthier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 9:10 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Next version of DX4WIN - tracking QSLs and e-QSLs? I don't know about everybody else, but with the ARRL move toward sanctioning Internet-based QSLing, I have begun using eQSL. It works OK, it is fast, but it is not as exciting as opening envelopes from the mailman. I still enjoy - and can't imagine ever abandoning - the traditional practice of sending and collecting "real" QSL cards. The problem is that DX4WIN regards a QSL as a boolean [Yes/No] event - you either have a confirming QSL, or you do not. With the arrival of e-QSL's, I will want to track more than one receipt per QSO: When did I send/receive an eQSL? When did I send/receive a physical QSL? And, of course, there would need to be reports that differentiate, for example "e"-DXCC versus "classic"-DXCC. Is anyone tracking those two mechanisms in DX4WIN today? How? -larry K8UT
[Dx4win] CW keying
You must reinstall DX4WIN, not reuse or copy it. During the new install it will choose the correct drivers. 73, John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "wo2n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 9:11 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CW keying > Hi, I have a new computer with windows XP > I installed a parallel card in a PCI slot and called it LPT2 > DX4win loads and says "can't open cw driver" I have lpt2 setup in programs > as keying port. > What's wrong? Is it XP? > Also CT won't key either only get one garbled transmission from inside > computer. > All wks well when connected to old win98 computer > any ideas? > Thanks Bernie/WO2N.> > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
Fw: [Dx4win] update
From: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Steve-KF2TI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] update Well, you're not crazy. I tried it on mine and it doesn't work either. Hit PF9 to initialize the QSO window. Double clicked on a call in the PSK window: Did not set PSK31 mode Parsed the alpha part only of the call and placed in the notes field Left the cursor in the highlighted RSTS field That's all it would do. Checked the help. (in that order, of course.) Running version 5.03 on IBM NetVista A22p, 2gHz Pentium 4 with Windows XP Home. What software/hardware you running, Steve? John, K2CIB > - Original Message - > From: "Steve-KF2TI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 8:59 AM > Subject: [Dx4win] update > > > > When we last left Steve, his PSK31 window would not "do" the double- > > click functions as to inserting RST or callsigns in the proper QSO > > window spots. Names worked A-OK, but if he DC'd the callsign, all > > he'd get would be the letters after the callsign nymber. > > > > It was suggested that Steve reload DX4WIN. And, so he did, at great > > expense in time and frustration. Steve diligently moved over his > > databases, fired up the ol MP1000, hit the sound card interface and > > > > RATSstill does it. > > > > Am at a great lose. It worked fine until this past Friday. > > > > Are there internal setting I might be overlooking? > > > > It's getting quite annoying as you can't even cut and paste > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated > > 73, > > > > Steve - KF2TI > > > > Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. > > Khakis: What you need to start the car in Boston. > > If electricity comes from electrons... does that mean that morality > > comes from morons? > > > > > > outgoing mail scanned with Norton's NAV2003 > > > > > > ___ > > Dx4win mailing list > > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > >
[Dx4win] Deleted countries question
Click on Reports | DXCC | Listing (include deleted) John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "David L Sharred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "dx4win" Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 10:45 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Deleted countries question > BlankHow do I make visible the deleted countries, on DX4WIN? > > I don't see them in the listings items under DXCC > Dave Sharred > G3NKC > > > > > --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- > multipart/related > multipart/alternative > text/plain (text body -- kept) > text/html > image/gif > The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML > or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. > Please post in Plain-Text only.--- > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
[Dx4win] Windows XP
It works fine for me on Windows XP Home. I have been told that reinstalling DX4WIN should pick up the correct driver and work OK. John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Ramón Santoyo V." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 3:52 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Windows XP GM OMs, Is there a way to send CW via the LPT port unther Windows XT? 73 de Ramón, XE1KK ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] CHANGING MY CALLSIGN
I think you need to re-register the program with Steve. or Paul. - Original Message - From: "William G. Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 1:48 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CHANGING MY CALLSIGN > GENTLEMEN: > > I RECENTLY UPGRADED MY LICENSE, AND THEN APPLIED AND RECEIVED A > NEW VANITY CALL. > > MY PROBLEM IS I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ENTER MY NEW CALL INTO THE > DX4WIN PROGRAM, SO THAT A TRANSMITTED "CQ CALL" GIVES MY NEW CALL > INSTEAD OF THE OLD ONE. > > ANY HELP THAT YOU MIGHT PROVIDE WOULD REALLY BE APPRECIATED. > > BILL COOPER > W5ZAF > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > >
[Dx4win] QSL Method All Messed Up!!!
A little known dollar saver is that you CAN send cards for foreign DX stations, who have US managers, through the ARRL outgoing bureau. It's OK for casual contacts, but not for serious dx-peditions where you would want to confirm multiple contacts and send them some money to defray postage and other costs. John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Brian Boerner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 8:33 AM Subject: [Dx4win] QSL Method All Messed Up!!! > Hi Everyone. It appears my QSLVIA is all messed. I believe that my > import from DXBASE didn't work very well. As you know, DXBASE doesn't > have an export to ADIF utility built in, so I had to use a third party > app to get the job done. After some editing to force the file to conform > to the spec, it looked OK to me. However, my QSLVIA is pretty messed up > and I'm looking for some suggestions on how to fix a large number of > QSOs easily. > > Example 1: > Most of my US stations have the QSL Method marked for the Buro. I > obviously want K stations to go direct. I can filter on the K prefix and > Buro method, is it possible to now switch all of these over to direct? I > looked at the Change QSL Routing, but it doesn't appear to do what I > want. It wants to work the other way around. > > Example 2: > Many of my non K prefix QSOs appear to have direct as the default > method. Being cheap, I would prefer to give the Buro a shot first. > Obviously some QSOs I'll mail a card for with a SASE but that's really > only for DXpeditions, etc. I can handle those on a case by case basis, > or if a year or so goes by. > > So far, the only way I've been able to get this to work is to just apply > the filter and evaluate on a QSO by QSO basis. As you can imagine, this > is quite a tedious task and very time consuming. Any help would be > greatly appreciated. > > On a side note, I don't have a printer hooked up to my station computer, > is it possible to just transfer the log to another machine and print > them from there, or do I also need to transfer additional files? > > Thank You. > > -Brian > 73 de W2SUQ/1 > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > >
[Dx4win] QSO and QSL Help Request.
Here is the help text that I think applies to your first question: Find and mark QSOs for QSLing. This command lets you identify 'desired' QSOs for which you want to send QSL cards. Desired QSOs are QSOs that when confirmed will contribute to an award that has been enabled in your preferences. Award Select the award you want to use. The selection 'DX single band' will only consider callsigns for which a QSL was never sent (for any QSO) and that has a different prefix than the prefix derived from your personal callsign. If a callsign will be flagged for printing, only one QSL per band will be flagged. 'DX all band/mode' is similar to 'DX single band' but will flag all band/mode combinations. QSLMethod column Indicates the QSL method to use when selecting a QSO. If you leave the field blank, the award will not be considered. Weeks column Indicates the number of weeks to wait before you want to send a card to a station that you have mailed a QSL previously. This entry is ignored when using the 'DX single band' or 'DX all band/mode' Mixed row Find QSOs that when confirmed would result in a new country for DXCC, or a new zone for WAZ or a new state for WAS. Band row Find QSOs that when confirmed would result in a new band country for DXCC, or a new band zone for WAZ or a new band state for WAS. Mode row Find QSOs that when confirmed would result in a new mode country for DXCC, or a new mode zone for WAZ or a new mode state for WAS. Only QSOs After When you specify a date in this field, only QSOs made after the given date will be considered for a QSL label. After clicking Ok (or pressing Enter) the QSOs matching the current Selection will be tested if they are 'desired' according to your specifications, and if so, the Label field and the corresponding QSLMethod will be set. This command will not reset the print flag in other QSOs and therefore can be used a few times in a row to flag different groups of QSOs. If this is not desired, make sure you clear the print flags of all QSOs before using this command; see Clear print flags. Although I have not used the above method for finding and marking QSOs to be QSLed, it appears to be a good tool. Most of my operation is "search and pounce", so my default is label=yes, method=bureau. I rarely make a contact that I do not want to QSL. Second question: Yes, the date inserted is the date you printed the QSL labels. If you look at File | Preferences | Personal tab, the Worked and Mailed Cutoff dates, in days previous to today, should govern the indication of Worked and Mailed in the Country window. In theory, if you set the Mailed cutoff at 1000, a station which had a QSL mailed 1001 days ago will revert to Worked, signalling the need for re-QSL, perhaps.I say, "in theory," since it appears that either the two fields are reversed in the program, or the logic is wrong. The Mailed cutoff date is comparing to the QSO date, not the QSL date. I hope Paul will correct this in the next release. I am not sure of the interaction with the above process to that in question 1. 73, John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Brian Boerner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 1:37 PM Subject: [Dx4win] QSO and QSL Help Request. > Hi Everyone. I've been using dx4win for about a month now and I have to > say I really love it. I really enjoy how easy it is to get at my info. I > do however have some questions. If some of you QSL gurus out there could > give me a hand, I would greatly appreciate it. > > I'll start by saying I'm a bit confused over the QSL process. I have > some pretty basic questions that I think can be easily answered by the > experts. > 1. The "Label" field is used to specify whether or not a QSO will > generate a QSL label. Is there a way to have it scan the log looking for > QSOs in the log that are listed as worked, but not mailed or confirmed > for either band, mode, or prefix? Essentially, I want to import a > contest log and have it flag only those "needed" for QSL. I have no > desire to send cards for countries or prefixes that I have already > confirmed. I'm guessing I need some sort of filter to do this, but I > didn't see a filter option listed that lets you sort QSOs based on their > QSL status. > > 2. QSL date probably gets filled in when you actually print the labels. > Is this also the date that's used to flag the QSO for a follow up QSL? > How do you know that a follow up QSL is required? Does the status change > from M to W? This seems like a very powerful feature, but I could use a > better explanation of how it works. What I'm guessing is, that I just > create a filter that includes a QSL date, but also included unconfirmed. > My only problem, can you specify before date as a filter option? > > I'm playing around with this more and more, I just don't want to be > QSLing 100%. I really only want to add someone to the label database if > it's truly new. I can certainly filter QSOs that are "new" and haven't >
[Dx4win] Still 5BDXCC Questions
1. Should Reports | DXCC | Five Band Submission cause the SUBM flag to = be set on the selected QSOs? If not, what should? Manually? 2. According to the user guide, QSOs which have been submitted and = checked before are not again submitted, but they appear on the 5BDXCC = listing to be sent to the ARRL. Is this right? 3. Has anyone used the 5BDXCC submission process with DX4WIN? How did = you do it? John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] 5 Band DCXX Submission Question
When I click on the 5BDXCC report, the list appears OK. When I check = the QSOs, none of them have been changed to submitted, as they do with = single band submissions. Is this right? Will I have to mark each QSO = band as submitted manually, or is this a bug? Using 5.03. John, K2CIB=20 --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] Re: Problem with QRZ V19
I moved the harddrive one to the root. Still didn't work in DX4WIN. Kept removing path information from Preferences | Ext Data | Data Directory until it was blank -- then it worked! My Buckmaster CD requires c:\. Thanks much, 73, John - Original Message - From: "Fred Lloyd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 2:46 PM Subject: Re: Problem with V19 > > Hi John, > > > Two problems: > > > > 1. It does not find the c:\ham\callbk folder and executes from CD-ROM. How do > I specify this directory? > > You don't. The program looks in C:\callbk, D:\callbk, E:\callbk, etc., > until it finds the database. > > You need to move callbk directory to the root of the C: drive. > > It's easy to move the data from C:\ham\callbk to C:\callbk and > should only take a couple of seconds since it's basically just > a name change. > > > > > 2. Under DX4WIN V 5.03 and Windows XP Home, it produces the following error: > QRZ Error: Database not found. > > I did copy the new (4/2002) .DLL into the c:\ham\dx4w503\extdata directory. > > That means that it didn't find the data. Same as above. The .DLL was > found ok otherwise you'd have a different error. > > > 73, > > -fred > > > > > > Any help appreciated. > > > > John, K2CIB > > > > > > > | Fred Lloyd, AA7BQ Founder, QRZ.COM | > | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scottsdale, AZ http://www.qrz.com | > > > > >
[Dx4win] QRZ V19, DX4W503 and Windows XP
Thanks for the comments, but no one got the point. The new QRZ disk V19 = doesn't work under DX4WIN. DX4WIN under Windows XP works fine. John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] QRZ V19, DX4W503 and Windows XP
I just received the new CDROM. Can't get it to work. Using new DLL. = Has anyone used it yet in my configuration? John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup
C:\HAM\DX4W503\EXTDATA\QSL.BAT is what I use. The idea is to place all of the text to be displayed into manager.res. When I get a chance, I'll write a little REXX program to extract data from a file and output it to manager.res. John, K2CIB Original Message: > Message: 15 > From: "Goody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup > Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 23:26:46 -0400 > > What do you have in the 'Executable program' textbox ? I'm getting the same > results with the batch file in c:\progam files\dx4win503\extdata as I did in > c:\ . > > I've tried the batch file outputting to stdout with this in the textbox: > "test.bat %1 > %2" and I've tried the batch file outputting to the > manager.res file like the example below, with "test.bat", "test.bat %1" in > the textbox. Nothing seems to work. > > Thanks > > - Original Message - > From: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 10:35 PM > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup > > > > First, I think the bat file and manager.res file should be in the > > DX4Wxxx\Extdata folder. Works mostly for me, although having some trouble > > on Windows XP Home. I am using this: > > > > This file is called QSL.BAT > > > > ECHO OFF > > GOLIST.EXE %1>TMPQSL1.TXT > > FGREP.COM %1 WWHAM.TXT>TMPQSL2.TXT > > COPY TMPQSL*.TXT MANAGER.RES > > > > FGREP is just a text search tool which outputs any line with a matching > > search argument. > > > > F3 calls QSL.BAT -- the name and path is set under File | Preferences | > Ext > > Data | QSL Manager Search | Executable Program. > > > > Your program will only output the last line since manager.res is only > called > > once. You can copy | append the lines and output all to manager.res. > > > > 73, John, K2CIB > > > > >From: "Goody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >To: > > >Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 22:16:19 -0400 > > >Subject: [Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup > > > > > >I'm going to attempt to write a program to lookup addresses for DX4WIN. > I > > >tried to test out the interface described in the help file using a simple > > >batch program. I had it output to both stdout and a manager.res file, > but > > >neither seems to work. The batch file is in c:\test.bat and looks like > > >this: > > > > > >echo off > > >echo Joe Ham > c:\manager.res > > >echo 123 North St >> c:\manager.res > > >echo Somewhere, PA 17001 >> c:\manager.res > > > > > >Any ideas ? > > > > > >Thanks and 73 > > >Goody > > >K3NG > End of Dx4win Digest > >
[Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup
First, I think the bat file and manager.res file should be in the DX4Wxxx\Extdata folder. Works mostly for me, although having some trouble on Windows XP Home. I am using this: This file is called QSL.BAT ECHO OFF GOLIST.EXE %1>TMPQSL1.TXT FGREP.COM %1 WWHAM.TXT>TMPQSL2.TXT COPY TMPQSL*.TXT MANAGER.RES FGREP is just a text search tool which outputs any line with a matching search argument. F3 calls QSL.BAT -- the name and path is set under File | Preferences | Ext Data | QSL Manager Search | Executable Program. Your program will only output the last line since manager.res is only called once. You can copy | append the lines and output all to manager.res. 73, John, K2CIB >From: "Goody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 22:16:19 -0400 >Subject: [Dx4win] External Program Callsign Address Lookup > >I'm going to attempt to write a program to lookup addresses for DX4WIN. I >tried to test out the interface described in the help file using a simple >batch program. I had it output to both stdout and a manager.res file, but >neither seems to work. The batch file is in c:\test.bat and looks like >this: > >echo off >echo Joe Ham > c:\manager.res >echo 123 North St >> c:\manager.res >echo Somewhere, PA 17001 >> c:\manager.res > >Any ideas ? > >Thanks and 73 >Goody >K3NG
[Dx4win] How to Record Different QSL magrs for CW/SSB?
K1B has RZ3AA for SSB contacts and YT1AD for all other modes. Is there = any way I can handle this? Seems only the date can be changed in the = manager file, and that won't work in this case. Wish list: Mode = indicator in the Manager File. Guess I can log them as K1B/SSB and K1B/CW and get around the problem... 73, John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] Printing Directly on QSL Cards w/HP 1100?
I think you will need to purchase uncut stock (4 QSLs per page) to do that on the 1100A. I have tried printing on small stock in landscape ( I think you meant that...), but also don't like having them disappear. I've had enough trouble with the 1100A, I don't want to ask for more! The portrait mode might work, even if it doesn't preview differently. John, K2CIB Eric Rosenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent by: cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Dx4win] Printing Directly on QSL Cards w/HP 1100? man.qth.net 04/22/2002 01:31 AM Please respond to John F Samuels I'm hoping to print directly on QSL cards with my HP Laserjet 1100A printer. I've followed the great guidelines posted here a while back by ZL1ANJ, but have run into an interesting problem. The feed system of the printer is such that the cards are too small to print in the portrait mode. I would have to literally "drop them into the slot" -- they disappear! -- to load the printer. When I change the settings to portrait mode, and then preview it, nothing has changed, at least on the screen. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance, Eric W3DQ Washington, DC ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] how do i
Reinstall DX4WIN, downloaded from the Internet site. Copy all the ZIP files except for your XXX.CTY file to the DX4WIN\Save directory, replacing the files you downloaded. Bring up DX4WIN. It should have found your DX4WIN.CFG file OK. Close any open file. Go to File | Preferences. Your personal information should be there. Change your User Level to at least Advanced, Save and Close. Go to File | Databases | Countries, select File | Merge other Country file. Select the xxx.cty file on your ZIP drive and complete the merge. This way you will use the latest country file and preseve any call exceptions you have made. Do a File | Open and locate your log file. The above assumes that you were using version 5.xx before. If not, then you might have to do a .ini file merge (assuming you created and saved an ini file before the disk crash...) If not, you may have to provide all your preferences and licensing data manually. Good luck! John, K2CIB "n3drk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: "dx4win" com> cc: Sent by: Subject: [Dx4win] how do i [EMAIL PROTECTED] man.qth.net 04/11/2002 11:23 AM Please respond to John F Samuels I lost my hard drive due to a virus. I saved my save directory to a zip drive. I am going to download the program again. What are the steps of putting my saved info into the new program? Surely this must have happened to someone on this site! thanks in advance john ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Windows XP and Parallel Port
Well, I finally got around to reinstalling DX4WIN, and lo and behold, the parallel port opens and works OK. Thanks to all who responded, including the info about DirectIO. 73, John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Jim Reisert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dean M. St. Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "DX4WIN List Server" Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Windows XP and Parallel Port > You don't need this driver for DX4WIN! DX4WIN works perfectly fine with LPT > port and Windows XP (an LPT driver is built into DX4WIN). > > You will need this driver for Writelog, however, > > As someone else pointed out, the problem sounds like an installation issue. > > 73 - Jim AD1C > > --- "Dean M. St. Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > There is a product called direct IO - which works very well. > > > = > Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.com > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Greetings - send holiday greetings for Easter, Passover > http://greetings.yahoo.com/ > >
[Dx4win] Packet spot order problem
First check your sort order: Right click in the spots window and select Sort -- If you select "Time", it will sort by date and time. Unfortunately, some servers or users have an incorrect date or time set, so you may see spots at the bottom of the list that have not yet occurred (good for getting on a list before the DX station arrives...). I just manually delete them. If you instead select "Arrival", you will be better off and not dependant upon someone's date/time stamp accuracy. Of course, if you have just connected to the PacketCluster, and said, SH/DX/20, they will arrive with the time out of sequence. That's not a problem after you have been signed on for a while. By the way, if you select some other sequence, priority for example, and you select "Delete old spots", it fails to properly delete the old spots (programming problem). If your transceiver is connected to DX4WIN, try selecting a sort on "Frequency". Now turn your frequency dial on your radio and watch the spot window... 73, John, K2CIB "Barry " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net com> cc: Sent by: Subject: [Dx4win] Packet spot order problem [EMAIL PROTECTED] man.qth.net 04/04/2002 09:26 AM Please respond to w2up Just lately, I've noticed that the spots are not being ordered properly. For example, this morning, the last spots listed were from 0500Z or so, and the 1300Z spots were being listed above that, out of view, unless I scroll for them. Ideas? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Packet spots won't post?
Check your TNC setting - HEADERLINE should be on (may be different name on various TNCs). John, K2CIB WYsixK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent by: cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Dx4win] Packet spots won't post? man.qth.net 04/02/2002 11:35 AM Please respond to John F Samuels Good Grief! I've gotten the log into a state where the packet spots don't post. I see them go by and the last 5 post when I give the sh/dx command. But they don't post automatically. What "feature" do I need to turn off to get it to post again? Thanks! Michael __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Windows XP and Parallel Port
Has anyone discovered how to get LPT1 to open with Windows XP? John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---
[Dx4win] Windows XP Home and Extdata BAT Files
I'm having trouble executing a small BAT (or CMD) file used to 1) search = the Buckmaster file, 2) search the GOlist and 3) search a listing of IBM = hams. The file always worked OK under previous operating systems and = various levels of DX4WIN. The BAT file is supposed to copy search results (from a GREP program) to = two files, then copy those files to MANAGER.RES, where they should be = displayed by DX4WIN in the Callsign/Mgr Lookup window. Instead, = MANAGER.RES gets filled with the contents of the BAT file! If I execute the BAT file outside of DX4WIN it works fine. Here is the file: ECHO ON GOLIST.EXE %1>TMPQSL1.TXT FGREP.COM %1 WWHAM.TXT>TMPQSL2.TXT COPY TMPQSL*.TXT MANAGER.RES And here is what appears in MANAGER.RES: C:\HAM\DX4W503\EXTDATA>ECHO ON=20 C:\HAM\DX4W503\EXTDATA>GOLIST.EXE 6V1A 1>TMPQSL1.TXT=20 C:\HAM\DX4W503\EXTDATA>FGREP.COM 6V1A WWHAM.TXT 1>TMPQSL2.TXT=20 C:\HAM\DX4W503\EXTDATA>COPY TMPQSL*.TXT MANAGER.RES=20 tmpqsl1.txt 0 file(s) copied. Here is what I get when executed in a DOS window: C:\Ham\dx4w503\extdata>FGREP.COM 6v1a WWHAM.TXT 1>TMPQSL2.TXT fgrep386 1.84 (C) Copr. 1985-1995,1997 by Chris Dunford, All Rights = Reserved. C:\Ham\dx4w503\extdata>COPY TMPQSL*.TXT MANAGER.RES tmpqsl1.txt tmpqsl2.txt 1 file(s) copied. C:\Ham\dx4w503\extdata> And, here's what's in MANAGER.RES: The GOLIST, QSL Manager List, Issue 251, 01-MARCH-2001 __ Type ? at any time for information about this program. Please send any UPDATES or NEW DATA to K1XN at: = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 6V1A is via 6W6JX. **File C:\Ham\dx4w503\extdata\WWHAM.TXT C:\Ham\dx4w503\extdata> Any thoughts appreciated. John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---
[Dx4win] How exit from host mode with KAM Plus + WIN XP
Haven't tried it yet with Windows XP, but it should not matter. Use HyperTerminal (or the old TERMINAL.EXE ca. Windows 95, etc.) to send = the following to the KAM: alt-192 Q alt-192 This should do it. John, K2CIB --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html ---
[Dx4win] QSX Function of TS-850S
My TS-870 selects receive A, transmit B and stays there properly on split spots, so it's not all Kenwoods. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Internet Connection Help
Kenn wrote: Folks, I have been using DX4WIN for a couple of years now and enjoying.= Suddenly this week, when I right click to get the internet connection, = I see the system reach out but nothing comes back.=A0 If I try reconnecting, = I get a message indicating I have just closed the connection.=A0 I never had an= y logon or indication I was in.=A0 I have tried rebooting to no avail.=A0 Any i= deas as to what may be causing this??=A0 By the way, it happens for any cluster= I choose. 73 de Kenn W5KAP Kenn, same thing started happening to me last night. I delayed looking= into it and connected to local cluster by rf. If I figure it out I'll = post to group. John, K2CIB=
[Dx4win] Re: Dx4win digest, Vol 1 #63 - 10 msgs
As I have reported before, I think there is a problem in the input buffer handling of the packet and RTTY windows. The problem occurs when I have the window set so that just one line of input shows. Then I maximize the window and perhaps send a command, such as DIR/N. Later I minimize the window again to its former dimensions. Then anything I type is ignored and "rings" an error bell, except for the Enter key - so the PacketCluster returns K2CIB de . If I maximize again and position the cursor to the bottom, below anything I've sent before, then minimize it again, I can usually regain my input. Closing DX4WIN and restarting it works OK for me. John, K2CIB [EMAIL PROTECTED] man.qth.netTo: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent by: cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Dx4win digest, Vol 1 #63 - 10 msgs n.qth.net 02/26/2002 12:01 PM Please respond to dx4win Original Message: Message: 4 To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 02:29:08 + From: Fred W Hoffert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Dx4win] Packet Window Weirdness For some reason my packet window started acting up earlier this evening. For as long as I can remember I could enter a packet line, like a talk line, hit enter, and the line I just typed would disappear (move up) and the entry line would be blank, ready for the next line. Now, I type a line, hit enter and the cursor moves to the next line and eventually out of sight. Any suggestions on how I get the correct functioning back. 73 and thanks, Fred/NA2U CWMAN...I'D RATHER WORK CW!!! "Je mange donc je suis." "Good wine is a necessity of life for me."--Thomas Jefferson _
[Dx4win] TS-870
John J. F. Samuels, Business Operations Advisor - Headway/QOS IBM Corporate Marketing Business Operations Systems and Support - 1N/PVCB MD-236, B306, Sterling Forest, NY 845.759.2371 / 8-248-2371, FAX x2734 [EMAIL PROTECTED] man.qth.netTo: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent by: cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Dx4win digest, Vol 1 #63 - 10 msgs n.qth.net 02/26/2002 12:01 PM Please respond to dx4win The TS-870 works very well with DX4WIN. There are none of the quirks that seem to be reported with some of the other rigs/interfaces. Minor wish list: 1. That slow tuning mode would be set for CW and RTTY automatically, and fast for other modes. 2. That when clicking on an RTTY split frequency spot that the transmit frequency mode would be set to RTTY, rather than leaving it whatever it was. These are very minor things, and I think I could reprogram the TS-870 definitions in DX4WIN to accomplish the first. I know you didn't ask, but I have a couple of comments about the TS-870. First, it is a first class rig. The IF DSP works very well and it's a joy to use a 50 Hz CW filter with no ringing or gain loss. I think the radio would be improved if there was a manual notch or variable IF controls, particularly on SSB. The SSB intelligibility using the DSP noise filter could be improved (it is better with an external filter), but the noise reduction on CW is great. In a crowded, high signal band there is IF filter blowby which causes the radio to produce spurious signals. Usually careful use of the attenuator, RF gain and AIP (pre-amp off) takes care of it. I think, from what I have read, that the new Icom 756 Pro II is about equal, with each one having some feature superior to the other. The TS-870 will save you about $1000... John, K2CIB Original message: Message: 2 Reply-To: "Courtney Judd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Courtney Judd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DW4WIN Reflector" Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:01:01 -0600 Subject: [Dx4win] TS-870 This is kind of off topic but I would be interested in any pro/con on the 870 out there in the real world. How does it fare with DX4WIN? A friend of mine who wants to become active again has a chance to get one and would like some input. I have never seen one so would like some thoughts! Thanks 73's Cort Courtney Judd K4WI 2300 County Road 61 Uniontown, Al. 36786 e-mail= [EMAIL PROTECTED] check out: www.59al.org
[Dx4win] Country Window Abbreviations
I'm sorry, Bob, I was a little too fast to reply. Lorenzo said, "Country listing - reports window," and I read, "Country window." And, I got my thoughts mixed up there too. The "S"ubmitted flag is not shown in the Country window. The help for the Country window actually says: Char StatusExplanation . Not worked Not worked or invalid W Worked Worked but not confirmed M MailedQSL card mailed C Confirmed Contact is confirmed The help for the Country listing says: "The reports indicates that you worked Monaco on 10m but never received a QSL card back (there is an 'M' on the intersection of the line Monaco and the column 10m, indicating the highest 'level' is card mailed). By double-clicking on the M, the QSO filter will be set to find all QSOs with Monaco on 10m for which you mailed a QSL card! When you double-click on an entry containing an 'S' or an '*', the filter will be set to 'Submit' or 'Checked' for a specific band or mode award. For example, if the 10m column for Monaco contains an '*' the filter will be set to search for a QSO on 10m that has been checked for the 10m band award. Such a QSO may actually not exist, because you may not have submitted that QSO for the band award. You can still find such QSOs by double-clicking in the MIX column for the Mixed award or in a mode column, like PHO, for a mode award." Which means: Char StatusExplanation W Worked Worked but not confirmed M MailedQSL card mailed S Submitted QSL sent to award bureau * Checked Contact approved This little table should be included in the help. 73, John, K2CIB You wrote: Robert Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: John F Samuels/Armonk/Contr/[EMAIL PROTECTED], DX4WIN@MAILMAN.QTH.NET et.att.net> cc: Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Country Window Abbreviations 02/21/2002 06:03 PM Please respond to robertlarson Is this different in different versions?In version 5.02 that I'm using the "C" means confirmed in the printed report. A country, by modes and band, that has a card that has been blessed by the High Priests of DX'ing is shown in the report as an " * ". 73, Bob K2TK John F Samuels wrote: > Lorenzo - > > W - Worked this country > M - Mailed a QSL to at least one station in this country > S - QSL received and Submitted to ARRL for DXCC or WAS (or whomever for > WPX) > C - QSL Checked and accepted by ARRL for DXCC or WAS (or whomever for WPX) > > > 73, John, K2CIB > > Lorenzo wrote: > > From: "IK5MDF Lorenzo Tabaracci" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Steve Bookout" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:26:48 +0100 > Subject: [Dx4win] S - M - C - in Country listing. > > Clear DayMay I have the meaning of=20 > S, M, C, in the COUNTRY LISTING - REPORTS WINDOWS (I.E. DXCC) ? > > Cheerio > > Lorenzo IK5MDF 8Q7DF
[Dx4win] Country Window Abbreviations
Lorenzo - W - Worked this country M - Mailed a QSL to at least one station in this country S - QSL received and Submitted to ARRL for DXCC or WAS (or whomever for WPX) C - QSL Checked and accepted by ARRL for DXCC or WAS (or whomever for WPX) This is in the Help file. 73, John, K2CIB You wrote: From: "IK5MDF Lorenzo Tabaracci" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Steve Bookout" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:26:48 +0100 Subject: [Dx4win] S - M - C - in Country listing. Clear DayMay I have the meaning of=20 S, M, C, in the COUNTRY LISTING - REPORTS WINDOWS (I.E. DXCC) ? Cheerio Lorenzo IK5MDF 8Q7DF John J. F. Samuels, Business Operations Advisor - Headway/QOS IBM Corporate Marketing Business Operations Systems and Support - 1N/PVCB MD-236, B306, Sterling Forest, NY 845.759.2371 / 8-248-2371, FAX x2734
[Dx4win] KAM RTTY with TERMINAL or DX4WIN
Set up TERMINAL as follows: Emulation: TTY Terminal Preferences: Line wrap 80 column Cursor: block Communication: same speed as set in KAM (I use 4800) 8 bits 1 stop bit parity: none flow: hardware (assuming you have a full cable) Type CTRL-C then x to get the KAM's attention. Response: cmd: Type: RTTY. Response: -- RTTY 45 -- (set as default in KAM) Type CTRL-c then t to transmit Type CTRL-c then r to receive immediately Type CTRL-c then e to receive after the transmission is complete You can place your commands and most used text in the TERMINAL function buttons. Substitute a caret (^) for the CTRL. So ^CTCQ CQ CQ DE K2CIB K2CIB AR K^M^CE is the way I call CQ. ^M is a carrier return. By the way, TERMINAL.EXE came as a free-bee with Windows 95 and works fine right through Windows ME. Wish it supported COM ports higher than 4, though. For DX4WIN I set the function keys up like for TERMINAL. Look at the help for all the details. Here's my CQ: CQ |%7 CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ de %~ %~ AR K%M%CE Function key 7 is Xmit |%CT%b Have fun! John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Shawn Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Access Violation using RTTY to KAM > John, > > Ok, I give up. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer at this end. How in the > world did you get Rtty tp Transmit ? Recieving ok now with all the switches > off. > I think the secret must be Terminal.exe.but can't locate it. > > It's almost time for all this HOBBY stuff to go to local firing range for > target practice. > > Tnx and GL Shawn,WB1AEL > > >
[DX4WIN] Prefixes
Bernie wrote: From: "wo2n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 1:31 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Prefixes > MD/DL5AXX gets call out as a spot tonight > When I double click on the spot to log it as worked, DX4WIN sez it's G > "England" . > Yet in prefix field MD is under Isle of Man, yet it wants to log it as > G, instead of GD, which it should be! Any ideas? Tnx, Bernie/WO2N.> > Works OK for me. Version 5.03. I think you must have a callsign entry, or an incorrect MD mapping in the entry. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Re: Access Violation using RTTY to KAM
Well, Murphy was at his best during the RTTY contest. The problem which wouldn't go away over the weekend, went way last night leaving no clues. Thanks for all the suggestions. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] dialup problem
J Sartain wrote: << From: "KC4ALG J Sartain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX4WIN Reflector" Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:47:39 -0600 Subject: [Dx4win] dialup problem I have discovered a problem since I began using my rig interface last week. Please advise if anyone out there has a similar problem and/or what the solution might be I use com 1 for my interface. The rig and DX4win works fine together except for one phenomenon. If I turn on the rig before opening DX4WIN or my email program, then the computer thinks I am already connected and will not activate the dial up connection. It seems like the computer thinks the activity on com1 is an already existing dail up connection. BUT, if I connect to the internet before turning on the radio, then the automatic dialup process works just fine. That is ok except I must wait a period until the radio connection times out before being able to use DX4WIN. I am using WinME, 56K modem, generic phone dialup service, and com1 is used for the Kenwood. Is there a setting to eleviate this inconvenience, or should I just get used to it? Thanks, J Sartain KC4ALG [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> You shouldn't have to put up with that. Check Start | Settings | Dial-up Connections. Bet you have one pointing to COM1. Delete it. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Access Violation using RTTY to KAM
No, Dave, rebooting did not help -- even with a clean boot, only DX4WIN running, all unnecessary DX4WIN windows closed. Restored the EX4WIN.EXE module in case it was corrupted. Perfectly repeatable problem which seems to occur as soon as any printable text is decoded. Violation address never changes. Tried less backup buffers, xon/xoff rather than RTS/CTS, disabled other COM ports in preferences, etc., and cannot make the problem go away. I ran the WPX contest controlling RTTY in my KAM from the packet window (not without some buffer management problems, but no access violations.) I had the packetcluster running with TCP/IP in the RTTY window with no problems. The KAM works fine on RTTY with TERMINAL.EXE on COM1. I'm a programmer and quite familiar with Windows of all ilks and am stumped. Looks like a code bug, but why now? I operated the RTTY contest for hours last month with no problems... Speaking of bugs, there is one which affects the Packet Window. If you maximize it, issue a command, then restore it to window size, the input area is messed up -- you can't get your TNC to respond. To fix it you have to maximize it again, position the cursor somewhere towards the bottom of the input area, Enter, then restore the window. Actually, when only one line is displayed in the input area, and you maximize the window, you should still only have one line in the input area, but you have many. Not a high priority, I guess. John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Dave Henderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Access Violation using RTTY to KAM > John > > Did rebooting solve the problem? > dave > At 04:30 PM 2/9/02 -0500, you wrote: > >All of a sudden I am getting the following message when I enable my KAM on > >COM1: > > > >An Exception Occurred: > >Access violation at address 0057A148 in module 'DX4WIN.EXE'. Read of > >address FF FF FF FF. > > > >If I enable the packet window (same port, same device) it works fine - no > >errors. I can force RTTY here and it works fine too. > > > >I've done all the obvious things, rebooted, ensured no IRQ conflicts, etc. > > > >I am running version 5.03. > > > >John, K2CIB > > > >___ > >Dx4win mailing list > >Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > >http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > >
[Dx4win] Access Violation using RTTY to KAM
All of a sudden I am getting the following message when I enable my KAM on COM1: An Exception Occurred: Access violation at address 0057A148 in module 'DX4WIN.EXE'. Read of address FF FF FF FF. If I enable the packet window (same port, same device) it works fine - no errors. I can force RTTY here and it works fine too. I've done all the obvious things, rebooted, ensured no IRQ conflicts, etc. I am running version 5.03. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Moving the "/SAVE" directory?
Louis wrote: >From: "Louis Sica. Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:59:33 -0600 >Subject: [Dx4win] Moving the "/SAVE" directory? > Is there a way in DX4Win to have it look for the "/SAVE" directory in some >other place than the DX4Win directory itself? I'd like to put it in my "My >Documents" folder, making my system backup a little easier. Yes, I have a $Data\Ham\DX4WIN\Save subdirectory in the root of my C: drive where I point DX4WIN. Usually works OK. If I get a restart, sometimes I have to re-point to the file in the File|Open dialog. I should probably rename the "real" DX4WIN Save subdirectory to $save or somesuch to avoid possible confusion. It would help if DX4WIN showed the full path to the save directory (possible enhancement). Sure makes backups easier! John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Ref: Kuwait and DXCC
Jeff wrote: I have 2 questions concerning DX4WIN. I used the reports for DXCC and listed the countries worked. I noticed Kuwait is showing up as not being worked even thought I have a valid QSO in the log. I deleted it and reentered hoping that would fix it but it did not. The 2nd question is exactly what do I need to do or what can DX4WIN do to help me throughout the DXCC application process. From reading the manual I believe I need to mark all my cards I am going to get check as submitted and them print the list of submitted contacts (hopefully 100). Any more thoughts or corrections? Thanks for your time and patience, Jeff Baker KG4ENR I can't help much on the Kuwait problem - just make sure that the field ValidDX is "Y", and that the correct band and mode in the Preferences DXCC tab are checked off. I recommend that you use DX4WIN's submission capability for your DXCC application. It will automatically choose the newest QSL card you have marked as received for each eligible DXCC entity and create a list. Those QSOs will automatically be marked as Submitted. Right click on the list and you will see Print and File. I choose to file that list as a permanent record and it can be printed from disk. I attach that listing to the DXCC submission form, rather than writing out each line -- perfectly acceptable. When the DXCC listing comes back from the ARRL, it will show which cards have been accepted, and which have not. Then you can use DX4WIN's Reports | Change Award Flags box to change all the Submitted flags to Checked. If some were not accepted, you can manually change them back and set the ValidDX box to "NO", if appropriate, so the card is never resubmitted. Keep it easy! Let the system do the work. John, K2CIB -- DXCC Mixed 331/338, Phone 313/318, CW 294/300
[Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??
I haven't used one of those, but have an adapter from BAFO which supplies one COM port from a USB slot. I've used it for packet and my cellular telephone (data at 19.6 KB) very successfully. Cost about $20. I looked at the Byte Runner site and the subject adapter. Looks good and I've heard that Byte Runner stands behind their devices. There's a 30 day return policy if you're not satisfied with it. Looks just like what I'll need for my laptop to control my TS-870, rotator, packet, RTTY and CW keying. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. John, K2CIB - Original Message - > From: "Mike Rhodes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:47:31 -0500 > Subject: [Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ?? > > Wondering if anyone has had occassion to play with the above mentioned > Byterunner USB to 232 converter ($125) or its siblings? I have the 4S/2P ISA > card from Byterunner but can't seem to get it running since I went to a > 40gig HD with a PCI ATA100 adapter. Suspect the ATA card is the culprit but > apparently eliminating the ATA card is not just a matter of swapping the > cable back to the onboard IDE controller - at least it didn't work the one > time I tried it. > I'm thinking (hoping) that the onboard serial ports could be used for the > packet TNC and FSK/CW connections and the USB>232 ports would be ok for rig > control, modem, PK232 TU, and whatever else I can think to hook up (rotor > control someday). I know there have been issues mentioned in the past but > think a lot of it was around 5 vs 8 level and response times. Hopefully the > items I choose to hang off the converter would be able to tolerate any > timing issues. > Your thoughts/experiences?? The price is pretty reasonable and could > possible make things a lot simpler for the laptop users too. > Thanks. > > Mike / W8DN > DX4Win Since Version 0.97
[Dx4win] Re: QSL mgr update
Thank you for the updated list, Vlad, it was easy to import. I would appreciate updated lists from time-to-time. John, K2CIB
[Dx4win] Re: IrDA Standard infrared port DELL XPi CD m 166ST
The one I am using is from BAFO Technologies - BAFO BF810. You can get info at WWW.BAFO.COM. I bought it at a Hamfest for less than $20 and it works fine with several different serial devices, including two TNCs and my GPS device. I believe that other manufacturers, such as Belkin, also have adapter "cables." John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "Jim White, K4OJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 2:41 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Re: IrDA Standard infrared port DELL XPi CD m 166ST > More on USB to serial adaptor please - I have several newer computers which > do not have enough comm ports to support computer interface, networking, and > spot input...but they do have two unused USB ports - if I could use these > for inputting packet spots, etc this would be ideal. > > Tell me more! > > Jim, K4OJ > > > > >
[Dx4win] Re: IrDA Standard infrared port DELL XPi CD m 166ST
- Original Message - > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:27:47 +0100 > From: Carlos Ferreira - LA9PJA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Dx4win] IrDA Standard infrared port DELL XPi CD m 166ST > > Hello ! > > I recently got a used Dell laptop Latitude XPi CD M166ST > it's a great ting to have mobile and at home as well, but this one has > only a serial (DTE) 9-pin connector, now I use it with DX4WIN and connected > to a radio, but would be nice to have some more serial ports 1 or 2 more... > Besides the serial port, it also has 2 pc card connections (68 pins) 1 used > with a internet/Fax gold card and 1 still avaiable, as far I know it's not > possible ( no items avaiable ) to use this port to serial ? > > Also there is a INFRARED Port - 2 ports compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 > (Fast IR) > > Does anyone know of any hardware avaiable, that I can use for Radio/TNC > purposes ? > I was at Dell homepage and red the history about infrared, and I didn't get > clever, hi... still searching for help online, and getting very usefull info > but maybe someone is sitting with the answer out there ? > > Is anybody known to the system ? can you help me, hav sugestions ? please > send me a mail, I will ge very greatfull for any help. > > Thank you in advance, > > Carlos Ferreira > LA9PJA - JW9PJA Carlos, am not familiar with your Dell laptop, but I can tell you a few things: 1. An IrDA port is like the wireless remote for your television. It can be used to connect the laptop to a desktop or printer, if they have the same kind of port. These devices are usually connected via a serial port, so uses one up. They can usually be disabled if you need to use the serial port. 2. An inexpensive way to get more serial ports is to use a USB to serial converter cable. They cost about $20 US. I am using one on my laptop to give me another serial port. Hope that helps, John, K2CIB
