[Dx4win] Questions??

[Larry Gauthier]

Eric,

I'll leave questions #1 and #2 for others to answer, but perhaps I can help
a little with question #3.

I use DX4WIN with my PC using soundcard digital modes for RTTY and PSK, and
LPT port keying for CW operation. There are lots of references to the simple
single-transistor circuits needed to enable those types of interface between
your rig and your PC. If you want to get fancier and create an intermediate
switch box between your two rigs and two PCs... with two software
configurations that recognize the differences between Icom and Kenwood, that
gets a little more complicated but it can be done.

Regarding your Linksys router: I also have multiple PCs here, connected to
the net via a LinkSys 8 port switch and cable modem. I found that the DX
cluster connection will "time out" unless you define your shack PC [the one
connected to the cluster] as a "DMZ host" IP address. The setting can be
found on the router admin screen under "<A>dvanced | <D>MZ host". This, of
course, involves some risk for this exposed PC, so make sure you have strong
login passwords and aren't running any programs that a hacker could use to
compromise your system. (inbound telnet, ftp, and file sharing come to
mind..) The good news about using the LinkSys router is that it creates a
nice firewall for your network to hide behind; the bad news with "DMX Host"
is that you are placing this PC in front of it. ;-(

-larry
K8UT


----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Wilson" <n4hgz@bellsouth.net>
To: <dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 1:11 AM
Subject: [Dx4win] Questions??


> Hi,
>
> I am a new user to DX4WIN so I wanted to ask some questions before I got
> myself into real trouble.
>
> 1.  How do I add T88, Palau to my countries list, I don't think it's in
> my version 5.03 and if it is when I try adding my T88AY it comes up with
> the country of Belau, OC 009,  I don't think this is correct?
>
> 2.  Ok I have entered over 1,500 contacts that I have already got
> confirmed and checked by the ARRL for credit on DXCC and 5 Band WAS and
> now I want DX4WIN to show them all confirmed and credited for my awards
> by the ARRL.  What is the easiest way to do this, I do not want to loose
> all the time I put into inputting everything in.
>
> 3.  What is the easiest way to configure my system so I can use my Icom
> IC 756 Pro II and my Kenwood TS 2000 with the program. I want to use my
> rigblaster also.  I have a P 166 MMX Hitachi Laptop and a Generic IBM
> clone to use at my station and my desktop is currently hooked up to the
> net, I am planning to network my computers eventually with my DSL
> linksys router so I can take advantage of the dx spotting services on
> the net.
>
> Thanks for your time and consideration on these questions.
>
> Best 73,
>
> Eric  N4HGZ
>
>
>
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