[Dx4win] FW: Operating from two QTH.

[Luciano de la Rosa]

Thanks Dave,
I'll try to do as you comment, although at first it seems cumbersome, I
suppose that when it is done several times and the process is mechanized,
it will be easier.

Thanks again Dave.

73 EA8AM

El dom, 9 oct 2022 22:52, David Perry, N4QS <n4qs at vci.net> escribió:

> Luc,
>
>
>
> The group feature is very powerful and simple to use, so I think it will
> be worth your time learning how to set up and use groups.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Dave, N4QS
>
>
>
> *From:* Luciano de la Rosa <ea8am.radio at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, October 9, 2022 4:46 PM
> *To:* David Perry, N4QS <n4qs at vci.net>
> *Cc:* dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Dx4win] FW: Operating from two QTH.
>
>
>
> Hi David.
>
> Thanks for your answer, very detailed by the way.
>
> What I tried to do was create two .ini files, one for each QTH, and load
> the corresponding file for each QTH, and with the corresponding Grid and
> DME data, but it didn't work as I expected.
>
> I'll try to do what you say about groups, although I thought there would
> be an easier way to do it.
>
> David, all the best.
>
>
>
> 73 EA8AM
>
>
>
> El dom, 9 oct 2022 22:35, David Perry, N4QS <n4qs at vci.net> escribió:
>
> Luc,
>
> There is a way to do this, but it is somewhat complicated and requires
> knowledge in how to use some of the advanced user features.  Here is a
> summary as to how I do it:
>
> 1.  Create a group for each QTH.  Go to Filter tab, Selection.  It takes
> some time to learn how to create and save the groups.  Check the help files
> or possibly Jim's website AD1C to learn how.
>
> 2.  Import contacts from each QTH and select the correct group or change
> existing QSOs via the Multiple QSO operation under the QSO tab.  This is
> tricky but can be done.
>
> 3.  Once you have all QSOs assigned to the correct groups, you can now
> print
> labels.  Here is how I do it:
>
>         a. Go to File, Preferences, Rep/Lab tab at the bottom.
>
>         b. Change the Greeting line to add your grid and Spanish DME for
> group1.  Click on File, Save Changes to exit.
>         c. Go to filter, selection to select group1
>
>         d. Click on QSLs, Print QSL labels.  Be sure you select the correct
> label.  I have created a custom label that includes the greeting line at
> the
> bottom of the label.
>
>         e. Print your labels.
>
> You can repeat the process for group 2.
>
> Note that under filter, you can edit the group names.  For example, you can
> name group 1 to the Home.  Group 2 something else.
>
> You might also be able to create a custom label for each group and possibly
> print the Grid and DME directly at the bottom of the label, but I have not
> tried that.  You would have one custom label for group 1 and a different
> custom label for group 2.  If you can figure out how to create custom
> labels
> for each group, you would not have to change the greeting line manually for
> each group (step 3b above).
>
> I hope this helps.  These functions are actually fairly simple once you
> gain
> some experience using them.
>
> Buena suerte!
>
> 73,
>
> Dave, N4QS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net <dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Luciano de la Rosa
> Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2022 2:02 PM
> To: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Dx4win] Operating from two QTH.
>
> Hello.  I operate from two QTH and I want to prepare QSL showing from which
> QTH was made each QSO.  Is there a procedure to cofigurate labels to show
> the DME (Spanish Munnicipalities Diplome) reference and the square grid for
> each QTH?  Thanks for any idea.
>
> 73 de Luc, EA8AM
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