Re: Recent Error in DX Keeper Creating DX Marathon Progress Report
+ AA6YQ comments below
I have been using DX Keeper and other DX Labs programs since midyear 2020 with great success and have never had a problem whatsoever. I am totally sold on the DX Lab Suite and have recommended it to many of my friends.??
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Last year I submitted for the DX Marathon as Mixed Formula 100W, but I also kept tabs on my Challenge progress from inside DX Keeper just because it was fun. This year in 2025, I am pursuing the DX Marathon Challenge.? Periodically I check my progress from inside DX Keeper using the Check Progress?Tab and then clicking the Progress Button?in the DX Marathon Challenge Section.? This has been working every time without fail both last year and this year until recently.? I'm not really sure when it stopped working.? I figured I had pushed some button wrong and hadn't paid much attention to it but then yesterday I decided to delve into it and see what I might have messed up. What happens is, when I push the button to run the report nothing happens, other than the DX Keeper Title Bar displaying the following Message: See DXKeeper Errorlog.txt.?I have tried almost every other Progress Report?on the page, and they all seem to work just fine.? When looking at the DXKeeper Errorlog.txt, it has two errors that I can see that are repeatable. Here is what is generated into the Error Log every time I try to run the Progress report:?
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2025-04-22 20:42:25.424 > program error 48 in module MarathonModule.GenerateMarathonProgressReport, State = 10: Error in loading DLL
" Error in loading DLL" is an error in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine that DXKeeper uses. See my recent response to the same error message in /g/DXLab/message/228848? ? ? 73, ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
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Spot Collector wanted DXCC ONLY, no states, no zones, no continents...
With my spots database having over 3500 entries, the only "wanted" items are DXCC items.? No continents, no zones, etc.? I'm finding it hard to believe that not even ONE entry is on a band-zone or band-continent that I need.? What have I done / not done here?
Thanks, Earl / KD5XB DM84 Currently listening on 50.260 MSK144
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Re: Recent Error in DX Keeper Creating DX Marathon Progress Report
I can confirm an error with the Progress Report with the current
(unreleased) beta on *one of my two systems*. Running a Progress
Report leaves DXK unresponsive in the third pass of the report
generation. I've sent Dave the Errorlog.txt file.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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On 2025-04-23 2:05 PM, David Simms (N4IW) via groups.io wrote: ?
Hello Dave,
I have been using DX Keeper and other DX Labs programs since midyear 2020 with great success and have never had a problem whatsoever. I am totally sold on the DX Lab Suite and have recommended it to many of my friends.
Last year I submitted for the DX Marathon as Mixed Formula 100W, but I also kept tabs on my Challenge progress from inside DX Keeper just because it was fun. This year in 2025, I am pursuing the DX Marathon Challenge.? Periodically I check my progress from inside DX Keeper using the *Check Progress*?Tab and then clicking the *Progress Button*?in the *DX Marathon Challenge Section*.? This has been working every time without fail both last year and this year until recently.? I'm not really sure when it stopped working.? I figured I had pushed some button wrong and hadn't paid much attention to it but then yesterday I decided to delve into it and see what I might have messed up. What happens is, when I push the button to run the report nothing happens, other than the DX Keeper Title Bar displaying the following Message: *See DXKeeper Errorlog.txt.* I have tried almost every other *Progress Report*?on the page, and they all seem to work just fine.? When looking at the *DXKeeper Errorlog.txt, *it has two errors that I can see that are repeatable. Here is what is generated into the Error Log every time I try to run the Progress report:
2025-04-22 20:42:25.424 > program error 48 in module MarathonModule.GenerateMarathonProgressReport, State = 10: Error in loading DLL
2025-04-22 20:42:25.432 > ? ?MarathonCountryCodeIndex = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.440 > ? ?I = 1001
2025-04-22 20:42:25.447 > ? ?J = 21
2025-04-22 20:42:25.453 > ? ?theCode = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.459 > ? ?theZone = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.466 > ? ?regionID = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.472 > ? ?theBandField = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.479 > ? ?theModeField = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.485 > ? ?CounterIndex = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.494 > program error 91 in module DXLogMain.MarathonProgressCmd_Click: Object variable or With block variable not set
I went back in the log, and it appears that the first time these errors started showed up was on April 15, 2025, with Version 17.9.9. I am running up to date Windows 11 on a Dell i7 Computer.
I am going to need help fixing this since this is beyond my paygrade and training.? It seems like something may have gotten corrupted.
Thanks for the fantastic software and for the excellent support!
73!
David Simms (N4IW)
Lynchburg, VA
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Thanks,
David, N4IW
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Recent Error in DX Keeper Creating DX Marathon Progress Report
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Hello Dave,
I have been using DX Keeper and other DX Labs programs since midyear 2020 with great success and have never had a problem whatsoever. I am totally sold on the DX Lab Suite and have recommended it to many of my friends.??
Last year I submitted for the DX Marathon as Mixed Formula 100W, but I also kept tabs on my Challenge progress from inside DX Keeper just because it was fun. This year in 2025, I am pursuing the DX Marathon Challenge.? Periodically I check my progress
from inside DX Keeper using the Check Progress?Tab and then clicking the
Progress Button?in the DX Marathon Challenge Section.? This has been working every time without fail both last year and this year until recently.? I'm not really sure when it stopped working.? I figured I had pushed some button wrong and hadn't paid
much attention to it but then yesterday I decided to delve into it and see what I might have messed up. What happens is, when I push the button to run the report nothing happens, other than the DX Keeper Title Bar displaying the following Message:
See DXKeeper Errorlog.txt.?I have tried almost every other
Progress Report?on the page, and they all seem to work just fine.? When looking at the
DXKeeper Errorlog.txt, it has two errors that I can see that are repeatable. Here is what is generated into the Error Log every time I try to run the Progress report:?
2025-04-22 20:42:25.424 > program error 48 in module MarathonModule.GenerateMarathonProgressReport, State = 10: Error in loading DLL
2025-04-22 20:42:25.432 > ? ?MarathonCountryCodeIndex = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.440 > ? ?I = 1001
2025-04-22 20:42:25.447 > ? ?J = 21
2025-04-22 20:42:25.453 > ? ?theCode = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.459 > ? ?theZone = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.466 > ? ?regionID = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.472 > ? ?theBandField = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.479 > ? ?theModeField = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.485 > ? ?CounterIndex = 0
2025-04-22 20:42:25.494 > program error 91 in module DXLogMain.MarathonProgressCmd_Click: Object variable or With block variable not set
I went back in the log, and it appears that the first time these errors started showed up was on April 15, 2025, with Version 17.9.9. I am running up to date Windows 11 on a Dell i7 Computer.?
I am going to need help fixing this since this is beyond my paygrade and training.? It seems like something may have gotten corrupted.?
Thanks for the fantastic software and for the excellent support!
73!
David Simms (N4IW)
Lynchburg, VA
-- Thanks, David, N4IW
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Re: Error while trying to create new database in DxKeeper
+ AA6YQ comments below
Dave thank you for your quick response!
Did the reboot and immediately tried again, but with the same results...
+ In one previous case, ""Error in loading DLL" was caused by the presence of Norton Utilities; uninstalling Norton Utilities eliminated the behavior. Do you have Norton Utilities installed on your system?
+ If you don't have Norton Utilities installed, please carefully follow the instructions in this Microsoft Support article for dealing with "Error in loading DLL":
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73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Error while trying to create new database in DxKeeper
Dave thank you for your quick response!
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Did the reboot and immediately tried again, but with the same results...
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Panos
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Re: Error while trying to create new database in DxKeeper
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hi everyone,
I want to create a new database in DxKeeper to add QSOs that I made in a different DXCC entity than my QTH.
I am going down the path Config>(Log file) New>entering filename and then getting an error message "unable to create log database (filename)".
I tried 3-4 times and every time getting the same message.
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Searching the errorlog I found the entry:
"program error 48 in module DXLogModule.CreateLog, State = 7, Pathname = C:\DXLab\DXKeeper\Databases\J45P.mdb: Error in loading DLL"
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If anyone could help...
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+ " Error in loading DLL" means that the Microsoft Jet Database Engine is broken. As a first step, reboot Windows, immediately start DXKeeper, and see if you can create the desired new log file.
? ? ? 73, ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Why does Command Interval (ms) value in General tab Commander Configuration often disappears?
Aaaaa that's why, yes I have MultiRadio enabled, and for one unclear reason didn't have the interval set for this radio.
Thank you Joe, your input is much appreciated.
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73 es dx
Gust ON6KE
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Error while trying to create new database in DxKeeper
Hi everyone,
I want to create a new database in DxKeeper to add QSOs that I made in a different DXCC entity than my QTH.
I am going down the path Config>(Log file) New>entering filename and then getting an error message "unable to create log database (filename)".
I tried 3-4 times and every time getting the same message.
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Searching the errorlog I found the entry:
"program error 48 in module DXLogModule.CreateLog, State = 7, Pathname = C:\DXLab\DXKeeper\Databases\J45P.mdb: Error in loading DLL"
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If anyone could help...
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Thanks!
Panos
73 de SV8PMM
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Re: Why does Command Interval (ms) value in General tab Commander Configuration often disappears?
Do you have the multi-radio features enabled? If so, check the
Command Interval settings for all transceivers on the MultiRadio
tab. That value is loaded at start-up.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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On 2025-04-22 4:14 AM, Gust ON6KE via groups.io wrote: I'm *not* changing transceivers yet *almost* every time I launch Commander the value set in Command interval (ms) disappeared.
Does anyone know why that is?
73 es dx
Gust ON6KE
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Why does Command Interval (ms) value in General tab Commander Configuration often disappears?
I'm not changing transceivers yet almost every time I launch Commander the value set in Command interval (ms) disappeared.
Does anyone know why that is?
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73 es dx
Gust ON6KE
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+ AA6YQ comments below
I¡¯m not looking for what frequency the station is transmitting on. ?The spots are showing the transmit frequency of the station posting the spot which doesn¡¯t help except to get me in the ball park of where I need to set the RX frequency. The issue comes into play when a station is not using the standard FT8 frequencies which is quite common with DXPeditions or some of the rarer DX stations. ?I have to manually enter the receive frequency using DXCommander in order to start decoding the station and then the transmit offset comes into play. ?If I only have the transmit frequency how do I know where to set the RX frequency to start decoding the DX station?
+ As described in? https://www.dxlabsuite.com/spotcollector/Help/SpotDatabase.htm#Selecting%20a%20Spot "SpotCollector determines a?target frequency?by?comparing the Entry's frequency to the lower and upper bounds for the Entry's band and mode in the selected?.? If the Entry's frequency is between those bounds, then the the?target frequency?is that lower bound.? If the??file does not specify bounds for the Entry's band and mode, or if the Entry's frequency is not between the specified bounds, the?target frequency?is the Entry's frequency rounded down to the next lowest 1 kilohertz"
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This really isn¡¯t for me since I don¡¯t need the spot. ?It is for others viewing the spot. ?
+ If that's the case, why must you "manually enter the receive frequency using DXCommander in order to start decoding the station"?
I see spots posted both ways and I much prefer when the RX frequency is posted. ?I can simply click on the spot and start decoding. ?If the transmit frequency is posted I have to guess where to set the RX frequency.
+ The DX Cluster Protocol is to spot the TX frequency of a station operating in split and (optionally) include the split or RX frequency in the spot notes.
Any ideas why the log is showing the RX frequency the same as the TX frequency? ? I use WSJTX in split mode.
+ When using the direct interoperation between WSJT-X and DXLab, DXKeeper is directed to log the TX frequency only. Based on your earlier comment that you are using JTAlert, I assume that JTAlert is directing DXKeeper to log both frequencies. ? ? ? ? 73, ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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I¡¯m not looking for what frequency the station is transmitting on. ?The spots are showing the transmit frequency of the station posting the spot which doesn¡¯t help except to get me in the ball park of where I need to set the RX frequency. The issue comes into play when a station is not using the standard FT8 frequencies which is quite common with DXPeditions or some of the rarer DX stations. ?I have to manually enter the receive frequency using DXCommander in order to start decoding the station and then the transmit offset comes into play. ?If I only have the transmit frequency how do I know where to set the RX frequency to start decoding the DX station?
This really isn¡¯t for me since I don¡¯t need the spot. ?It is for others viewing the spot. ?
I see spots posted both ways and I much prefer when the RX frequency is posted. ?I can simply click on the spot and start decoding. ?If the transmit frequency is posted I have to guess where to set the RX frequency.
It was just a suggestion and is not critical.
Any ideas why the log is showing the RX frequency the same as the TX frequency? ? I use WSJTX in split mode.
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On Apr 21, 2025, at 16:01, Dave AA6YQ via groups.io <aa6yq@...> wrote:
+ AA6YQ comments below
I have Spot Split Frequency turned on. ?In the spot note all I see is FT8. ?Anyways, I see no reason to spot the transmit frequency in FT8. ?Also, in my log the receive frequency is the same as the transmit frequency for all my FT8 contacts. ?I am using JTAlert as the interface with DXLab.
+ FT8 is a simplex mode. The fact that your transmitter's frequency may be offset to ensure a higher audio frequency is irrelevant to other stations seeking to work the station whose frequency you spot.? + Spotting the exact frequency of an FT8 station is less critical than when spotting a station operating in SSB, CW, or RTTY. Almost all FT8 ops use WSJT-X or a derivative of it, and thus need only the station's callsign and band; WSJT-X will report the station's frequency when it is next decoded. ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave,? AA6YQ
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Re: WorkSpaces & Directory
+ AA6YQ comments below
I wanted to let you know that I currently have no direct network connection.
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I have backup folders/files saved at the following location: ?
F:\New PC\SafeStorage\Workspaces\RelocationBackup ?
F:\New PC ?
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This is a folder on a removable thumb drive.
+ That's fine. Just follow the step-by-step instructions.
With the new PC setup and the process of transferring files from the old PC, I have to admit that I'm feeling a bit bleary-eyed.
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+ Then stop and rest your eyes and your mind.; don't take the procedure up again until both are feeling fresh. Several ops have suggested printing out the instructions and checking off each step as you complete it.
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+ AA6YQ comments below
I have Spot Split Frequency turned on. ?In the spot note all I see is FT8. ?Anyways, I see no reason to spot the transmit frequency in FT8. ?Also, in my log the receive frequency is the same as the transmit frequency for all my FT8 contacts. ?I am using JTAlert as the interface with DXLab.
+ FT8 is a simplex mode. The fact that your transmitter's frequency may be offset to ensure a higher audio frequency is irrelevant to other stations seeking to work the station whose frequency you spot.? + Spotting the exact frequency of an FT8 station is less critical than when spotting a station operating in SSB, CW, or RTTY. Almost all FT8 ops use WSJT-X or a derivative of it, and thus need only the station's callsign and band; WSJT-X will report the station's frequency when it is next decoded. ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave,? AA6YQ
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Re: WorkSpaces & Directory
Hi Dave,
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I wanted to let you know that I currently have no direct network connection.
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I have backup folders/files saved at the following location: ?
F:\New PC\SafeStorage\Workspaces\RelocationBackup ?
F:\New PC ?
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This is a folder on a removable thumb drive.
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With the new PC setup and the process of transferring files from the old PC, I have to admit that I'm feeling a bit bleary-eyed.
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tnx es 73?
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Tom G, Sr.?
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I have Spot Split Frequency turned on. ?In the spot note all I see is FT8. ?Anyways, I see no reason to spot the transmit frequency in FT8. ?Also, in my log the receive frequency is the same as the transmit frequency for all my FT8 contacts. ?I am using JTAlert as the interface with DXLab.
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On Apr 21, 2025, at 14:54, Dave AA6YQ via groups.io <aa6yq@...> wrote:
+ AA6YQ comments below
When posting a spot by right-clicking on the call in DXKeeper the spot is posted with the transmit frequency. ?I think it would be more beneficial to post the receive frequency. ?Tuning to the transmit frequency is of little value. ?I often see spots posted using the transmit frequency then I must determine the correct receive frequency. ?For example, if the station was spotted with a frequency of 7054.7 I don't know if the receive frequency is 7054, 7053, etc. ?
+ Enable DXKeeper's "Spot split frequency" option, which is described here: ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: WorkSpaces & Directory
+ AA6YQ comments below
Would there be any issues if I used the following:
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F:\New PC\SafeStorage\Workspaces\RelocationBackup
+ Step 1 of the instructions in
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/MovingBetweenPCs
+ states
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"if the source and destination PCs are connected via a network, then create a folder named SafeStorage?in a place on the destination PC that won't be affected by the copy process -- e.g. not within any to-be-copied DXLab application's destination folder; if the source and destination PCs are not connected via network, create a folder named?SafeStorage?on removable media (CD, DVD, removable hard drive, thumb drive) that can be written by your source PC and read on your destination PC."
+ Are your source and destination PCs connected via a network?
+ Is
F:\New PC
+ a folder on the destination PC, or a folder on a removable storage device like a thumb drive?
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ?
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+ AA6YQ comments below
When posting a spot by right-clicking on the call in DXKeeper the spot is posted with the transmit frequency. ?I think it would be more beneficial to post the receive frequency. ?Tuning to the transmit frequency is of little value. ?I often see spots posted using the transmit frequency then I must determine the correct receive frequency. ?For example, if the station was spotted with a frequency of 7054.7 I don't know if the receive frequency is 7054, 7053, etc. ?
+ Enable DXKeeper's "Spot split frequency" option, which is described here: ? ? ? ?73, ? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: WorkSpaces & Directory
GA Dave,
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tnx for your timely reply...
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Would there be any issues if I used the following:
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F:\New PC\SafeStorage\Workspaces\RelocationBackup
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tnx de K3SSB
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Tom G, Sr.
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David Simms (N4IW)
Gust ON6KE
Tom Gregor