[Dx4win] About version 9.05

Hello all: I wonder if, in the new version, the user can edit the countries database. Any response? Many thanks beforehand... -- 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea...@hotmail.com Visite la página "web" de EA8NQ: http://ea8nq.ure.es/

[Dx4win] QSL from FR4FA/Juan de Nova

Hello all... A friend of me made some QSO with FR4FA in Juan de Nova island. He put them in Dx4win, writing "FT/J" in the "Prefix" field. But, each time he updates the country database, the "Prefix" field return to "FR". Has somebody else found this behaviour? Thanks for any answeer. 73 de

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN report for LoTW

Hello all. Many thanks to SV1DPI and to N7NU for their answers. I had done what Kostas suggested, but the resulting numbers always included all QSOs, whatever I clicked only LoTW, only Paper QSL, or both. I tried deleting (temporarily!) the QSOs confirmed only via paper QSL, but I guess

[Dx4win] DX4WIN report for LoTW

Hello. I'm trying to make a DXCC report only for the QSO I have uploaded to LoTW. I click on Report > DXCC (include deleted) > Summary and I get the table with a lot of numbers. But there I can't tell which entities are confirmed through LoTW from those confirmed through paper QSL. I

[Dx4win] Dx4win 9.01... How much?

Hello. I downloaded and installed the new version. After some tests and I like the program. In previous versions I found a text file with the price to ask for the paid version, but this time I found nothing. Can someone tell me how much I should pay to get the register file? Thanks... --

[Dx4win] I can't install DX4Win version 7 under Windows 7

Hello all! Well, is not me, but a friend of mine, who upgraded to Windows7, and now he is unable to install his registeres Dx4Win version 7 under the new system. Any ideas? Many thanks beforehand... -- Best 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea...@hotmail.com

[Dx4win] Issue saving Log in Windows 8.1

Hello. A friend of me has a problem: He is a registered user of DX4WIN and he has just installed it in a new computer. Now, whenever he tries to save the log, in whatever folder, he get the following message: An exception occurred! Unable to create directory He is not trying to create

Re: [Dx4win] Windows Not Visible

Hello Bud and all others: I moved from a two monitor old computer to a single large monitor computer. Band Map, Calendar and World Map were located in the second window. They now don’t show up in the single monitor. How can I restore them to my single monitor. Go to File Preferences

[Dx4win] Season Greetings!

Happy and Merry Christmas And All The Best In 2011 From Isidro (EA8NQ) And Family -- Visit the EA8NQ's webpage: http://ea8nq.ure.es/ -- __ Dx4win mailing list Home:

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #80 - 9 May 2010

Thanks, Jim. Dx4win would be not so good without all these updates :) DX4WIN.CTY Release #80 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ You can read the release notes at: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/release.shtml You can use this script to update the file:

Re: [Dx4win] rx frequency in note for this qso field

Hello all... It sounds like N1MM exports both the FREQ and FREQ_RX fields, even when the QSO is simplex (i.e. the latter is not needed). You would have to go into the ADIF file, find all the FREQ_RX fields (both name and value) and completely delete them. May not be so easy. I use to

Re: [Dx4win] Callsign maps to wrong country

Hi Steve and the fellows... ... I recall that there is a way to map a specific callsign to an alternate country, but I did some text searches in DX4WIN's helpfile and didn't find anything about it. How can I get the log entry for this callsign to show correct as Bosnia/Herzegovina? May be

Re: [Dx4win] EXternal Data

Hello Bill, and the fellows... I cannot seem to search the QRZ data base on web using DX4Win. Is anyone using this feature? Go to the Main menu File Preferences ExtData and put the following string in both boxes Website callsign lookup address and QSL manager lookup address:

Re: [Dx4win] Problem in DX4WIN v 7.07

Hello Andy and the fellows in the reflector... I use DX4WIN v 7.07. Also has found out that it not correctly defines the country for the Russian stations with fraction. For example: UA0BA/3 - DX4WIN defines AsRus actually should be EuRus As should be if: UA0BA/1 - Eu Rus UA0BA/2 -

Re: [Dx4win] Strange errors in ADIF export

Hello all. About the strange errors in ADIF export, I made the following test: 1. I added TK0KP/SAN to my log. Dx4win (v8.03) tried to assign it to Sweden, but I writed down TK in the prefix cell (I guess Dx4win created an exception for this call). 2. I exported part of my log (i.e. only

[Dx4win] Dx4win opening multiple tabs in browser

Hello all... My friend EA8AM is using Dx4win v8.03 and he uses the F3 key to look for info in QRZ.COM. He uses the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox and he gets multiple tabs or windows in the browser when repeadly presses Enter in the Dx4win lookup window. Is there a way to

Re: [Dx4win] Dx4win opening multiple tabs in browser

Hello all! Many thanks for all the answers I am getting about the browser multiple tabs/windows when repeatedly pressing Enter in the dx4win lookup windows. I am passing them to my friend, so he can test them. I don't have that problem because my old Internet Explorer 6 uses no tabs (not

[Dx4win] How to convert Notes for the callsign into name and QTH

Hello friends. I have just upgraded to version 8.02 and would like to convert the Notes for this callsign into Name and QTH. I used to put that data as name. qth. (plus some optional comments). Is there a batch process to do? Thanks beforehand for any reply... 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail:

Re: [Dx4win] Print bureau labels

Hello Hamad and the fellows... I do have a question is there a way which I can print bureau labels for a specific country? I do have more than 2000 bureau labels to print, and to print them all together will take very long time (i'm printing directly on the qsl card) so i thought it will be

Re: [Dx4win] Changes to the Portuguese (Portugal, Madeira and Azores) callsign structure

Hello Carlos et al... Many thanks for the interesting info. These become new goals for prefix hunters... :) 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (quitar el _ ) Visite la página web de EA8NQ: http://ea8nq.ure.es/

Re: [Dx4win] D4W with Linux

Hello all. Anyone tried to run DX4Win on the Ubuntu platform? I played a while with it. It seems to work well, but I didn't test the COM or LPT ports. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #60 - 8 April 2009

MNI TNX! 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/ DX4WIN.CTY Release #60 is now available from:

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #59 - 10 March 2009

TNX VERY MUCH, Jim... 73 DX4WIN.CTY Release #59 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ You can find the release notes at: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/release.htm __ Dx4win mailing list

Re: [Dx4win] Printing QSLs with Alternate Call (Different from Licensed Call)

Hi, Joe and the fellows... I have already declared the IT9/K2XX QSOs as a separate group and imported them into a separate log. Normally when a QSL label is printed, it starts the label with K2XX confirming QSO with and then the call of the recipient station is inserted. What I would like

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #58 - 19 February 2009

MNI TNX! 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/ - Mensaje original - De: Jim Reisert AD1C jjreis...@alum.mit.edu

Re: [Dx4win] World Map

Hi Mike, and the fellows in the reflector... Strange problem and I'll bet there is a solution so simple I can't see it. When I bring up DX4WIN, the world map comes up but the time stays frozen and the day/night line does not move. If I close it and reopen it, it will have the correct time

Re: [Dx4win] Reassociation of DXL files -Help

Hello Paul, and the fellows... I accidentally mis-associated the extension of the DX4Win DXL files somehow (don't know how but some late night befoogle I guess) and I cannot get the filename.DXL to be directly associated again with DX4WIN. You may right-click on the .dxl file, then select

[Dx4win] DX4WIN in a Mac?

Hello all. Someone has tested DX4WIN in a Mac laptop? I was said it would be possible via the Fussion system, but I have no idea. Thanks beforehand for any information... 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (remove the _ ) Visit the

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN in a Mac?

Hello all: Many thanks to everyone who answered my question. Best 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: ea8...@hotmail.com (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #57 - 14 January 2009

MNI TNX, Jim! DX4WIN.CTY Release #57 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ You can find the release notes at: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/release.htm Thanks to everyone for their contributions/help. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø,

Re: [Dx4win] Import/Export

Hell Ian, and the fellows... I have just accidently deleted the ADIF option in the Import/Export menu. Could someone let me know which file it is, please? Is it the one with the IEP extension in the SAVe directory? I can copy from a back-up directory, but only want to copy the relevant

Re: [Dx4win] Icom 756 Pro 3 ... Merry Xmas!

Hello Jim, Paul and all the fellows... Excuse me for this off-topic, but the reflector is smart enough to prevent sending anything not related with DX4WIN... Well, this is to wish to all of you a beautiful and merry Christmas, and all the best in the new year (especially better

Re: [Dx4win] Feature request - Add QSO Date Filter Less Equal optionto preferences

Hi Andreas, and the fellows... One example is that I want to clear QSL Date fields that are older than one year by filtering QSO with Less or Equal 12-15-2007 in the QSL Date The Range option does not appear to work on QSL date or the QSO. There is no prompt. I could have used that one

Re: [Dx4win] Freq doesn't change properly when clicking a spot.

Hi all... DX4WIN 7.06 doesn't change mode on my FT-897D. I am using a home-modified rig file. I checked with the original rig file for the FT-897 and it doesn't work too. The frequency is set correctly (no offset), but the radio behaves like if I had checked Ignore mode in real time. I

Re: [Dx4win] QSL mgr anomaly

Hello all: To delete a QSL manager entry in the QSL manager database: 1) Open the QSL manager database (Main menu File Databases QSL managers) 2) Select the Station whose QSL manager you want to delete. 3) Press Ctrl-Del on that entry. 4) Exit saving the changes (File Save Changes

Re: [Dx4win] HELP - Multiple QSOs on one QSL label

Hello Dick and all the fellows... Help.? I've read and re-read the User's Guide and I've diddled all theparameters I could to get two QSOs (with same station) on one QSL label.? I've also searched the Archives without success.? Can anyone tell me how to trigger it? I've tried MAX QSO at 0, 1

Re: [Dx4win] QSL date

The filtering on QSL date (date equal or later) is not a bug, but it is documented in userguide.pdf. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #55 - 12 November 2008

DX4WIN.CTY Release #55 is now available from: MNI TNX! 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/

Re: [Dx4win] How to change QSL Date field

Hello all... It seems to me that the F8 with the QSL date filters the QSOs with QSL dates equal or later the filter specification. Have you tested it? 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in

Re: [Dx4win] Re: Dx4win

Hello all... Hello fellow CU3AD I have updated the program DX4WIN 7.05.04 and the band of 30 meters the spots are always advertised as SSB because, if possible I would like to be told what to do to get out spots in the 30 meter CW. May be your cutoff frequency is incorrect for the 30 meter

Re: [Dx4win] Help file problems

Hello all... Double click on the Windows START button to open the listing of programs and file in your computer. Find DX4WIN and double click to open folder listing. Double click on DOCs to open the folder. Double click on helpfile.pdf and the HELP file will open. You can make shortcut to the

Re: [Dx4win] Adding TO5DX/ St. Barthelmy

Hi, Carter, and the fellows in the reflector: I'm just a very casual DX'er, but it turns out that TO5DX (St. Barthelmy) is now considered a new country. As a user of DX4WIN vers 5.03, can someone please explain how I would add that as a new country. Check this:

Re: [Dx4win] IMPORT/EXPORT corrupted

Hi Paul, and the fellows in the reflector... Trying to export a file to ADIF format (to upload to LotW after TQ treatment), I get a very strange screen when I open the import/export file with cabalistic signs, unreadable text, and the export will not It happened to me also. You may copy the

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #54 - 7 October 2008

MNI TNX, Jim! DX4WIN.CTY Release #54 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ If you're new to DX4WIN, please read the installation instructions on this page. You can find the release notes at: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/download/ Thanks to

Re: [Dx4win] ALT + S works not in 7.05.04

Hello Milan and the fellows... I found a problem with ALT + S in 7.05.04 Now this works not, in 7.03 and older version it was OK. I have problem when move my .dxl file to other PC. ALT + S do no change in .dxl file and last changes (QSL dates, LoTW cnf etc.) is lost. Did you copy your .key

Re: [Dx4win] Label Questions

Hi, Jim, and the fellows... DX Invalid is a but in 7.03, but it was fixed in 7.04. Thank you, Jim. I thought it was not fixed yet. I checked it now and it is ok (exporting to/importing from DX4WIN 6). 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ )

Re: [Dx4win] Label Questions

Hi John, and the fellows... 1. I wanted to only print those labels which meet the selection of Confirmed=Y and Label=Y. When I tried to print labels, it would not take the selection - it wanted to print all of them. So, I created a new file using DX4WIN export version 6.01 and later, the

Re: [Dx4win] Label Questions

Hi John, and the fellows... Is the bug that the date used is the wrong date, or that all records in my new test file say, DX Invalid? Or both? The DX Invalid is the bug. Setting the QSO date as QSL date when doing via Multiple QSO function is mentioned in the docs. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #50 released 11 June 2008

DX4WIN.CTY Release #50 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ MNI TNX, Jim! 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/

Re: [Dx4win] Computer replacement

Hello all... I need to make some changes, as I keep getting two of the messages every time they are posted. I do not have my password and tried to get in to change the preferences. Someone please send the address to make the changes. Thanks, John Paul Go to the address below, select

Re: [Dx4win] 2006 QSL print Bugs back again

Hello all... The 2006 QSL print bug is back again with an addition! Or have I missed something in my set-up. Print QSL Labels Does not remember the settings. Also Label Editor does not remember settings for options. For all of 2006 I had to remember to set the options each time I printed

[Dx4win] .rig file for FT-897D

Hello all. I installed DX4WIN v7.04.04 in my Windows XP machine without any problem. It seems to work ok, but the .rig file for Yaesu FT-897 is the same one packed with the previous release, so I replaced it with my own modified .rig (ft897d_1.rig). Now I discovered a little error in my

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN closing unexpectedly

Hi Ken and the fellows... To satisfy my curiosity, please enter W5ADC into your DX4WIN and see if it results in an instant shut-down. I don't believe this ... in my case ... is a .dll related problem. I am using DX4WIN version 7.03.16 with RAC installed in the HD to look for callsigns. I

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.TCP updated 4 May 2008

MNI TNX! Question about the CTY file: The ending date for the T9 prefix is 2008 or 2007? 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/

[Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #48 released 6 April 2008

MNI TNX! (once again) DX4WIN.CTY Release #48 is now available from: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/ You can read the revision history to see what's new/changed in this version: http://www.country-files.com/dx4win/history.htm#48

[Dx4win] Global label change

Hello all the reflector. I want to import a ADIF log into DX4WIN, making print_label=Y. I set Preferences QSO Label=lab, but it seems to affect only the manually added QSO, not the imported ones. Is there a mean to globally change the print_label status? Thanks beforehand... 73 de

[Dx4win] Global label change

Many thanks, Jim, that is exactly what I was looking for. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/ I want to import a ADIF log

[Dx4win] A strange Bug continues

Hi all... Per AD1C's suggestion, I've reloaded the latest .cty file (twice) and find no change in how the program handles the entry of any W5Axx call. It still instantly shuts down at the A keystroke. If I enter W5xx and backspace to insert A the entry is accepted. If I make the

[Dx4win] Re: Lost QSO's

Hi all... Well, a power failure is only one cause of lost QSO's. As I learned a few weeks ago, Bill Gates' infernal device will do it too, when it downloads a 'patch' and reboots twice during the night, over writing the temporary file that holds your 'automatically saved' Q's that you forgot

[Dx4win] Proper way to log MM

Hi Dick, and the fellows... Earlier this week I worked a friend of mine who was operating maritime mobile on the high seas between New Zealand and Tahiti. I know I can't claim it for DXCC credit, but how should I log it into D4W so it doesn't confuse any of the D4W databases since I don't

[Dx4win] DXBASE Ver 2.0 File Conversion to DX4WIN

Hello Val, and the Reflector... Is Anyone able to tell me how to convert the DXBASE Ver 2.0 files Which are .DB files into .ADIF to import into DX4WIN??? If so, please cookbook the HOW as I am short on Computerese... I remember DXBASE had a list-type export. Someone could write a program to

[Dx4win] Saint Barthelemy Info

Hello Dave, and the Reflector... That's strange. As reported earlier, I could create the new country; but I cannot enter the end date for FJ in the FS mapping field - when I press the UPDATE command in the COUNTRY window, it returns an error Command not executed! Switching to correct page;

[Dx4win] Saint Barthelemy Info

Hello Natale, and the Reflector... I have updated with new Country FJ, everything seems okbut when I enter a prefix FJ he will show as Country FRANCE. It seems you deleted the FJ mapping prefix for both St. Martin and St. Barthelemy. Check this: 1) Go to St. Martin's mapping list and

[Dx4win] Multiple QSOs on a label

Hi Ernie and the reflector... I have a bug somewhere in my label printing set up. When I go to print a label with, say, three QSOs, I cannot always get DX4Win to accomplish the task. As often as not, it will print out one QSO on one label. And, of course, take three labels, and ostensibly three

[Dx4win] FT847

Hi John and the Reflector... What does (Prod. run 5 or modified) mean for the FT847 in DX4WIN. I have the Null Modem cable but doesn't work in DX4WIN. My Serial Number is: OK440154 on the back of the radio. Do I need some modification done? Are you sure you need a null-modem cable? I use the

[Dx4win] Import / Export problem in 7.03.16

Hi Mark, and the Reflector... I'm running 7.03.16. When I try to import files, the Import / Export window contains what looks to be random ASCII characters. I had the same problem when installing this version. I coud re-install, but I tried to simply copy the dx4win.iep file from the

[Dx4win] DX4WIN.TCP - Internet DX clusters

Hi Jim, and the fellows in the reflector. If there's a node you regularly connect to that is NOT listed in the file, send it to me and I'll make sure it gets added. Send me the callsign, TCP/IP address and port, and the location if you know it. Here are a few Spanish DX clusters. May be of

[Dx4win] Adding QSL Managers ??

Hi Art, and the reflector... Am I missing something? Is there a simple 'PopUp' window that allows the addition of QSL managers? To add a DX-station/QSL-manager pair: File (in the main bar) Database QSL managers Ctrl-Insert to insert a new pair. To add a QSL-manager's address: File (in the

[Dx4win] Cable interface

Hola Josep. Felices fiestas... Hi guys..! which kind of cable PC-to-radio do you use with DX4WIN..? Is it a normal CAT cable..? I would like to try some PSK31 and RTTY from the program now that I have it already configured. Depende de lo que quieras hacer. Para controlar el radio desde el

[Dx4win] Cable interface

Hi Jo, and the fellows in the reflector... I also need the answer. Could someone be kind enough to translate this into English, please? Tnx es 73 de Jo, YC0LOW Sorry, I didn't think my message could be of general interest :) ... Here is: The cables you need depend on what do you want to do.

[Dx4win] Season Greetings!

Happy and Merry Christmas And All The Best In 2007 From Isidro (EA8NQ) And Family (A Christmas card can be found here: http://www.ure.es/ea8nq/xmas/xmas_hi.htm)

[Dx4win] Master call

Hola Josep... I have downloaded a Master.zip file but what I get when unzipped is a file called dx4win.mas, and I am not able to load it to the program, is that correct..? I have it in the main dx4wim directory. Thanks help. Josep EA6BF En principio el DX4Win usa el archivo dx4win.mas sin

[Dx4win] Master.dta to dx4win.mas

Hi Fred and the reflector... Is there a way to convert my actual logfile into a dx4win.dta file ? Thanks 1) With your log open, File (main window) Import/Export Calls only for master calls Export. Choose a name for your text file (ex. calls.txt) 2) Close the Import/Export window. Now

[Dx4win] Another new DXCC #337 : Swain's Island

TNX, David. Now I see it all (I had skipped that webpage... hi). - Mensaje original - Here's a link to the notice on the ARRL website: http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Visit the EA8NQ's DX

[Dx4win] ADIF Import question

Hello Jim and the reflector... --- Scott Neader KA9FOX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still looking for any cleaner ways to get the name of the contest to import into Notes. The ADIF filter isn't configurable like the other import/export filters. You can only do what's on Filter - Edit window.

[Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #30 Available

Thank you, Jim! - Mensaje original - De: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Enviado: domingo, 04 de junio de 2006 20:06 Asunto: [Dx4win] DX4WIN.CTY Release #30 Available [...] From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 4 15:22:04 2006 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jim

[Dx4win] Another Custom Award Question (WAE CW)

Hi all... In the WAE CW Award Full Listing the 6th entry is: 4U/VICUN Vienna I cannot find that prefix in the DX4WIN Prefix window. That's because it isn't a DXCC country, it's only a country for the purposes of this award. ARRL counts it as Austria, OE, but it's a separate

[Dx4win] Custom Award WAE-CW Problem

Hi to all... Probably it will be necessary to change the 4J1 entry to R1MV in the dx4win.awd file, so it matches to the countries database. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Visit the EA8NQ's DX Page (in Spanish): www.ure.es/ea8nq/

[Dx4win] Configuring DX4WIN to work with QRZ.COM

Hi Jim, and all the DX4win fellows... Can someone please send me instructions or a screen shot showing how to configure DX4WIN F3 callbook lookup key to work with QRZ.COM? 1) In the main menu go to File Preferences Ext Data Website callsign lookup. 2) Mark the Enabled box. 3) Put

[Dx4win] Auto update QSO window from spots

Hello. Is there a way to avoid the QSO window being updated when receiving spots? If no, there would be a nice feature to be able to enable/disable the auto updating... Best greetings... 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Visit the EA8NQ's