+ AA6YQ comments below

Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box list of the active satellites. I realize you can type a non listed name in the box. The new SO-124 satellite has been added to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a new version of DXKeeper add it to the list in the "Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown?

+ Yes, as Bob and Joe have pointed out, you can edit the file from which DXKeeper loads satellite names into its Satellite selectors, and then restart DXKeeper.

+ The next version of DXKeeper includes SO-124.txt in its DefaultSatellites.txt file, so it won't disappear when you upgrade.

+ The time between releases is a bit longer than usual as I'm extending DXKeeper and SpotCollector to provide realtime award tracking for the new IOTA HF and VHF award categories.

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

From the Help file:

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Defining Satellite Names:

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Edit DefaultSatellites.txt in DXKeeper\Databases to add your
custom satellites names and save the file as Satellites.txt
to prevent DXKeeper from overwriting it on the next update.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

+ AA6YQ comments below

Is it safe yet??

I have paused the updates for about 8 weeks now.

+ Not according to Perplexity, with whom I consult when considering a Windows 11 update. The only updates I've been applying are those for Windows Defender.

Perplexity's report on Windows 11 version 24H2 is appended below.

"Are you feelin' lucky?"

73,

Dave, AA6YQ


There have been several adverse reports regarding the reliability of Windows 11 version 24H2 (H2 2024 update), highlighting various issues that users and Microsoft have acknowledged. Below is a summary of the key reliability concerns:

### Major Issues Reported

1. **Blue Screens of Death (BSOD):**

- Incompatibility with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors has caused BSODs.
- PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs and Z890 motherboards (e.g., MSI, Asus) also encounter BSODs[1][3].

2. **Internet Connectivity Problems:**

- Users report losing network connectivity due to invalid IP addresses, which cannot be resolved by updating drivers or resetting network settings. Using static IPs has worked as a workaround in some cases[1][3].

3. **Audio and Bluetooth Issues:**

- Conflicts with audio devices and Bluetooth connections have been common, especially after the January 14 Patch Tuesday update. Devices with Dirac Audio technology are particularly affected[1][3].

4. **Printer Compatibility:**

- ARM-based Copilot+ PCs face issues with printers from manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Brother, rendering them unusable after the update[1].

5. **Gaming and App Conflicts:**

- Some modern games fail to work due to conflicts with Easy Anti-Cheat and AutoHDR features[1][5].
- Citrix components and specific camera applications also face compatibility problems[1][3].

6. **Update Installation Failures:**

- Certain ASUS devices fail to install the update, leading to blue screens during the process. Additionally, using media created with October or November 2024 updates can prevent future security updates from being installed[5].

### Microsoft's Response
Microsoft has released multiple patches to address these issues:
- Updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have resolved some bugs but introduced new ones.
- A compatibility hold has been placed on affected devices to prevent further issues during installation[1][3][5].

### User Feedback
While some users find Windows 11 stable overall, others report sluggish UI performance and unreliable taskbars in version 24H2, even on capable hardware[8]. Many recommend waiting for further fixes before adopting this update widely[2][6].

In conclusion, while Microsoft is actively addressing these problems, Windows 11 version 24H2 has faced significant reliability challenges that may impact its usability for certain users and configurations.

Citations:
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In the DXLab/DXKeeper/Databases folder there is a file named DefaultSatellites.txt

Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box list of? the active satellites. I realize you can type a non listed name in the box. The new SO-124 satellite has been added to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a new version of DXKeeper add it to the list in the "Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown?

Thanks <<John N4QWF

Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd
flag set to "V"??

+ AA6YQ comments below

When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits and I hit the download button I got a report of all
zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left corner said "never" at the beginning But todays now so I assumed I had never
downloaded the 200 credits I should have for DXCC 4 years ago.

What I am doing wrong???

+ Did you determine your DXCC account number and configure DXKeeper accordingly, as described in step 1 of

<>

?

+ If not, I urge you to first review



+ and then follow the step-by-step instructions in



+ as managing DXCC Credits is a complex process.

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote:

Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd flag
set to "V"??

App_DXKeeper_LotW_QSL_RCVD='V'

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote:

Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my
entire log (14k Qs) for anything
having the LOTW rcvd flag set to "V"??
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits
and I hit the download button
I got a report of all zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left
corner said "never" at the beginning
But todays now so I assumed I had never downloaded the 200 credits I should
have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong??? Should the top line of the DXCC Credits Granted
screen be all blank? It has a
complete qso listed in the boxes there for some reason. The credit filter
line is Any Any Mixed
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ
Sent: February 13, 2025 5:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DXLab] Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hi Dave....I used the link you provided and checked the process for
verifying the original submission I made
4 years ago. I had done this entirely through LOTW submissions and I
followed the instructions on page 5 of your doc Where I was in the Check
progress tab and submission tab, checked the LOTW contribution box, hit the
verify submission button And nothing happened that I saw.
+ Clicking the "Verify Submission" button is only effective if you had
+ assembled a Submission - a set of QSOs whose "QSL Rcvd" or
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S'. If there no QSOs in your log whose
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items are set to 'V', then there weren't any QSOs whose
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S' when you click the "Verify Submission"
button.
When I check the DXCC progress report, first section verified Honor roll
countries shows 5 mixed.
Next section Confirmed DXCC countries shows 265 mixed (whats the difference
here?)
+ "Honor Roll Countries" do not include now-deleted DXCC entities, whereas
"DXCC Countries" do include them.
How do I find out what I got credit for 4 years ago from ARRL??
+ By directing DXKeeper to download your DXCC award credits from the ARRL
and link them to your logged QSOs, as explained here:

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73,
Dave, AA6YQ

Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my
entire log (14k Qs) for anything
having the LOTW rcvd flag set to "V"??
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits
and I hit the download button
I got a report of all zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left
corner said "never" at the beginning
But todays now so I assumed I had never downloaded the 200 credits I should
have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong??? Should the top line of the DXCC Credits Granted
screen be all blank? It has a
complete qso listed in the boxes there for some reason. The credit filter
line is Any Any Mixed

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS

On 2025-03-09 7:25 AM, eddy on5jk via groups.io wrote:

Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped.

The SF/A/K data is transmitted by the cluster network every
three hours.

If you are not seeing updates, either the operator of your
cluster has turned it off or you have set your user settings
on the cluster to turn it off (e.g. "Set WWV OFF" for AR
Cluster nodes).

My login script (initial command) for each cluster generally
includes the command to turn on WWV data and show the last
12 (36 hours worth) of WWV data in case I was away with the
computer off or in event of an internet failure.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 2025-03-09 7:25 AM, eddy on5jk via groups.io wrote:

Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped. Values of SFI,K,A, stays unchanged.
In the "history" we can see that.
Eddy ON5JK

Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped. Values of SFI,K,A, stays unchanged.

In the "history" we can see that.

Eddy ON5JK

Thanks, Dave. That is EXACTLY what I wanted to see.

7 3
Earl




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+ AA6YQ comments below

Is there a way to sort and filter my log so I can see each country I have worked, but just the first time I worked them? An "ATNO list", if you will.

+ If you haven’t been uploading your QSOs to Club Log, do so and wait a few hours before proceeding.

+ Then log in to Club Log. In the vertical menu bar on the left, select Timelines in the "Your Log" section.

+ On the "DXCC Timeline" page, click the "First Worked dates" button.

73,

Dave, AA6YQ

You *can* make up a "Y" cable to connect the SPE to the FT1000MP
in parallel with the computer *as documented in the SPE Manual*.
Note however, that such a connection is not necessarily reliable
with the ancient binary CAT protocol used by the 30 year old
Yaesu rigs.

73,

... Joe, W4TV