[Dx4win] Questions??

Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:53:19 -0500

This is a very good reason to download the free ZoneAlarm from the
internet (software firewall) or purchase Norton Personal Firewall.  Both
have done very well in reviews.  I use Norton, but only because all my
other tools are Norton-based - well, ok, mostly because I didn't know
ZoneAlarm could be had for free...

        73,  Duane

On Sat, 1 Jun 2002 07:38:38 -0400 "Larry Gauthier" <[email protected]>
writes:
> 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" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> 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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Duane A. Calvin, AC5AA
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