[Dx4win] Green on white spots
Just give us another option. You might label them: Confusing and not needed, Hi! Seriously, if folks don't care whether they have a 12M contact confirmed on phone or CW yet have it on other bands for CW, SSB and RTTY credits, why is it colored. What am I missing? 73, Charlie, W0YG..
[Dx4win] New Countries?
Did I miss something about the two new countries on DXCC? Gary - WB4SQ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
It's hard to explain, but there are those of us who like to work every country on every possible band/mode combination. It's a sickness, I'll admit it. Here's how I think of the colors (sorry, no priority numbers for me): DU9RG is spotted on 40 meter CW. I have never worked DU on 40 meters, so the spot is bright red. So I work him for a new one. Now if DU9/N0NM is later spotted on 40 meter CW, the spot will be light red (worked but not confirmed on this band). Doesn't matter if it's spotted on SSB, same will apply, since it's not confirmed on this band. Now I finally get a card from DU9RG, so spots of DU on 40 meters will NEVER be red again. My DXCC award (band) requirements are now satisfied. If DU9/N0NM is spotted on 40 meter CW, it will be black (new station but already confirmed on this band/mode). If he's spotted on 40 meter SSB instead, the spot will be light green (not worked or confirmed on this band/mode combination). If I work him, and DU9RG is now spotted on 40 meter SSB, *that* spot will ALSO be light green, because it's not confirmed, even though it's already been worked (Paul's logic: not worked *or* confirmed). Once I confirm a DU on 40 meter SSB, there should be no more green spots of DU on 40 meters (unless one shows up on RTTY...). However, none of these count towards any award, since I already have DU9RG confirmed on 20 meters. This argument is irrelevant, by the way, if you had never worked a DU on SSB. In that case, the DU on 40m SSB spot would have been bright blue (new all-time mode) instead of light green. If you work him, other DU spots on 40 meter SSB will be light blue (worked on this mode but not confirmed). REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU HAVE WORKED DU ON 40 METERS OR NOT. This is because needed MODES have priority over needed BANDS. If the only DU you have ever worked on 40 meters is on SSB, and it'a an all-time new mode, then a spot of a DU on 40 meter CW will be light red - worked but not confirmed on this band (due to the SSB QSO). Mode doesn't enter into the picture (unless you have never worked DU on CW). One way to be less confused is to think of light green meaning Not confirmed on this Band/Mode combination. So it may be worked, may not be worked. There's no way to tell from the spot colorization. Some people care about this distinction, I personally don't. The spots used to be light blue in this case with 5.03, but now they're light green. Different color, but same problem. Is it worth making a bright green for the not worked and not confirmed case? I don't really think so. I think it would stand out TOO MUCH, moreso than the attention it deserves, because the band award requirements have already been satisfied (if not, it would be light red, not light green). 73 - Jim AD1C = Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.com PGP Fingerprint: D8E2 3D78 339F A7F1 8C13 1193 B5D1 4FB6 79D1 70DC
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
In a message dated 2/6/2003 4:34:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But then why aren't we allowed to select which way we want it in the preferences? That would make it quite easy for us to eliminate those green worrisome spots that we must learn to ignore. I don't know how tough it would be to eliminate them in software but with all the options Paul's magic allows us, it seems that this should also be an option. Another option I would like to see is to eliminate or be able to eliminate the Priority column in the spotting window. That is meaningless to me. Chas, Go to Preferences and simply change the color to black on white. 73, Steve --- 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. To learn how to post in Plain-Text go to: http://www.expita.com/nomime.html ---
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
At 04:58 PM 2/6/2003 -0600, Don Currier W0DJC wrote: Maybe I'm missing something nowbut if you want to work every country on every possible band/mode combo, wouldn't you want to have a special color to let you know that a spot is an un-worked spot for that band/mode, rather than just a unconfirmed (maybe worked, maybe not) spot?? Good question, Don! I left out one important piece of information... ... I want to CONFIRM them all also. So it doesn't matter to me whether not worked or not confirmed, I want to keep working it until it's confirmed. - Jim -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.com PGP Fingerprint: D8E2 3D78 339F A7F1 8C13 1193 B5D1 4FB6 79D1 70DC
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
If the same station is spotted that you've worked before... It should be black... If it's a different station it should be red... But I'm not sure which way DX4Win works... I'll have to test it... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: February 6, 2003 5:22 PM To: Dave Jaksa; 'Wendell Wyly W5FL'; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Green on white spots It's hard to explain, but there are those of us who like to work every country on every possible band/mode combination. It's a sickness, I'll admit it. Here's how I think of the colors (sorry, no priority numbers for me): DU9RG is spotted on 40 meter CW. I have never worked DU on 40 meters, so the spot is bright red. So I work him for a new one. Now if DU9/N0NM is later spotted on 40 meter CW, the spot will be light red (worked but not confirmed on this band). Doesn't matter if it's spotted on SSB, same will apply, since it's not confirmed on this band.
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
On 6 Feb 2003 at 19:16, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: ... I want to CONFIRM them all also. So it doesn't matter to me whether not worked or not confirmed, I want to keep working it until it's confirmed. And that is the essential difference between Jim's and my approach to DXing. I am interested in confirming the country. I am less interested in other QSLs. However, I *personally* want to WORK new band countries, just for the challenge/fun of it. You know, the ones that show up as a - in the country window. I would like the new band/mode spots to be white on green. As others have said, it's a simple matter to turn the colors off if it bothers you. Same could be said of red and blue. I know a fellow who doesn't chase awards at all, and has made all the spots black on white, regardless of priority level. Thanks, Paul, for the flexibility. 73 - Dave
[Dx4win] Green on white spots
Actually it's grey once you work it... Something I'm not sure I agree with... Think it should be black... Grey should be just those spots you have indicated you don't want to see at all... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mel Martin (VE2DC) Sent: February 6, 2003 7:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Dave Jaksa'; 'Wendell Wyly W5FL'; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Green on white spots If the same station is spotted that you've worked before... It should be black... If it's a different station it should be red... But I'm not sure which way DX4Win works... I'll have to test it... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: February 6, 2003 5:22 PM To: Dave Jaksa; 'Wendell Wyly W5FL'; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Green on white spots It's hard to explain, but there are those of us who like to work every country on every possible band/mode combination. It's a sickness, I'll admit it. Here's how I think of the colors (sorry, no priority numbers for me): DU9RG is spotted on 40 meter CW. I have never worked DU on 40 meters, so the spot is bright red. So I work him for a new one. Now if DU9/N0NM is later spotted on 40 meter CW, the spot will be light red (worked but not confirmed on this band). Doesn't matter if it's spotted on SSB, same will apply, since it's not confirmed on this band. ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Green on White Spots
I think the best solution would be to add another color combo for un-worked band/mode combos. If the user is happy with the present system, simply change the new color scheme to green on white, so it has the same look as it does now in 6.02. For those that want to know whether or not a band/mode combo is new, then they will have a new color scheme to know that. (Regardless of whether or not it counts for an award.) Don W0DJC
[Dx4win] New User Query
Stu, 1. Store that in the 'Notes for QSO'. Type Ctrl+E if you want to see more of the entry field. 2. Open the logbook window, do a right mouse click. If you like the fields defined in the default format, select a new sort order only. If you want to see different fields or reorder the fields, define a new report. Paul At 01:26 PM 2/5/03 -0500, Stu wrote: I have some questions. 1. I am a new user of DX4WIN and would like to be able to find a simple slot to id where I got the contact. i.e. a DX net, etc 2. I want to sort my log by Call, or Country, but can not seem to get it easily. I would like to print out a list of all of my contacts by country or call That's it for now Thanks ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Paul van der Eijk (KK4HD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dx4win.com
[Dx4win] Did you know that
Hi, Often I read remarks from users that have been using DX4WIN for a while that they discover features that are 'neat', 'helpful', 'cool' etc. An example is the double-click in the reports or summaries to set a filter automatically. I would like to collect those finds, and put them in a section in the documentation called 'Did you know that'. I hope that new users will find these features sooner, because it may not be so obvious from the documentation. Submissions to my email address please, Paul Paul van der Eijk (KK4HD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dx4win.com
[Dx4win] Green on White Spots
There is an issue of audio alerts... Changing color doesn't address that... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Currier Sent: February 6, 2003 6:16 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] Green on White Spots I think the best solution would be to add another color combo for un-worked band/mode combos. If the user is happy with the present system, simply change the new color scheme to green on white, so it has the same look as it does now in 6.02. For those that want to know whether or not a band/mode combo is new, then they will have a new color scheme to know that. (Regardless of whether or not it counts for an award.) Don W0DJC ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Green spots; Gordian knot
I cut he knot. Version 6.03 (isn) has an additional priority level to distinguish between worked or never worked band / mode combinations. I also inserted this level in the DX alerts, so you have a choice what you want to hear or not. Paul Paul van der Eijk (KK4HD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dx4win.com
[Dx4win] voice announcement
Hi, Sorry, another dumb question I should know the answer to. I just started running 602. I listen upstairs to the computer via a baby montitor and I want to listen for New Countries, new modes and new countries on individual bands. I dont want it to announce everytime one comes up on a band that I have worked, but not confirmed. Just if they are new. Any help, thanks a lot. 73 John EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MY WEBSITE: http://www.w9rpm.com BLUFF COUNTRY DX CLUB: http://www.qsl.net/w9idx/ LACROSSEHAMS: http://www.lacrossehams.org/ Free Ham Radio Classified Ads: http://swap.QTH.com GREAT DX LOGGING PROGRAM: http://www.dx4win.com/ INSTANT MESSENGER: W9RPM
