[Dx4win] Backups
Greetings all; Now from being from the old school of computer programming what I would do is simply write a batch command file that copies off the appropriate directories/files either to another place on my machine or to another machine on my workgroup. Once I feel that the batch file works properly I would then schedule the batch file to run using the AT batch scheduler which has been a part of Windows right from the very beginning. You can tell I grew up in the DOS world... almost becoming a lost art. Just an FYI, I have a similar job that runs to copy files off a LINUX box to my personal laptop at 3:00 am (uses FTP... another standard offering in Windows). Job has been running without a hitch for several months now. I am sure there are third party solutions that will do the same thing. Once a programmer always a programmer... Good luck with it. Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 1:50 PM To: Tony Lord; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Backups I have written on this subject several times. I have been using Iomega Automatic Backup for years, but I understand there are other cheaper (free) solutions. You want something that backs up in the background, either at regular intervals or every time the file changes. You don't want to have to rely on a button you push yourself, unless you are highly disciplined. -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us - Original Message From: Tony Lord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 10:05:54 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Backups Hi all, We all know the importance of backing dada up, I use a USB stick to back up DX4WIN for example. Does any one know of a utility that will automatically back up date from various directories to another network computer? I am thinking of save directory from DX4WIN plus dada directories from other programs? (comps on XP) ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] DX4WIN running under Linux
Good day all; I was kind of watching this thread for a while but didn't have much interest until a friend of mine mentioned he'd like to look for something running under Linux. I've checked the archive and didn't see much on this thread. I'd like to hear from those who have tried this under win4lin. I'd like to hear the good vs. evil on this. Thanks in advance. 73; Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04
Opps... I am so sorry... I replied to the wrong email.. I'll try not to have it happen again. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kurt W. Zimmerman Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX4WIN' Subject: RE: [Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04 Joe; Try this website: http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=1570 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Giacobello Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:13 PM To: DX4WIN Subject: Re: [Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04 Kenth, that doesn't work for me. You must be using a custom label setup. I'm using a standard 8160 and the dimensions, etc. are fixed. However, I did play around and by selecting custom label 1 and printing; then returning to 8160, I was able to print normally without the counter showing up. Why this worked, I have no idea. I'll see if it continues to work. Paul, is there a bug somewhere? 73, Joe Kenth Johansson wrote: > Joe, > I had the same problem. The solution was to change value in the Vert Shift >box to a smaller number. I had vert shift 9,00 in the earlier version and >had to change it to 4,00 with the same label size. Curious but true. I >found that with the bigger value in Vert Shift the program get?s in a loop >when it?s impossible to print as many big labels as you have ordered. > > Kenth > sm6dyk > > e - > From: "Joe Giacobello, K2XX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:00 PM > Subject: [Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04 > > > > I just tried to print some QSL's for the first time since upgrading to > > v. 6.04. However, when I attempt to print, I get the message > > "generating pages" with a counter that endlessly increments. I have a > > vague recollection of having seen this problem before in earlier > > versions, but I can't remember the solution. I'd appreciate any help. > > > > Also, I notice that there is a new selection box in the Preferences>QSO > > screen labeled "Label." I can't find any reference to it in the HELP > > file. I think it relates to eQSL?ng, but I'm not sure. I'd appreciate > > an explanation from someone who's in the know. > > > > 73, Joe > > > > ___ > > 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] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04
Joe; Try this website: http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=1570 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Giacobello Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:13 PM To: DX4WIN Subject: Re: [Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04 Kenth, that doesn't work for me. You must be using a custom label setup. I'm using a standard 8160 and the dimensions, etc. are fixed. However, I did play around and by selecting custom label 1 and printing; then returning to 8160, I was able to print normally without the counter showing up. Why this worked, I have no idea. I'll see if it continues to work. Paul, is there a bug somewhere? 73, Joe Kenth Johansson wrote: > Joe, > I had the same problem. The solution was to change value in the Vert Shift >box to a smaller number. I had vert shift 9,00 in the earlier version and >had to change it to 4,00 with the same label size. Curious but true. I >found that with the bigger value in Vert Shift the program get?s in a loop >when it?s impossible to print as many big labels as you have ordered. > > Kenth > sm6dyk > > e - > From: "Joe Giacobello, K2XX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:00 PM > Subject: [Dx4win] QSL Printing Endless Loop w/6.04 > > > > I just tried to print some QSL's for the first time since upgrading to > > v. 6.04. However, when I attempt to print, I get the message > > "generating pages" with a counter that endlessly increments. I have a > > vague recollection of having seen this problem before in earlier > > versions, but I can't remember the solution. I'd appreciate any help. > > > > Also, I notice that there is a new selection box in the Preferences>QSO > > screen labeled "Label." I can't find any reference to it in the HELP > > file. I think it relates to eQSL?ng, but I'm not sure. I'd appreciate > > an explanation from someone who's in the know. > > > > 73, Joe > > > > ___ > > 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] Upload to LotW
John; Did you clear the Uploaded date? Dx4win will not export a Q if there is an uploaded date set. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John/K4WJ Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:49 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] Upload to LotW Gosh this is frustrating! There must be an easier way to do this. DX4Windows doesn't explain why it won't create a file for me. All of the upload flags are marked Y. Here is a little history. I created an ADIF file but it had an error in it that I didn't realize existed. When I was signing the file with TQsl it flagged the error which was PSK and should have been CW. Then I tried to fix it but TQSL didn't like the fix. I then erased the file and went back to DX4Windows and fixed the QSO that was in error. I then tried to create another LOTW export and it won't go. All I did was change a QSO from PSK mode to CW mone and now DX4Windows won't export the file for LOTW. I have NO idea why DX4Windows won't export these QSOs. It did it the first time but it wont do it again. Any ideas? 73..de John/K4WJ *** John/K4WJ in Pembroke Pines, FL QTH 26 00 51 N 80 16 16 W K8PXG from 18 Jun 59 to 11 Feb 97 K8WJ from 12 Feb 97 to 07 Apr 97 ZF2HZ from 17 May 84 to 31 Dec 84 *** ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Old logs
I found it easier to save the data out as a fixed record length instead of a comma delimited file. This way the import feature for DX4WIN can easily define the record, mapping each of the columns to the appropriate data element. Just my 2 cents worth. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Bigwood Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 2:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Old logs Hi Paul, Excel can import DBase format data. You could then export in .csv format or ASCII fixed column format and then import directly into Dx4win. 73 de Paul G3WYW - Original Message - From: "F6EXV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 11:11 AM Subject: [Dx4win] Old logs > Hi all ! > I have some old logs, saved either under a dbase format or an old CT > format (probably older than CT7) > The calls concerned are 9X5DX, 9Q5EXV, 4U9U and 4U/F6EXV. > I no longer have DBase and I do not know how to recuperate these logs to > import into DX4win. > CT no longer appears under the conversion formats, and my oldest version > of DX4win only has CT7 or newer. > Anyone could help ? > > Thanks and 73 > Paul F6EXV > > ___ > 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] Can it be the 60m mod
I just recently performed the modification to my Yeasu FT 920 to operate on 60m. All things seemed to be working just fine until I ran DX4WIN. Here is the problem I face. I find a 17m CW spot. I click on the spot and the radio responds, correct band/mode changes however the mode and band on the QSO window starts at 17m CW then switches to 20m SSB. Something is confused and I think it might be the radio. I'm just wondering if this is the infamous EPROM corruption that I've seen on the reflector lately. If anyone has seen this and might have resolved this please let me know. 73; Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] CW keying and the IC 706 MKIIG
Greetings all and Happy Holidays; I've been spending some quality time with my IC 706MKIIG since it is the only spare radio I have to use at my new station. I've investigated the computer controlled interface I need to control the rig and found some great resources on the internet thanks to many members of this group. I am now interested in searching out CW keying. Now here is what I want to do and I am wondering if it can be done. On my primary radio (Yaesu FT-920) I can operate CW from my computer using DX4WIN as well as operate with my paddle. Is there a way to do the same with the IC-706? I would think the cable I use from the LPT port to key the rig would work but I would like to use my paddle at the same time. Do I need to use an external keyer with my paddle and use a Y-cable from it to the rig? I would like to see if there are other possibilities before I go this route. Please advise. 73 Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] DX Spoting Window
Greetings all; This subject might have been addressed before but I think it is worth mentioning again. I run a utility called Dimension 4. You can find it at http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/index.html .. Since your logging software runs off the system clock, this utility keeps your system clock in sync with a time standard available on the internet. One assumes that you machine is on the internet (dialed up, DSL or cable) when operating. This way, you know you are going to be only a few milliseconds off the time standard. Now if everyone syncs their clock off a time standard we wouldn't have any problems. Hope this helps. 73 Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] CW keyboard question
Yup... same here. Works like a champ. Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: WL7M [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 5:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] CW keyboard question I run the CW window using V5.03 and have it operate through the LPT1 - and it works fine - no conflicts. 73, Joe WL7M At 12:41 PM 12/3/2002, Barry wrote: >After using DX4WIN for almost 10 years, I just got the urge to try the >CW keyboard for the first time. To my chagrin, I find there is no choice >of serial ports - it only uses the same COM port as the radio. This is the >case in my version 4.07. Do the newer versions of DX4WIN support >COM port selection for CW keying? >Tnx, >Barry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.422 / Virus Database: 237 - Release Date: 11/20/2002 --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/mixed text/plain (text body -- kept) text/plain (text body -- kept) The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.--- ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] FT 920 issue
I just want to thank everyone for their responses. I will have to pay closer attention to what the problem is. I know it doesn't happen all of the time. But when I can figure out what set of conditions causes it, I'll let everyone know. Best of 73 and for those state-side hams Have a great Thanksgiving. Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] Is it me or what?
Greetings all; I'm not sure if it is me or what, but here is what I've found. I have my computer interfaced to a Yaesu FT-920. If I double-click on a spot that is working split, I noticed that the mode on VFO-B doesn't get properly set. VFO-A has no problem. Is this an oversight in DX4WIN (read bug)? 73 Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] Talk message window question
Just minimize it after it pops up for the first time. On Fri, 15 Nov 2002 15:48:28 -0500 Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a way to keep the Talk and Message > window from being displayed on the screen every > time someone sends a message? > > TIA, > > Dave > > > Email certified virus-free: Norton Antivirus > 2003 > > --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts > --- > multipart/alternative > text/plain (text body -- kept) > text/html > The reason this message is shown is because the > post was in HTML > or had an attachment. Attachments are not > allowed. > Please post in Plain-Text only.--- > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
[Dx4win] CW Keying
If the 1000mp is anything like the FT920, you may have your cake and eat it too I use CW keying from DX4WIN and my paddle. I have connected the paddle on the front panel and my computer keying cable in the back of the rig. I have a switch on the back of the rig that disables the Keyer for the rear jack. The jack in the back of the rig is now set to straight key mode and the key jack on the front of the radio uses the built in keyer.. Might want to double check the 1000MP rear panel again. Let me know what you find. 73 Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: WA9ALS - John [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 6:48 PM To: Larry Burke WI5A; Dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying > Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back > of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of > paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is > the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. Larry, that is OK if your paddles are connected to an external keyer. The LPT output should go to a manual key input, i.e. you can't attach that to a paddle input to an internal keyer. I've seen a lot of people use a Y connector from their rig's mono key input, one side to their computer and the other side to the output of an external keyer. GL - 73 John, WA9ALS ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
FW: [Dx4win] setting filter
Larry; That is exactly what I need to do. I sent out a bunch of QSLs to state side managers and wanted to see what didn't come back yet. Now these went out with w/ SASEs with the lesser postage because they went out at the beginning of the year. I want to get some idea how many are outstanding to determine if I want to send a SASE w/ the correct postage After tinkering around a bit I was able to get the list I needed. It looks like I have to set my filter for a number of things including CFNM to 'N', QSL date for on or before the date sent and QSL method to 'DIRECT'. Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Larry Gauthier [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 6:15 AM To: Carter Grabarczyk; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [Dx4win] setting filter Carter, No foot-in-mouth disease for you -- you did a fine job of answering Kurt's question... _except_ I read a little more into his question. I'm assuming he is looking for all QSLs that have been mailed and have not received a reply. For this operation, he would perform all of the tasks you describe, plus place an "N" in the "CNFM" box to request only those cards that have been mailed but not yet confirmed. -larry K8UT - Original Message - From: "Carter Grabarczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "DX4WIN (E-mail)" Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] setting filter > Well, even though I have been using the program for about a week, this > seems like a straightforward question, so let me take a shot at it and > hope that I don't put my foot in my mouth. > > First, ANY date placed in the "QSL DATE" field indicates/implies that a > QSL has been mailed. Having said that (and assuming you followed this > convention), the rest is easy! > > In Preferences-QSO, make sure you have the "QSO DATE" field set for > "Greater equals". > > Now, press F8 to start your search, put in the very earliest date you > believe you started mailing cards out (or even a year or two earlier > than when you first mailed out-doesn't have to be exact). Then press > "Enter" to start the search. It will now find every QSO that has a date > equal or greater than the starting date you originally put in; that is, > every card that has been marked as "Mailed" since that date. > > If you want to find cards that have NOT been mailed, that is even > easier. Press F8, enter 01/01/1901 and then press "Enter". This will > find all QSOs that have NO date in the QSL field; that is, cards that > have NOT been mailed out... > > 73/Carter/K8VT > > "Kurt W. Zimmerman" wrote: > > > > Is there a simple way to set a filter to identify those QSO's marked as "Mailed"? Thanks. > > Kurt - W2MW > > > > ___ > > 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] setting filter
Is there a simple way to set a filter to identify those QSO's marked as "Mailed"? Thanks. Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] Problems with XP Conversion
If you check the on-line help for that error, I think you will find it documented and how to correct it. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: STU [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 11:49 PM To: DX4WIN POSTINGS Subject:[Dx4win] Problems with XP Conversion Just installed Windows XP Pro and am having problems loading program. Error message "Could Not Open CW Driver" coming up. Also linked sounds are not coming up. When new spots appear a bell would sound when I was using Windows 98 but under XP cannot get the bell. Checked sounds in control panel and working ok. Reloaded program in from original disks but did not solve problems. Am using Ver 3.05. Any help would be appreciated. 73's Stu ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] CW vs CW-R
I checked my Yaesu FT-920 for CW & CW-R and DX4WIN behaves normally. It reads either CW mode as CW. I'm running the same version of DX4WIN. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Larry Benko [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 2:13 PM To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Dx4win] CW vs CW-R Just noticed that DX4Win ver 5.03 which I generally use with an Icom 756Pro interprets the radio in CW mode as CW but if the radio is in the CW-R mode then DX4Win interprets it as SSB mode. Same holds true for RTTY. Radio in RTTY mode is interpreted as RTTY by DX4Win but RTTY-R is interpreted by DX4Win as SSB. Can someone else verify this anomoly? 73, Larry Benko, W0QE ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Group Names
What is your User Level set to? Try Expert -Original Message- From: W2AGN [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 9:42 AM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Dx4win] Group Names I am trying to add a name to a numbered group. When I go to QSO>FILTER> both "selection" and "edit group names" are "greyed out" I cannot access either. What should I do? -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://www.w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ QRPARCI, NJQRP, ARQrp,GQRP,RSGB Ex- K3HLU, W7JEF, W4MPC, N4JS ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Error previewing labels
Do you have a default printer defined? Might want to check that. -Original Message- From: wa9als [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 8:40 AM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Dx4win] Error previewing labels This is a weird one - When trying to preview labels, I get the following error: An Exception occurred! Access violation at address 00402996 in module 'DX4WIN.EXE'. Write of address A screenshot of this is posted at http://www.qsl.net/wa9als/dx4win.gif This happens after a fresh reboot AND even after a re-install of DX4WIN! Any ideas where to start looking? Thanks! 73 ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface
Greetings all; Well, for those of you who have the FT-920 you are in luck. There is a switch on the back of the radio right next to the Key jack. It is listed as PDL-KEY. Here is what I did based upon another member of this reflector. First, connect the computer interface to the rear key jack. Second switch the PDL-KEY switch to KEY. Finally connect my paddle to the front key jack. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too It works!! I can key the rig with the computer without having to switch off the KEYER. I can use the paddle at the same time. I'm a happy camper and now ready to fully utilize my system. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Todd Strait [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 5:12 PM To: Bob Naumann - N5NJ Cc: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface Hi, You have to have an external keyer for this to work (the internal keyer goes nuts and really isn't that good anyway) and then just change the switch and use the jack in the back of the radio. I have used my 920 that way for 2 years and no problems...It's a Yaesu thing unfortunately. 73, Todd WM8C's Ham Links http://www.qsl.net/wm8c All outgoing emails and attachments are scanned with Norton 2002 - Original Message - From: "Bob Naumann - N5NJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX4WIN (E-mail)" Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 7:08 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface > I think you are referring to the internal keyer in the 920? If so, you are > correct that it is a radio issue in that your 920, along with 99% of the > radios out there with internal keyers, have no provision to use the internal > keyer and an external CW device at the same time. > > To get around this, most CW operators do not use the internal keyer (which > is limited in function anyway) and use an external keyer instead which is > connected in parallel with the computer interface. The Logikey K-3 is very > popular these days and works well. > > 73, > > Bob N5NJ > > - Original Message - > From: "Kurt W. Zimmerman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "DX4WIN (E-mail)" > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 9:02 PM > Subject: RE: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface > > > > Just an FYI folks.. First I want to say thanks for all of those who > > provided me comments on CW keying. After spending a bit of time with > > things I decided to use the LPT port instead of the serial port. After a > > few bucks worth of parts I am a happy CW operator. > > > > One nit that I found. I found that I have to disable the Keyer when using > > the keyboard. I'm not sure I like that idea. Therefore if I want to go > > back to the paddle I have another button push. I think this issue is the > > radio and not the program. > > > > 73; > > Kurt - W2MW > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Kurt W. Zimmerman [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:17 PM > > To: DX4WIN (E-mail) > > Subject: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface > > > > Can someone email me direct to identify what the best way to do this. Do > I > > have to work thru the LPT port? Are there other ways supported? Please > > advise. > > > > 73; > > Kurt - W2MW > > > > ___ > > 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 mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface
Just an FYI folks.. First I want to say thanks for all of those who provided me comments on CW keying. After spending a bit of time with things I decided to use the LPT port instead of the serial port. After a few bucks worth of parts I am a happy CW operator. One nit that I found. I found that I have to disable the Keyer when using the keyboard. I'm not sure I like that idea. Therefore if I want to go back to the paddle I have another button push. I think this issue is the radio and not the program. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Kurt W. Zimmerman [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:17 PM To: DX4WIN (E-mail) Subject:[Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface Can someone email me direct to identify what the best way to do this. Do I have to work thru the LPT port? Are there other ways supported? Please advise. 73; Kurt - W2MW ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface
Can someone email me direct to identify what the best way to do this. Do I have to work thru the LPT port? Are there other ways supported? Please advise. 73; Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] Upgrading to XP?
Actually DOS is not really "gone". One has to understand the architecture of XP, Win2K as well as WinNT4. They are much the same. DOS as well as the 16 bit runtime run as "sub-systems". This has been true with XP and its predecessors. Chances are that DOS will never go away because there are too many things tied to the DOS sub-system that makes it almost impossible to get rid of. As for accessing things like modems, soundcards or other devices all depends on how the sub-system has been designed to access them. But, for now, with the risk of getting into a long boring diatribe on this, lets just say it's not worth getting into However, the older DOS programs should be able to access these devices. 73; Kurt - W2MW XP is an evolution of WIN2000 and WIN98 and doesn't "really" have DOS. XP and WIn2000 have a Command Prompt (C:> prompt), and certain old DOS commands are still available, but I doubt you could count on "old" ham programs that utilize anything very special, e.g. soundcard, to work under XP. This is why RITTY/K6STI won't run under WIN2000 Command Prompt. If you're still tied into DOS, stick with WIN98. Someday you will want to move up though, so be thinking about saying bye bye to DOS! ;-)
[Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout
I was going to make this suggestion next. This does work. I set my email polling time to 3 min. I can stay connected for hours/days. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Ed&KathyStratton [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:54 PM To: Garry Shapiro; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'KC9JS, John'; dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout The best way to keep you network connection up and if you isp provides your email, is to set the auto check for new email to the lowest value. I believe MS outlook and express can be set to one minute intervals. This at least keep the circuit up, and let's the ISPs know that your connection is very active. They probably don't monitor telent activity, but I bet there is sometype of keep alive the connection if the email is check in these minimal check periods. Anyway it worth a try. w1zz ed - Original Message - From: "Garry Shapiro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'KC9JS, John'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:39 PM Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout > Tony: > > I have the same LinkSys router and connect via ADSL. I experience unwanted > and annoying Telnet timeouts, so I have observed this thread with keen > interest. > > I use the most basic settings and am using an older firmware version--1.34. > A year or so ago, I upgraded for no particular reason, and triggered serious > problems that were only resolved by going back to 1.34, which was not at all > trivial to do. As pointed out, LinkSys tech support was pretty marginal. > Having been so burned, I have made no changes since, following the hoary > principle of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." > > I find "connect on demand" associated with PPPoE, which is currently > disabled. The HELP file says "You have to check with your ISP to make sure > whether the PPPoE should be enabled or not." Apparently, I do not need it > for basic functionality with this ISP. > > I cannot find "keep alive" anywhere on this version. What is its use > context? > > What F/W version are you using? Is yours a cable or DSL connection? > > Garry, NI6T > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of N2TK > > Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 21:30 > > To: 'KC9JS, John'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; > > dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout > > > > > > I'm using a Linksys Router - BEFSS41. I stay continually connected to DX > > Telnet. > > Have you done to http://192.168.1.1? Make sure "Connect on demand" is not > > checked. Also make sure "Keep Alive" is checked. > > Tony > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Behalf Of KC9JS, John > > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 23:19 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout > > > > I'm using a Telnet connection via a Cable Modem and have no > > problems at all > > with dropouts or timeouts. I'm not using a router or anything like that, > > just a Motorola Cable Modem connected to a Gateway 700S computer using > > Windows XP and DX4win 5.03. So far it's all working fine. So your problem > > must be related to the Linksys router. Just saying it may be something you > > should look it. > > 73 de John/KC9JS > > Twin Lakes, WI > > * > > - Original Message - > > From: "Kurt W. Zimmerman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:45 PM > > Subject: RE: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout > > > > > > > Not really knowing much about the Linksys router, I would seem to think > > > that you are experiencing a time out instead of loosing track of the > > telnet > > > session. You should have some user-definable parameters in any > > router to > > > allow you to change and/or configure timeouts. > > > > > > I would not give up all hope on the Linksys router until it has > > been fully > > > explored. Mind you, most of the folks on tech-support help desks don't > > > always have the answers. I've found that out from personal experience. > > > > > > >
[Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout
If you read the RFP on DHCP, you will find that as long as the IP is active that it will get renewed during its half-life of the lease. So if you have an expiration of 2 hours, your IP will be "renewed" every hour. -Original Message- From: Pete Smith [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 3:48 AM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout At 10:19 PM 7/17/02 -0500, KC9JS, John wrote: >So your problem >must be related to the Linksys router. Just saying it may be something you >should look it. I'm not sure this is obviously the router. Cable modem systems can be set up ("provisioned" is the weird word they use, I guess from telephone-speak) in a number of different ways. At least in theory, the one I'm on grants a set-duration "lease" of an IP address. There was briefly a time where it would drop every 2 hours regularly as clockwork, but that stopped fairly quickly and now I keep the same IP address. I *think* the system is automatically renewing my lease every two hours... As for the support, I couldn't agree more. Once in a while you get someone who knows his or her stuff, but it's rare. I've found one such guy now and learned a "back way" to get to him. It makes things a lot better. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the World HF Contest Station Database at www.pvrc.org ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout
Not really knowing much about the Linksys router, I would seem to think that you are experiencing a time out instead of loosing track of the telnet session. You should have some user-definable parameters in any router to allow you to change and/or configure timeouts. I would not give up all hope on the Linksys router until it has been fully explored. Mind you, most of the folks on tech-support help desks don't always have the answers. I've found that out from personal experience. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: John Desmond [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 10:35 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [Dx4win] Telnet via Cable Modem Timeout Hi Alan, I just read your note today. I have had this same problem ever since going to a cable modem over a year ago. My telnet sessions would drop anywhere from 2 hours to 10 hours after they were set-up. The sessions were not just to DXClusters that had the problem. I use telnet to other systems such as routers and Linux machines. They all had the same problem. I have a Linksys router with the 4 port switch. In the past I have tried calling Linksys tech support and also have loaded every new version of code that was released, hoping that they might just fix it, even if it were inadvertent. Their support is just plain awful if not just plain pathetic. What proved to me that it was the Linksys was when I replaced it with a Cisco 806. The dropped sessions stopped. I have had sessions up for a week plus with no drops. It is pretty clear to me that the Linksys is loosing track of the telnet session somehow. The answer may not be that you need a Cisco router. I have never tried any of the other brands out there like D-Link, etc. They may not have this problem. 73, John K0TG Alan Clark wrote: > I have recently converted from a dial-up to an ISP to get my DX Spots to a > Cable Modem. Since converting to the cable modem I notice that it times out > and goes off line without any notification. All I notice is that I am not > getting spots any more. Works fine when I dial up the ISP, but with the > cable modem it times out. Any insight to a solution? > > Alan, N5PA > > ___ > 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] New Boy has found another problem
I forgot about that one -Original Message- From: Greg Clark [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 7:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] New Boy has found another problem Your main log file must be OPEN to be able to IMPORT. I get the same results if I do not open a main log file (where all of your QSO's are or going to be). In other words, the program won't allow you to import if you have not defined where you are going to be importing the log to. Greg K9IG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi. > > Thanks for you help on my earlier problem. Now I would like it again but it > will probably turn out that the problem is with my fingers. > > I am trying to convert a log from Logplus to Dx4win but I cannot get beyond > the second stage. > > >From the main menu I select 'File|Import/Export.' > > Then I click on 'Logplus4' and lines appear above and below my selection. > > Then from the File Menu at the top of the active box, i.e. the one that > contains the list of filters I click on 'File.' > > At this point I should be able to click 'Import' but that is greyed out. The > only selection on the Files Menu is 'Exit.' > > I know it is bound to be finger trouble but please, what am I doing wrong or > not doing at all? > > Thank you. > > Roger, G3KWK > > ___ > 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] Some odd things with PSK31 and WINNT 4.1
Well Barry; I did as you suggest and still have a lock-up problem. Hum Thanks for the suggestion. 73; Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Barry [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:26 AM To: Kurt W. Zimmerman; DX4WIN (E-mail) Subject:Re: [Dx4win] Some odd things with PSK31 and WINNT 4.1 Don't know abt the DX4WIN version, but some other pgms sometimes crash if you don't turn off Windows' sounds first. Go to Control Panel and turn off Sounds, then click Apply. See if that does the trick. 73, Barry W2UP On 11 Jul 02, at 9:54, Kurt W. Zimmerman wrote: > Greetings all; > I have been using DX4WIN v. 5.03 for quite some time on my COMPAQ > Armada > 7800, 128m ram, 333mhz processor. I just recently started using the > PSK31 feature in DX4WIN. I have had a problem where by the PSK31 > display would freeze up when trying to transmit. The odd thing about > it would be that I'd transmit a few times successfully, then about the > 3rd or 4th transmit, the rig would be in TRANSMIT mode and the > waterfall display and spectrum display would freeze up. If I close > the PSK31 display, then reopen it, I would get the following error: > > Error starting soundcard. Device already started. > > Once I clicked on TX twice, I found that closing the PSK31 window and > > reopening it restores normal operation. > > Anyone have the same type of problem? BTW, I've tried other PSK31 > interfaces and they seem to work without problems. Any thoughts would > be greatly appreciated. > > 73; > Kurt - W2MW > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
[Dx4win] Some odd things with PSK31 and WINNT 4.1
Greetings all; I have been using DX4WIN v. 5.03 for quite some time on my COMPAQ Armada 7800, 128m ram, 333mhz processor. I just recently started using the PSK31 feature in DX4WIN. I have had a problem where by the PSK31 display would freeze up when trying to transmit. The odd thing about it would be that I'd transmit a few times successfully, then about the 3rd or 4th transmit, the rig would be in TRANSMIT mode and the waterfall display and spectrum display would freeze up. If I close the PSK31 display, then reopen it, I would get the following error: Error starting soundcard. Device already started. Once I clicked on TX twice, I found that closing the PSK31 window and reopening it restores normal operation. Anyone have the same type of problem? BTW, I've tried other PSK31 interfaces and they seem to work without problems. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 73; Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] Help Error Msg w/ AMD Computer
I've had a problem with the DX4WIN.PUT file which can get corrupt if the program doesn't shut down properly or if my machine hangs. This file can be deleted without any ill effect. -Original Message- From: Paul van der Eijk [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 9:43 PM To: RCARIELLO; Dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] Help Error Msg w/ AMD Computer Rich, I thought you had to reinstall windows when you changed motherboard; maybe others can confirm this. Paul At 11:31 AM 5/30/02 +, RCARIELLO wrote: >Hello to all, >Sending this message for a friend >Running Win4DX version 4.07. >Just upgraded the computer to a AMD 1Gig w/112Meg Ram. >Running Windows 98 second edition. >Put the hard drive from the old computer into the new machine. >All the other programs seem to be working OK. >Getting Error Access Violation message, then computer freezes up when >trying to run Win4DX. > >Thanks, Rich AA2MF > >___ >Dx4win mailing list >Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Paul van der Eijk (KK4HD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.dx4win.com ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Questions
I can only answer number 2. I use an HP Laser Jet 6L with very good results. I use the 8160 labels which measure 1" x 2 5/8". You get 30 labels per page. Good luck. Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: Eric Wilson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:13 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Dx4win] Questions Hi, I am a new user as of Dayton where I purchased the program. 1. Can someone confirm the radio settings for the Kenwood TS 2000, I think I have it set up correctly but I want to make sure. 2. What is the best compatible economical printer to get for printing out the lables and summeries? Thanks, Eric N4HGZ ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win