Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread Ricardo Navarrete 
Im dissapointed too, in fact I'm looking for another logging programm until
a serious release comes.

That is a minor update for me except for FT8 , but after six years ( not
sure if more ) without any update and any information about one, I'm really
sad.

Thanks anyway for the job.

Rick EA4ZK

El 20 oct. 2017 9:43 p. m., "Dave Sharred via DX4WIN" <
dx4win@mailman.qth.net> escribió:

>
>
>  thats my worry John, I'm not doing data modes
> I use DX4WIN  as I have done for 17 yearor so, but i dont hear anything
> revolutionary with V9, that thinks I must upgrade ?
> It's on my back burner until after PZ5K
> 73
> Dave G3NKC  ( )
>
>
> Sent from Samsung tablet
>
>  Original message 
> From: Neil Carr via DX4WIN <dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 20/10/2017  20:09  (GMT+00:00)
> To: q...@dxdx.co.uk, dx4win@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available
>
> 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
>
> -Original Message-
> From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-bounces@
> 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 a

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread Dave Sharred via DX4WIN 


 thats my worry John, I'm not doing data modes 
I use DX4WIN  as I have done for 17 yearor so, but i dont hear anything 
revolutionary with V9, that thinks I must upgrade ? 
It's on my back burner until after PZ5K
73 
Dave G3NKC  ( )


Sent from Samsung tablet

 Original message 
From: Neil Carr via DX4WIN <dx4win@mailman.qth.net> 
Date: 20/10/2017  20:09  (GMT+00:00) 
To: q...@dxdx.co.uk, dx4win@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available 

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

-Original Message-
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

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

-Original Message-
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 cont

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread Tom Doligalski 
Still waiting on min, after 24 hours!

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 19, 2017, at 4:15 PM, John, K9EL <k...@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I already received my V9 license.
> 
> 
> 73,
> John K9EL
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] 
> On Behalf Of n...@vci.net
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 3:11 PM
> To: 'Ricardo Navarrete' <ricardoea...@gmail.com>; 'Paul Van Der Eijk' 
> <pvandere...@gmail.com>
> Cc: 'DX4WIN Reflector' <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available
> 
> 
> I assume that Jim's upgrade notes will apply:
> 
> http://dx4win.ad1c.us/appnotes/upgrade.html
> 
> Dave, N4QS
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] 
> On Behalf Of n...@vci.net
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:47 PM
> To: 'Ricardo Navarrete' <ricardoea...@gmail.com>; 'Paul Van Der Eijk' 
> <pvandere...@gmail.com>
> Cc: 'DX4WIN Reflector' <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available
> 
> This is good news!
> 
> I placed my order and downloaded version 9.0.  How do I upgrade from version 
> 8.05 to 9.0?  It has been so long, I can't remember.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Dave, N4QS
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] 
> On Behalf Of Ricardo Navarrete
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:33 PM
> To: Paul Van Der Eijk <pvandere...@gmail.com>
> Cc: DX4WIN Reflector <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available
> 
> Thanks a lot I will test it today!
> 
> 
> Rick EA4ZK
> 
> El 19 oct. 2017 8:31 p. m., "Paul van der Eijk" <pvandere...@gmail.com>
> escribió:
> 
>> 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.
>>

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread John Warburton G4IRN 


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.

Modes
Added many more modes, and a new QSO field to enter a sub-mode. See Modes
for a table of modes and sub modes.
The option to modify the modes for the selected QSOs can also modify the
sub-mode. See QSO | Multiple QSOs Operations | Set Mode.
Added an option, (Alt+F8), to search for generic modes like Phone and
Digital.
A double-click in a summary window uses the generic mode search and
searching using the previous filter will show how that was done.

Packet Cluster
Ability to auto connect to a cluster node. The node is shown in the
preferences and will not change when the

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread bill steffey 

never mind   now it remembers .  my bad


on my v9
Preferences : Screen I cannot locate the box to leave the screens 
as last set for my multiple monitors.  What am I missing ?


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Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-20 Thread bill steffey 

on my v9
Preferences : Screen I cannot locate the box to leave the screens 
as last set for my multiple monitors.  What am I missing ?


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Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-19 Thread ON4AOI 
Dave and others

Backup your LOG on a safe place , preferable a usb stick or other extern device
Even Backup your entire dx4w805 directory incase you you should ever need it 
again
Write  before that also in preferences your dx4win.ini

Install the new version in C:\DX4W901 (this will be automatic)
B4 running copy your log(s) for example N4QS.DXL in the save directory 
Start DX4W901 and close the sample log
Open your log now 
This one will be changed into the new format and can´t be opened by your 
previous version

You can only save when you have your new key

I suggest to setup everything fresh since dx4win.ini changed also format with 
lot of new items in it
So merging is probably not so recommended if you are not sure if all is/was 
correct

Guy ON4AOI 
  



-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] 
Namens n...@vci.net
Verzonden: donderdag 19 oktober 2017 21:47
Aan: 'Ricardo Navarrete'; 'Paul Van Der Eijk'
CC: 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

This is good news!

I placed my order and downloaded version 9.0.  How do I upgrade from version 
8.05 to 9.0?  It has been so long, I can't remember.

73,

Dave, N4QS

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On 
Behalf Of Ricardo Navarrete
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Paul Van Der Eijk <pvandere...@gmail.com>
Cc: DX4WIN Reflector <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

Thanks a lot I will test it today!


Rick EA4ZK

El 19 oct. 2017 8:31 p. m., "Paul van der Eijk" <pvandere...@gmail.com>
escribió:

> 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 
&

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-19 Thread n4qs 

I assume that Jim's upgrade notes will apply:

http://dx4win.ad1c.us/appnotes/upgrade.html

Dave, N4QS


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Behalf Of n...@vci.net
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:47 PM
To: 'Ricardo Navarrete' <ricardoea...@gmail.com>; 'Paul Van Der Eijk' 
<pvandere...@gmail.com>
Cc: 'DX4WIN Reflector' <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

This is good news!

I placed my order and downloaded version 9.0.  How do I upgrade from version 
8.05 to 9.0?  It has been so long, I can't remember.

73,

Dave, N4QS

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On 
Behalf Of Ricardo Navarrete
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Paul Van Der Eijk <pvandere...@gmail.com>
Cc: DX4WIN Reflector <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

Thanks a lot I will test it today!


Rick EA4ZK

El 19 oct. 2017 8:31 p. m., "Paul van der Eijk" <pvandere...@gmail.com>
escribió:

> 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.
>
> Modes
> Added many more modes, and a new QSO field to enter a sub-mode. See 
> Modes for a table of modes and sub modes.
> The option to modify the modes for the selected QSOs can also modify 
> the sub-mode. See QSO | Multiple QSOs Operations | Set Mode.
> Added an option, (Alt+F8), to search for generic modes li

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-19 Thread n4qs 
This is good news!

I placed my order and downloaded version 9.0.  How do I upgrade from version 
8.05 to 9.0?  It has been so long, I can't remember.

73,

Dave, N4QS

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On 
Behalf Of Ricardo Navarrete
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Paul Van Der Eijk <pvandere...@gmail.com>
Cc: DX4WIN Reflector <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

Thanks a lot I will test it today!


Rick EA4ZK

El 19 oct. 2017 8:31 p. m., "Paul van der Eijk" <pvandere...@gmail.com>
escribió:

> 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.
>
> Modes
> Added many more modes, and a new QSO field to enter a sub-mode. See 
> Modes for a table of modes and sub modes.
> The option to modify the modes for the selected QSOs can also modify 
> the sub-mode. See QSO | Multiple QSOs Operations | Set Mode.
> Added an option, (Alt+F8), to search for generic modes like Phone and 
> Digital.
> A double-click in a summary window uses the generic mode search and 
> searching using the previous filter will show how that was done.
>
> Packet Cluster
> Ability to auto connect to a cluster node. The node is shown in the 
> preferences and will not change when the clusters.txt is updated.
> The redesigned Announce DX Window can automatically include state, 
> county, IOTA and VUCC grid in a DX spot if specified in the Q

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-19 Thread ON4AOI 
Also  downloadable from my webpage

www.on4aoi.be

Enjoy  ..

Guy ON4AOI


-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
Namens Paul van der Eijk
Verzonden: donderdag 19 oktober 2017 20:30
Aan: DX4WIN Reflector
Onderwerp: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

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.

Modes
Added many more modes, and a new QSO field to enter a sub-mode. See Modes
for a table of modes and sub modes.
The option to modify the modes for the selected QSOs can also modify the
sub-mode. See QSO | Multiple QSOs Operations | Set Mode.
Added an option, (Alt+F8), to search for generic modes like Phone and
Digital.
A double-click in a summary window uses the generic mode search and
searching using the previous filter will show how that was done.

Packet Cluster
Ability to auto connect to a cluster node. The node is shown in the
preferences and will not change when the clusters.txt is updated.
The redesigned Announce DX Window can automatically include state, county,
IOTA and VUCC grid in a DX spot if specified in the QSO Window.
The clusters.txt is no longer modified after selecting a node and is now a
single file. Previously, two files were used specify a keep alive parameter
or not. The keep alive value is now part of the cluster node configuration.

Radios
A number of new radios were added.

Reports
Progress reports use now three dates for reporting.
Submission report honors the exclusion of deleted countries Added columns to
WPX submission report so it can be used for submissions by saving the report
as a csv file.

RST
rstR and rstS fields can have 5 characters; numerical formatting is no
longer enforced to allow for EME reports etc

System
On-line updating for program and data files. See Main Form | Help | Check
for Updates Many files have been renamed to better reflect their use; binary
files have the *.dat

Re: [Dx4win] Version 9 of DX4WIN available

2017-10-19 Thread Ricardo Navarrete 
Thanks a lot I will test it today!


Rick EA4ZK

El 19 oct. 2017 8:31 p. m., "Paul van der Eijk" 
escribió:

> 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.
>
> Modes
> Added many more modes, and a new QSO field to enter a sub-mode. See Modes
> for a table of modes and sub modes.
> The option to modify the modes for the selected QSOs can also modify the
> sub-mode. See QSO | Multiple QSOs Operations | Set Mode.
> Added an option, (Alt+F8), to search for generic modes like Phone and
> Digital.
> A double-click in a summary window uses the generic mode search and
> searching using the previous filter will show how that was done.
>
> Packet Cluster
> Ability to auto connect to a cluster node. The node is shown in the
> preferences and will not change when the clusters.txt is updated.
> The redesigned Announce DX Window can automatically include state, county,
> IOTA and VUCC grid in a DX spot if specified in the QSO Window.
> The clusters.txt is no longer modified after selecting a node and is now a
> single file. Previously, two files were used specify a keep alive parameter
> or not. The keep alive value is now part of the cluster node configuration.
>
> Radios
> A number of new radios were added.
>
> Reports
> Progress reports use now three dates for reporting.
> Submission report honors the exclusion of deleted countries
> Added columns to WPX submission report so it can be used for submissions by
> saving the report as a csv file.
>
> RST
> rstR and rstS fields can have 5 characters; numerical formatting is no
> longer enforced to allow for EME reports etc
>
> System
> On-line updating for program and data files. See Main Form | Help | Check
> for Updates
> Many files have been renamed to better reflect their use; binary files