Re: [Dx4win] QSX Info

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM, John Holmes wrote: > However the QSX frequency for my "spot" always is 0.00. I am going to assume you are using an ICOM radio. ICOM radios do not have a split bit inside the frequency control logic that software like DX4WIN can read to determine whether the radi

Re: [Dx4win] QSX Info

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM, John Holmes W9ILY wrote: > All, I am missing something about the QSX frequency when spotting DX that is > operating split. I never have a QSX frequency indicated and must input it > manually. The rig and PC communicate with each other. That is, when I change > the

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Rick Murphy
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM, ALAN ZACK wrote: > I responded to Theo directly that DROPBOX looks like a good way to go but > is > expensive at $120 a year. > Dropbox is free for up to 2Gb. (www.dropbox.com). That's more than enough to back up your DX4WIN log. It may not be enough capacity fo

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread ALAN ZACK
Thanks Roger, I already back up to an in house 1 TB ext HD. Problem is IF (Heaven forbid) the house burns down or my computer stuff is stolen the stuff on the in home ext HD would be gone also. I have no problem with an internet connection. I use COX Cable. It is very reliable and is always online

[Dx4win] QSX Info

2011-11-21 Thread John Holmes
All, I am missing something about the QSX frequency when spotting DX that is operating split. I never have a QSX frequency indicated and must input it manually. The rig and PC communicate with each other. That is, when I change the frequency on the rig, the PC bandmap follows. Likewise, when I clic

Re: [Dx4win] HELP REPORTS DXCC

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Dusty Chapman wrote: > Help - I have never used the DX4WIN "SUBMISSION" feature and probably will > never use it.  However, I tried to update my DXCC summary last night and > totally messed up.  I had under "MIXED" - 1 country "CONFIRMED", nothing > under submitte

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM, Roger D Johnson N1RJ asked: > What is wrong with using a CD-ROM or thumbdrive? Hi Roger, The simple answer, they're both too slow. If backup isn't automatic, it generally won't happen. For example, emailing a copy of your log to yourself is great, but will you

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Paul Herson
Thanks for pointing out the automatic backup through my Dropbox..works great Paul ka5y From: Jim Reisert AD1C To: Vanderydt Theo Cc: DX4Win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup On Mon, Nov 21, 2011

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Lou Dietrich
Guys, I take my "Save" directory and attach it to an email and send it to my Yahoo email account. I then move it to my DX4WIN folder on Yahoo. It is free (I like free) and virtually indestructible. Yes, it requires an internet connection...but then again so does this mail list! And if anyone wa

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Roger D Johnson
I'm skeptical about storing info on one of these online services. 1. It requires an internet connection 2. It's vulnerable to hackers 3. The company might go out of business What is wrong with using a CD-ROM or thumbdrive? 73, Roger On 11/21/2011 6:12 AM, Vanderydt Theo wrote: > Hi Alan es a

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 4:12 AM, Vanderydt Theo wrote: > The best solution to safeguard your entire DX4Win "save" directory is by > installing Dropbox on your computer. > Here is the url => http://www.dropbox.com/. It is FREE and it works great. You can also set your local "My Dropbox" directory

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
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Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread Vanderydt Theo
Hi Alan es all, The best solution to safeguard your entire DX4Win "save" directory is by installing Dropbox on your computer. Here is the url => http://www.dropbox.com/. It is FREE and it works great. After you installed dropbox on your computer you do the same thing on your laptop (if you have

[Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-11-21 Thread ALAN ZACK
I currently backup my DXL file to an external hard drive. But I would like to start doing backups to an offsite online site. I currently back up my Quicken files to the Quicken online backup site but it only holds 1 GB and costs $49.95 a year to use. I would like to find another online backup site