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On Behalf Of Courtney Judd
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:44
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Subject: [Dx4win] wish list!
Afternoon All! here is a wish list for DX4WIN that I would like to see
implemented in a new version if possi
On number 3, you must have an issue with something in your
setup/implementation. It already does what you describe you WANT it to do.
IE, whatever size I have it set to, that's the size it opens in every time.
I just went and resized it, closed it, opened it.over and over
againtrying every
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On Behalf Of Courtney Judd
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:44
To: Dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Dx4win] wish list!
Afternoon All! here is a wish list for DX4WIN that I would like to see
implemented in a new version if possi
Afternoon All! here is a wish list for DX4WIN that I would like to see
implemented in a new version if possible! I am using version 9.0.9.1259
and have close to 150K contacts stored in it. I absolutely love this
program and support it and Paul for sure. Here are 3 improvements that
would be
DX4WIN Wish List
PSK63 support (not a great PSK user, but PSK31 is just too slow).
Thank you Paul
73
Steve
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With my previous post, I was hoping to produce
a discussion of improvements needed in DX4Win,
and we have a reasonable start. Some comments
for a couple of the replies:
To Joe, W4TV, I respectfully disagree. In 54
plus years of hamming I have found things that
work for me. My suggestion of how I
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4Win wish list (In addition to xmmt.ocx)
With my previous post, I was hoping to produce a discussion of improvements
needed in DX4Win, and we have a reasonable start. Some comments for a couple of
the replies:
To Joe, W4TV, I respectfully disagree. In 54 plus years of hamming I
Maybe I am silly because I reply to the same question a number of years
without response...
Anyway... I like to add to K0CF list, omnirig support.
This adds flexibility and solves a number of problems as
1. support for new radios (dx4win is also back on this),
2. co-operation with pst rotator
I am on the air since 1991.
I am using dx4win since december 1997 (release 1.07 if i remember well).
I think that this software is just perfect.
My wish list is limited to an improvement of CAT.
I know that is a very hard job but in my opinion is the only part that can be
discussed.
I saw easy
DX4Win is certainly due a refresh. My wish
list (in addition to xmmt.ocx support) for
the next release includes the following:
QRZ.com XML data subscription support in the
F3 Callsign/Mgr Lookup window. This is LONG
OVERDUE! Having to use a callbook CD is so
archaic and annoying, since they are
Proper logging of split frequency operation.
The Frequency box should always be the receive
frequency, i.e. the frequency that the DX is
transmitting on. The QSX (transmit) frequency
should be logged in a field separate from the
current Frequency box only if operating split.
(It is
clogging up the Packet Network with some spots that no
one else might care about.
TNX/73, Bob K8BL
From: K0CF k...@mchsi.com
To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 12:28 PM
Subject: [Dx4win] DX4Win wish list (In addition to xmmt.ocx)
DX4Win is certainly due a refresh. My
to start logging - why?
73! Mike R3BM
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From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of K0CF
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:29 PM
To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Dx4win] DX4Win wish list (In addition to xmmt.ocx)
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On Behalf Of Jim - N4ST
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:32 PM
To: 'Dx4win'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
I like the way HRD handles new modes. It has a user editable file that can
be updated as needed and can be mapped to a current mode if required
of the broad support of
digital modes that are built in.
73,
Jim - N4ST
-Original Message-
From: ALAN ZACK [mailto:k7...@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 15:00
To: 'Jim - N4ST'; 'Dx4win'
Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Wish list
I looked at HRD at the Visalia Intl DX Convention, even got
For future releases:
1) Ability to block self spotters.
2) Ability to block non-DX spots inside the same continent (or even
inside the same country)!
3) Ability to block bragging spots: tnx, tks, tu, thx
4) Ability to block begging spots: pse...
These make more than 80% of spots received
On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM, Erkki Heikkinen
erkki.heikki...@pp.inet.fi wrote:
For future releases:
1) Ability to block self spotters.
2) Ability to block non-DX spots inside the same continent (or even
inside the same country)!
3) Ability to block bragging spots: tnx, tks, tu, thx
Agree with Jim. Dx4win should leave some duties to other free software
as clusters to ve7cc, rig control to omnirig, lotw to tqsl, erc for
rotators control, jt65 for strange digi, msstv for sstv, digipan for
psk, etc. but these programs should be integrated with dx4win as mmtty
already is.
And fldigi would be very nice to
Vy 73 de 5Q2J, Joe
Den 29-07-2013 22:21, Kostas SV1DPI skrev:
Agree with Jim. Dx4win should leave some duties to other free software
as clusters to ve7cc, rig control to omnirig, lotw to tqsl, erc for
rotators control, jt65 for strange digi, msstv for sstv,
-Original Message-
From: Jørgen Louis Christensen
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 20:24
To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
And fldigi would be very nice to
Vy 73 de 5Q2J, Joe
Den 29-07-2013 22:21, Kostas SV1DPI skrev:
Agree with Jim. Dx4win should leave some duties to other
erkki.heikki...@pp.inet.fi
CC: DX4WIN Reflector dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Gesendet: 21:46 Montag, 29.Juli 2013
Betreff: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM, Erkki Heikkinen
erkki.heikki...@pp.inet.fi wrote:
For future releases:
1) Ability to block self spotters.
2) Ability
Heikkinen erkki.heikki...@pp.inet.fi
CC: DX4WIN Reflector dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Gesendet: 21:46 Montag, 29.Juli 2013
Betreff: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM, Erkki Heikkinen
erkki.heikki...@pp.inet.fi wrote:
For future releases:
1) Ability to block self spotters.
2
] On
Behalf Of Jay Hainline
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 16:31
To: Dx4win
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
DX4WIN is still lagging way behind on keeping up with the newer digital
modes and the signal reports used. Very poor when it comes to logging
JT65-HF and the signal reports sent/received
As stated earlier: I would like to see the ability to see only spots needed
for band Challenge.
In other words, If I have a band that has at least one mode confirmed, I would
not see the Any mode spots for that band. This clutters up the DX Spots
screen. So many of us are interested in the
At 06:20 PM 1/16/2011, ALAN ZACK wrote:
I would like to suggest that the QSL DATE slot be changed to QSL DATE
SENT
and an additional slot be added for QSL DATE RCVD. In that way we can
track
how long it is from when a QSL is sent until a reply is received.
Sometimes
people will ask on
I have searched the DX4WIN home page for a wish list but didn't find one.
I have two suggestions for consideration on future updates.
1. In the main logging window in the QSL area there are presently the
following slots: LABEL, QSL DATE, CNFM, and METHOD.
I would like to suggest that the QSL
At 06:20 PM 1/16/2011, ALAN ZACK wrote:
I would like to suggest that the QSL DATE slot be changed to QSL DATE SENT
and an additional slot be added for QSL DATE RCVD. In that way we can track
how long it is from when a QSL is sent until a reply is received. Sometimes
people will ask on the
be done with zener diode)
To switch SO2R hardware.
Guy ON4AOI
-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Randy Farmer
Verzonden: woensdag 6 januari 2010 4:49
Aan: W9RPM; DX4WIN
Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Wish List
Aan: ON4AOI
CC: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Wish List
Well I thought the idea of making a hardware switch to control more
than
2 radios was a great idea... how I leave up to the experts ;-) I
suppose
the ideal solution would be a USB driven relay box such as we use
No this is not necessary.
To those of us with more than 2 radios... often the case when active on
VHF/UHF... it is just necessary to be able to easily select which radio
is Radio 1 or Radio 2 as a start. This is implemented in most
competitive logging programs hot switching more than 2
hardware.
Guy ON4AOI
-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Randy Farmer
Verzonden: woensdag 6 januari 2010 4:49
Aan: W9RPM; DX4WIN
Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Wish List
Hi, I really like the option to choose
Hi, I really like the option to choose between different radios quickly.
Would it be hard to be able to include more than 2 in the next release? I
would personally like to see 4. This is especially handy on VHF/UHF with
different radios, not the all in one. Thanks- John W9RPM
EMAIL:
I asked for this for ver 8... but apparently it requires a fair bit of
work. Perhaps Paul has it on his todo list...
W9RPM wrote:
Hi, I really like the option to choose between different radios quickly.
Would it be hard to be able to include more than 2 in the next release? I
would
Hi, I really like the option to choose between different radios quickly.
Would it be hard to be able to include more than 2 in the next release? I
would personally like to see 4. This is especially handy on VHF/UHF with
different radios, not the all in one. Thanks- John W9RPM
The problem with
to
motor2
Also antennas can be switch via this way.
Guy ON4AOI
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Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens ??
Verzonden: dinsdag 1 september 2009 7:07
Aan: Dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] wish
Hi gang!
I still wonder why DX4WIN has only one port for antenna rotator control? I am
very disappointed with this . Many of us have more as one tower/rotaror. I have
3 towers with Yaesu rotators but I can control only one. What to do with the
rest?
Regards, Mike RL3BM
On 8/28/2009 6:20 AM, Tibor M. Blum - IK2SAI - wrote:
1) we can understand that CAT is a very complicated matter. Dx4win do
that in a very primitive manner. But. now that dx4win has the band map
should be very interesting to run connected to the radio. Problem is that
many of us are using
Not really necessary. DX4Win has a very handy feature... export to
DX4Win format. It creates a text version of the file that can very
easily be modified with search and replace. Don't use notebook... too
slow... but you can download PFE which is easy to use and very fast for
large searches...
Not really necessary. DX4Win has a very handy feature... export to
DX4Win format. It creates a text version of the file that can very
easily be modified with search and replace.
That's the .DXQ file format. In my experience, WordPad (not Notepad)
does a fine job with search and replace with
Before you download the lotwreport.adi file from ARRL, there is a
check box (normally UNCHECKED) that allows you to include extra
information in the downloaded lotwreport.adi file.
Unchecking the detail box suppresses everything except the occurrence
of the QSL.
Actually, I WANT the state,
-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Farmer
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 9:17 AM
To: Mel; Lee Hallin
Cc: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list, again -- LOTW Import
Not really
I think we're missing Randy's point. Users shouldn't have to fix this
stuff. Some will be able to, some won't.
Perhaps Paul can make two changes:
1. An option to NOT put the LoTW comments in the Notes for this QSO field
2. A Multiple QSO operation to remove such comments from an existing
I think we're missing Randy's point. Users shouldn't have to fix this
stuff. Some will be able to, some won't.
Perhaps Paul can make two changes:
1. An option to NOT put the LoTW comments in the Notes for this QSO field
2. A Multiple QSO operation to remove such comments from an existing
Having just done a major cleanup of a log with around 55K QSOs, many
of them imports from contest logs, I would like to revive the Wish
List thread in hopes of influencing the development of future
versions of DX4WIN. Specifically, there is room for major improvement
in how DX4WIN handles data
This is easily solved, but BEFORE the fact.
Before you download the lotwreport.adi file from ARRL, there is a
check box (normally UNCHECKED) that allows you to include extra
information in the downloaded lotwreport.adi file.
You must be checking that box, because that is what is adding all the
Hi all,
I realize that Randy was wanting the fix in the next DX4WIN version; but...
Does anyone else dislike the LOTW: phrase as much as Randy? Let me know
direct (save band-width). If enough people would like it removed, I can write
a program that would remove all, or the
Make sure that the mode field is enabled. just hit S to select SSB and C
once or twice to select CW (Clover also starts with C). You work PSK and
RTTY from the mobile? In any case R selects RTTY... P selects lots of
stuff... but if the inactive modes were removed from the dropdown the
situation
Note that PSK31 is the correct mode, PSK isn't even an ADIF mode and the
QSO will be kicked out if you try to sign the log for LoTW.
73 - Jim AD1C
On 3/19/2009 5:28 AM, Mel Martin wrote:
Make sure that the mode field is enabled. just hit S to select SSB and C
once or twice to select CW
I had forgotten about this... and I must agree that I'm surprised it
hasn't been addressed yet.
Randy Farmer wrote:
Like many of us I chase DXCC and WAZ. ...
I'd be perfectly happy to settle for being able to get an accurate
DXCC CW report without having to manually filter out all the
I'm not seeing this behavior. I only have CW, SSB RTTY enabled and
yet the mode field in the QSO window still shows everything in
alphabetical order. Up-arrow or down-arrow makes no difference.
73 de Terry KK6T
Jim Reisert AD1C wrote:
You can work around it, if you use the UP arrow to
Check again... you should see this order: CW, SSB, RTTY, ASCI, ATV, and
so on.
I still think inactive modes should not appear at all... generally D4W
is very good at data entry in off-line mode without using the mouse if
you set up the disable fields which just disables tabs to that field
...
What version DX4WIN?
The modes that are enabled in your station preferences will be listed
first (in alphabetical order), then the rest of the (unenabled) modes
will be listed next, also in alphabetical order.
I think this has been a feature of Version 7, maybe Version 6 too.
73 - Jim AD1C
On
OKlet me make sure I'm doing this right. Under Preferences
Station I have ONLY CW, RTTY SSB checked. If I am adding a new QSO
and I'm in the Mode field I still see ALL modes (enabled or not) in
alphabetical order.
I'm using version 7.07.02 and if tried it on my Vista machine here at
You see CW,RTTY,SSB then the rest sorted alphabetically. Active modes
followed by inactive modes.
Terry wrote:
OKlet me make sure I'm doing this right. Under Preferences
Station I have ONLY CW, RTTY SSB checked. If I am adding a new QSO
and I'm in the Mode field I still see ALL
Gee.it works just as described if you then CLOSE DX4WIN and re-open
it. Sorry guys!
73 de Terry KK6T
Mel Martin wrote:
You see CW,RTTY,SSB then the rest sorted alphabetically. Active modes
followed by inactive modes.
Terry wrote:
OKlet me make sure I'm doing this right. Under
1. Very nice though not urgent. Fixing the map would be nice also.
2. Autologin would be nice.
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.
4. This is important! The current program makes reconciling
re 4. I also thing the country database should have an optional end date
for exceptions.
Mel Martin wrote:
1. Very nice though not urgent. Fixing the map would be nice also.
2. Autologin would be nice.
3. Nice but not urgent. Present procedure only has to be done once a
month so I don't
I have been reading the posts with great interest, and was 'happy' to see
that the number of groups was going to be increased beyond 256 in the next
update. I had been asking for that since 2005, but re-arranged my log only
six months ago, believing that there was no likelihood of this change
Along the same lines... it would be nice if the Modes drop down only
listed valid nodes for the station. Minor... but should be real easy.
Another are that needs a look is the Calendar. That has to be the worst
user interface I have ever encountered... except for perhaps MultiPSK
;-) Along
It isn't copied Ernie... it is a unique record that maps to the
callsign... and is very useful as it stands... it should be left alone.
BTW, I have the same issue as my log goes back to 1969.
What Paul needs to do is add a new field for name. I'm not sure, with
access to QRZ.Com and such,
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
David, K2DBK wrote:
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
At 07:17 AM 3/18/2009, a lot of people wrote:
And maybe a blah blah blah
It is truly amazing how many people haven't a clue what is involved
in a typical software development cycle. Everybody wants all this
new stuff designed, coded, alpha and beta tested, documented and
released in less
PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
At 07:17 AM 3/18/2009, a lot of people wrote:
And maybe a blah blah blah
It is truly amazing how many people haven't a clue what is involved
in a typical software development cycle. Everybody wants all this
new stuff designed, coded, alpha
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
: Dick Flanagan
CC: DX4WIN Reflector
Onderwerp: 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
Like many of us I chase DXCC and WAZ. Something I have requested for
years is the ability to view DXCC and WAZ opportunities at the same time
in the DX Spots window. I find it very inconvenient to be required to
toggle between DXCC/WAZ/WPX. However I've never taken the time to lay
out how
Terry
I absolutely agree...this is REALLY a must..
73
i5nph
Natale
- Original Message -
From: Terry te...@kk6t.com
To: DX4WIN dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 21:41
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Wish list
Like many of us I chase DXCC and WAZ. Something I have
The way I think D4W is working... that's not going to happen like that.
However, it is possible to have a combined award display where the spot
priority (which determines the color) is determined to be the higher of
the awards you are actively chasing. That way, if you needed Zone 2 on
160M,
I guess my wish list would be to change the logging for satellite contacts
to something that can be uploaded to LOTW without having to go in and edit
the adif file.
73 Jay
Jay Hainline KA9CFD EN40om
Colchester, IL
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, March 17, 2009 3:42 PM
Subject: [Dx4win] Wish list
I believe that it is possible to have a dx4win 8.0 until Dayton. It's
usual
for Paul to update the program close to Dayton. I feel good because
Paul is
more interested, writes on the reflector, give replies and listen us
the
last time. So
Like many of us I chase DXCC and WAZ. ...
I'd be perfectly happy to settle for being able to get an accurate
DXCC CW report without having to manually filter out all the pre-1975
QSOs in my log to do so. It's always amazed me that this simple
recognition of the rules of eligibility for one
I might as well get on the band-wagon. Someone pointed out that it should
not be so difficult to provide the mode for a contact. I do a lot of mobile
work and log on a voice recorder, which I manually log into DXW every few
days. I REALLY would like to be able to use a C for CW, P for PSK31,
R
You can work around it, if you use the UP arrow to change the mode. The
modes that you have enabled in the program are in the list FIRST,
followed by the disabled modes. I realize it's not an ideal solution.
I can see the downside to what you're suggesting, however. Say you try
to log a QSO
I believe that it is possible to have a dx4win 8.0 until Dayton. It's usual
for Paul to update the program close to Dayton. I feel good because Paul is
more interested, writes on the reflector, give replies and listen us the
last time. So i will try to give a wish list with the hope to see
In Custom Awards with many options (like Russian RDA), to be able to type the
info,
not having to press down arrow flipping through hundreds of districts.
Marcelo, PY1KN I believe that it is possible to have a dx4win 8.0
until Dayton. It's usual for Paul to update the program close to
Dear All,
My real big wish for DX4WIN would be for it to be able to accommodate more
than two radios. The change from 1 to 2 radios, a little while ago, was
great. Can it now be written to allow for 3 or 4 radios??
Would be of great interest and save so much unplugging and what have you.
Is it
Hi Tony. I'd like this as well. In the mean time, if you have a couple
of radios that are the same (like two FT1000MPs in an SO2R configuration,
for example) you can use a 9-pin A/B switch box. A cheap and pretty easy
solution to switching between a couple of similar radios. You may have
Hi all, one thing I would love to see on future version of DX4WIN is as
follows. I receive a number of cards from SWL's confirming that they have
heard me talking to whoever. I always reply to SWL's using the SWL label
printing services of DX4WN. However the label that is printed does not show
@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 6:23 PM
Subject: [Dx4win] Wish List: Grids Don't Erase
Greetings all.
Just taking advantage of the 6m opening going on right now and got
reminded
of one of the very few aggrevations with DX4Win. That is, every time the
callsign field is populated
-
From: Rick Graham [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'DX4WIN' Dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 4:51 AM
Subject: [Dx4win] WISH LIST
As I'm typing in some of my old logs to DX4WIN, I wish that it would have
a
little AI built in. Example: I work a person on SSB mode, the RS(T) should
As I'm typing in some of my old logs to DX4WIN, I wish that it would have a
little AI built in. Example: I work a person on SSB mode, the RS(T) should
default to being able to type in TWO characters.
The exception would be for Aurora contacts (57A), but then again if it had
the AI to know that
I've just finished the arduous task of submitting 775 QSLs for various DXCC
awards and one change in the Submission feature would have made the job MUCH
easier: Would it be possible for the Submission sort to be by Prefix (in
DX4WIN language, that's DXCC Entity) order, rather than by Callsign? As
it into a spreadsheet program and sort it any which way.
Mike / W8DN
- Original Message -
From: David M. Monfried [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 7:48 AM
Subject: [Dx4win] DX4WIN wish list
I've just finished the arduous task of submitting 775
Just wondering if it is possible to make the filter function effective when
doing QSL labels. I have a small number of Qs marked for labels at the
moment but have an even smaller portion of those that I would like to
process right now. Looks like my options are, 1) Process them all, or 2)
Manually
HI Paul Fellow DX4WINr's,
Some time ago I purchased a RIGblaster plus for all the new digital modes
to use with a TS-850. I'll try to make this short... In order to operate
CW from DX4WIN it would be nice if BOTH the DTR RTS lines for PTT CW
keying could be directed to another COM port
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