I am a loyal DXBase user. No plans to change. It took me too long to learn what I know now which isn't much. However, of all the things that I would like to see added, if it is ever possible, is the feature described where one is able to get around all the keystrokes, memorization of steps, etc., to upload and download LOTW contacts. Based on the price of postage, LOTW is the future unless one is wealthy.
Regards, Steve, N4JQQ [email protected] wrote: > I agree with Bill. Other programs have passed it by on adding new features > and simplification such as one click LOTW updates both to LOTW and from > LOTW. Other programs also offer interfaces to many other newly developed > ham applications. I was using DXBase back in the DOS version and the > windows version. Frankly I quit using it when I discovered the DXLabs > suite of programs and the support that the author gives. These programs > are free and perhaps that is the delima that Jack has ran into. I keep > checking the DXBase site for news of a major update hoping that one is > coming. > > 73, > Tom > KQ5S > > On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:25:23 -0500, "Bill Parry" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Interesting discussion. I have to be one of the "longest using" >> > customers > >> of DXBase because I was using it back when it was DOS based. I have >> > always > >> upgraded to the next newer version when it have came out. I have not been >> interested in changing to a different logging program because there was >> never any need. The newer version came out every year about time for >> Dayton. I have shown my logging program to others and they always seemed >> to >> feel that what I had was great. Lately, friends have mentioned things >> > that > >> their logging programs would do that mine won't. Also, there doesn't seem >> to >> be much in the way of discussions about what the next version might have >> in >> it. (There was always a lot of anticipation.) >> >> It is hard for me to imagine changing to a different logging program >> > after > >> all these years using DXBase. Maybe, if Jack has lost interest, or can't >> make money selling this product any more, we'll have to change sometime. >> (I >> am not in the software business so I have no clue.) >> >> However, I certainly haven't given up on DXBase yet. How could you miss >> with >> Joe always there to help! >> >> >> Bill W5VX >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf Of Dick Williams >> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 1:20 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] To be or not to be? >> >> Allan, >> >> I have been using DXBase for more years than I care to think about; and I >> have to say that the program right now does all (and a lot more) than I >> need. It generates more reports than I could ever use (I only generate >> one, and that is QSLNOREC). >> >> You specifically mentioned LOTW, and it does that now; I upload quite >> often >> >> and find it very easy to do. I don't use eQSL so I can't comment on >> > that. > >> I am wondering exactly how it would work with online logs? Right now I >> > go > >> to the web and see if I am in the log. >> >> I have looked at other logging programs the last couple of years to see >> what >> >> they offer; and I have to say none match my needs better than DXBase; >> but >> I have a very "narrow" interest in only working CW, SSB and RTTY for DXCC >> submission and credits. And as long as it does that, interfaces with my >> Orion 2, prints labels, and has two rotor interfaces, there is not >> anything >> major that I can see to improve on. >> >> All said, I am sure there are certain upgrades that would be benefical >> > to > >> some users; the only question that Jack needs to ask is how much ROI will >> he >> >> generate from such upgrades. >> >> And like you, I would certainly like to see Jack at Dayton again; if not >> just to show that he is still supporting and taking an interest in >> > DXBase. > >> As I am sure you know, a little "face time" can go a long way; and it >> certainly gives the progarm users a chance to provide meaningful input in >> a >> "one on one" atmosphere. >> >> That said, I know Jack still takes an active interest in his product. I >> was having a problem (and I found out a few others too) for a couple of >> years with the rotor 2 not responding after closing and then opening >> DXBase. >> >> I brought it to Jack's attention and he was able to diagnose the problem >> and >> >> send the apporpriate fix. >> >> Dick K8ZTT >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Meredith, Allan" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:02 PM >> Subject: [Dxbase] To be or not to be? >> >> >> >>> Hi All >>> >>> Heading up to Dayton 2009 and still no word on Jack doing anything? I >>> personally would at least like Jack to do the right thing by his loyal >>> customers and advise if no further development is going to be done on >>> DXBase. Then decisions could be made as to whether we take the leap to >>> move to a supported product (even though I would very much prefer not >>> to!). Things like LoTW, online logs, eQSL, new modes, integration with >>> other programs etc etc (the list goes on....) that really demands that >>> >> we >> >>> continue to have a logbook that is evolving. Changing after all these >>> years is not an easy thing to contemplate but for the reasons I listed >>> >> it >> >>> will eventually become a necessity if I (and most electronic loggers) >>> >> want >> >> >>> to keep up. Joe does a fantastic job of trying to keep the DXBase ship >>> afloat but a lone hand cannot save the day. Please Jack...... a simple >>> yes or no is no less than your customers deserve. Thank you. >>> >>> Cheers....Allan VK2CA >>> >>> ********************************************************************** >>> This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain >>> privileged information or confidential information or both. 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