question regarding Commander
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I am running an Icom 7800 which I had hooked up to DX Lab until about a year ago when we moved. I cannot remember for the life of me how I had it hooked up but am thinking a ran an RS-232 cable from the rig to the pc. I cannot get it to run now and am thinking perhaps I do not have the right cable. Can someone please advise this OM? Many thanks! Steve, WD8NPL
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LoTW Application query
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Hi Dave and the group, Last week, I made an LoTW application (88 slots), but since then, I have had some new slots confirmed via LoTW. Because I have an application pending, I am unable to add these via LoTW, and also, I can't set these to "S" in the LoTW rcvd box, as when my application is granted, those with the S set since would be changed to V when I verify the current submission. Is there a way within DXKeeper to handle this? I currently just have a "Sticky Notes" on screen with notes about these QSO's. 73 de Phil GU0SUP
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updated eQSL AG, LoTW, and RDA databases are available ...
... via the Databases tab of DXView's Configuration window. Terminate DXKeeper, WinWarbler, and SpotCollector before directing DXView to update these databases. Note: if DXKeeper, WinWarbler, and SpotCollector are running when you direct DXView to update these databases, it will display a small window that informs you of that fact, and directs you to terminate them before proceeding. If you do terminate those applications, then afterwards click the window's OK button and DXView will proceed to update the databases; if you don't want to terminate those applications, click the window's Cancel button, and DXView won't attempt to update the databases. In the next version of DXView, I've improved the message in the small window to be more clear about the functions of its OK and Cancel buttons. 73, Dave, AA6YQ
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Street etc. in My QTH definitions
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I'm preparing alternate My QTHs information. Where it calls for Street, City and Post Code, do I enter the data for that field location on my mailing information for correspondence? POTA locations may not have such information, but I could find something close if that is meaningful? Thanks. Rich, NU6T-- Richard Hill
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WinWarbler question on PSK31
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I have a file that I transmit and it does not do the <CRLF> that is in the file. How do I fix that? the file is transmitted all on one line. the file is: N1MGO Home Station information: Radio: Elecraft K4d Amp Elecraft KPA 500 Antennas: Wire Dipoles & a tribander up about 40 Ft. Antenna switching: Automatic using FreqEZ band decoder and WX0B Six Pack switching Software: DXLabs Suite Thanks! Gordon - N1MGO
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Missing Distances/Grids after carefully following distance computation procedure.
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Dave/all Using DXKeeper 17.9.9 I have imported an .adif log using the procedure here: https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper/Help/Import.htm I have checked, in the upper left of the ImportQSOs tab "Query callbook and available databases for missing items". In the Callbook tab I also have selected, at the bottom, the radio button for Callbook under Preferred Location Source. I have selected, under QRZ.com, the radio button XML Data and provided my login to qrz.com and I have a valid xml data subscription. I also, under Secondary Callbook, have checked enabled and selected HamQTH and clicked "warn when primary callbook cannot be accessed". However, after import the import completes, MOST of the grid squares are in the log, BUT, there are some missing grid squares. I then use the grid squares to compute the distance with the procedure that is posted online in the help files (setting the antenna path to short with advanced filter). I have gone back to QRZ to see if QRZ.com has the grid square listed for the missing grid squares and qrz DOES have the grid square. My question: What might be the most probable reasons for the missing grid squares?? Again, most do end up being populated during import. I would guess 10-20% are missing. I can post the .adif log I am using but it is 2.9 MB and I am not exactly sure how to share it or if I need to do that for complete understanding. Thank you in advance for any thoughts. I hope I provided enough info, if not, please let me know what othe info would be helpful/needed. Thank you in advance. -- Mike KM2B
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Band Edge Warnings: Commander
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I might have missed it in my searching but does Commander have configurable band edge warnings?
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DXView 4.9.8 is available
Before installing or upgrading to DXView 4.9.8, review the Notes below. This version - correctly processes a CTRL-click in the user-specified digital mode family row of the Main window's Progress table - if the Translations window is minimized when DXView is terminated, minimizes this window when DXView is next started - provides an "Upgrade All" button on the Configuration window's Databases tab; this button is enabled when upgrades are available for one or more installed Databases (tnx to Dave W6DE) - updates the Configuration.htm and Prerequisites documentation files Notes: 1. Update your firewall and anti-malware applications to consider this new version of DXView to be "safe" Virus total: 0 of 73 engines detected malware Jotti: 0 of 13 engines detected malware 2. If this upgrade doesn't work correctly, see the "After an Upgrade" section of <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/ApplicationStoppedWorking> 3. After upgrading, to revert to the previous version of DXView, see <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RevertApplicationVersion> DXView 4.9.8 is available via the DXLab Launcher or via <http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm> 73, Dave, AA6YQ
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Logging on DZ lab through JTAlert
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When I finish a QSO on ft8 and log it, JTAlert sends that log file to my DXKeeper log file. Exactly what I want. Then when I send my response and send my response and power, when I hit ok a second file gets sent to my DXkeeper log file. I have to delete one each time a log a new contact. How do I stop that? Al. KA9OUT
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LoTW status error?
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I received the following resposnse from LoTW after giving it a Sync LoTW QSOs button press: Date Time Call Band Mode Submode Station Call Result 2025-03-18 02:42:06 6Y7EI 80M FT8 W5SV Error: no matching QSO in log LotW Sync QSLs: 1 QSL processed, 0 log entries updated, 1 error I checked the log, and that QSO was in doubt, and I had confirmed a QSO with that station about 7 hours later, so I deleted the corresponding entry in DXKeeper. However, I still get the same error now. What do I need to do to eliminate that error? I assume somehow remove it from LoTW, but how? Thanks in advance & 73 de Dave, W5SV
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Populating maps with log data?
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Is there a way to populate one of the DXLab maps with log records? I am wondering whether worked or confirmed DXCC entities or zones can be illustrated on associated maps. I have DX Atlas. Thanks Rich, NU6T
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My last 12 OSO's would not upload to Lotw
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When I submit most requested I get a blank window. If I try to upload manually I get a message that no QSO's were submitted because some QSO's were already uploaded or invalid. Of course checking Lotw shows none of the 12 were submitted? If I look at what should have been uploaded I see a message that says Invalid prop mode (internet) on line 5 ? This all started on March 16th. I did submit for a new TQSL for our club station on March 14. When I look at TQSL certificates it still shows that my certificate is active and usable. Each TQSL is under its own call sign. Anyone have an idea? Al. KA9OUT
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Prefix/Call not transferred to DXKeeper
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Double clicking a call in SpotCollector with a prefix/call sign eg. FY/X8WW shows up in the DXKeeper filter box as X8WW but.... does show up in Capture as FY/X8WW with the prefix DXCC (FY) and is logged as FY/X8WW. While it is nice to know I worked the base call before I also have interest in knowing if I have worked the prefix DX before. Is this something that can be changed so the entire call is used to filter DXKeeper not just the 'base' call? Perhaps a toggle between the two? Thanks for DXLab it is surely the pinnacle of logging programs. 73 Den
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QSO Path in DX Atlas?
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When using DXView World Map the WSJTX FT8 qso path is plotted correctly;y. If i enable DX Atlas map instead of the World Map, the qso path is not plotted. Is it possible to have the qso path shown in DX Atlas? 73 Paul w2eck
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QRZ subscription value?
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I'm getting back into the hobby and am interested in DXing. I currently have little interest in QRZ awards. I'm guessing that QRZ will help with information useful when seeking QSL cards from ops who don't use LotW. LotW is my primary QSL route. More than 10 years ago I sought paper QSL cards and expect to do so now for needed QSLs. I just received a WAZ award due to my old QSL card collection and LotW. Is QRZ relevant today and is there an advantage to buying a Premium subscription to avoid ads? I'm considering getting a subscription and API to use in DXKeeper/DXLab. Thanks for your insight and experience. Rich, NU6T
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Having problem connecting DXLab Commander with Flex 6400!
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New user here. Was able to install DXLab applications and had no problem connecting Commander to the Flex 6400, by specifying the IP and Port address. Upgraded to the new Commander today and I have lost the connection. Followed documentation to run older exe file to no avail. If I go to ports and select a port with 19200 - 8,none,2,off,on, nothing connects. I am running Windows 11 and did not upgrade. Failed to do a restore point before upgrade of Commander. I am at a lost! Any ideals what I can try. Copied errorlog.txt below with error 9 code. 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > CI-V Commander version 16.0.3 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > App.Path : C:\DXLab\Commander 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > App.exe : CI-V Commander 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > Module : C:\DXLab\Commander\CI-V Commander.exe 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > Operating System : Windows 11 (64-bit) build 22631 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > Locale ID : 1033 (0x409) 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > ANSI CodePage : 1252 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > OEM CodePage : 437 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > Country : United States 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > Language : English 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > DecimalSeparator : . <46><0> 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > ThousandSeparator : , <44><0> 2025-03-13 19:06:43 > DXLab Apps : 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > Monitors : 2 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > Monitor 1 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > width : 1920 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > height : 1080 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > dimensions : (0, 0)-(1920, 1080) 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > Monitor 2 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > width : 1920 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > height : 1080 2025-03-13 19:07:01 > dimensions : (-1920, 0)-(0, 1080) 2025-03-13 19:07:01.505 > program error 9 in module CIVModule.FilterGroupClick: Subscript out of range 2025-03-13 19:07:20.022 > Common.Terminate: CI-V Commander shutdown Roland NA5Q
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Change QSO in bulk-Another question
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I have read the instructions and used them before to change QSO's in bulk ie QTH, but for some reason I can't seem to figure out how to change LOTW and eQSL from "N" to a blank. I did get QSL changed using the drop down menu in MOD, but the others are not listed in the drop down. Above the section with the drop down for MOD there is a place that has four spaces for Caption title and syntax (I think that is what it was) where you can save it to use again. I placed them in there and saved it as A-Index, but it didn't change the QSO's. I know I am missing something simple. Sorry Dave for my ignorance. TIA, Walt ~ WB7UOF
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SpotCollector Special Callsigns won't load
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When I direct SpotCollector to load a special callsign file in .txt format, it appears to do so, showing that the file is being loaded, but the resulting list is empty. The file is in the same format I used on the computer with my previous DXLab installation, and the options are the same. There are no column headings (Callsign, Tag List, Expires), and I am unable to enter any text in the last row (the one with an * in the first column). Jim N7US
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Special Event...
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Can DXLab do this, or does anyone know of how I can make this happen? I plan on doing a "Special Event Station" And of course we will be logging all the contacts that are made. Now I know there are many web site that you can UP-Load your finished log, And it will plot on a map all the locations that are in the log. Done that many times. And we want to do something similar to that BUT.... We want it to happen Live. Like say we contact AA6YQ, and log him. Then in real time, or as fast as possible he gets plotted on the map. A Map that anyone can view. Does anyone know of any way that this can be done? Joe WB9SBD
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March Build Update
https://shorturl.at/UqPK9 New case is coming along, did you get the images of the build and what screws are needed? -- Paul
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