[Dx4win] JT44 mode issue!

[ROBERT DEGRIPPO]

Any suggestions on a REPLACEMENT for DX4WIN.
What if any of you dx4win users still here what did you go to?

Bob

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> On Jan 20, 2016, at 3:59 AM, ON4AOI <on4aoi at skynet.be> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ernie
> 
> 
> I think something is set wrong in AWARDS 
> Probably digital is not marked 
> Works here in all version that I can test.
> 
> Guy ON4AOI-OT7K
> 
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] Namens Ernie Walls
> Verzonden: woensdag 20 januari 2016 9:25
> Aan: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Onderwerp: [Dx4win] JT44 mode issue!
> 
> I still use DX4Win, despite the authors complete lack of interest for the
> past five or so years.
> 
> But the problems I don't like with the program continue to add, and have
> just about reached the limit of my patience.
> 
> For instance, there is no way to easily maintain existing name and QTH
> information in the 'Notes for this QSO' field when there is a change in
> either/both the callsign owners name or, much more commonly, his QTH. Not
> life threatening but, for me, irritating. Yes, you can use the 'Notes for
> this call' box, but that's messy, to say the least.
> 
> Then, I found out (as we all did) that DX4Win will not record a proper
> signal report for JT type modes - so I make do with manually recording it in
> the 'Notes for this QSO' box, and handwriting the report in the body of my
> QSL card - I have a 'Comment' line on my card, so it doesn't look 'too' bad!
> 
> Then, I found out that I could not correctly record my JT9 QSOs - again a
> workaround, I make do with calling them 'JT44' QSOs, for the sole purpose of
> 'housing' them within DX4Win. But the QSL card was now looking distinctly
> messy before my 'manual intervention' corrects the mess. Yes, I could use an
> external label printing program - but why should I have to?
> 
> Today, quite by accident (in fact, absolutely by accident) I found that, in
> recording 'JT9' QSOs as 'JT44' QSOs, that a JT44 QSO has no effect (again, I
> repeat, NO effect) on my DXCC totals - it does not update them. Unless
> someone can point out the error of my ways - in which case I will gladly
> stand corrected. So, I temporarily recorded all JT9 (JT44) QSOs as RTTY
> QSOs, and found two band/mode fills. Remember, when you are a keen DXer,
> small fish are sweet!
> 
> The bitterness/frustration that you can possibly note in my writing is
> because a wonderful program, that I still fundamentally really like, is
> becoming a bit of a laughing stock among my contemporary VK mates, all of
> who have urged me to 'move on' to a more modern logger, or at least one that
> is still supported. Because NONE of them have these sorts of problems.
> 
> In fact, it is wasn't for the sensational efforts of Jim AD1C over the past
> five years and the helpful hints to all over a long period from Guy ON4AOI,
> I fear DX4Win would have already fallen over - 'cause it is patently clear
> that Paul does not give a damn.
> 
> So, two questions -
> 
> (1)  Can anyone verify that recording a QSO in 'JT44' mode doesn't update
> DXCC totals - or, if it does, tell me where I went wrong, and
> 
> (2)  Does anyone actually know if Paul is still alive, and could ask him
> what his intentions for DX4Win are. If it's to take no further effective
> interest, just tell us. We could all move on. That's the easy bit.
> 
> Sorry for the 'cry' - but, by God, it's getting so frustrating.
> 
> Ernie Walls VK3FM
> Vk3fm at wallsy.com.au<mailto:Vk3fm at wallsy.com.au>
> Mobile 0418 301 483
> 
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