[Dx4win] DX4WIN UPDATE

Sat Sep 6 20:05:30 EDT 2014

Thanks, Joe!

Duane Calvin, AC5AA
Austin, Texas
www.ac5aa.com  

-----Original Message-----
From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2014 5:41 PM
To: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN UPDATE

> You've mentioned how DXLab can take an ADIF file, but does that
> include one's QSL status for each QSO?

Yes, if that status is exported according to the ADIF standard.  ADIF
specifies QSL_SENT (I,R,Y,N), QSL_RCVD (I,R,Y,N), LotW_QSL_SENT,
LotW_QSL_RCVD, eQSL_QSL_SENT, and eQSL_QSL_RCVD.

In addition, DXKeeper can update (match) DXCC credits with QSOs by
downloading the user's DXCC Record and will create placeholder ("dummy")
QSOs for any credits that do not have matching QSOs in the log (e.g.
QSOs/Cards before LotW).

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 2014-09-06 6:24 PM, Duane Calvin wrote:
> You've mentioned how DXLab can take an ADIF file, but does that include
> one's QSL status for each QSO?  Or are you relying on the LOTW for that
> info?  Just curious.
>
> 	73, Duane
>
> Duane Calvin, AC5AA
> Austin, Texas
> www.ac5aa.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick
> Flanagan
> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2014 4:39 PM
> To: DX4WIN Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN UPDATE
>
> Just as an FYI:
>
> DXLab can import a DX4WIN log.  All you have to do is convert it to ADIF
> and then import it.  It can also compare your log with LOTW and flag all
> discrepancies.  When I ran a full comparison against LOTW, DXLab even
> located data entry errors made by the DXCC desk when they originally
> hand-entered the QSO data.
> http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/QSOImport
>
> DXLab can also track the USA-CA awards.
> http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/USCountyStatus
>
> I have never had the pleasure of using a software program that is
> supported as well as DXLab.  It is not unusual for a question or bug or
> enhancement request to be made one day and have a response available the
> next--sometimes even the same day.
>
> The DXLab support group averages over 1,000 messages each month.  This
> doesn't mean the program is buggy, but that no question is too small or
> repetitive to ask and receive an almost immediate response.
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dxlab/info
>
> Of course there is a learning curve, but the suite is made up of eight
> separate programs that talk to each other.  Start with one, get
> comfortable with it and then add another.
>
> I have been a DX4WIN user for over 20 years and finally made the switch
> to DXLab earlier this year.  DX4WIN is adequate for 90% of the amateur
> community.  It is an especially good fit for new or low-activity hams.
> DXLab can take care of just about everyone.
>
> DXLab is free from http://dxlabsuite.com/
>
> --
> Dick Flanagan K7VC
> dick at k7vc.com
>
> On 2014-09-06 8:53 AM, Dave Perry wrote:
>> It would be nice if Paul would communicate with his user base a bit more
>> frequently.  I think he is trying to set some sort of a record to see how
>> long the program will maintain an active user base without him ever
>> responding or providing an update again.  Hi, hi
>>
>> But I must say that DX4WIN still performs flawlessly in managing my
> 80,000+
>> contacts across several different call signs.  It also interfaces
>> beautifully with SteppIR and the Top Ten Devices DX Doubler (SO2R box)
and
>> Band Decoder -- and my two K3s.  Plus, we get all of the great free
> support
>> from Jim, AD1C.
>>
>> If Paul was trying to charge us an annual maintenance fee, that would be
a
>> different matter.  I have tried converting to HRD and DXLabs several
times
>> and both come crunching to a halt when I try to load in my number of
>> contacts.  There is also no practical way to automatically enter all of
> the
>> DXCC confirmations for almost 2,500 band/countries into a new program.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I do not recommend DX4WIN to friends given the lack of
>> support and communication from Paul and the uncertainty of support for
the
>> program going forward--especially when new users would have to pay for a
>> non-supported product.  But whenever logging programs come up for
>> discussion, I tend to be quiet and count my blessings that I have the
best
>> program on the market--and I don't have to pay an annual maintenance fee.
>> Why let everyone else in a our great little secret?
>>
>> In short, it is still an excellent program and it's free!  Shh...!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Dave, N4QS
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ernie
>> Walls
>> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2014 6:27 AM
>> To: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4WIN UPDATE
>>
>> DX4Win has been motionless in respect to program improvements for many
> years
>> now, probably six or seven. The update from v7 to v8 was pretty much
> useless
>> as the digital inclusion never was successful.
>>
>> I moved from WJ2O in 2004, when DX4Win was pretty much state of the art,
> at
>> least in terms of amateur radio logging programs, and have watched it
> remain
>> more or less motionless while a number of other programs simply passed it
> in
>> terms of output. Or, at least, so I am told.
>>
>> At this stage, the only reason I don't move is that the two or three
>> programs that are 'allegedly' at the top of the programming tree are so
>> complex, and do so many things that I am not the slightest bit interested
>> in, and take so much computer management skills and time that I cannot be
>> bothered.
>>
>> DX4Win has peaked - if you want to have your logger do smarter things,
you
>> are going to have to move programs. Simple as that. Do I kike the
> situation
>> - not really, but like the great majority of us, nought I can do about
it.
>>
>> My view.
>>
>> Ernie Walls VK3FM
>> Vk3fm at wallsy.com.au
>> Mobile 0418 301 483
>>
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