Callsign change
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Hello, I changed my callsign and would like the QSOs I made with the old callsign to be counted. What do I need to do to do that? Tom YU3TA/YU0X
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Graphics cards and Monitors for the shack/ DXLab (about setting affinity)
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About the application's affinity being transient. There is at least one way to set the affinity with DXLab Launcher. Here is the command line that I use to start WSJT-X in the Apps Started Before DXLab Apps tab: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C start /affinity 0x7 C:\Users\Public\wsjtx_2_7_0\bin\wsjtx.exe This sets the affinity to processors 0, 1 and 2. The hex code 0x7 is a bit mask where LSB represents CPU0, the next bit CPU1 and so on. So for example for CPUs 2 and 3 you would use hex code 0x0C. Here is how I start SpotCollector from the Apps Started After DXLab Apps tab: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /K start /affinity 0x8 c:\Users\Public\DXLab\SpotCollector\SpotCollector.exe I use the option /K, which leaves the window for cmd.exe running, beacuse otherwise I couldn't terminate SpotCollector with the Launcher. Termination method Close would need a static main window caption, which SpotCollector doesn't have and the kill method needs a running parent process (cmd.exe) for the Termination to work. So I choose the kill method in the Launchers Termination box. I have of course disabled SpotCollector in the Launcher's DXLab Apps tab. If I need to start SpotCollector manually I have to start it from the Apps Started After DXLab Apps tab's Start button, if I want to have the affinity set. -- 73 de Tapio at station OH3HN On Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 09:20 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote:
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IOTA Chasers: the IOTA tag for FK8HM in QRZ is incorrect
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The IOTA tag displayed in QRZ's entry for FK8HM's is "EU-148 Languedoc-Roussillon Region group", but the LoTW confirmation I received for a QSO made earlier today specifies OC-032. Neither the BigCTY nor the ClubLog exception lists include an entry for FK8HM; thus, I suggest manually adding an entry to DXView's Override List specifying that FK8HM is in OC-032. 73, Dave, AA6YQ
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updated GridDXCC, 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. Because the GridDXCC database has been updated, you must also terminate and restart DXView after completing the update. The GridDXCC database is what enables DXView to update it's Main window's "Location" box when you double-click in its World Map. This update of the Grid DXCC database by Joe W4TV improves the location information for 26 DXCC entities and U.S. States. Thanks Joe! 73, Dave, AA6YQ
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SQL Filter
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It appears that I have worked a few DX stations in CW that I don¡¯t have confirmed or verified. I am attempting to write a SQL expression that searches for mode of CW and NOT a US QSO and it the QSO was between January 1, 2015 and January 1, 2025 (and that part works it is that last part of the expression that I can¡¯t get right). Anway, this is what I have so far: (mode='CW') AND (DXCCPrefix <> 'K') AND ((QSO_Begin > #01-01-2015 00:00#) AND (QSO_End < #01-01-2025 00:00#)) AND ((APP_DXKeeper_LotW_QSL_RCVD<>'V') OR (QSL_Rcvd <> 'V')) I don¡¯t get any errors. I want it to now list only DX stations that have not been verified. I realized that is ¡°confirmation¡± but the ¡®V¡¯ appears in the LoTWR or QSLR columns. Which explains why I have that part at the end. I looked at the Help (Log Items) at file:///C:/Ham%20Programs/DXLab/DXKeeper/Help/Items.htm and it shows an item App_DXKeeper_QSL_Verified but I couldn¡¯t figure out what to do with it since it appears one of its values is ¡®V¡¯, but when I tried it as a SQL expression I got an error. What am I missing? 73, Bob KB4CL
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DXKeeper log not opening
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I get the message "attempt to open the log in E:\ZF2LC_2025-03-21_14-57-00.mdb failed The Microsoft Jet database stopped the process because you and another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time." What does this mean? Jim W2SM
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WAC report
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Dave, Since now the WAC (and 5B-WAC) may be obtained from one's DXCC accout (Application forms with cards credited in a DXCC account can be sent to WAC by e-mail or fax along with payment noted on the form) can you modify the provided WAC report to show LOTW status as well as card status? Or does the statement mean literally "CARDS"? Thanks and 73 Pete K5GM Pete Jordahl, K5GM k5gm@...
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QRZ entry to addr
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How does one get QRZ to automatically enter the address into addr box when you enter a contact into the log? thanks 73 Dwight NS9I
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Progress report
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I was wondering what the Card column in the DXCC progress report denotes? Perhaps I overlooked it on this page https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper/Help/Progress.htm In my report it shows 191 confirmed and 40 verified. 73 Stan KM4HQE
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!
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Ok. This solves another thing for me. In years past, when we all kept paper logs, we were asked to record station changes and other information in our logbook. It would go in the log as a comment with none of the QSO information filled in. I had been trying to figure out how to do that for any information I wanted to record in the DXKeeper log. I hadn¡¯t yet gotten into mind how to make the feature request¡ And now I know it isn¡¯t necessary as the support is already there. However, I just ran into an issue. It appears that logging a comment like this still tries to upload the ¡°QSO¡± to QRZ and possibly other logging/QSL services. I got a couple of popups from QRZ, and both the eQSL and LoTW panels are showing ¡°R¡± for Sent. I would guess that a QSO with a ¡°!¡± in the callsign should probably prevent the record from being uploaded to those services. Just a guess, however. ? Thanks for taking a look at this. 73 -.. . / -- .- .-. -.- / -. --... -.-- -.. DE MARK N7YD
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Oops...
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I guess I blew it. I just received a new computer and am trying to get DXLabs working on it. Honestly, nearly everything was working immediately, just a couple of nits to work out. First, in Commander, when I try to load a file to any of the "command" buttons, I get the following: 2025-04-17 17:55:52.618 > program error 52 in module UserCommandSequenceDefinition.LoadCmd_Click: Bad file name or number I suspect I named a folder incorrectly or something, but I'm not sure. Help, anyone? Thanks, Earl / KD5XB DM84 e e Sent with Proton Mail secure email.
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Logging when transmissions are made
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I am interested in having a log of when I make any transmission as a way to track down interference complaints. Is this something that can be done with the DX Labs SW? If not, does anyone have any suggestion? Thanks, Bruce KO4PRE
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LOTW --- DXKeeper discrepancy
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Dave- I attempted a LOTW upload today, it aborted due to a duplicate. Investigation reveals 26 qsos that were uploaded to LOTW, but DXKeeper says Not uploaded. I have them identified. I confirmed that are in LOTW. What is best way to change DXKeeper to LOTW uploaded? Thanks Dan KC2STA
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Launcher installed but does not appear in task bar or as an Icon
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Hello group and Dave.....I have just attempted to install DX Labs on a new Windows 11 machine. I have followed all the directions in the relocating DX Applications from one PC to another. I installed the the Launcher in the destination PC as instructed in Item 4. The launcher appeared and I followed the instructions in item 5. When I terminated the Launcher and tried to copy the relocation folder to the destination PC, it would not show the Launcher workshop folder in the file. In the error log for the Launcher agent it show version 1.4.8 which is not the correct Launcher version. It also states that the Launcher is running but there is no Launcher in the task bar or shown as an Icon In the Launcher error text log it shows the Launcher agent failed unzip DLL. When I click on the LauncherAgent exec. it show that the Launcher is waiting to terminate. Question: should I delete everything in steps 4 and 5? Where can I find version 1.5 or later to accomplish this task? sigh......
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DXView main window not visible any more
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Hi, usually, my DXView (4.9.8) main window starts minimized, only the World Map window is on the screen. Today I tried to maximize the main window, clicked on it in the tastbar, but it didn't appear on the screen. I couldn't find a solution to let it appear. Uninstall and re-install didn't help as well, same behaviour as before. As I have no access to the DXView main window, I cannot pass an error log. I also have no access to the World Map window any more, because I terminated it during trouble-shooting and would need the main window to let it re-appear. I only was able to save DXViews application settings in the workspace, see below. Any idea what I can do? Thanks & 73, Lui, DL6FBR ----- saved DXView app settings ----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\AntennaPresets] "PresetCaption0"="0" "PresetHeader0"="0" "PresetCaption1"="45" "PresetHeader1"="45" "PresetCaption2"="90" "PresetHeader2"="90" "PresetCaption3"="135" "PresetHeader3"="135" "PresetCaption4"="180" "PresetHeader4"="180" "PresetCaption5"="225" "PresetHeader5"="225" "PresetCaption6"="270" "PresetHeader6"="270" "PresetCaption7"="315" "PresetHeader7"="315" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\Configuration] "DXSpotDiameter"="50" "LoggedQSODiameter"="50" "LoggedEntityDiameter"="50" "QSOLineWidth"="1" "OriginSpotDiameter"="50" "DisplayLabelDetails"="1" "DisplayTime"="1" "GoogleEarthQTHLabel"="DL6FBR" "GoogleEarthSelectedLocationAltitude"="500000" "StationCallsignKey"="DL6FBR" "MapQuestZoom"="1" "GoogleMapType"="Hybrid" "GoogleZoom"="10" "MagneticPoleLatitude"="82 18' N" "MagneticPoleLongitude"="113 24' W" "ProgressFilter1"="0" "ProgressFilter2"="0" "ProgressFilter3"="0" "ProgressFilter4"="0" "EarthMapVisibility"="False" "PrevLog"="C:\\AFu\\Programme\\DXLab\\DXKeeper\\Databases\\DL6FBR.mdb" "WorldMapNative"="True" "WorldMapDXAtlas"="false" "SpotLifetime"="1" "XCVRSplit"="1" "SSBviaWW"="0" "FMviaWW"="0" "SMviaWW"="0" "DistanceUnit"="1" "QTHLocation"="5" "Antarctica"="1" "SpotCountryPopup"="1" "BoldProgressData"="0" "LogFilter"="0" "OpenPrevLog"="1" "ScanDwell"="1" "ScanAnnounce"="0" "DisplayGeoMagPanel"="1" "WorldMapGoogleEarthEnable"="0" "GoogleEarthDisplaySpots"="0" "NewOnStart"="0" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\DatabaseVersions] "Database0"="2.6.2" "Database1"="2025-02-22" "Database2"="1.2.7" "Database5"="1.1.6" "Database3"="2025-04-06" "Database4"="2025-04-06" "Database6"="2018-01-23" "Database7"="2025-04-07" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\DXCCDatabase] "DXCCDatabasePathname"="C:\\AFu\\Programme\\DXLab\\DXView\\Databases\\DXCC.mdb" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\eQSLDatabase] "eQSLDatabasePathname"="C:\\AFu\\Programme\\DXLab\\DXView\\Databases\\eQSLAG.mdb" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\DXView\Filters] "XcvrBandOnly"="0" "BandFilter0"="0" "BandFilter1"="1" "BandFilter2"="1" "BandFilter3"="1" "BandFilter4"="1" "BandFilter5"="1" "BandFilter6"="1" "BandFilter7"="1" "BandFilter8"="1" "BandFilter9"="1" "BandFilter10"="0" "BandFilter11"="0" "BandFilter12"="0" "BandFilter13"="0" "BandFilter14"="0" "BandFilter15"="0" "ModeFilter0"="1" "ModeFilter1"="1" "ModeFilter2"="1" "ModeFilter3"="1" "ModeFilter4"="1" "ModeFilter5"="1" "ModeFilter6"="1" "ModeFilter7"="1" "ModeFilter8"="1" "ModeFilter9"="1" "ModeFilter10"="1" "ModeFilter11"="1" "ModeFilter12"="1" "ModeFilter13"="1" "ModeFilter14"="1" "ModeFilter15"="1" "ModeFilter16"="1" "ModeFilter17"="1" "ModeFilter18"="1" "ModeFilter19"="1" "ModeFilter20"="1" "ModeFilter21"="1" "ModeFilter22"="1" "ModeFilter23"="1" "ModeFilter24"="1" "ModeFilter25"="1" "ModeFilter26"="1" "ModeFilter27"="1" "ModeFilter28"="1" "ModeFilter29"="1" "ModeFilter30"="1" "ModeFilter31"="1" "ModeFilter32"="1" "ModeFilter33"="1" "OriginFilter0"="1" "OriginFilter1"="1" "OriginFilter2"="1" "OriginFilter3"="1" "OriginFilter4"="1" "OriginFilter5"="1" "OriginFilter6"="1" "OriginFilter7"="1" "OriginFilter8"="1" "ContFi
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Spots not Showing Up in Flex SSDR
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It was working once before. I must be missing a setting. John N1JM
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Commander S-meter Display
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https://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Help/SMeter.htm Where do I find the Commander's S-meter folder? I'm just trying to familiarize myself with this function and understand the colors I'm seeing on my display (Elecraft K4D radio) as I work through all the various details of this amazing software. Thank you! Rich, NU6T -- Richard Hill
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SpotCollector keeps going into yellow status
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Over the past few weeks I've had issues with SpotCollector turning to yellow status for my sources. Sometimes it's all 4 sources that I'm using, other times it may be 2, or just a single source. I have been closing SpotCollector and reopening which has, temporarily, allowed me to reconnect to my sources. The yellow status seems to take place more on the weekends than during the week. Any idea what may be causing my SpotCollector to continue to go into yellow status? Tim N9PN
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Windows 11 24 H2
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Do you know if 24 H2 ever got straightened out? I remember a few months ago that it was one update you DID NOT want to install. I¡¯m asking because a friend of mine has the home edition of Windows 11 and he is wondering if it is safe to install. 73, Bob KB4CL
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The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder
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Hi Dave - Just wanted to say TNX for mentioning The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder. I really enjoyed listening to it as an audio book - especially hearing Dave Bernstein mentioned twice, and ham radio once! 73, Bob WB2NVR
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