+ For what fraction of the current and prospective user community?

I don't know but given the increasing number of questions concerning
the matter I would suggest it is no longer a trivial fraction. In
addition, given the number of users that are known to use multiple
radios for contesting the percentage that would use the capability
if it was available is probably even higher.

+ Note that the DXLab's direct interoperation with WSJT-X supports multiple instances of WSJT-X running on multiple computers controlling multiple transceivers.

But that is limited to WSJTX direct and does not even support JT Alert
(which I find superior to "bare" WSJTX) not to mention other modes or
simple phone/CW operation from a second station (e.g., in a home
office or family room).

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 6/18/2024 7:54 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote:

+ AA6YQ comments below

This assumes that each of the transceivers are physically adjacent to
the computer (can be reached by the operator from the computer) and
that only one transceiver is in use at a time. Both assumptions are
seriously out of date.

+ For what fraction of the current and prospective user community?
+ Note that the DXLab's direct interoperation with WSJT-X supports multiple instances of WSJT-X running on multiple computers controlling multiple transceivers.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ

Fiji Islands has not changed to Conway Reef.

Apparently you have a recent QSO with a 3D2 station ClubLog lists
as being on Conway (perhaps 3D2CCC).

How do I change designation in DX Keeper to Conway Reef?

Find the QSO in question and edit the DXCC box to 3D2-C (from 3D2-F).

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 6/19/2024 9:10 AM, bcowan wrote:

I was trying to upload my ADIF file to Clublog and I received an error message that Fiji Islands is now Conway Reef.? How do I change designation in DX Keeper to Conway Reef?

The slow startup could be waiting for TQSL to contact the mothership if he didn’t stop that as you recommended previously.

Bruce - K5WBM

Thanks Dave!!

I was being an idiot ... not adding the /spots to the URL!!

Working perfectly now!!!

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!!

73 de BARRY MURRELL ZS2EZ
KF26ta - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
EPC#0558?DMC#1690? 30MDG#4081
DXCC HONOR ROLL (334/340)
website : www.zs2ez.co.za

+ AA6YQ comments below

I have no data on the fraction of the current and prospective user community that has or will have a physical layout that makes such capability useful.

So, in the absence of data, I'll tell a story....even though I am aware that the plural of "anecdote" is not "data."

My "shack" is a corner of the living room, so it's not as spread out as those with an entire room to themselves. At first the gear was close enough that using multiple computers wasn't needed. However, having everything crammed together was uncomfortable to operate. The ergonomics were terrible. So after more than 3 years of enduring it, I upgraded my operating desks and spread things out more. Now there are three places I can operate. At each I can move my chair under the desk, reach the keys and controls, have enough light, power plugs, etc. I can comfortably operate any of the three.

One of the three has the shack PC monitor directly in front. I can swivel the monitor to sort of face the second station, where I keep a second keyboard and mouse. Ergonomically it's not ideal - I have to twist my neck to see the monitor and it's a bit further away than in the primary position, so there's eye strain as well. Still, it's workable. The third position is at right angles, and puts the monitor to my 5 o'clock position. That is where I have started to use a laptop for logging.

+ An alternative would be to replace the laptop with a third keyboard, monitor, and mouse all connected to your shack PC via a "KVM" switch.

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

+ AA6YQ comments below

I have just got my DX Cluster (ZS2EZ-3) back up and running after a couple of weeks down - now have a Fixed IP on my Fibre Line (was
using No-IP service) and have a parked domain pointing to the IP address. Working well with the cluster.

I am trying to set up an old laptop running Windows 10 to connect to the cluster and provide a Web Interface via SpotCollector.. I
used to have a similar setup running once before , but now every time I try to connect to the SpotCollector Webserver I get "GET is
not supported"

I have the SpotCollector Web Server Port set to 8001, 25 spots per page and a Refresh interval of 1 minute. I have port 8001 on my
router forwarded to the laptop running SpotCollector which is picking up spots from the Cluster perfectly. I even tried connecting
via 127.0.0.1:8001 on the laptop and got the same "GET is not supported"

+ The message "GET is not supported" is not generated by SpotCollector.

+ Here, the IP address of the PC that hosts SpotCollector is 192.168.88.238

+ From any other device connected to our home network, this URL accesses SpotCollector's Web server:

192.168.88.238/spots

+ From a device with a small screen - like a smartphone - use

192.168.88.238/smallspots

I am at a loss - what am I doing wrong??

+ My guess is that you're not connecting to SpotCollector's web server.

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

+ AA6YQ comments below

I was trying to upload my ADIF file to Clublog and I received an error message that Fiji Islands is now Conway Reef. How do I change designation in DX Keeper to Conway Reef?

+ On the "Log QSOs" tab of DXKeeper's Main window

1. in the Log Page Display at the bottom of the tab, select the QSO whose DXCC entity is erroneously set to "Fiji Islands"

2. In the lower-right corner of the QSO panel at the top of the tab, change the entity selector from "Fiji Islands"

3. If the Edit button is visible just above the left top corner of the Log Page Display, click it

4. change the entity selector to "Conway Reef"

5. Click the Save button just above the left top corner of the Log Page Display

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

With the Launcher configured to automatically start your DXLab applications, the recommended diagnostic test for "slow startup" is

1. reboot Windows into "Safe mode with networking"

2. note the time

3. start the Launcher

4. subtract the time noted at step 2 from the current time to determine "safe mode startup time"

Note that Commander and DXView may complain about non-existing serial ports, as Windows does not boot serial port device drivers when started in Safe mode

5. Reboot Windows normally

6. note the time

7. start the Launcher

8. subtract the time noted at step 6 from the current time to determine "normal startup time"

If "normal startup time" is significantly longer than "normal startup time", then one or more of the applications that Windows is configured to automatically start when booted normally is likely responsible; anti-malware applications are typically - but not always - the culprit. See



73,

Dave, AA6YQ

I was trying to upload my ADIF file to Clublog and I received an error message that Fiji Islands is now Conway Reef.? How do I change designation in DX Keeper to Conway Reef?

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Brian N8wrl...

My words but by bootup .. I mean launching DXLab complete suite of apps, including all the "Apps started After DXLab Apps" using? DX LA launcher. I'll try to be more careful with my word smithing !!! :-)

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+ AA6YQ comments below

This assumes that each of the transceivers are physically adjacent to
the computer (can be reached by the operator from the computer) and
that only one transceiver is in use at a time. Both assumptions are
seriously out of date.

+ For what fraction of the current and prospective user community?

+ Note that the DXLab's direct interoperation with WSJT-X supports multiple instances of WSJT-X running on multiple computers controlling multiple transceivers.

? ? ?73,

? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ

+ Commander can be connected to up to 4 primary transceivers, and can
switch from one to another with a single mouse click. Thus logging
with multiple transceivers can be supported by one instance of DXLab
running on one computer.

This assumes that each of the transceivers are physically adjacent to
the computer (can be reached by the operator from the computer) and
that only one transceiver is in use at a time. Both assumptions are
seriously out of date.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 6/18/2024 7:17 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote:

+ AA6YQ comments below

Then I also could not use my station position two at the same time as the
primary seat (same physical room, different radio/computer) with both
logging at the same time, each computer being current with the other.



Got it.? It's not something I do a lot (the DX must be heard on two bands,
not uncommon), just seeking the limits a little.

+ Commander can be connected to up to 4 primary transceivers, and can switch from one to another with a single mouse click. Thus logging with multiple transceivers can be supported by one instance of DXLab running on one computer.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ

+ AA6YQ comments below

?I have encountered an issue with Spot Collector in the last two days - it doesn't open or connect to the network and allow spots to come through.

?

? ?I have a note on the Spot Collector title bar indicating I need to check the Error Log.? In checking the Error File under Spot Collector --> Errorlog I? get the following message:

+ The errorlog indicates that your Spot Database has been corrupted. To recover from this,

1. terminate SpotCollector

2. delete the file C:\DXLab\SpotCollector\Databases\Spots.mdb

3. start SpotCollector

? ? ? 73,

? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ

+ AA6YQ comments below

Then I also could not use my station position two at the same time as the primary seat (same physical room, different radio/computer) with both logging at the same time, each computer being current with the other.

Got it.? It's not something I do a lot (the DX must be heard on two bands, not uncommon), just seeking the limits a little.

+ Commander can be connected to up to 4 primary transceivers, and can switch from one to another with a single mouse click. Thus logging with multiple transceivers can be supported by one instance of DXLab running on one computer.

? ? ?73,

? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ