Re: [Dx4win] import
I'm not familiar with Writelog, but generally speaking if you export your contest log in ADIF format you should have no difficulty importing it into DX4WIN. You'd just do a regular import and it should work. (Unfortunately, I'm not in front of my shack computer and don't have a copy of D4W handy to give you the specific steps.) If that's what you're doing and it's not working, if you can tell us what the problem is (do you get an error message?) we should be able to help. On 9/11/2013 3:53 PM, Joe Cagnina wrote: I have great difficulty importing Contest programs into my main DX4Win log specially write log. can you review the sequence as I maybe doing a step wrong. Joe WA4JUK __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com Twitter: @k2dbk __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW speed opening WPM annoying
My system remembers the last value that it was set to and always opens up at that speed. Come to think of it, I normally just have the keyboard open (it doesn't take up much space on the screen) but I just did a quick test and closed the window, then re-opened. When I did, it opened at the same speed (not 55WPM) as when I closed it. Have you tried changing the speed, closing the window (or shutting down DX4WIN completely) then reopening? Are you using an external keyer? (I'm not, perhaps that makes a difference.) On 2/14/2012 9:25 AM, George wrote: Why does the CW Keyboard window open up at an unrealistic 55WPM? Is there a way to set it up at a more realistic 22WPM or there about? Thanks George W2YJ -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com Twitter: @k2dbk __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Importing ADIF files from N3FJP
According to the ADIF spec (http://www.adif.org/adif227.htm#Mode%20Enumeration
)
PH is not a valid mode, it should have been SSB. I'm at work and don't have
D4W on this machine and I don't remember if there's a bulk QSO operation to
change mode.
If not, using a text editor you can replace the PH mode with SSB and that
should
do the trick. (Hopefully you didn't save the log with the bad imports, but if
you did, you can allow them to replace the others.)
If you're not familiar with editing an ADIF file, you need to use something
like
Notepad (don't use MS Word). Look for something that looks like this:
MODE:2PH
and have the editor replace all instances with
MODE:3SSB
Then you should be able to import without any problems.
On 6/30/2011 10:55 AM, n...@comcast.net wrote:
I am having a problem importing ADIF files created by N3FJP. When importing
the ADIF files created by N3FJP logging software, the import process is
changing the mode from SSB to CW and including this statement in the Notes
for this QSO field: Import:{Mode=PH}
Has anyone seen this previously? Is this a N3FJP or DX3WIN problem. I am
looking at having to make 621 changes manually. N1MM ADIF files import
correctly.
Some stations on FD used N3FJP. I tried N3FJP contests programs a few years
ago but have not used them for several years due to problems N3FJP would not
address.
Arne N7KA
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Re: [Dx4win] Creating New Log from Existing Log
Hi Fred, I think I can walk you through doing this, though I'm at work now and don't have the software in front of me. There are two things you might want to consider: The first option would be to start adding your new contacts into a separate group within the same log. By doing this, all your DXCC info will be the same (no need to re-work anyone unless you wanted to) and you can use the group selections to select just the contacts from your new location. The other way to actually create a lot would be to filter on the dates, export just that portion of your log in DX4WIN format, then create a new log and import that exported data. 73, David, K2DBK On 9/27/2010 11:11 PM, cw...@juno.com wrote: I've been through the help file and could not find the answer to my question: How do I create a new log beginning 01/01/2009 from my existing log? I moved to AZ from NJ in January of 2009 and, while I want to keep a Master log of all my QSOs, I want to create one for just those Qs I've made since moving to AZ. I've not been able to find how to create such a log. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73 from the desert, Fred/NA2U -- CWMAN...I'D RATHER WORK CW!!! Yeah...but it's a DRY heat. Wretched excess is just barely enough. -- Mario Batali (from Heat by Bill Buford) Refinance Now 3.7% FIXED $160,000 Mortgage for $547/mo. FREE. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ca15d1dd0c06517de1st05vuc __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com Twitter: @k2dbk __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Bad QSO's
In the main QSO window, when fully expanded (you may need to press F5 a few times to see it) there are drop-down status boxes for Mixed, Band, and Mode status for various awards, such as DXCC, WAS, WAX, VUCC, etc. You can select the I (Invalid) option for any one or more of these. The advantage of this granular approach is that it allows you to mark a particular QSO as being valid for some awards not others. For instance, I have a QSO on 6m with a country that I worked from a friend's QTH that's valid for DXCC (since he's in the US, as I am) but not for VUCC because I wasn't within the distance limitations for that award. 73, David, K2DBK On 8/2/2010 4:33 PM, Garry Shapiro wrote: As I recall, earlier versions of DX4WIN had a box in the QSO window for denoting bad QSO's--i.e. not in the other guy's log, not a ham callsign (viz. Armed Forces Day), Q's that did not count for DXCC (e.g. M/M). That box is gone in ver. 8 How does one replace that function--notes for the QSO? Garry, NI6T __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Keying Lock down issues
Guy, Can you confirm that the vichw11.* drivers are not supposed to be installed in the \drivers subdirectory for 8.03? I see them in every version prior to 8.03, and found a copy of vichw11.sys in my c:\windows\system32\drivers directory (Windows XP SP3). I just want to rule that out as a possible issue. One other question: I'm not using the LPT port for anything. Am I correct that there is no reason to run the lptdriver.exe install? On 2/1/2010 10:36 AM, ON4AOI wrote: Hi Hugh and others, Let me clear out some things No matter what OS (WIN98-XP-VISTA-WIN7) you are running All the drivers that you have found are all for the LPT port, Because there are NO extra drivers installed for serial ports when you install DX4WIN. Starting DX4WIN803 the new LPT driver can be installed if you need The LPT port for connected hardware. This was needed for Vista and Win7 (32 or 64bit), otherwise you had to Run as Administrator everytime you started DX4WIN. Now from your previous message. I am measuring voltages at the Serial Port, pin 4 of the Keying line(also the pin 7 of PTTdoes same. ( I have USB to Serial Cable through a box for interface which houses two Transistor keying Circuits for CW and PTT. Did you use the schematic from the helpfile ? Symptom=Keying and or PTT Lines remain Key down, continuous when any attempt to send CW via Com Port. I measure voltage at Transistor input from the DB9 DTR line at 6.43 Volts Key up. Once I send CW through the DX4WIN Keyer, the voltage goes to .4 Volts and the Ft-920 keying line is sending one continuous note on cw and will not let up unless you either exit the program and start over, or Stop Radio. When you select Start Radio again, the voltage goes back to 6.4 volts at the Transistor(s) and radio. But, once you try to send CW through DX4 WIn the keying is key down and holds until you select Stop Radio/then Start Radio. I cannot change any config in DX4WIN that will fix this. I have Uninstalled 8.03 and Reinstalled 8.02. Still malfunctions. This is strange, Don´t know if your meter is accurate but this doesn´t look correct to me, When you start keying the voltage at the serial port side should go HIGH (positive compared to gnd) After the serial resistor from 1k2 to the base of the transitor you should have +/- 0.6V For ptt it will remain high and the transistor will close to gnd , iow your transceiver will be in TX For CW the voltage will swing between high and low, you could try to increase the resistor to check out if it will Remain one tone, it looks to me that the cw transistor goes in saturation and doesn´t switch anymore. Why I assume this? Because you have it in V8.02 and V8.03 and it has never been reported in versions Previous to 8.03 Guy ON4AOI __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
Mel, I did a ton of testing off-list with Guy, Paul, and Jim and reported pretty much all of the info that you've mentioned, as well as doing low-level traces showing the actual calls to the OS to manipulate the status of the control lines.. As Guy said, the tough part is that neither Guy nor Paul can reproduce the issue which makes it difficult to troubleshoot. I don't want to flood the list with reports, but I do agree that it would make sense for folks who are having the issue to report in so that maybe some kind of pattern can be found. On 1/4/2010 6:58 AM, Mel wrote: Perhaps all having this issue could report EXACT details about OS hardware and drivers being used as well as version numbers if possible. Even information about the MB and BIOS might help find a common thread. It's one of those times where pedantic detail is called for. I have tried it on 2 computers with 2 OS's without issue. I have others if I knew what we are looking for. BTW, just for general interest, this is why most commercial enterprises try to standardize their computer assets as much as possible. Tracking down hardware dependent issues can be time consuming! ON4AOI wrote: Hi Ian, The discussion did not end behind screen but the biggest problem Is that we (Paul and myself) can not duplicate the problem. Paul has tested on W7 and couldn´t reproduce the problem, CW and PTT are working ok I have tested with real comports, microKEYERII with virtual ports and also USB to serial(brand is Gembird) on the following systems. Vista home laptop (no real serials) with USB to Serial with FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Vista Ultimate Quad PC (6 real serials, 3LPT ports, 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) and 2 USB to Serial Tested all possibilities out one by one and all is acting OK EEEPC1000H XPHOME SP3 (no real serials) with USB to Serial to FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Also tested with 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) to IC7800 and all is working OK. So I hope you understand that this is hard to find out what is going wrong since Paul didn´t change anything to this part of the software, he only added a protection when the comport is not there or changed when the program is running to a port that does not exist GUY ON4AOI -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Ian Trusson Verzonden: maandag 4 januari 2010 3:17 Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? I have been following the CW Keying Issue thread in the archive, but the thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to serial converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start a CW keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. Is there any more info on this problem? 73, Ian G3RVM __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying issue? Anyone?
So has anyone else got any thoughts about the issue with CW keying locking up in version 8.03? As I posted to this list, I've tried literally every combination of using CW Keying PTT on both DTR and RTS with no luck. I've tried a completely clean install on the same computer with the same issue. (Specifically, sending any CW results is the rig going into xmit and staying there, until I either exit D4W or go into CW setup and select then de-select Tune). The only test that I haven't done yet will be to move to a different COM port. (The problem is that if that works, I need to reconfigure all the other software that I use.) This works perfectly using version 8.02 (and prior) using the exact same hardware configuration. I've verified the the keying setup continues to work with programs that it worked with before I went to 8.03, and even added a couple of new programs recently just as a test which all work fine. (DTR on COM3 to be used for CW keying. I normally don't use PTT at all since I run QSK, but it doesn't seem to matter whether I have PTT configured or not.) I'm temporarily using CWType (a 3rd party program) to send CW from the keyboard, but I'd really like to have the functionality back. I know that I'm not the only one complaining, and I do know this can be a busy time of the year to get around to things, so I am just trying to remind the folks out there that I'd really like to get this working again. I am more than happy to try test/debugging builds, whatever it takes. (And I'm trying to get my fist so that this would be a lot less of an issue, but it's just slow going folks!) Thanks. -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] 8.03 Problem
I have an Icom 756ProII and have the same issue. Works fine under 8.02, locks into xmit as described in 8.03. I've got it connected via a Rigblaster Plus for keying and verified that the configuration settings were identical when I moved from 8.02 to 8.03. I don't believe that the information below described for the K3 would apply to my configuration. On 12/22/2009 8:57 AM, ON4AOI wrote: This is a reply from Dusty off the reflector to Paul and myself Probably you have the same problem if you have K3 and maybe also for ft2000 Guy ON4AOI My radio and DX4WIN are now working properly. I will explain what I did. I have a K3 transceiver and adjusted the PTT command which is defaulted to OFF-OFF. I had itadjusted to RTS-DTR and it worked fine with ver 7.07. After reading some note I picked up someplace, it said to use DTR-OFF which I tried and of course, it didn't work. Ithen went into DX4WIN -File-Preferences-Radio and checked DTR High and RTS High(which were unchecked in my working ver 7.07). It still did not work. I then changed my K3back to RTS-DTR and the keyboard worked. Then I went back into DX4WIN and unchecked DTR high and RTS high(one at a time) and with one and then the other, the keyboardstill worked and it is still working. Paul, that makes no sense to me at all. In other words, I am right back where I started but now it works properly. I guess all'swell that end's well. Thank you for your time. Have a very Happy Holiday Season. 73, Dusty - K3WC -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Roger D Johnson Verzonden: dinsdag 22 december 2009 14:23 Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] 8.03 Problem Rick Murphy wrote: On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 3:12 PM, Dusty Chapmank...@verizon.net wrote: I just downloaded 8.03 to replace 7.07. I am having a small problem. When trying to use the CW keyboard, hitting any key or macro, keys the rig with a solid carrier/tone. The only way to turn it off is to shut down my K3 or go into the CW menu, hit Settings, then Tune, then Off. Needless to say I didn't have that problem with 7.07. All settings are the same. The only thing I did differently was to put 8.03 into C:\Amateur Radio\dx4w803 instead of C:\dx4w803. Before 7.07, all my DX4WIN versions were in the Amateur Radio\ folder, but directions said to put 7.07 in C:\. I am sure there was a reason for this. I have loaded 8.03 into C:\ and also it is still in C:\ Amateur Radio\dx4w803. Can I just copy all the files from C:\ Amateur Radio\dx4w803 into C:\dx4w803 or must I import all the stuff into it from 7.07? I also have the 8.03 keying problem. 8.02 works fine. I also notice alt K won't bring up the CW keyboard in 8.03. 73, Roger -- Remember the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) http://ussliberty.org/ __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] ADIF output
In version 8.0x, there is a new flag in the Awards field (I) that indicates that a QSO is invalid (for whatever reason). This is in addition to C(onfirmed), and S(ubmitted). Garry Shapiro wrote: David Kozinn, K2DBK wrote: I went back and looked at the spec after I sent the email, and I see what you mean, plus the fact that the I in D4W is only good, as you said, on a per-award basis. I'll talk with the Club Log guys about this, but it looks like what I'll need to do is to do a separate ADIF export of only those QSOs with the I flag set for DXCC then do a bulk edit on those to mark as invalid. The re-upload will replace them in their system. What is the I flag? -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Ver 8.01 issues
I'd been using , (such as David, River Vale) but I can live with
it. I suppose the optimal solution would be to have the user specify the
delimiter, but if I really feel the need I can export my log, massage
the data, and re-import it. I'm just happy to have the new version out,
and am anxiously awaiting my version 8 key. :-)
Mel wrote:
Perhaps he could also delimit on |... I don't believe I am the only
one using this convention.
re MFSK ... conversion to MFSK16 should be OK as I don't think MFSK8 is
used a lot not really an issue here as I can change the few QSOS
involved manually in less time than it took me to complain about it ;-)
I exported in DX4Win ver 6.03 format. I'll send you the file if you like
Jim.
Maybe you could make your program QSX Name fix... I already wrote a
program to do this and it works fine... but it works on the ADIF file.
If I export/import ADIF I will lose information.
I will send file direct.
Jim Reisert AD1C wrote:
Regarding name, etc.
If you read the on-line help, you'll see that DX4WIN looks for:
name in QTH
MFSK is not a real mode. Neither is PSK. PSK was removed from this
release, QSOs should automatically convert to PSK31.
For QSOs where the Frequency string was Frequency=N,NNNKHz) the
Frequency= was left in the notes field instead of being supressed.
Since that's from an import, Paul can (hopefully) fix this. I can
modify my qsxfix program to deal with this.
I'm curious about the Satellite QSOs. What export/import format did
you use? Would you be willing to send me the file you tried to import
(please ZIP it first)?
73 - Jim AD1C
On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 8:05 AM, Melve...@videotron.ca wrote:
I exported my ver data and imported it into ver 8 to verify the data
converts properly.
Issues...
I had a few rejects where the mode was MFSK... should probably convert
to MFSK16.
I had over 100 cryptic errors {Satel Mode=X}... These were not satellite
QSOs and were various modes and bands.
When extracting Frequency...
For QSOs where the Frequency string was Frequency=N,NNNKHz) the
Frequency= was left in the notes field instead of being supressed.
When Extracting Name QTH
I store my data in the FormatName| QTH| Notes
I would have thought this would have been easy to extract... but the
entire string ends up in NAME... what delimiter is being used? Shouldn't
the line break be a valid delimiter?
Mel, VE2DC
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Re: [Dx4win] (no subject)
I'm sure there are many ways to do this, but when I use an alternate method, I'll typically use the Other option and either put a note in the Notes for this QSO or sometimes put the additional info in the QSL manager field (if it's very short; that field has a pretty limited length). However, it would be nice to have website and email as options in the dropdown, with possibly a dedicated field for those that gets remember on a per-callsign basis (like the manager info). Peg Haese KB9LIE wrote: One thing I would like to see added eventually is options under QSL Method to show online and email requests, like the dxpeditions are offering. Or maybe someone has a suggestion? 73 de Peg KB9LIE in sunny SW Wisconsin USA -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
Personally, I would rank this (simpler LoTW updates) as more important. I upload more frequently (not in small part due to chasing the Triple Play Award, and after getting it, helping out others), sometimes multiple times per day. Given that there is an API (more or less) for using LoTW and a way to call TQSL to sign the files being uploaded, it would be nice to have. Mel Martin wrote: 3. Nice but not urgent. Present procedure only has to be done once a month so I don't really mind. Adding support for eQSL is more important. Kostas SV1DPI wrote: 3. upload to lotw with one button and one button download also -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
Hi Dick, I haven't been involved in software for quite as long as you (only since the mid-70s ... I'm a youngster), but I had a saying that I used to use along those same lines: Fast, cheap, good: Pick two. Of course, in a situation like this, with a single developer it's tough to apply the fast attribute, though I suppose if Paul wanted to, he could spend a fortune, hire a fleet of programmers, and then have to pass the entire cost on to us, something that probably isn't practical. Personally, while there are a few features I'd like to see, I'd prefer to see it get done right, rather than simply fast. What I do think is great is the increase in communication from Paul, so that we know that he's listening to what folks are asking for. While I wouldn't mind getting a sneak peak at what kinds of things are in store for the next version (be it version 8, 7.3, or whatever), I also realize that it's Paul's decision and he's going to do what's best for his business. Dick Flanagan wrote: At 07:17 AM 3/18/2009, a lot of people wrote: And maybe a blah blah blah [snip] It is always good for customers to provide wish lists for future improvements. It is always good for customers to provide dates they would like to see new versions. Pick one. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] LOTW
Hi John, I didn't see anyone else reply, so: 1) Press F8 to get to the QSO search screen 2) In the Date field, enter 06/01/2008. When you leave that field, depending on how you have date searches set, you should be prompted for an end date as well. Set that to the date of the last QSO to upload, or even some date in the future if you want them all updated. 3) From the Label menu, select Set Upload Flags. You should get a dialog box asking if you want to set the flags, just click yes and you'll be all set. My 2 cents is that the set/clear upload (and other) flags probably would be a bit less confusing if they were in the same place as all the other Multiple QSO operations (under QSO), but this is how it works for now. Good luck. W9RPM wrote: Hi, I need to re-upload some of my log because of some problems from LOTW. I have to go back until June 1. I am having a brain drain here. How can I change the upload flags so I can just redo those ones. Thanks- John W9RPM -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
Re: [Dx4win] LOTW
I should note that in my explanation I left out the step to clear the upload dates. This is important, because the LoTW export function will not work if the date is set. Jim's version is correct. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Make an F8 filter and set the date to 1 June 2008 QSO - Multiple QSO Operations - Set Upload Date (make it blank) Then Labels - Set Upload Flags, using the filter. Finally, Export for LoTW -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us - Original Message From: W9RPM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX4WIN dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:11:49 AM Subject: [Dx4win] LOTW Hi, I need to re-upload some of my log because of some problems from LOTW. I have to go back until June 1. I am having a brain drain here. How can I change the upload flags so I can just redo those ones. Thanks- John W9RPM EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEBPAGE: http://www.w9rpm.com/ AOL IM: W9RPM YAHOO: W9RPM ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Lost QSO's
My 2 cents is that an overall better solution is to keep your computer on a small interruptible power supply (UPS). You don't need one that will last that long (5 or 10 minutes is fine), and there are plenty of small ones available from companies like APC (www.apc.com), Belkin (www.belkin.com) and Ultra (www.ultraproducts.com) for well under $100. (I personally have at least one from each of those companies at home, with a somewhat larger Ultra that powers a couple of computers, most of my network gear, and a few other things.) The advantage of this is that in the event of a power outage, you will not only have the time to save the QSO, but you can also shut your computer down in an orderly fashion. Many of these products will connect to your computer and will shut it down after a specified set of conditions are met (e.g., backup battery has been running and has 'x'% power left, etc.), meaning that even if you're not there, your computer will still shut down properly. Even with a system that writes to disk upon save, there is still a small window where a QSO could be lost, although I can understand the frustration at loosing any data for any reason. As for your specific suggestion, there are utility programs that will make a key sequence to any arbitrarily complex set of other key sequences (and some will get a lot more complicated, simulating mouse movement and mouse button clicks), though personally I don't use them so I can't give a recommendation. W5LT wrote: I am not a computer wizard, but is it possible to program an unused function key (say F12) to execute: enter alt s sequence ?? That way you could enter QSO (from a spot) and write to disk with one button. That would be a neat solution. Just a thought. Bob, W5LT -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com
[Dx4win] Export to Excel format
Welcome back Paul. You guys did a terrific job! The way I've exported my log in the past is to select the Logbook window, then right-click and select write to file. You can select different Logbook reports and customize which fields you want to export. The file will be written as a CSV file, which Excel will read in easily. I hope this helps. F6EXV wrote: Hi all Safely back home, and now dealing with the log. Labels will be printed by DX4Win, for I want to print the log on paper through Excel I cannot seam to remember the procedure to transfer a log onto excel format. Anyone can help please ? 73 Paul F6EXV TO5FJ -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com
