Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread Neil Carr via DX4WIN 
Hi John, 
I think you summed up well, what quite a few are saying off reflector.
Let's hope this is the starting point for some further (quick) developments.
Neil G0JHC

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From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On 
Behalf Of John Warburton G4IRN
Sent: 20 October 2017 19:36
To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available


Thanks Paul and the dedicated team - it's all installed perfectly here on W10 
with DropBox hosted log-files. All the country totals are correct too.

There has already been mention of the next release - now that the basics are 
sorted out, can we expect some real enhancements next time around? 
(and the packet filtering bug fixed, too?)

It would be good to understand the road-map, if there is one?  In my mind, the 
enhancements offered do not particularly warranty a version upgrade, they're 
'point upgrade' features that should have come out a long time ago. I'm really 
disappointed by it - the only real benefit for me is the ability to log FT8 
QSOs, the rest is superficial. Others may view it differently of course.

I do like DX4WIN for its multiple groups functionality, stability, interface, 
speed and powerful searching but we're now in 2017 and people use MMVARI, 
FLDIGI, WSJT-X, Clublog etc... I'm sure there is more to come. Modern day 
logging software needs to interface with these tools; for a 'paid for' product 
I would expect much more than what has been delivered.

I've paid and I'll stick with it because I know it. But probably not for much 
longer, I feel I'm being taken for a ride here.

John G4IRN




On 19/10/2017 19:30, Paul van der Eijk wrote:
> Happy to announce that version 9 is available!
>
> The website still needs work and I plan to do that in the coming days 
> but the order form is current (you may have to reload the form if you 
> still see version 8)
>
> You can download the installer here: www.dx4win.com/files/dx4w901.exe
>
> The improvements in this release would not have been possible without 
> the suggestions and bug reports from the beta testers:
>
> Jim,  AD1C
> Paul, F6EXV
> David, K2DBK
> Bud, N7CW
> Lee, N7NU
> Guy, ON4AOI
> Kostas, SV1DPI
> Mike, W0VTT
>
> With a very special thank you to Jim for his tireless efforts to get 
> the new data in shape to feed the country database and related files.
>
> Important Note:
> This version does not implement the editors for the various databases; 
> this is planned for the next update.
>
> Callsigns
> Support for on-line callsign lookups for QRZ and Buckmaster (HamCall) 
> Separate menu option to lookup a callsign using a web browser 
> Callsigns can be up to 16 characters long (up from 12)
>
> Country Database
> The country database is now split in two files; country.dat contains 
> the callsign mappings, country information etc. A second file, 
> usrexcpt.dat contains the exceptions (overrides) entered by the user. 
> This applies to prefix/zones/date exceptions for a callsign, QSL 
> manager information and QSL manager address.
> Callsign exceptions and mappings in the country database have now a 
> start- and end-date allowing multiple date ranges to be specified.
> Counties have now coordinates
>
> Custom Awards
> Custom awards have been updated to allow for more flexibility in 
> naming awards and better error checking.
> Awards 'codes' can be 6 characters in length (up from 4). The longer 
> values allow for a more logical organization of the awards avoiding 
> splitting a single award into multiple awards.
> Award 'values' can be 12 characters in length (up from 8) The 
> abbreviation for an award is shown in the QSO Window; pressing F1 will 
> show the list of valid entries and their description. The list shown 
> takes the restrictions for Prefix, Date, Band and Mode into account 
> When selecting a custom award, an information page can be displayed 
> which may have an URL for the home page for the award A new menu 
> option is available to verify and convert the custom award setting for 
> each QSO; see QSO Window | Multiple QSO operations | Check Custom 
> Awards.
> A new file, awdmap.txt, has been introduced to convert awards and 
> award values to the new custom awards.
>
> IOTAs
> For a new QSO, the IOTA field is set when the IOTA for the entity is 
> unique. Similarly, the Island field is set for an IOTA when the Island 
> is unique for the IOTA.
> A new menu option is available to check existing QSOs for a valid IOTA 
> and set the IOTA and Island fields when they are unique; see QSO 
> Window | Multiple QSO operations | Check IOTAs.
> The relation between Prefix and IOTA is stored in a new file: 
> prf2iota.txt The PopUp menu for selecting an IOTA can be limited to 
> IOTAs by continent or by Prefix in addition to the full list of IOTAs.
> An option has been added to confirm IOTA QSOs using the .CSV file 
> downloaded from the RSGB; see QSO Window | QSLs | Confirm QSOs using 
> IOTA file.
>
>

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Data Updater is not compatible with DX4WIN 9.01

2017-10-20 Thread Neil Carr via DX4WIN 
Understand Jim thanks.
I'm sure it's been brought up last 24 hrs, so apologies, only get time to
read my emails between meetings/work during the week, and whenever I have
had a quick look there have been 20-30 to sift through on this reflector,
sorry if I've missed it and doubled up.
Appreciate your quick reply.
73 Neil G0JHC


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From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C
Sent: 20 October 2017 15:34
To: DX4WIN Reflector 
Subject: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Data Updater is not compatible with DX4WIN 9.01

The DX4WIN Data Updater is for users of DX4WIN 8.05 and earlier.  It is not
needed by DX4WIN 9.01 which has a built-in updater.

73 - Jim AD1C

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Re: [Dx4win] NEW VERSION

2017-10-07 Thread Neil Carr via DX4WIN 
Thanks for the updates Mike.
I've pretty much used DX4WIN since version 5, 17 yrs ago. I've always
upgraded as soon as the next version was available.
Hopefully Paul (and his Team) can  start to manage the expectations of the
customer with a release date  soon. I don't think there are going to be any
"game changing" features. Just bringing the product up to speed with modern
requirements (long overdue). No doubt the upgrade will also come with a fee.
I am giving it until the end of the year, then will move on, there are a lot
of products out there  vying for my business. We do need to be hearing
something soon.
PS: I am not shooting the messenger here :-)
Thanks for your replies.
73 Neil G0JHC


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On Behalf Of Mike Cizek W0VTT
Sent: 07 October 2017 16:57
To: 'DX4WIN' 
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] NEW VERSION

Hello Jerry,

Paul has not announced too much about the new version, nor has he announced
a release date.  Some things he has announced are that version 9 will
include all of the new modes, plus a generic "DATA" mode, and integration
with AD1C's data updater.

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73,
Mike Cizek WØVTT

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On Behalf Of Jerry N9AW
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2017 10:45
To: DX4WIN
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] NEW VERSION

Has a list of what will be in the new release ever been published?   Beta
testing is a long way down the road for development.  I would be interested
in knowing what we should expect as new features or changes.   I have been
a DX4WIN user from the beginning also.

73
Jerry N9AW


On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 6:31 AM, Mike Cizek W0VTT  wrote:

> Hello Pierre,
>
> Ye, it's true.  Paul announced that version 9 was in beta test during 
> the summer.
>
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> 73,
> Mike Cizek WØVTT
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> mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pierre Dupuis via DX4WIN
> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 22:04
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> Subject: [Dx4win] NEW VERSION
>
> It is true that a new version is coming to replace version 8.05 this 
> year or 2018.
>
> Pierre  VE2MP
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[Dx4win] New version 2017?

2017-08-01 Thread Neil Carr via DX4WIN 
Have we any idea when the new version will be available? I'm not looking for a 
date,  but would welcome knowing if it's likely to be in 2017? 
This would help me plan how I log a few different modes the next few months.
Thanks any info.
Neil G0JHC

Sent from my iPhone with typo's possible

> On 1 Aug 2017, at 19:25, Mike Cizek W0VTT  wrote:
> 
> Hello John,
> 
> In the QSO Window, do a filter (F8) for AMTOR. Then QSO > Multiple QSO
> operations > Set Mode.  
> 
> 73,
> Mike W0VTT
> 
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> On Behalf Of W9RPM
> Sent: Tuesday, 01 August, 2017 12:29
> To: DX4WIN
> Subject: [Dx4win] New mode FT8
> 
> Hi, I am logging all my FT8 contacts as AMTOR, as I never use that 
> mode.  Will I by able to change all of them at once over to FT8 when it 
> is available to chose, or will I have to change each one manually?
> 
> Thanks, John W9RPM
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