Re: [Dx4win] Fw: Preferences - Screen - Font & size

2010-05-14 Thread Mel
A couple of caveats... AFAIK skins don't work. There is a issue with window creep. Only certain fonts seem to work without sizing issues. One of the best is Consolas. Ralph McClintock wrote: > >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jim Reisert AD1C" >> To: "Ralph McClintock" >> Sent: Thurs

Re: [Dx4win] Submission

2010-05-07 Thread Mel
shows up. ... Mel, VE2DC PY2YP wrote: > Hi Jim, > > No it is not whether all-time new one, or an all-time new band country; > it is a 20 meter QSO where I already had a DXCC credit. The RTTY QSOs > when unchecked (DXCC | DIGITAL in REPORTS | REPORT GENERATOR |AWARDS | > DXC) di

Re: [Dx4win] F2 action

2010-05-07 Thread Mel
Glad you explained that Jim. Was wondering what it was supposed to do myself. Just hitting the up arrow in the date field will set the current date. I use this when I manually QSL. And here is a suggestion to Paul for the future: When replying to cards... you don't want to set the label flag f

[Dx4win] rx frequency in note for this qso field

2010-05-02 Thread Mel SM0MPV
cted to the rig. N1MM always keep track of the frequency and needs to have one to work. The frequency will be imported together wit the rest of the information. Is it possible to import QSOs from N1MM and omitt the frequency in the import? Best regards Mel - SM0MPV 8S

Re: [Dx4win] Import Abort - Duplicate QSO's

2010-05-02 Thread Mel
They don't. But I have worked two grids within a minute and had DX4Win reject the imported qso as dupe... probably because the QSO was within one minute and the resolution was to one minute. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Mel wrote: > >> Shoul

Re: [Dx4win] Import Abort - Duplicate QSO's

2010-05-02 Thread Mel
Should also check grid... perhaps Paul could fix this. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > This "duping" problem was fixed in 8.03 (from the release notes): > > Import/Export > > · Include state/county when checking for duplicate QSOs > > Can you please download/install 8.03 and see if the problem goes a

Re: [Dx4win] Import Abort - Duplicate QSO's

2010-05-02 Thread Mel
I've run into the same issue with grids on VHF with an older version... I just changed the times so they are a couple of minutes apart. I guess Paul hasn't fixed this yet. Dupes should also check County/Grid, Sounds like it might be fairly easy to fix... unless time is the primary key of his in

Re: [Dx4win] Changing band/mode Real-Time in QSO Windows

2010-05-02 Thread Mel
t to you (I am having trouble understanding why) you can ask Paul consider a change... but there is a reason no other users have reported this bug ;-) Ciao! OZ1AXG Flam wrote: > Hi Mel > > To understand the problem, try the following : > > 1) Stop Radio > 2) In QSO Window P

Re: [Dx4win] What happens

2010-04-25 Thread Mel
I've seen this before in older versions but I can't remember what the problem was. I'm pretty sure it's something minor. You can probably resolve it by deleting dx4win.cfg... but there may be an even easier way. Try searching the archives. FM5CD wrote: > Hi all, > This morning after a normal us

Re: [Dx4win] Windows 7

2010-04-24 Thread Mel
You need to do the install as administrator. However, I don't believe you have to set it to "Run as Administrator". In any case you may want to disable UAC... it's a pain in the neck and not really necessary on a home computer. Matt Cassarino wrote: > I've tried to install DX4WIN 8.03 on a fre

Re: [Dx4win] Where is ?

2010-04-22 Thread Mel
Just use the "Listen" opting instead of "Grab Spot & Set Radio" Ray Sirois wrote: > Where is the toggle to have DX4Win NOT ask to save the qso > as I navigate the cluster, jumping from station to station? > > I prefer it only save a qso if I hit Enter. > > Ray > N1RY > __

Re: [Dx4win] win-eqf

2010-04-21 Thread Mel
Yes... but it was a few versions ago. I survived the transition... can't remember any serious problems except that I encountered a lot of DXCC mismatches (D4W vs EQF) and DX4Win was just about always right! Steve Sala wrote: > Anyone converted win-eqf to dx4win successfully? what info did not

Re: [Dx4win] Test something 4me?

2010-04-21 Thread Mel
Export the old files into the DX4Win format them import them into the new version selecting the appropriate version. Should work. Ray Sirois wrote: > Those of you who have upgraded to version 8.x > > Could you try importing, opening, or merging OLDer > DX4WIN log files if you have 'em? > > I've

Re: [Dx4win] Changing the QSO date on a Contest weekend of Contacts????

2010-04-19 Thread Mel
Don't use groups, just select date. You can set date selection to a date range in preferences on the QSO tab. Then use a filter... just enter the start date and it will prompt for an end date. You then use multiple qso operations to adjust the date. Hugh Valentine wrote: > I have located a log

Re: [Dx4win] 8.04?

2010-04-19 Thread Mel
I'll watch out for that one... does the same thing here under XP It would be great if D4W kept a register of known issues on the web site... Lou Dietrich wrote: > Mel, > > Glad to hear all is working well there...but some of us still are > experiencing minor problems...so y

Re: [Dx4win] 8.04?

2010-04-19 Thread Mel
What bugs? Seriously... what's outstanding? Everything works perfectly here, but I haven't done my annual QSL catch-up and DXCC reconciliation yet. Lou Dietrich wrote: > Anyone have information on when 8.04 will be released? Hopefully, fixing > some of the bugs in 8.03? > > Guy/ Jim are you doi

Re: [Dx4win] LOTW upload question

2010-04-17 Thread Mel
Clear the upload date as well as the flag. Joe Stepansky wrote: > I goofed on a recent LOTW upload but can't seem to get DX4Win 8.03 to > correct it and move on. I did a filtered LOTW Export and unfortunately put > it in my old 8.02 folder rather than the 8.03 folder. I then told DX4Win to > upd

Re: [Dx4win] LoTW Upload Date

2010-04-01 Thread Mel
Just upgrade! Ver 8 has better tools to manage LotW such as clear upload date and flag. There is no need to do an upload before upgrading. Besides I can't help with V7... already forget how it worked ;-) John Holmes wrote: > Hi All. > A friend has been using 7.02 and is about to convert to 8.03

Re: [Dx4win] dx4win version 7,07.02 downlload version

2010-04-01 Thread Mel
I have sent Jose a copy... Jose wrote: > Hi guys > > vy good day > > I lost my computer except .DXL log ( hi) > I need the install 7.07.02 version. > Where can I get it? is there any one ho can send it to me? > I'm a licensed ham (hihi) >

Re: [Dx4win] SO2R

2010-03-31 Thread Mel
Ctrl-Shift F12 actually. You need to set up the interface for both radios and you can use a pin (pin 14 I think) on an LPT port to supply a signal to automate the switch between radios if you have the hardware. Set up is on the CW tb of "Preferences". Guy has some hardware that supports SO2R ope

Re: [Dx4win] Callsign maps to wrong country

2010-03-21 Thread Mel
You just need to change the prefix of the QSO in question. It will automatically update the tables. However, there has been a lot of discussion about this issue. You might check the archives. What matters for DXCC is whether the ARRL will recognize the card as Serbian or Bosnian, not what is ac

Re: [Dx4win] Windows 7

2010-03-17 Thread Mel
Check that the USB virtual COM ports are still assigned to the same devices. One other user reported that after the update the COM port assignments had changed. Henrik Klüver Møller wrote: > Hi > I have upd from Windows XP to a PC with Windows 7 and have lost CAT > connection from FT-2000D. > U

Re: [Dx4win] Updates to TrustedQSL

2010-03-14 Thread Mel
Great. I assume this is a "beta" for what will become the "official" version? I'll give it a try next upload. Rick Murphy wrote: > Since there's a number of Logbook of the World users that are also > DX4WIN users, I'd like to mention that I've been working on updates to > the LoTW software to fix

Re: [Dx4win] Members List

2010-03-14 Thread Mel
Now we just need Paul to put it on his todo list ;-) Alan Walters wrote: > Mel, > > Even better. > > 73, > > Al - K5OF > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4w

Re: [Dx4win] Members List

2010-03-14 Thread Mel
meone might no longer be a member of a list... though that is not possible with the LotW list because of the indirect way the data is collected. Alan Walters wrote: > Mel, > > > > "What you really want is for the QSO window to do the same lookup on current > membership list

Re: [Dx4win] Members List

2010-03-13 Thread Mel
" Spot membership information should be imported into the QSO window to be permanently recorded with the contact." Not the best way to do it. For one thing, not everyone tracks the same memberships. What you really want is for the QSO window to do the same lookup on current membership lists as

Re: [Dx4win] (no subject)

2010-03-10 Thread Mel
This is an area Paul needs to address. We have the same problem with modes hard-coded into the program. I have made a few contacts with the ROS digital mode and no way to log them properly. If Paul ever gives up on DX4Win its shelf-life is going to be short. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > On Wed, Ma

Re: [Dx4win] (no subject)

2010-03-08 Thread Mel
No you don't want to do that. Go to your subscription page (link at bottom of every e-mail) and either change to a digest (less frequent e-mails) or turn delivery off. That way you can still post and you can always turn it on again later. Yes you can also browse the archives. use the links at t

[Dx4win] Letter changes

2010-03-03 Thread Mel SM0MPV
then again write log to file the strange signs turn up. Even more strange is that this is just true for part of the log, it works very well with the other part. What should I do to correct my file? 73 de Mel - SM0MPV Contest caLL 8S0C

Re: [Dx4win] cw keyer

2010-03-01 Thread Mel
Interesting... I thought the issue was first reported in 8.03. It seems it crept in between 8.01 and 8.02. Dave Cossar wrote: > Hi all. > > > > I have tried 8.02 it locks up as well. On the CW keyer > > Ver 801 is fine of course they all work well on XP > > Using window 7 home premium to

Re: [Dx4win] CW keyboard

2010-03-01 Thread Mel
That sounds like a known problem. It's been reported by a few users but last I heard Paul had been unable to reproduce it. Tried it on 5 machines here, 3 operating systems and various COM ports... MB, ISA, USB and could not duplicate the problem here. Perhaps someone has an update. 8.02 does no

Re: [Dx4win] Comports Again

2010-02-28 Thread Mel
Therefore you need to find a working Windows 7 driver for your 4 port card or change the card. Dave Cossar wrote: > Hi Guy’s, > > I forgot to mention on my computer I have a one real comport …all works > when I use it. > > > > Trouble is I need more than this one, I prefer to use a separate

Re: [Dx4win] Installing DX4W702 on Laptop with Windows 7

2010-02-26 Thread Mel
I'm trying to remember... I had this error when installing 7.02 on 64 bit Windows. I seem to remember that it was necessary to run either the Install Program or DX4Win (first time) as administrator. Right click and select "run as administrator". Afterwards it worked fine. When you "Install as

Re: [Dx4win] Questions re:Spots and Group Names

2010-02-23 Thread Mel
1. You can narrow the column to almost nothing by "grabbing" the base of the header separator with your mouse. 2. I'm not sure I understand... if you men a list of group names I could only suggest cut and paste. If you mean a group of QSOs defined by a group, use a filter and export in any form

Re: [Dx4win] BLANK LINES

2010-02-15 Thread Mel
To delete them use a filter and multiple qso operations. You can search for "import:{callsign=}" Andy Hewitt wrote: > I have just made something weird happen to my DX4win log. I was importing my > log for yesterday's CQWW RTTY contest in the same way as I have imported > other logs over the year

Re: [Dx4win] BLANK LINES

2010-02-15 Thread Mel
First thing to do is look at the ADIF file to determine if the issue is there. Andy Hewitt wrote: > I have just made something weird happen to my DX4win log. I was importing my > log for yesterday's CQWW RTTY contest in the same way as I have imported > other logs over the years but this time, I

Re: [Dx4win] Problemas con los spot en 30 mts

2010-02-14 Thread Mel
Preferences - > QSO - CW Cutoff Frequency. Cambie la frecuencia de atajo para 30 metros. Buena suerte. Mel, VE2DC LU5FF - Javier wrote: > Haber si hay alguien en español en la lista. > estoy teniendo problemas con los spot en la > banda de 30 metros.. el dx4win > me los pone co

Re: [Dx4win] LoTW QSOs not found, but they are there

2010-02-13 Thread Mel
Digital mode QSO's? Had the same thing happen. LotW mode doesn't always match the DX4Win mode... David Kozinn, K2DBK wrote: > I just downloaded a bunch of confirmations from LoTW. In addition to the > "already confirmed" (my fault, the range went back too far) which aren't > an issue, I got a c

Re: [Dx4win] v8.03 2 issues - "Saint county" and QSL in sequence

2010-02-12 Thread Mel
#1 is not a bug... you will have to fix your spelling to match the list that DX4Win uses. There does not appear to be a standard list as the spelling is not consistent between logging software. I haven't tried QSLing yet, so I have no comment on #2. LY2IJ wrote: > Hi, > > > I have 2 issues

Re: [Dx4win] Moving to another computer

2010-02-06 Thread Mel
You will find the answers to your questions on Jim's site: http://dx4win.ad1c.us/ Carter wrote: > I have a few questions I hope someone in the group can answer... > > First, I am what is referred to in the DX4win literature as a "casual > DXer". > > I have DX4win version 5.03, installed on my

Re: [Dx4win] Installation onto new computer

2010-01-31 Thread Mel
He would need to install the LPT port driver vichw11.sys ??? Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > On 1/31/2010 7:16 AM, David Tilley wrote: > >> I recently built a new desktop computer and installed Windows 7, 64 bit >> version. I save the entire DX4WIN directory from the old computer onto >> a backup driv

Re: [Dx4win] Info on Setup

2010-01-31 Thread Mel
Just to confirm something Hugh. The issue that Jim is referring to was never reported with 8.02, only 8.03. Are you saying you have the same issue running 8.02? BTW, I tried to duplicate this problem on 4 different computers with .03 and it works fine... I think Paul and beta testers have tried

Re: [Dx4win] QRZ.COM Lookup Problem

2010-01-31 Thread Mel
That's a feature that Paul really should consider adding (QRZ XML support) and I'm pretty sure it is a relatively easy programming task. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > On 1/30/2010 12:55 PM, K3RWN wrote: > >> I cannot get DX4win to lookup callsigns from QRZ.com >> >> I do subscribe to the QRZ XML ser

Re: [Dx4win] 64 bit

2010-01-28 Thread Mel
;-). Mel PY2YP wrote: > OK, thanks. > > To Paul: Are you intending to release a native 64 bit version? > > 73 DX de PY2YP - Cesar > > ON4AOI wrote: >> Ceasar, >> >> Version 8.03 is working on Window7 64bit >> >> Guy ON4AOI >>

Re: [Dx4win] CW Announce

2010-01-23 Thread Mel
No such thing Bernie. DX4Win is till using an archaic method of generating the sidetone using the PC speaker which was really only intended to give audible beeps for troubleshooting computers long before sound hardware was standard. Hopefully it is one of the items on Paul's "todo list". wo2n

Re: [Dx4win] Sunrise/set and Same Call ver 803

2010-01-21 Thread Mel
Not true. If you don't have the the "callsign update" box checked (on Preferences-QSO tab) the info will update when you exit the call field. There is no need to click on another window. If you chack the box it will check as you enter each letter. Harald Kjøde wrote: > When writing a call in th

Re: [Dx4win] Window Size Creep

2010-01-21 Thread Mel
Given that 96dpi is the default and what most people use... get your money back ;-) Paul van der Eijk wrote: > The problem seems to be when you use skins and run your screen > resolution in 96 DPI. > > Using skins with 120 DPI does not show this problem. > > The company that sold me the skins p

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN NETWORK?

2010-01-18 Thread Mel
I can't speak for Paul, of course. But given the design of DX4Win I think it's highly unlikely. Wayne King wrote: > Has anyone every asked about a networking feature for DX4WIN?? > > I like to have 3 radio's going for casual work and sometimes in contest mode > with DX4WIN. > 1 VHF > 2 HF digita

Re: [Dx4win] Window Size Creep

2010-01-18 Thread Mel
If you don't like semi-transparent borders you can turn off Aero display mode in Vista. Bud Semon N7CW wrote: > Jim (and Mel and Dave), > > Thanks - having the skins on was the problem. I didn't (and still don’t) > like the semi-transparent look of the no-skins bord

Re: [Dx4win] Window Size Creep

2010-01-17 Thread Mel
Turn off skins. Bud Semon N7CW wrote: > I seem to remember someone having this problem, but I've Googled myself > silly and can't find anything. I am using version 8.03 with a new > installation on a Windows 7 64 bit machine. Every time I restore the > program from being minimized, the windows t

Re: [Dx4win] shrinking windows

2010-01-13 Thread Mel
Are you using skins? If so... try turning it off. I had the same problem with 8.01 but haven't used skins since. george wrote: > I'm running version 8.03 of DX4WIN and every time I start up DX4WIN I get a > slight shrinking of the windows? I call it the tale of the shrinking > windows, hi. > I

Re: [Dx4win] PSK31 - how to transmit?

2010-01-12 Thread Mel
th my 751A so I was sill using pin 3 ;-) David M. Monfried wrote: > Mel, > > Thank you. May I ask a follow-up question, then? I assume you control the > 7700 via another com port, which is connected to the rig's RS232 jack, > right? If so, where does the second com port line

Re: [Dx4win] PSK31 - how to transmit?

2010-01-12 Thread Mel
I use a COM port to control PTT with my 7700. It is the same setup I used with my older IC781. Newer Icoms like the 7700 and 7800 can switch to transmit under software control via the CI-V bus but I don't think D4W supports it yet... or if it does, I don't know how to make it work. David M. Mon

Re: [Dx4win] Wish List

2010-01-07 Thread Mel
N4AOI wrote: > No Mel, > I have made one that has 8 relays and wrote the software > For it but don´t know if someone would add it, > Now it is made to select antennas but can do more then that > >> -Oorspronkelijk bericht- >> Van: Mel [mailto:ve...@videotron.ca] &

Re: [Dx4win] Wish List

2010-01-07 Thread Mel
Well I thought the idea of making a hardware switch to control more than 2 radios was a great idea... how I leave up to the experts ;-) I suppose the ideal solution would be a USB driven relay box such as we use for band switches. Is there any sort of standard for this functionality yet? ON4AOI

Re: [Dx4win] Wish List

2010-01-06 Thread Mel
No this is not necessary. To those of us with more than 2 radios... often the case when active on VHF/UHF... it is just necessary to be able to easily select which radio is Radio 1 or Radio 2 as a start. This is implemented in most competitive logging programs hot switching more than 2 woul

[Dx4win] "Molex" connectors for Icom.

2010-01-05 Thread Mel
They are *not* Molex connectors... though I've even seen some web sites incorrectly call them that. They will not mate properly with similar Molex connectors. The originals are made by JST in Japan. They also make most of the board connectors used by Icom... or did when I last checked a while b

Re: [Dx4win] Wish List

2010-01-05 Thread Mel
I asked for this for ver 8... but apparently it requires a fair bit of work. Perhaps Paul has it on his todo list... W9RPM wrote: > Hi, I really like the option to choose between different radios quickly. > Would it be hard to be able to include more than 2 in the next release? I > would person

Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?

2010-01-04 Thread Mel
Perhaps all having this issue could report EXACT details about OS hardware and drivers being used as well as version numbers if possible. Even information about the MB and BIOS might help find a common thread. It's one of those times where pedantic detail is called for. I have tried it on 2 com

Re: [Dx4win] Other QSOs - Query

2009-12-31 Thread Mel
y set the award dates to Jan 01, 2010 start. You can always change them back later. Steve GW4BLE wrote: > Hi Mel, > > I just had an email from Dick PA3FQA - and I have explained what I need to > do. > > See below.Does this sound OK to you? I just thought it would be handy &

Re: [Dx4win] Other QSOs - Query

2009-12-31 Thread Mel
No. And why would you want to do that Steve? DX4Win handles very large databases without issues. You could start using a new default group to facilitate splitting... though I would think that the date would be sufficient. Steve GW4BLE wrote: > This might be a bit late to investigate. > > b

Re: [Dx4win] Strange errors in ADIF export

2009-12-28 Thread Mel
I was suggesting, indirectly, that Dave ensure he is using an up to date adif.pmp file... The reason I suggested this is, for a long time, I was only updating my .cty file and thought he might have made the same mistake. Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > On 12/28/2009 7:08 AM, Mel wrote: >

Re: [Dx4win] Strange errors in ADIF export

2009-12-28 Thread Mel
It appears that ADIF has changed some of it's numerical codes in the last couple of years. When I attempted to do a reconciliation a while back (last couple of years) there were some entities that definitely did not match. I did some research at the time. When I checked, the ARRL numbers and A

Re: [Dx4win] Strange errors in ADIF export

2009-12-28 Thread Mel
I may be wrong about this, but I don't believe DX4Win uses the numeric entity code. It's problematical anyway because it is NOT standard... there are 2 lists, ADIF and ARRL DXCC. The trouble is ARRL only assigns the code after the country is recognized for DXCC. ADIF assigns the code as soon a

Re: [Dx4win] Cabrillo log?

2009-12-27 Thread Mel
you don't. output adif and use one of the converters. see http://dx4win.ad1c.us/appnotes/contest.htm Milan Gütter wrote: > Hi all, > > > > How create Cabrillo log from DX4W8 ? > > > > 73, MX and HNY2010 > > > > Milan > > > > > > > > > >

Re: [Dx4win] CW and Esc

2009-12-25 Thread Mel
attempting to help others on the reflector? Mel, VE2DC Garry Shapiro wrote: > Mean-spirited? I think not. Having waited through three versions of ver. > 8 without seeing one that almost everyone has deemed acceptable, I would > like to avail myself of my purchase without having to retu

Re: [Dx4win] Re-Start

2009-12-25 Thread Mel
The license file has to be in the same directory as your DX4Win executable. usually C:\Program Files\DX4W803 or C:\DX4W803 depending on OS. Louis Anciaux wrote: > Hola Mel and TNX - > Well, the ICON in the DX4WIN File shows as: same as your msg shows. The > Icon in the DX4WIN Folder

Re: [Dx4win] Re-Start

2009-12-25 Thread Mel
Are you using the correct license file Louis? it is different than the ver 7 key file. it lookes like "HP3TA_lic.dx4w8" Louis Anciaux wrote: > Hola from Panama - > > i did purchase the new version 8 and installed it some time back. Was > working for the most part, but did have an issue with F

Re: [Dx4win] CW and Esc

2009-12-25 Thread Mel
"I do not appreciate buggy "improvements." That's simply not true Gary... 8.03 is very stable. One obscure feature that doesn't work the way you want hardly warrants such a mean-spirited remark. Garry Shapiro wrote: > FWIW, I purchased ver. 8 months ago, but held off installing it until > bugs

Re: [Dx4win] CW and Esc

2009-12-25 Thread Mel
e would me more appropriate to exit real-time entry as John suggested, and I would also change it when the special keys are not enabled for consistency. Merry Christmas! ( and apologies and Seasons Greetings to anyone actually offended by the previous greeting ;) Mel, VE2DC ON4AOI wrote: > Hi A

Re: [Dx4win] 8.03 CW Keying problems.

2009-12-24 Thread Mel
What worked here was DTR-None and RTS-CW. I don't use PTT on CW as I have QSK setup... but enabling PTT also worked. The COM port I used was COM1, a standard "on the MB" COM port. I'm not familiar with Rigblaster, is COM3 a USB COM port or a "regular" COM port David? David Kozinn, K2DBK wrote:

Re: [Dx4win] More on Band readout

2009-12-24 Thread Mel
That is correct behaviour if a radio is configured. To manually change frequency or mode you must be in add off-line mode. Karl Oyster wrote: > In addition to the information in my last post, I have also noticed > that I cannot change either the band or the mode in the QSO window > from whateve

Re: [Dx4win] Incorrect Freq Readout in D4W

2009-12-24 Thread Mel
Which Radio Karl? If it's an Icom, be sure CI-V Transceive is off in the radio. Karl Oyster wrote: > I've recently had a rash of computer-related problems and am about to > pull out from frustration what little hair I have left. > > Can anyone tell me why, after 10 years of using D4W, I suddenl

Re: [Dx4win] Dx4win opening multiple tabs in browser

2009-12-23 Thread Mel
He probably has his Firefox/Explorer options set to open new windows in a new tab. Nothing to do with DX4Win... Isidro Acosta Hernández wrote: > Hello all... > > My friend EA8AM is using Dx4win v8.03 and he uses the F3 key to look for > info in QRZ.COM. He uses the latest versions of Internet

Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03

2009-12-22 Thread Mel
k his settings and not assume the configuration from .02 was correctly copied to .03. ON4AOI wrote: > Mel this combo is working for a few years now > Its not new > > Guy > >> -Oorspronkelijk bericht- >> Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- >&g

Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03

2009-12-21 Thread Mel
Tried it here and it works fine. In fact I notice a major improvement. You can now use the same COM port for radio control and CW. I use RTS to supply power to the interface and DTR to key the CW line. I believe this is new in Ver 8.03. This is going to be real handy with my laptop which only h

Re: [Dx4win] we lost the 5th soundcard in 803

2009-12-15 Thread Mel
Use a good one for the digital stuff, and any piece of rubbish to make Windows noises. Something inexpensive from Creative usually does the job for digital. If I were doing it over, I would use a digital interface with a built-in USB sound card, not a PC card. Dick Flanagan wrote: > At 02:55 PM

Re: [Dx4win] .DXL

2009-12-13 Thread Mel
It always had a .dxl extension. You must have had your folder properties set to hide known extensions. The short answer... yes it's correct. wo2n wrote: > I just noticed on my new computer my log (callsign) has a .DXL > Is this normal? For years I only had the callsign for the log. > Confusing. W

Re: [Dx4win] Side Tone Keyer

2009-12-12 Thread Mel
Paul wrote the CW routine ;-) wo2n wrote: > I'm waiting 9 years for the CW Announce via outside speakers. > 73 de Bernie/WO2N.> > > ----- Original Message - From: "Mel" > To: "Jim Reisert AD1C" > Cc: "DX4WIN Reflector" > Sent:

Re: [Dx4win] upgraded to Vista & issues with 8.02?

2009-12-12 Thread Mel
You probably need to reinstall in a new DX4Win directory that is NOT under "program files" or "program files (86)" I would suggest that you do a re-install then move your files over as per AD1C's instructions... The problem is the "improved" security in Vista restricts access permissions in th

Re: [Dx4win] Side Tone Keyer

2009-12-11 Thread Mel
DX4Win generates the CW using the "PC Speaker" in the computer enclosure. This is NOT connected to the sound card... it is a simple programmable beeper dating back to the earliest PCs and is used, for example, to issue POST BIOS warnings. If you are not hearing the CW your PC speaker may not be

Re: [Dx4win] Colors for dx spots on 10 MHz

2009-12-07 Thread Mel
Not strange at all. Your CW cutoff frequency is not set properly. DX spots normally do not indicate mode so the CW cutoff allows DX4Win to make a reasonable guess. Make sure that the CW cutoff is above the top of the band so DX4Win will always assume CW. You will find it in Preferences... QSO...

Re: [Dx4win] microKEYER II Question

2009-12-06 Thread Mel
re leaving in "Add real-time". I didn't used to... but with the new bandmap, I usually do. I have run into issues with Microham (original Microkeyer). The radio stops responding to the COM port even though the frequency is tracked by uRouter. It seems to happen if I leave the radio on for a long p

Re: [Dx4win] Version 7.01

2009-12-06 Thread Mel
It's usually a good idea to stay current. Older versions are more likely to encounter issues with newer Operating Systems. Only the latest version is going to receive ongoing maintenance. The biggest advantages of the newer version are improved interface to LotW, eQSL and the band map. However

Re: [Dx4win] Windows 7 and DX4Win

2009-12-04 Thread Mel
Since these pre-installed freebies are usually just for a trial period I would suggest you remove Norton and install one of the free virus checkers... unless you actually plan to purchase it. If you do I would recommend doing some research before necessarily choosing Norton. If you do decide to

Re: [Dx4win] Windows 7 and DX4Win

2009-11-28 Thread Mel
AFAIK it is but I would suggest that you try the demo in case you have any driver issues. Being a pioneer incurs some risk ;-) Ruddy Dettmaring wrote: > Hello, > > Can someone tell me if DX4Win V8.02 is working well under Windows 7 ? > > > > Regards, > > > > Ruddy > > > > ON7DR - O

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN 6.04 and Windows 7?

2009-11-27 Thread Mel
V8 works fine on 64 bit computers... but I'm running Vista, not W7. K7ZO (Scott Tuthill) wrote: > I am upgrading my PC from a 6 year old XP system to a new 64 bit Windows 7 > Professional system. I am currently using DX4WIN 6.04 and can't seem to get > it running on the Windows 7 box. I followed

Re: [Dx4win] Window/Logbook not working as expected

2009-11-27 Thread Mel
Set the default logbook layout in preferences - rep/lab Sam Leslie - W4PK wrote: > Hello all. I am a recent convert to 8.02 from 7.05, and I probably have > missed something along the way here. > > > > In 7.05, when I click on Window/Logbook I would get my logbook. > > > > In 8.02, when

Re: [Dx4win] lotwreport_notfound file

2009-11-25 Thread Mel
I had some issues with mode mis-matches with digital modes. george wrote: > So I did my bi-monthly or there a bouts of a down-load report from LOTW and > then import it into my DX4WIN log to receive my confirmed LOTW QSL's. > In the past DX4WIN versions I may have one or two not founds. > > I'm

Re: [Dx4win] creating adif file in 7.05.04

2009-11-24 Thread Mel
y this "feature"! Dean Norris wrote: > Hi Mel, > > If I clear the date, it will then be the same as the rest of the QSOs in > the log. The rest have been uploaded. I am confused. (Nothing new > there...HIHI) > > Dean > > > At 11/24/2009 04:51 AM, you

Re: [Dx4win] creating adif file in 7.05.04

2009-11-24 Thread Mel
You need to clear the upload date. Dean Norris wrote: > For the life of me, I cannot get an adif file. I followed the instructions > in the help file and the program has set the flags for the qsos to > > UploadUpload DateUpload Cnf > N 11/19/2009 N > > When I try to

Re: [Dx4win] NO LPT Port

2009-11-23 Thread Mel
You can use the RTS or DTR line on any COM port... but the best solution is to use Winkey. wo2n wrote: > Hi, If I get a new computer without LPT port. Hw can you connect to key the > rig? USB??? > Tnx for your reply, 73 de Bernie/WO2N.> > > _

Re: [Dx4win] LOTW always marked N on new logged contacts?

2009-11-22 Thread Mel
Set your defaults in Preferences. george wrote: > When I log a new DX contact the LOTW flag is always marked N? I have to go > back and change those new contacts to Y to do a export for LOTW. > What is the fix for this? > Thanks. > George W2YJ > > ___

Re: [Dx4win] skimmer spots not showing

2009-11-19 Thread Mel
You can modify the DX spotting patterns to ignore the superfluous data Mark n2qt wrote: > I'm running D4W 7.02 and in experimenting with skimmer on my local packet > cluster node, > the spots show in the DX4WIN packet window but do not show in the DXCC > sorted by > Priority Window. > > Here's

Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN v8.02 log problem

2009-11-19 Thread Mel
A couple of questions before venturing an opinion... Which OS... and which File System if you know. When you say you will save your file... are you running it for days on end without doing a File Save or Cntl-S. The reason I ask this is if you have a scheduled backup running it will back up the

Re: [Dx4win] Windows Defender warning

2009-11-18 Thread Mel
> It's in windows/system32/drivers directory . > > > Mel wrote: >> Make sure it is in windows/system32/drivers directory >> >> Copy it there manually if you have to. The original copy is in you >> dx4win folder in the drivers directory. >> >>

Re: [Dx4win] Printers

2009-11-17 Thread Mel
Sounds pretty much like what I am doing now with the same kinds of problems. One thing I do to make life easier is I print up to 5 QSOs per card in large print on the plain reverse of the card, that way I avoid tight registration issues. John Shaw wrote: > I print QSO information directly on pr

Re: [Dx4win] Printers

2009-11-17 Thread Mel
From: "Jerry Plemmons" > To: "Mel" > Cc: ; > Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Printers > > >> Mel: >> >> Are you asking about printing the entire QSL card from blank stock, or >> printing data into pre-

Re: [Dx4win] Printers

2009-11-17 Thread Mel
Interesting question. I tried with by Brother ink-jet, but I had to fabricate cardboard spacers to make the tray small enough for individial QSL cards... pretty kludgy... it would be a lot easier if you are printing 4 per sheet but that introduces other issues. I found that most printers are NO

Re: [Dx4win] PSK Window

2009-11-17 Thread Mel
With the mouse cursor, just grab the separator bar which will be just above the function keys and drag it up. Art - W6KY wrote: > When I resize the PSK window, the waterfall window disappears. > Does anyone know how to get it back? > > Last time I had to reload DX4WIN 8.01. > > Thanks, Art

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