Re: [Dx4win] Win 8.1 and windows position.

2014-03-11 Thread ALAN ZACK
Are you using any other SKINS other than the standard windows? My experience is that when I tried to use different SKINS configurations my windows would not return to where I had set them during the last use of DX4WIN. When I returned to the standard setting all was back to normal. GL 73, Alan,

Re: [Dx4win] HELP Creating Copy of DX4WIN on Second Computer

2014-02-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
When I went to the Philippines in December I wanted to have access to my DX4WIN log. I simply copied my C:/DX4WIN folder directly onto a thumb drive. I could then place the thumb drive into any computers USB connection. I would go to the folder in the thumb drive, open it, and click on the

Re: [Dx4win] A simple feature request

2014-01-07 Thread ALAN ZACK
My suggestions: 1. Allow the actual freq to be printed on labels as shown in the Freq (kHz) window of the main logger window. ( 21.022 vs. 21.0) if it has been entered. I receive QSL's with the actual freq printed on them. I don't know what logger the sender has used. 2. Allow the Callsign/Mgr

Re: [Dx4win] Laser printer for QSL cards and Labels?

2013-11-03 Thread ALAN ZACK
I second that. I am using a HP Officejet Pro 8600 that I purchased at Office Depot for a little over $100 at a special sale event. The only thing I don't like about it is that you have to remove the paper from the tray when you want to print envelopes. Some people have purchased a second tray so

[Dx4win] FW: Printing Labels showing frequency

2013-10-11 Thread ALAN ZACK
I posted this a month ago but no one replied. Anyone have any suggestions please? Subject: [Dx4win] Printing Labels showing frequency I've been poking around various HELP topics but can't find an answer to this. I presently have my labels set up with small windows showing the following QSO info:

Re: [Dx4win] Ver. 8.05 - F3 key issue

2013-09-15 Thread ALAN ZACK
With the F3 CALLSIGN/MGR LOOKUP window open right click anywhere inside the address box. There will be a menu that opens. The very last menu item, AUTOMATIC UPDATE needs to have a check mark in it to select that feature GL Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From:

[Dx4win] Printing Labels showing frequency

2013-09-15 Thread ALAN ZACK
, K7ACZ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired http://www.qrz.com/db/K7ACZ http://www.geocities.com/k7acz

Re: [Dx4win] Deleting all eQSL Confirmations.

2013-08-25 Thread ALAN ZACK
Whenever I make a major change to my log such as entering a contest ADIF file, etc, I save a copy of my DXL file in a separate safe location (FILE/SAVE AS then right click on the DXL file and select SEND TO (I send it to a thumb drive). Then after the change is complete I look for any errors or

Re: [Dx4win] Log for second callsign

2013-08-21 Thread ALAN ZACK
I keep two separate logs, one for my home QTH and another for when I operate from the Philippines. Since these are two different DXCC CTY locations if I did not keep separate logs my DXCC, IOTA, etc tracking would be messed up because I might think I have a new CTY for K7ACZ that actually was

Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

2013-08-20 Thread ALAN ZACK
- N4ST -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06 To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector' Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port I have had good results with both

Re: [Dx4win] V8.05 PROBLEM

2013-08-20 Thread ALAN ZACK
Also after you save your log with all the latest changes go to FILE and open the SAVE AS window and check the date and time of your .DXL file. It should be the same date/time as when you just did the save. IF NOT, you are saving the log in a different location. I learned this from a mistake I made

Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

2013-08-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, both available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop. Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Dx4win] Wish list

2013-08-01 Thread ALAN ZACK
I looked at HRD at the Visalia Intl DX Convention, even got a sample trial CD. I was looking at a way to use RTTY and digital modes directly from HRD where you could read what was being sent right within HRD and then send your reply. But it seems really complicated. He was using 2 monitors full of

Re: [Dx4win] [SPAM]Re: flying horse callbook

2013-07-20 Thread ALAN ZACK
Plse correct me if I am wrong but in my configuration the UPDATE QSO button WILL fill in the name, city, and state for USA issued calls (but not DX) using the RAC. Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Dx4win] military crossband calls ...ie : WAR LOTW

2013-07-09 Thread ALAN ZACK
Also I really doubt if the military stations would or could post their contacts on LOTW. LOTW would not accept their calls as ham calls. -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, July 08,

Re: [Dx4win] FW: lost QSO's

2013-05-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
Dick, One thing to watch out for. If you had the ~xb log saved in the memory stick, renamed it, then had DX4WIN find it and load it from the memory stick DX4WIN will now try to save your new log entries to the memory stick and not to the regular SAVE folder. You should do the following: 1. With

Re: [Dx4win] ARRL Announces New Version of LoTW Software

2013-05-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
Jim, I hope that you were one of the volunteer software developers they recruited to contribute to this project. I know you would do a good job. Funny they don't mention these changes on the regular LOTW page http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world. I hope this will be an easy update. It took

Re: [Dx4win] ARRL Announces New Version of LoTW Software

2013-05-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK Sent: Sunday, 19 May 2013 18:56 To: 'Jim Reisert AD1C'; 'DX4WIN Reflector' Subject: Re: [Dx4win] ARRL Announces New Version of LoTW Software Jim, I hope that you were one of the volunteer software developers they recruited to contribute to this project

Re: [Dx4win] Help Wanted marked QSL`s not printing on first go

2013-04-26 Thread ALAN ZACK
After you mark which QSO's you wish to make labels for do you hit SAVE (ALT+S)? You must save this configuration before doing a print labels. Also I suggest in the PRINT LABELS window before you actually print under DESTINATION hit preview to be sure the labels look like what you want and no

Re: [Dx4win] Country Window Question

2013-04-14 Thread ALAN ZACK
Thanks for that info Dave. I did not know this. What I have been doing is having to use the FILTER to select which band or mode I wanted and maybe a Y or N for QSL Cnfm depending on what info I wanted. Your way is much faster and easier. Just a note, be sure to hit CANCEL FILTER after your

Re: [Dx4win] external data software such as hamcall, qrz, etc

2013-02-28 Thread ALAN ZACK
I have found the best prices and service for the RAC from John on the GOLIST: http://shop.golist.net/index.php I paid $37.00 for the current Winter 2013 edition which came on a CD and USB thumb drive. He is presently out of stock for the current RAC. He takes orders in advance then submits his

Re: [Dx4win] external data software such as hamcall, qrz, etc.

2013-02-27 Thread ALAN ZACK
Please correct me if I am wrong but in my setup the RAC CD (Flying Horse CDRom) setup will only provide this data to USA calls. I do this by clicking on the UPDATE QSO button in the CALLSIGN/MGR LOOKUP (F3) window as Jim stated. On most DX stations the UPDATE QSO button is grayed out. But with

Re: [Dx4win] external data software such as hamcall, qrz, etc.

2013-02-27 Thread ALAN ZACK
control? Answer: Their personality. - Original Message From: ALAN ZACK k7...@cox.net To: Jim Reisert AD1C jjreis...@alum.mit.edu; Steve K7AWB k7awbg...@gmail.com Cc: DX4WIN Reflector dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, February 27, 2013 9:32:22 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] external data

Re: [Dx4win] ARRL Diamond DXCC Challenge

2013-02-22 Thread ALAN ZACK
. It is based on your number of band-countries. You need 1000 points to qualify. You are getting close, keep DXing! :-) 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 03:31

Re: [Dx4win] Release notes for DX4WIN.CTY #120

2013-02-20 Thread ALAN ZACK
I can confirm this also. I ran the updater program just before importing my ARRL DX CW contest adif log into DX4WIN (using Jim's very excellent ADIF to DX4WIN DXQ program) My log shows Prefix of PY and Country BRAZIL for PR0R but in my notes I had wrote ST PETER PAUL ROCK. This was for 3 QSO's

Re: [Dx4win] Release notes for DX4WIN.CTY #120

2013-02-20 Thread ALAN ZACK
FOLLOW UP. I just dug the QSL out of my IOTA file and see it was PR0R for IOTA SA026 Santa Catarina Isld on 28 MAR 1993 -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 8:10 PM To: 'Ed

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA

2013-02-10 Thread ALAN ZACK
...@cox.net Cc: Kostas SV1DPI; DX4WIN Reflector Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM, ALAN ZACK k7...@cox.net wrote: I am aware of this method of matching LOTW records to DX4WIN. I did mention in one of my emails that DX4WIN makes LOTW record tracking very easy

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA

2013-02-09 Thread ALAN ZACK
- From: jjreis...@gmail.com [mailto:jjreis...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 7:44 AM To: k7...@cox.net Cc: Kostas SV1DPI; DX4WIN Reflector Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM, ALAN ZACK k7...@cox.net wrote: I cannot

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA

2013-02-08 Thread ALAN ZACK
the adif or cabrillo file is. After you have the cards checked you go and change the flags as Mel said. There is no need to import the file they produce. This is for someone has not dx4win 73 Kostas, SV1DPI PS Over 600 IOTAs confirmed Στις 7/2/2013 03:56, ο/η ALAN ZACK έγραψε: Thanks Mel, Yes

[Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA

2013-02-06 Thread ALAN ZACK
I wonder if there are any DX4WIN users out there who also make submissions to their IOTA card checker for IOTA credits. I know I can use the REPORT GENERATOR: IOTA: SUBMISSIONS and get a list of IOTA contacts that I have marked for submission in the bottom of the main logging window. I also know

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN and IOTA

2013-02-06 Thread ALAN ZACK
you have labeled with a S in the IOTA column and the mixed field will be converted to a C for checked. Good luck in the chasing of IOTAs Mel - SM0MPV 8S0C - Contest Call 2013/2/6 ALAN ZACK k7...@cox.net: I wonder if there are any DX4WIN users out there who also make submissions to their IOTA

Re: [Dx4win] CQ ZONES

2012-12-28 Thread ALAN ZACK
I have looked at my D4W log to see if mine acts the same but does not. For an example I have only worked RN0SA in Zone 18 on 15M CW. That shows as a W in the small WINDOW: ZONE window. I worked and confirmed several stations in Zone 18 on 15M SSB which show C in the small WINDOW: ZONE window.

Re: [Dx4win] QSO Look Up anomaly

2012-11-29 Thread ALAN ZACK
In your SETUP PARAMETERS/SEARCHING CALLSIGN what setting are you using? If it is not set to EXACT give that a try. I understand what you are saying and of course it is not supposed to do that. In about 15 yrs of using DX4WIN I have never seen that behavior. I have the same setup as you (WIN

Re: [Dx4win] ADIF to DX4WIN log conversion version 5.26 released

2012-10-23 Thread ALAN ZACK
Hi Jim, Just to confirm that the revision works I also entered the WAG and used ADIF to DXQ Ver 5.26 of 10/21/12 to import my N1MM contest log into DX4WIN ver 8.05. For the CUSTOM AWARD window all my contacts showed German DOKs except for DL0TS who gave me CM11 as his exchange. DX4WIN's CUSTOM

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Data Updater

2012-10-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
: [Dx4win] DX4WIN Data Updater On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:14 PM, ALAN ZACK k7...@cox.net wrote: This QSL Manager data file saving old data and merging is not mentioned in the instructions for using the DATA UPDATER program. It is something I remember from the old method of updating CTY files

[Dx4win] DX4WIN Data Updater

2012-10-03 Thread ALAN ZACK
I just used Jim, AD1C's, excellent data updater program to update my DX4W before making a LOTW submission. It worked great, first telling me there was a newer version available, updating me to the latest version, and then updating all my files. Having said that I have a question concerning the

Re: [Dx4win] Z6 Operations and DXCC - WFWL

2012-09-25 Thread ALAN ZACK
Like P5RS7, confirmed on 2 bands. My first P5 QSO/QSL. Work first, cry later when it turned out to be a Pirate. Luckily P5/4L4FN was later confirmed. -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of R.T.Liddy Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Dx4win] Duplicates

2012-09-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
This shows why it is such a good idea to save your dxl file BEFORE making major changes to your log. It is as easy as going to FILE SAVE AS. This opens your SAVE folder. Right click on your CALL.dxl file. A drop down menu appears. Select SEND TO and send a copy of the dxl file to a thumb drive or

[Dx4win] Yaesu Rotor Control

2012-08-13 Thread ALAN ZACK
Is anyone using DX4WIN ver. 8.05 to control a Yaesu rotor? If so could you please contact me on how the electrical connection is made? TIA Alan, K7ACZ __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN 8.05 no longer starts

2012-08-10 Thread ALAN ZACK
Garry, DX4WIN is looking in the wrong folder for your .dxl file for some reason. Go to FILE in the main window. Click on SAVE AS in the FILE drop down menu. A new window, SAVE AS will now open. The top window SAVE IN shows where DX4WIN is looking for the .dxl file. It should be SAVE, as in

Re: [Dx4win] Printing On Labels Questions

2012-07-05 Thread ALAN ZACK
Hi Eric, 1. I also use 5160 labels with no problems. On the PRINT QSL LABELS edit widow I use the drop down list to select 5160 labels and that automatically sets up the sizing and select Arial for my callsign and body fonts. I also unclick the COMMERCIAL block. DX4WIN remembers these settings

[Dx4win] German DOK Numbers

2012-06-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
I have been updating my DX4WIN log to show which German DOK's I have worked and or confirmed. Under CUSTOM AWARD I select GERMAN DOK's, and then below that in the Custom Award Value window I search for a name match for the DOK number. During the WAG Contests I enter the DOK number as what I

Re: [Dx4win] function key summarty

2012-06-11 Thread ALAN ZACK
F3: Open CALLSIGN/MGR LOOKUP window -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Art Holmes Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 6:05 AM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] function key summarty This is my take at a summary

Re: [Dx4win] Feature Request

2012-04-03 Thread ALAN ZACK
] Namens ALAN ZACK Verzonden: maandag 2 april 2012 23:18 Aan: 'Jim Reisert AD1C'; 'D Joyce' CC: 'DX4WIN Reflector' Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] Feature Request Also a DATE RECEIVED box on the QSL section. It could be on the same line as: LABEL QSLDATE CNFM METHOD. There seems to enough room left to fit

Re: [Dx4win] Feature Request

2012-04-02 Thread ALAN ZACK
Also a DATE RECEIVED box on the QSL section. It could be on the same line as: LABEL QSLDATE CNFM METHOD. There seems to enough room left to fit it in. Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C

Re: [Dx4win] print a sequence of qso qsl labels???

2012-03-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
Alex, If you want to print a label for just one call (or one at a time) use the filter or F8 to select just that callsign and click Y for LABEL and select the method. If there is more than one QSO logged for that call simply select Y or N for which QSL's you want to be printed. Labels will then

Re: [Dx4win] ARRL, CQ, Sign Agreement to Provide Logbook of the World Support for CQ Awards

2012-02-06 Thread ALAN ZACK
If only the IOTA program would do the same. Having only 3 checkpoints in all the USA who do not attend conventions or hamfests and IOTA committee members who travel all the way from the UK to attend the Visalia convention then refuse to check QSL cards while they are there leaves a lot to be

Re: [Dx4win] QSL Labels for Multiple Calls

2012-01-06 Thread ALAN ZACK
Not sure if this is the answer you are looking for but you can use the GROUPS selection. For example I entered the 2011 CQWW CQ Contest. When I imported my contest log into DX4WIN I assigned it its own GROUP number and used EDIT GROUP NAME to name the group, in this example: 2011 CQWW CW. Then

Re: [Dx4win] Country file prefix changes coming (European Russia)

2011-12-17 Thread ALAN ZACK
I suppose this makes sense. I did a quick check of my UA/RA etc calls by doing a search for prefix UA9 (as of now you cannot search for prefix UA0, DX4WIN does not recognize UA0 and opens the PREFIX window so you can find the proper prefix) and found that calls with a 9 were logged as zone 17 or

Re: [Dx4win] can DX4WIN export to a Cabrillo format

2011-12-03 Thread ALAN ZACK
I am assuming he means he wants to email his contest log entry to the CQ contest people as a Cabrillo log. George, what most people do is to use a contest logger, like the free N1MM program, to log contest contacts. Then after the contest it gives you an ADIF file that I import into DX4WIN (using

[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

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

[Dx4win] Missing QSL Manager addresses

2011-11-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
suggestions? I still have my exported QSL Mgr address file saved that I could re-import if I can figure it out. TIA 73 Alan, K7ACZ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company

Re: [Dx4win] Zone conflicts after importing the log from CQWW

2011-11-02 Thread ALAN ZACK
Some other very confusing ones are KH2RU (a Guam call) used by a ham living in Puerto Rico (KP4) and AH2C who used to be very active in Guam now living in Florida. I used to talk to Leo several times a week in Guam when I was in DU land. When you enter KH2RU into DX4WIN it correctly comes up as

Re: [Dx4win] Cabrillo file import.

2011-10-30 Thread ALAN ZACK
Use Jim's AD1C very excellent conversion program found at: http://dx4win.ad1c.us/adif2dxq/index.html I use N1MM for contesting and use the N1MM ADIF file to import the contest QSO's into DX4WIN. Thanks Jim! Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Dx4win] dx4win 8.05

2011-10-09 Thread ALAN ZACK
That is a neat deal. I didn't know about this before your post. Thank you. 73, Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Shaw Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 2:48 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Dx4win] problem changing award flags

2011-07-31 Thread ALAN ZACK
Please note, in order for Jim's link below to work add the letter L at the end of the link: http://dx4win.ad1c.us/appnotes/dxcc.htm No workee http://dx4win.ad1c.us/appnotes/dxcc.html Now works FB -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Dx4win] Tracking awards

2011-07-31 Thread ALAN ZACK
to prepare a list of cards I will be submitting at the convention for my DXCC endorsements (i.e. countries/bands/modes not yet credited on my ARRL DXCC credits list) once I update DX4WIN to show my countries/bands/modes already confirmed? TIA 73 Alan, K7ACZ Alan Zack Amateur Radio

Re: [Dx4win] New Country list

2011-07-24 Thread ALAN ZACK
I just worked ST0R yesterday and when I log them it shows as Sudan. I realize that the ITU has not assigned a separate prefix for the new South Sudan so we will just have to wait for them. Any suggestions in the meantime? TIA 73 Alan, K7ACZ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Dx4win] 2011 Radio Amateur Call book DX4WIN

2011-06-12 Thread ALAN ZACK
I concur. You should notice in the bottom of the F3 window the UPDATE QSO button is only active for USA stations. For DX it is grayed out. To accomplish what you want to do for DX (non USA) stations is to use F3 to open the CALLSIGN/MGR LOOKUP window. The address will appear in this window. Then

Re: [Dx4win] Deleting Multiple QSOs

2011-04-25 Thread ALAN ZACK
Is this something that just happened? If you have a situation that the last time you used and saved DX4WIN all was OK but during the current session you screwed something up then saved the screwed up log here is one way to fix it. The other day I was entering QSL cards I received and somehow (I

[Dx4win] Skins

2011-03-31 Thread ALAN ZACK
your window positions once and they reopen the same way each time. I wonder if anyone has been able to work around this by using different fonts, window size, etc? Someone suggested my screen resolution. I am using WIN 7 at 1280 X 1024 which is the recommend setting. Alan Zack Amateur Radio

Re: [Dx4win] callsign in alphabetical order

2011-03-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
I did not know this either. When you look at the SORT INDEX box there is no drop down arrow as in the other boxes so it was not obvious to me that when you click that window you can change the sorting selections. Very neat!! -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Dx4win] Borrowing an idea from contest software

2011-02-03 Thread ALAN ZACK
I second the F3 QSL Mgr window open on startup. I never understood why this window is treated differently than all other window options. Any other window can be set to open automatically on startup, the QSL Mgr window cannot. I would also like to see the addition of QSL DATE Rcvd block. We

[Dx4win] DX4WIN Backup

2011-01-19 Thread ALAN ZACK
SECONDARY BACKUP DIRECTORY to this folder. I have confirmed when I do a SAVE my .CTY, .DXL, .~TY, .~XL files are saved in this ext HD folder. I would also like to save the .CFG file but haven't figured how to do it. Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station

Re: [Dx4win] CE9/VE3LYC and CE3/PA3EXX

2011-01-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
Jim, Did I bust their call? I worked CE9/PA3EXX (not CE3) on 11 JAN on SA031 and on SA097 on 16 JAN. I checked DX SUMMIT and based on the number of posts both IOTA's were using CE9/PA3EXX. But since the IOTA's are SA- and not AN- it would seem they on CE soil. The IOTA website shows both SA031 and

Re: [Dx4win] external data

2011-01-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
Plse correct me if I am wrong but I believe this feature only works for USA calls, not DX. This is how it works for me. Maybe I am not set up correctly. I do use the RAC link. -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim

Re: [Dx4win] QSL label marking question

2011-01-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
Loren, I am not exactly sure what you want to do. The way I look for QSL's I need is to open the DXCC REPORTS window. That gives me a list of all the DXCC Countries and a breakdown that shows which band/mode I have worked/sent a QSL and am waiting/or confirmed. Example, for 3D2, Fuji, I have L in

[Dx4win] DX4WIN wish list

2011-01-16 Thread ALAN ZACK
understand why it can't be made to open with all the other windows when DX4WIN is started. V/r Alan, K7ACZ A user of DX4WIN since when in was on 5 inch floppies! Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer

Re: [Dx4win] Log import problems

2011-01-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
an h in the front of the string so it looks like hh:mm;@ 6) Click OK Done. This worked FB and converted all my times to a four digit time with leading zeros where they were needed. 73 -Original Message- From: ALAN ZACK [mailto:k7...@cox.net] Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:25 PM

Re: [Dx4win] Logbook sort order

2011-01-04 Thread ALAN ZACK
Loren, I do what Jim suggested to look at contest logs, etc. I assign each new contest a new GROUP number when I import the contest ADIF file to DX4WIN. Then I can use the filter to show only the log report of just that contest, portable operation, etc. But I am not exactly sure what you wish to

Re: [Dx4win] Log import problems

2010-12-31 Thread ALAN ZACK
I don't have a solution to your problem but I see Jim AD1C replied and if he can't figure it out no one can. But I do have a question for you concerning Excel. At times I download a DX4WIN report, such as DXCC or IOTA, to an Excel spreadsheet by right clicking on the report and clicking WRITE TO

Re: [Dx4win] windows 7

2010-12-21 Thread ALAN ZACK
Using Ver 8.04 that works FB with WIN 7. Only suggestion I have is not to try to use any skins other than the standard default. When I tried to use different skins I had problems. I also followed the instruction to install DX4WIN to my C: dir and not to either of the C:/PROGRAM folders. I believe

Re: [Dx4win] windows 7

2010-12-21 Thread ALAN ZACK
Works FB with WIN 7 for me also BUT I have had problems when trying different skins configurations so went back to the default. Have you had any luck trying different skins? -Original Message- From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick

Re: [Dx4win] Issues with RTTY Control Panel and Win 7

2010-12-18 Thread ALAN ZACK
Are you using any type of SKINS in the Screen preference window?? If so, try again after setting your preferences to NO SKINS SELECTED. I had strange windows problems when trying different skin settings so went back to the normal windows. GL 73 K7ACZ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Dx4win] VC2A - CQ Zone 5 (2010)

2010-11-29 Thread ALAN ZACK
Yeah, I missed zone 2 this time. VE2GSO and VE2IM were zone 2 for the CQWW SSB. AFTER the contest ended I went to DX SUMMIT and discovered VE2XXA/2 was the only spot for zone 2 in the CQWW CW. Guess I never heard him anywhere because I was listening to the VE's to see what zone they were giving

Re: [Dx4win] Error with Country Add

2010-10-14 Thread ALAN ZACK
I'm not sure what you mean by MANUAL MODE? I just worked TO3GA. When I entered his call into DX4WIN the country and prefix boxes were blank. According to the ICPO Bulletin: 13/10/2010: Andreas, DL3GA will be active from Ducos, island of Martinique (IOTA NA-107, DIFO FM-001, WLOTA 1041, DDFM 97)

[Dx4win] RTTY with DX4WIN

2010-05-22 Thread ALAN ZACK
worked RTTY by just using the built in programmed messaging feature of the IC-756PROIII that I have just traded in for a FT-2000 due to ESD problems. Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN 8.02 SAME CALL Window Advice

2010-04-22 Thread ALAN ZACK
For problem number 1 all I can suggest is enlarging the SAME CALL window while you are performing the QSO checks for the same call. Just put the cursor over the lower edge of the window and drag to enlarge it. For problem number 2 the automatic pop up help can be turned off. The function will

Re: [Dx4win] RE : Moving windows

2010-04-09 Thread ALAN ZACK
If you have changed your preference setting for SKINS (same window as Leave all windows in original position option) away from NO SKINS SELECTED that is your problem in ver. 8.02 or 8.03. If you select any other SKIN setting your windows size and positions will be messed up the next time you open

[Dx4win] ADIF to DX4WIN DXQ comment

2010-02-27 Thread ALAN ZACK
happens to their log. I greatly appreciate all of Jim's efforts and hope my comments are not taken as a complaint but rather a sharing of experience. Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing

Re: [Dx4win] seeking Entity logged...

2010-01-13 Thread Alan Zack
the QSO's for that mode and band, not just the ones matching the letter designation. That way you could see what QSO's you have not sent a card for and do a follow up and send those cards now. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ

Re: [Dx4win] Importing contest Logs?

2010-01-04 Thread Alan Zack
and used the ADIF2CABR converter to convert the DX4WIN ADIF file to a Cabrillo file. Works FB. GL HNY ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing

[Dx4win] IOTA Islands List

2009-12-15 Thread Alan Zack
it. 73 ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired http

Re: [Dx4win] marking qsos

2009-12-07 Thread Alan Zack
You don't have to print labels. Just use a plain piece of paper instead of a sheet of labels and you will have a printed list. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - Original Message - From: John Magnuson

Re: [Dx4win] Windows 7 and DX4Win

2009-12-04 Thread Alan Zack
to start other programs. It is a Norton virus program issue (Norton came installed) but I haven't figured out how to tell Norton not to warn me everytime I start it up. Anyone else encountered this? ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ http

Re: [Dx4win] Problem with incorrect QSL manager info

2009-09-19 Thread Alan Zack
Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired http://www.geocities.com/k7acz http://gocoastguard.com http

[Dx4win] Importing All Asia ADF File

2009-06-21 Thread Alan Zack
ADIF2DXQ.EXE to convert a N1MM All Asia contest ADIF file to a DX4WIN import? If so, what contest name did you use? TIA 73 Alan, K7ACZ ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Re: [Dx4win] Wish list

2009-03-18 Thread Alan Zack
the program is started? No biggie, one can always press F3 after the program starts. 73 ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ - Original Message - From: Kostas SV1DPI sv1...@otenet.gr To: REFLECTOR dx4win dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Dx4win] LOTW, DX4WIN and contest logs

2009-03-15 Thread Alan Zack
___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired - Original Message - From: Paul van der Eijk pvandere...@cox.net To: Bill AC0W a...@charter.net Cc: 'DX4WIN

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN in DEMO mode

2009-03-12 Thread Alan Zack
of the main window and be sure it says the correct version number, my name and call. And if I work someone I really need do a ALT S to write that Q into the DXL file right away. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Subject: Re: DX4WIN

[Dx4win] DX4WIN in DEMO mode

2009-03-06 Thread Alan Zack
to. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Dx4win] F3 and Update QSO button

2009-02-07 Thread Alan Zack
, County, Grid, etc, info. This only works for US calls. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant

Re: [Dx4win] ADIF to CQ DX Marathon

2009-01-16 Thread Alan Zack
This was my first submission for the CQ DX Marathon. I followed Jim's very excellent procedure and got my submission done FB. Thanks Jim ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C jjreis

Re: [Dx4win] Writelog to DX4WIN log conversion/DXCC Question

2008-10-11 Thread Alan Zack
. Also, it will take you to the first QSO, you may have to use the slider bar, (next to the time window) to find the latest QSO. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket

Re: [Dx4win] 7.05.03 not printing group names on labels?

2008-09-22 Thread Alan Zack
. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired U.S. Coast Guard, Always Ready, Always There Every hour, Every day, Around the Clock

Fw: [Dx4win] 7.05.03 not printing group names on labels?

2008-09-22 Thread Alan Zack
Sorry, I missed the part of not working with 7.05.03. I am still using the last version. I will wait to update after some of the bugs (like this one) are ironed out. ___ - Original Message - From: Alan Zack [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Dx4win] US Calls QSL Cards

2008-06-29 Thread Alan Zack
___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired U.S. Coast Guard, Always Ready, Always

Re: [Dx4win] Label-printing question

2008-05-17 Thread Alan Zack
or not. ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN closing unexpectedly

2008-05-03 Thread Alan Zack
73 ___ Alan Zack Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired Aviation Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, Retired - Original

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