[Dx4win] Lost QSO's
On 2/18/2008 9:36 PM, wo2n wrote: Will that UPS shut down your computer for you, if your not there, and the battery is getting weak? They usually contain software that you install to do that. -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 19 00:41:57 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jim Reisert AD1C) Date: Tue Feb 19 00:47:14 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] FO/JA8BMK Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Counts as FO/A, Austral Is. for DXCC purposes. *** MESSAGE: (#1743) OC-152 http://www.islandchaser.com/cgi-bin/Skeds/skeds.pl?rev=1743 AUTHOR: HUGH K6HFA DATE: February 18, 2008 at 20:44 UTC TOSHI , FO/JA8BMK , TOLD ME HE IS ON TUBUAI IS. IOTA OC-152 AND FAVORS 17 METER CW. HUGH K6HFA *** From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 19 08:19:28 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (W5LT) Date: Tue Feb 19 08:24:53 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] Re: Lost QSO's Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 to actually (Alt-S) save. Thus I have gotten into the habit of doing Alt-S after each completed contact. Not viable for contesting, but acceptable for DXing. That's why I suggested the programmable key method. Seems like a patch is in order, but does not seem to be in the queue. Bob, W5LT
[Dx4win] Re: Lost QSO's
On 2/19/2008 6:19 AM, W5LT wrote: 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 to actually (Alt-S) save. One of the first things my application note says is NEVER walk away from the computer if the backup timer is red. SAVE YOUR LOG! 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 19 10:11:13 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kjell W. Strom) Date: Tue Feb 19 10:16:27 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] Re: Lost QSO's In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For double safety in XP Pro, go to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System and set Automatic Updates to Notify me but don't automatically download or install. 73 de Kjell, PB3SM - SM6CPI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: 19 February 2008 15:38 To: W5LT Cc: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Re: Lost QSO's On 2/19/2008 6:19 AM, W5LT wrote: 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 to actually (Alt-S) save. One of the first things my application note says is NEVER walk away from the computer if the backup timer is red. SAVE YOUR LOG! 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[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 to actually (Alt-S) save. Why automatically download patches? I let my computer to advice me that there is a new patch, and I decide when to download and install it (after saving everything). I like to have control over my machine, not be controlled by it ;) 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) Visit the EA8NQ's web page (in Spanish): http://ea8nq.ure.es/
[Dx4win] Lost QSO's
I have now the model Mark described earlier, APC BE350R, in the Staples ad. It does contain a CD/DVD with software and an interconnect cable (USB) for automatic shutdown for both PC and Mac. I have not tested it yet, but I assume it will work fine. Another APC I had did great with a PC. Bill W3QB = On Feb 18, 2008, at 11:36 PM, wo2n wrote: Will that UPS shut down your computer for you, if your not there, and the battery is getting weak? Tnx, Bernie/WO2N. - Original Message - From: Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX4WIN List Server DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost QSO's staples has an APC 200w, 350VA UPS on sale this week for $20 AR, with free shipping... I even use them on the answering machine to avoid having to reenter the time - Original Message - From: David, K2DBK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: W5LT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost QSO's My 2 cents is that an overall better solution is to keep your computer on a small interruptible power supply (UPS). You don't need one that will last that long (5 or 10 minutes is fine), and there are plenty of small ones available from companies like APC (www.apc.com ), Belkin (www.belkin.com) and Ultra (www.ultraproducts.com) for well under $100. (I personally have at least one from each of those companies at home, with a somewhat larger Ultra that powers a couple of computers, most of my network gear, and a few other things.) The advantage of this is that in the event of a power outage, you will not only have the time to save the QSO, but you can also shut your computer down in an orderly fashion. Many of these products will connect to your computer and will shut it down after a specified set of conditions are met (e.g., backup battery has been running and has 'x'% power left, etc.), meaning that even if you're not there, your computer will still shut down properly. Even with a system that writes to disk upon save, there is still a small window where a QSO could be lost, although I can understand the frustration at loosing any data for any reason. As for your specific suggestion, there are utility programs that will make a key sequence to any arbitrarily complex set of other key sequences (and some will get a lot more complicated, simulating mouse movement and mouse button clicks), though personally I don't use them so I can't give a recommendation. W5LT wrote: I am not a computer wizard, but is it possible to program an unused function key (say F12) to execute: enter alt s sequence ?? That way you could enter QSO (from a spot) and write to disk with one button. That would be a neat solution. Just a thought. Bob, W5LT -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Received TO5FJ today QRQ
Just sent qsls to Paul about 2 weeks ago.. He is sure QRQ. Thanks very much Paul for a great job. Vry 73/DX! Ron -- Ronald A. Loneker Sr. #1DXCC - 9BDXCC - 160M DXCC RTTY DXCC - A1-OP - QCWA http://www.cwforever.com http://www.njdxa.org
[Dx4win] Received TO5FJ today QRQ
Thanks for kind comments... I guess I am from the old school, still believing a fast QSL is the final courtesy of a QSO, either at home or on DXpedition. DX4Win has the final log for checking contacts, and helped me get the labels printed. By the way, cards are replied the same day they arrive here, and I am up to date on TO5FJ QSLing ... 73 Paul Ronald A. Loneker Sr. wrote: Just sent qsls to Paul about 2 weeks ago.. He is sure QRQ. Thanks very much Paul for a great job. Vry 73/DX! Ron
[Dx4win] More Staples
Hi, I went to my local Staples, they had the 200w in stock.The mgr knew of no rebate. He looked it up on store computer under the model # and found a $15.00 rebate. Bottom line I paid him $35.00 and got a cash register $15.00 rebate form for the $1500 reward. So I have it up and running, final cost should be $20.00 Tnx for info, and FB info on this reflector 73, Bernie/WO2N.
[Dx4win] Lost QSO's
--- Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/18/2008 9:36 PM, wo2n wrote: Will that UPS shut down your computer for you, if your not there, and the battery is getting weak? They usually contain software that you install to do that. Windows XP recognzies some manufacturers' UPS. Go to Control Pane - Power Settings and see if there is a UPS tab. I'm not sure if it will shut down Windows, or just report on the status of the UPS. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 19 18:29:30 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jim Reisert AD1C) Date: Tue Feb 19 18:34:50 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] Lost QSO's In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/18/2008 9:36 PM, wo2n wrote: Will that UPS shut down your computer for you, if your not there, and the battery is getting weak? They usually contain software that you install to do that. Windows XP recognizes some manufacturers' UPS. Go to Control Pane - Power Settings and see if there is a UPS tab. I'm not sure if it will shut down Windows, or just report on the status of the UPS. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 13 12:01:41 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (py2xb) Date: Tue Feb 19 18:46:41 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] help Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. How can I add a text in the QSO Notes field to the entire log ? Thanks Fred PY2XB
[Dx4win] Lost QSO's
Now U got me wondering? When I installed the CD Rom, a window popped and said to effect of it didn't know the software do you still want to install? I just said yes. I didn't acid test it, cause it takes 16 hrs to fully charge battery. running XP home hr. Look like in pw options its setup for low battery warning and then at a low level it will hibernate? This is my first UPS so not certain if a path is needed to find shut down, or change hibernate to shutdown or leave it up to the CD software that was installed? 73, Bernie/WO2N. 73, Bernie/WO2N. 73, Bernie/WO2N. - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX4WIN List Server DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Lost QSO's --- Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/18/2008 9:36 PM, wo2n wrote: Will that UPS shut down your computer for you, if your not there, and the battery is getting weak? They usually contain software that you install to do that. Windows XP recognzies some manufacturers' UPS. Go to Control Pane - Power Settings and see if there is a UPS tab. I'm not sure if it will shut down Windows, or just report on the status of the UPS. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC
http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC Feb 19, 2008 16:53 ET Bill Moore, NC1L Naturally there are many questions about the DXCC status of Kosova, and whether or not it will be added to the DXCC list. The DXCC rules, which were modified in 2000 to better handle inclusion to DXCC, are clear on how additions can be made: For inclusion in the DXCC List, conditions as set out below must be met. Listing is not contingent upon whether operation has occurred or will occur, but only upon the qualifications of the Entity. Political Entities, Geographical Entities, Special Areas #1, Political Entities is the category with which we are concerned with respect to Kosova. 1. Political Entities: Political Entities are those areas which are separated by reason of government or political division. They generally contain an indigenous population which is not predominantly composed of military or scientific personnel. An Entity will be added to the DXCC List as a Political Entity if it meets one or more of the following criteria: a) The entity is a UN Member State. b) The entity has been assigned a callsign prefix bloc by the ITU. (The exceptions to this rule are international organizations, such as the UN and ICAO. These Entities are classified under Special Areas, 3.a); and Ineligible Areas, 4.b).) A provisional prefix bloc assignment may be made by the Secretary General of ITU. Should such provisional assignments not be ratified later by the full ITU, the Entity will be removed from the DXCC List. c) The Entity contains a permanent population, is administered by a local government, and is located at least 800 km from its parent. To satisfy the permanent population and administered by a local government criteria of this sub-section, an Entity must be listed on either (a) the U.S. Department of State's list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty as having a local Administrative Center, or (b) the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. New Entities satisfying one or more of the conditions above will be added to the DXCC List by administrative action as of their Event Date. So, Kosovo will be added to the DXCC list if it becomes a member of the UN, or (2), if it receives a prefix bloc from the ITU. The third condition does not apply. The date upon which either (1) or (2) occurs will be the event date.
[Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC
With regards to St. Bart, what DATE will DXCC say the country count is 388? I believe they will accept cards as of 1/1/08. Someone mentioned April? 73, Bernie/WO2N - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC Feb 19, 2008 16:53 ET Bill Moore, NC1L Naturally there are many questions about the DXCC status of Kosova, and whether or not it will be added to the DXCC list. The DXCC rules, which were modified in 2000 to better handle inclusion to DXCC, are clear on how additions can be made: For inclusion in the DXCC List, conditions as set out below must be met. Listing is not contingent upon whether operation has occurred or will occur, but only upon the qualifications of the Entity. Political Entities, Geographical Entities, Special Areas #1, Political Entities is the category with which we are concerned with respect to Kosova. 1. Political Entities: Political Entities are those areas which are separated by reason of government or political division. They generally contain an indigenous population which is not predominantly composed of military or scientific personnel. An Entity will be added to the DXCC List as a Political Entity if it meets one or more of the following criteria: a) The entity is a UN Member State. b) The entity has been assigned a callsign prefix bloc by the ITU. (The exceptions to this rule are international organizations, such as the UN and ICAO. These Entities are classified under Special Areas, 3.a); and Ineligible Areas, 4.b).) A provisional prefix bloc assignment may be made by the Secretary General of ITU. Should such provisional assignments not be ratified later by the full ITU, the Entity will be removed from the DXCC List. c) The Entity contains a permanent population, is administered by a local government, and is located at least 800 km from its parent. To satisfy the permanent population and administered by a local government criteria of this sub-section, an Entity must be listed on either (a) the U.S. Department of State's list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty as having a local Administrative Center, or (b) the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. New Entities satisfying one or more of the conditions above will be added to the DXCC List by administrative action as of their Event Date. So, Kosovo will be added to the DXCC list if it becomes a member of the UN, or (2), if it receives a prefix bloc from the ITU. The third condition does not apply. The date upon which either (1) or (2) occurs will be the event date. ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC
Per the ARRL The ARRL DXCC http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/index.html Desk is pleased to announce the addition of St Barthelemy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Barts (FJ) to the DXCC List http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/list_1a0.html, making the island entity number 338 with an effective date of 14 December, 2007. Cards with contacts dated December 14, 2007 or after will be accepted for DXCC credit. New card submissions for St Barthelemy will not be accepted until January 1, 2008 in order to allow time for administrative adjustments. 73 Art W6KY wo2n wrote: With regards to St. Bart, what DATE will DXCC say the country count is 388? I believe they will accept cards as of 1/1/08. Someone mentioned April? 73, Bernie/WO2N - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC Feb 19, 2008 16:53 ET Bill Moore, NC1L Naturally there are many questions about the DXCC status of Kosova, and whether or not it will be added to the DXCC list. The DXCC rules, which were modified in 2000 to better handle inclusion to DXCC, are clear on how additions can be made: For inclusion in the DXCC List, conditions as set out below must be met. Listing is not contingent upon whether operation has occurred or will occur, but only upon the qualifications of the Entity. Political Entities, Geographical Entities, Special Areas #1, Political Entities is the category with which we are concerned with respect to Kosova. 1. Political Entities: Political Entities are those areas which are separated by reason of government or political division. They generally contain an indigenous population which is not predominantly composed of military or scientific personnel. An Entity will be added to the DXCC List as a Political Entity if it meets one or more of the following criteria: a) The entity is a UN Member State. b) The entity has been assigned a callsign prefix bloc by the ITU. (The exceptions to this rule are international organizations, such as the UN and ICAO. These Entities are classified under Special Areas, 3.a); and Ineligible Areas, 4.b).) A provisional prefix bloc assignment may be made by the Secretary General of ITU. Should such provisional assignments not be ratified later by the full ITU, the Entity will be removed from the DXCC List. c) The Entity contains a permanent population, is administered by a local government, and is located at least 800 km from its parent. To satisfy the permanent population and administered by a local government criteria of this sub-section, an Entity must be listed on either (a) the U.S. Department of State's list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty as having a local Administrative Center, or (b) the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. New Entities satisfying one or more of the conditions above will be added to the DXCC List by administrative action as of their Event Date. So, Kosovo will be added to the DXCC list if it becomes a member of the UN, or (2), if it receives a prefix bloc from the ITU. The third condition does not apply. The date upon which either (1) or (2) occurs will be the event date. ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC
Tnx Art for your reply, Yes, but if you look at the Feburary list DXCC on web they say as of Feb 19 there were 337 current. My question is when will it say 338? Tnx Bernie/WO2N. http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/index.html - Original Message - From: Art-W6KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wo2n [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC Per the ARRL The ARRL DXCC http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/index.html Desk is pleased to announce the addition of St Barthelemy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Barts (FJ) to the DXCC List http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/list_1a0.html, making the island entity number 338 with an effective date of 14 December, 2007. Cards with contacts dated December 14, 2007 or after will be accepted for DXCC credit. New card submissions for St Barthelemy will not be accepted until January 1, 2008 in order to allow time for administrative adjustments. 73 Art W6KY wo2n wrote: With regards to St. Bart, what DATE will DXCC say the country count is 388? I believe they will accept cards as of 1/1/08. Someone mentioned April? 73, Bernie/WO2N - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC Feb 19, 2008 16:53 ET Bill Moore, NC1L Naturally there are many questions about the DXCC status of Kosova, and whether or not it will be added to the DXCC list. The DXCC rules, which were modified in 2000 to better handle inclusion to DXCC, are clear on how additions can be made: For inclusion in the DXCC List, conditions as set out below must be met. Listing is not contingent upon whether operation has occurred or will occur, but only upon the qualifications of the Entity. Political Entities, Geographical Entities, Special Areas #1, Political Entities is the category with which we are concerned with respect to Kosova. 1. Political Entities: Political Entities are those areas which are separated by reason of government or political division. They generally contain an indigenous population which is not predominantly composed of military or scientific personnel. An Entity will be added to the DXCC List as a Political Entity if it meets one or more of the following criteria: a) The entity is a UN Member State. b) The entity has been assigned a callsign prefix bloc by the ITU. (The exceptions to this rule are international organizations, such as the UN and ICAO. These Entities are classified under Special Areas, 3.a); and Ineligible Areas, 4.b).) A provisional prefix bloc assignment may be made by the Secretary General of ITU. Should such provisional assignments not be ratified later by the full ITU, the Entity will be removed from the DXCC List. c) The Entity contains a permanent population, is administered by a local government, and is located at least 800 km from its parent. To satisfy the permanent population and administered by a local government criteria of this sub-section, an Entity must be listed on either (a) the U.S. Department of State's list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty as having a local Administrative Center, or (b) the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. New Entities satisfying one or more of the conditions above will be added to the DXCC List by administrative action as of their Event Date. So, Kosovo will be added to the DXCC list if it becomes a member of the UN, or (2), if it receives a prefix bloc from the ITU. The third condition does not apply. The date upon which either (1) or (2) occurs will be the event date. ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Kosova and Adding New Countries to DXCC
On 2/19/2008 6:59 PM, wo2n wrote: Tnx Art for your reply, Yes, but if you look at the Feburary list DXCC on web they say as of Feb 19 there were 337 current. My question is when will it say 338? After the 2007 Honor Roll listings are posted in QST. They didn't want to mess up the Honor Roll by including FJ, since most would not have received QSLs in time. -- Jim Reisert AD1C/?, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 20 01:01:20 2008 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Art-W6KY) Date: Wed Feb 20 01:06:44 2008 Subject: [Dx4win] Telnet Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If I sign on to any DXCluster via telnet wsing Windows XP I can stay connected for hours, days... If I use DX4WIN I'm lucky to stay connected 3 minutes. Is there a timeout I can't find in DX4WIN that is causing this?? Thanks... Art W6KY
