Re: Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
+ AA6YQ comments below
I have downloaded the instructions you gave me earlier to move from a Win 10 PC to a new Win 11 PC. I am having the info transferred from one to another by Geek Squad. Will that transfer capture the DXLab and Log info and bring it over or will I need to do it.
+ There is no way to know. You should assume that your DXLab files and settings will not be transferred.
I am not very computer savvy and I am not looking for an "easy button" but I am a bit nervous about my ability to do this right and things going awry, and my losing my logs and logging capability.
+ Your DXLab files and settings will remain unmodified on your Win 10 PC; critical files like your log should already be "backed up". Thus the process of copying files and settings from your Win 10 PC to your new Win 11 PC will not place your log or any other DXLab files and settings at risk.
+ After your Win 11 PC is up and running pin out the step-by-step instructions in
+ and check each one off as you execute it. If you reach a step that you don't understand or that causes you concern, stop and post a message here. Many ops are available to help you over any hurdles you encounter.
The new computer is supposed to be here tomorrow and I will start the changeover with Geek Squad soon. Also I took note of the instructions to move LOTW and understand that the ARRL has someone who will help me with that, though I think it will be easier.
+ Step-by-step instructions for setting up TQSL on your new Win 11 PC and copying your settings, Callsign Certificates, and Station Locations are here:
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
This is possibly the ore and only thing you may not jump for joy about with DXLAB. BUT BUT BUT it is the only way to be sure that you get everything and do not have to start over.
In some cases it may not be a bad thing to start over from scratch. You will then know everything about your setup. I do not necessarily recommend this but it is a possibility.
In any case when done you will be a happy camper again. Once it is working then be sure to make a good backup.
This trouble is not caused by DXLABS. It is a direct result of the complexity of Windows and of the process of starting with a new computer.
When completed you will be happy and will not have to suffer the process again, At least until Microsoft forces it on you when they stop support W11. I think that is a Longway off. At my age I may not have to worry about it. ?
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:14 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via groups.io wrote: I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but
in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking
of using propriety software such as Lap link and would be interested to
learn how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmers. Forget about it! DXLab Suite stores much of its configuration data in the Windows Registry. I would not trust Laplink to get that right. Do a new install with move specific files and load saved registry data (Workspace) as documented in: <> At the very least you will probably need to load the workspace data after using Laplink but there are registry keys that are only created by the various DXLab Suite application installers that may be missed by Lap link. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via groups.io wrote: My present PC runs Windows 10 and I am aware that in October of this
year support by Microsoft will cease.
It is my intention to purchase a new Windows 11 machine.
I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but
in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking
of using
propriety software such as Laplink and would be interested to learn
how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmes.
Thanks
Steve
GW4BKG
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Re: Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
+ AA6YQ comments below I am aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but
in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking
of using propriety software such as Laplink and would be interested to
learn how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmes. Forget about it! DXLab Suite stores much of its configuration data in the Windows Registry. I would not trust Laplink to get that right. Do a new install with move specific files and load saved registry data (Workspace) as documented in: <> + I strongly agree. There is no way to know exactly what an application like LapLink does or doesn't do; therefore, there is no way to know whether what it does is sufficient to accurately and completely relocate your DXLab applications. + The step-by-step instructions cited above have been successfully employed by users here for more than 20 years. Print them out, and check them off as you execute them. 73, Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
+ AA6YQ comments below
Thanks for the quick reply. That actually fixed the problem. I have no idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no award dependency on propagation mode.
+ That's not correct:
"Contacts through repeaters or satellites are not allowed nor are contacts with maritime or aeronautical mobile stations. All contacts must be made entirely over amateur radio frequencies – i.e., Echolink-type, DMR, All-Star, etc. contacts do not count."
- from "Frequencies and Disallowed Entries" in
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
+ AA6YQ comments below
Dave, we all recognize the brilliance of your software. However, after two years working with it, the DX Marathon function has never been correct.
+ Why have you not reported this issue here?
The simple test today was seeing a VE3 on 20m CW highlighted by SpotCollector as "marathon country unworked" when DXKeeper shows multiple VE's not only worked but confirmed for every mode for 2025.
The DX Marathon progress reports are never accurate. Set DXKeeper for "since 1/1/2025" do a DXCC Progress report then do DX Marathon progress report and it shows much fewer countries worked. Yes, DX Marathon settings are unlimited, mixed, 2025. Therefore, I never use the DX Marathon function and just use the DXCC progress and DX Marathon tools to generate a view of my progress. For 2024 this difference was > 10% as confirmed by the 2024 DX Marathon official results.
+ I suggest that you review this article:
+ If you still find the DX Marathon progress reports to be inaccurate, please post here!
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: DX Lab Installatio Issues
+ AA6YQ comments below
I tried to install DX Lab Software package on my computer. I was using N3FJP A/C Log for quite a few years. I decided I would give it a try.
I must admit, that trying to install the package that gives you the frequency of your radio and stuff wasn't too difficult.
But trying to install DXKeeper I found especially challenging and very confusing. I guess when it came to installing DX Lab that there would be one executable that would install everything for me.
But I was wrong with that assumption. Presently I am on hold with installing anything further with DX Labs. I did not delete my N3FJP A/C Logger so I can still use that with WSJT-X and stuff.
Perhaps I am the only one that thinks that the installation of the package could be a whole lot easier. I welcome any comments on suggestions.
+ Illustrated step-by-step instructions for installing the DXLab Launcher are here:
+ Illustrated step-by-step instructions for directing the DXLab Launcher to install a DXLab application are here:
+ At which step did you encounter difficulty?
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
Joe,
I have downloaded the instructions you gave me earlier to move from a Win 10 PC to a new Win 11 PC.? I am having the info transferred from one to another by Geek Squad.? Will that transfer capture the DXLab and? Log info and bring it over or will I need to do it.? I? am not very computer savvy and I am not looking for an "easy button" but I am a bit nervous about my ability to do this right and things going awry, and my losing my logs and? logging capability.? Sorry to be a bother, but you have been helpful.? The new computer is supposed to be here tomorrow and I will start the changeover with Geek Squad soon.? Also I took note of the instructions to move LOTW and understand that the ARRL has someone who will help me with that, though?I think it will be easier.? I appreciate your guidance.
Thanks,
Guy K4CNF
On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via wrote:
> I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration
> but in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was
> thinking of using propriety software such as Laplink and would be
> interested to learn how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of
> programmes.
Forget about it!? DXLab Suite stores much of its configuration data
in the Windows Registry.? I would not trust Laplink to get that right.
Do a new install with move specific files and load saved registry
data (Workspace) as documented in:
? ?<>
At the very least you will probably need to load the workspace data
after using Laplink but there are registry keys that are only created
by the various DXLab Suite application installers that may be missed
by Laplink.
73,
? ? ... Joe, W4TV
On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via wrote:
> My present PC runs Windows 10 and I am aware that in October of this year
> support by Microsoft will cease.
>
> It is my intention to purchase a new Windows 11 machine.
>
> I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but in
> view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking of using
>
> propriety software such as Laplink and would be interested to learn how it
> might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmes.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
> GW4BKG
>
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Re: Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via groups.io wrote: I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking of using propriety software such as Laplink and would be
interested to learn how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of
programmes. Forget about it! DXLab Suite stores much of its configuration data in the Windows Registry. I would not trust Laplink to get that right. Do a new install with move specific files and load saved registry data (Workspace) as documented in: <> At the very least you will probably need to load the workspace data after using Laplink but there are registry keys that are only created by the various DXLab Suite application installers that may be missed by Laplink. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-04-08 2:49 PM, Steve GW4BKG via groups.io wrote: My present PC runs Windows 10 and I am aware that in October of this year
support by Microsoft will cease.
It is my intention to purchase a new Windows 11 machine.
I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but in
view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking of using
propriety software such as Laplink and would be interested to learn how it
might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmes.
Thanks
Steve
GW4BKG
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Moving existing DXLabs installation to new PC
My present PC runs Windows 10 and I am aware that in October of this year support by Microsoft will cease. It is my intention to purchase a new Windows 11 machine. I ama aware that detailed instructions exist for DXLabs migration but in view of the need to move everything from W10 to W11 I was thinking of using propriety software such as Laplink and would be interested to learn how it might accommodate the DXLabs suite of programmes. Thanks Steve GW4BKG ?
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Thanks Joe, as always.
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Art
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Re: SC won't install -- Win 11
UPDDATE
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Last night, I was able to install the SC module.? There was an issue with the WAV files but I don't use those, anyway.
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Thanks again for the help.
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Steve, W1ES/4
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
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On 2025-04-08 11:12 AM, Ted Bauer via groups.io wrote: Would it be possible to share Greg's response to you, Art?
Thanks!
73
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On Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 11:04?AM Art - VE3UTT / W1AJT via groups.io <W1AJT=
[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the quick reply. That actually fixed the problem. I have no
idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no award dependency on
propagation mode.
Again, many thanks and 73,
Art
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On 2025-04-08 11:04 AM, Art - VE3UTT / W1AJT wrote: I have no idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no
award dependency on propagation mode. Internet and repeater assisted QSOs are not permitted. Prop Modes INTERNET, IRL, ECH, RPT and SAT would specifically be excluded for Marathon. If Prop Mode is blank, DXK can not be sure the QSO was not made with one of those modes. Another way to avoid the need to check "No Prop" is to set a default Prop Mode. Config -> Defaults -> Default Propagation by band ... I set HF to F2 and VHF to ES. For Marathon that should be done before the year starts. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-04-08 11:04 AM, Art - VE3UTT / W1AJT wrote: Hi Greg,
Thanks for the quick reply.? That actually fixed the problem.? I have no idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no award dependency on propagation mode.
Again, many thanks and 73,
Art
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Would it be possible to share Greg's response to you, Art? Thanks!
On Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 11:04?AM Art - VE3UTT / W1AJT via <W1AJT= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Greg,
?
Thanks for the quick reply.? That actually fixed the problem.? I have no idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no award dependency on propagation mode.??
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Again, many thanks and 73,
Art
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Hi Greg,
?
Thanks for the quick reply.? That actually fixed the problem.? I have no idea why "no prop" should be checked since there is no award dependency on propagation mode.??
?
Again, many thanks and 73,
Art
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Art
Do you have ""Include no prop" ticked in the DXkeeper - Config
Awards tab for Marathon Bands & Modes? If not tick it and then
"Recompute" and your award tracking should be fine. I have never
had any issues with Marathon real time awards tracking.
73
Greg VK3VT
On 8/04/2025 10:38 pm, Art - VE3UTT /
W1AJT via groups.io wrote:
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Dave, we all recognize the brilliance of your software.?
However, after two years working with it, the DX Marathon
function has never been correct.? The simple test today was
seeing a VE3 on 20m CW highlighted by SpotCollector as "marathon
country unworked" when DXKeeper shows multiple VE's not only
worked but confirmed for every mode for 2025.
?
The DX Marathon progress reports are never accurate.? Set
DXKeeper for "since 1/1/2025" do a DXCC Progress report then do
DX Marathon progress report and it shows much fewer countries
worked.? Yes, DX Marathon settings are unlimited, mixed, 2025.?
Therefore, I never use the DX Marathon function and just use the
DXCC progress and DX Marathon tools to generate a view of my
progress.? For 2024 this difference was > 10% as confirmed by
the 2024 DX Marathon official results.
?
Otherwise, DXLab is the best general logging SW I have used
in 20 years.
?
Art
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Dave, we all recognize the brilliance of your software.? However, after two years working with it, the DX Marathon function has never been correct.? The simple test today was seeing a VE3 on 20m CW highlighted by SpotCollector as "marathon country unworked" when DXKeeper shows multiple VE's not only worked but confirmed for every mode for 2025.
?
The DX Marathon progress reports are never accurate.? Set DXKeeper for "since 1/1/2025" do a DXCC Progress report then do DX Marathon progress report and it shows much fewer countries worked.? Yes, DX Marathon settings are unlimited, mixed, 2025.? Therefore, I never use the DX Marathon function and just use the DXCC progress and DX Marathon tools to generate a view of my progress.? For 2024 this difference was > 10% as confirmed by the 2024 DX Marathon official results.
?
Otherwise, DXLab is the best general logging SW I have used in 20 years.
?
Art
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DX Lab Installatio Issues
Good Morning,
I tried to install DX Lab Software package on my computer. I was using N3FJP A/C Log for quite a few years. I decided I would give it a try.
I must admit, that trying to install the package that gives you the frequency of your radio and stuff wasn't too difficult.
But trying to install DXKeeper I found especially challenging and very confusing. I guess when it came to installing DX Lab that there would be one executable that would install everything for me.
But I was wrong with that assumption. Presently I am on hold with installing anything further with DX Labs. I did not delete my N3FJP A/C Logger so I can still use that with WSJT-X and stuff.
Perhaps I am the only one that thinks that the installation of the package could be a whole lot easier. I welcome any comments on suggestions.
Mark Griffin, KB3Z
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Re: new article: Pursuing DX Marathon Awards with DXLab
Excellent article, Dave! I've been fortunate enough to win Formula and Limited multiple times, and I have been unaware of most of these tools, relying on brute force, manual labor and pure luck. These available tools within the DXLab Suite can definitely up anyone's Marathon game. Well done, good stuff!
Jim K2JL
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Re: No bands's button on bandspread window
Dave Tnx for quick answer and also to Joe. I confused wide and height ... My english is not very good per moments. It works now. Many thanks. Best 73 de F5PHW Phil
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envoyé : 8 avril 2025 à 08:21
de : Dave AA6YQ <aa6yq@...>
à : [email protected]
objet : Re: [DXLab] No bands's button on bandspread window
+ AA6YQ comments below
Tnx to Dave who resolve my problem with DXKeeper. It was a bad entry in the IOTA reference on the first QSO in the log.
+ The misbehavior you reported is the result of a defect in DXKeeper. If DXKeeper's Log Page Display is empty when you double-click a Spot Database Entry, DXKeeper filters the Log Page Display with the callsign from the Spot Database Entry, but in the process it "examines" the first QSO in your log before completing the filtering. If that first QSO happens to have a field containing invalid information, then DXKeeper makes panel containing that item visible on the Main window, "Log QSOs" tab. After completing the filtering, that panel remains visible, but none of the items it contains are erroneous so there are no labels flashing.
+ I have correct this defect in the next version of DXKeeper.
Another little pbm :
Before, there were buttons for bands at the bottom of bandspread. window.
Since few weeks, only SPOTCOLLECTOR's button and CONFIG's button.
I have checked in the config but did not find anything.
+ Please make a screen shot whowing Commander's Bandspread window, and attach it to an email message. If there's an errorlog.txt file in your Commander folder, attach it to the email message as well. Then send the email message to me via
aa6yq (at) ambersoft.com
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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