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Re: Spotcollector headers

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below

Hello all….Can some one tell me which header I need to add to my spotcollector window to monitor US state names with the

US calls that are posted with FT8??

+ Dave W6DE and Joe W4TV have already answered this question: the field name is Primary - an abbreviation for "Primary Administrative Subdivision"

 

Is this even possible??

+ Yes. Local databases are fast enough, given that they need only be accessed the first time a station is spotted when a Spot Database Entry is being created.

 

Does spotcollector check callsigns against a database to fill in the Proper state???

+ For callsigns issued by the US Federal Communications Commission, SpotCollector queries the USAP database (if installed). For callsigns in Russia, SpotCollector queries the RDA database (if installed). SpotCollector queries the  for all other callsigns, SpotCollector queries the DXCC database, which for several countries can deduce a Primary Administrative Subdivision from a callsign. You can test functionality  this by entering a callsign in DXView's Main window.

      73,

          Dave, AA6YQ

 


Re: Commander, Windows 11 and IC-7610

Stephen Rabinowitz
 

Thanks for your message, Dave. The Commander main window appeared on screen with a frequency of 000 and no mode. On further investigation I found that the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge did not have an installed driver. A visit to the Silicon Labs website showed a download for CP210x VCPInstaller_x64. exe. All good now. You led me in an indirect way to the right path. Thanks again.
73, Steve K2SN

On Dec 22, 2022, at 3:40 PM, Dave AA6YQ <aa6yq@...> wrote:

+ AA6YQ comments below
Commander won't respond no matter what I try

+ What does "Commander won't respond" mean, exactly. Does it's Main window appear on-screen after you direct the Launcher to start it? Is there an errorlog.txt file in your Commander folder?

+ Have you reviewed the Icom configuration steps in

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/TranceiverControlIcom

+ and

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/ConnectingIcom

?

     73,

           Dave, AA6YQ


Re: Spotcollector headers

Joe Subich, W4TV
 

PRI (Primary Administrative Division) ... will also include
Canadian Provinces, Russian Oblasts, etc.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-12-22 5:37 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote:
Hello all..Can some one tell me which header I need to add to my
spotcollector window to monitor US state names with the
US calls that are posted with FT8?? Is this even possible?? Does
spotcollector check callsigns against a database to fill in the
Proper state??? Any help is appreciated.
73 Ted VE3SS


Re: Spotcollector headers

w6de
 

In SpotCollector |Config |Spot Database Display tab | Layout pane | select Primary, Caption it to State

 

Details are here:

file:///C:/DXLab/SpotCollector/Help/ConfigurationSpotDatabaseDisplay.htm

 

73,

Dave, w6de

 

From: DXLab@groups.io <DXLab@groups.io> On Behalf Of Ted Boerkamp via groups.io
Sent: 22 December, 2022 22:38
To: DXLab@groups.io
Subject: [DXLab] Spotcollector headers

 

Hello all….Can some one tell me which header I need to add to my spotcollector window to monitor US state names with the

US calls that are posted with FT8?? Is this even possible?? Does spotcollector check callsigns against a database to fill in the

Proper state??? Any help is appreciated.

73 Ted VE3SS

 

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Spotcollector headers

Ted Boerkamp
 

Hello all….Can some one tell me which header I need to add to my spotcollector window to monitor US state names with the

US calls that are posted with FT8?? Is this even possible?? Does spotcollector check callsigns against a database to fill in the

Proper state??? Any help is appreciated.

73 Ted VE3SS


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Re: SpotCollector wrong digital mode

Joe Subich, W4TV
 

Is there any way I can define a frequency range to override a spot's mode to be FT8 if the frequency is within defined ranges?
Except for the occasional station operating in F/H mode outside the
normal "watering holes", the updated Sub-band definition file
(BandModes 2022-12-06.txt) supplied with the most recent SpotCollector
upgrade should fix the large majority of FT4/FT8 spots being incorrectly
reported as RTTY.

As Dave replied, you can also create/edit your own BandModes file by
following the instructions in SpotCollector's Help file and info in
"Getting Started With DXLab" (the DXLab Wiki).

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-12-22 9:21 AM, Tom Kenny NJ2DX via groups.io wrote:
In SpotCollector I often see FT8 spots listed as RTTY. I suspect this is a problem from the source and have seen this happen from multiple sources.
Is there any way I can define a frequency range to override a spot's mode to be FT8 if the frequency is within defined ranges?
Thanks and 73, Tom NJ2DX


Re: Problem?

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below:
My objective when I responded to this issue was to indicate that he had a workaround that worked for him and not suggesting fault.  If that window was open either on the screen or off the screen ALT+TAB would have displayed it.
+ You're right, Joe. My primary point was that any resolution to "disappearing Windows" not caused by inadvertent movement will have to come from Microsoft.

      73,

             Dave, AA6YQ


Re: Problem?

dxradio33
 

My objective when I responded to this issue was to indicate that he had a workaround that worked for him and not suggesting fault.  If that window was open either on the screen or off the screen ALT+TAB would have displayed it.

 

73’s

Joe K8FC

 

From: DXLab@groups.io <DXLab@groups.io> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2022 15:46
To: DXLab@groups.io
Subject: Re: [DXLab] Problem?

 

+ AA6YQ comments below

Well it was worth a shot.  In any event, you have a work around and I am sure at some point this will be resolved.

+ DXKeeper does not autonomously change the locations of the windows it displays - information that is stored in the WIndows Registry. Either you inadvertently moved the LoTW download progress display window, or a latent defect in Windows caused the Registry entry to be modified. If the latter, any resolution would have to come from Microsoft.

+ The DXLab Launcher can save and restore a DXLab application's settings from the Windows Registry to a file (in a Workspace), and restore those settings from a file (in a Workspace), but it doesn't modify any of those settings in the process.

       73,

             Dave, AA6YQ


Re: Problem?

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below
Well it was worth a shot.  In any event, you have a work around and I am sure at some point this will be resolved.
+ DXKeeper does not autonomously change the locations of the windows it displays - information that is stored in the WIndows Registry. Either you inadvertently moved the LoTW download progress display window, or a latent defect in Windows caused the Registry entry to be modified. If the latter, any resolution would have to come from Microsoft.

+ The DXLab Launcher can save and restore a DXLab application's settings from the Windows Registry to a file (in a Workspace), and restore those settings from a file (in a Workspace), but it doesn't modify any of those settings in the process.

       73,

             Dave, AA6YQ


Re: Updating DXKEEPER LOTW database

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below
After recent attempts to update DXKeeper databases It just struck me that a DXView window was not opening. It is now and I've no explanation of why. Both Zonealarn and Webroot show no sign of inhibiting DXView.
+ Which DXVIew window was not opening? Were you able to direct DXView to update your LoTW database?

     73,

          Dave, AA6YQ


Re: Commander, Windows 11 and IC-7610

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below
Commander won't respond no matter what I try

+ What does "Commander won't respond" mean, exactly. Does it's Main window appear on-screen after you direct the Launcher to start it? Is there an errorlog.txt file in your Commander folder?

+ Have you reviewed the Icom configuration steps in

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/TranceiverControlIcom

+ and

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/ConnectingIcom

?

     73,

           Dave, AA6YQ


Re: SpotCollector wrong digital mode

Dave AA6YQ
 

+ AA6YQ comments below
In SpotCollector I often see FT8 spots listed as RTTY. I suspect this is a problem from the source and have seen this happen from multiple sources.
Is there any way I can define a frequency range to override a spot's mode to be FT8 if the frequency is within defined ranges?

+ Yes: step-by=step instructions are here:

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/SpotDatabaseEntriesHaveWrongModes

+ "Getting Started with DXLab" is searchable, as described beneath the table in the "Goal-oriented Documentation" section of

https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/GettingStarted

       73,

            Dave, AA6YQ

 

 


SpotCollector wrong digital mode

Tom Kenny NJ2DX
 

In SpotCollector I often see FT8 spots listed as RTTY. I suspect this is a problem from the source and have seen this happen from multiple sources.
Is there any way I can define a frequency range to override a spot's mode to be FT8 if the frequency is within defined ranges?

Thanks and 73, Tom NJ2DX


Re: Mayabeque Provinces missing from DXKeeper province pull-down for Cuba

Neil W3ZQI
 

Thank you Joe:
  Will do.
73 Neil W3ZQI


Re: Mayabeque Provinces missing from DXKeeper province pull-down for Cuba

Joe Subich, W4TV
 

This requires an update of ADIF to include the changes.
Contact the standard maintainer at ADIF.org

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-12-22 2:24 PM, Neil W3ZQI via groups.io wrote:
Hello:
Please forward this info to the maintainer of the Primary Administrative Subdivision table for DXKeeper.  Provinces Mayabeque and Artemisa are missing and La Habana dropped for Cuba.  Station example: CO3LY.
Thank you and 73,
Neil W3ZQI
*Mayabeque Province* is one of two new provinces created from the former La Habana Province ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Habana_Province ) , whose creation was approved by the Cuban National Assembly ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_National_Assembly ) on August 1, 2010, the other being *Artemisa* Province ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisa_Province ). [3] ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayabeque_Province#cite_note-3 ) [4] ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayabeque_Province#cite_note-4 ) The new provinces came in to existence on January 1, 2011. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayabeque_Province


Commander, Windows 11 and IC-7610

Stephen Rabinowitz
 

Commander worked well with my IC-7610 on an old Windows 10 PC, which I recently replaced with a much faster Windows 11 machine. I downloaded the Icom software and found the ports Com3 and Com4 in device manager. Commander won't respond no matter what I try. I have consulted the DXLab wiki, but so far no joy. Please advise.
73, Steve K2SN


Mayabeque Provinces missing from DXKeeper province pull-down for Cuba

Neil W3ZQI
 

Hello:
  Please forward this info to the maintainer of the Primary Administrative Subdivision table for DXKeeper.  Provinces Mayabeque and Artemisa are missing and La Habana dropped for Cuba.  Station example: CO3LY.
Thank you and 73,
Neil W3ZQI

Mayabeque Province is one of two new provinces created from the former La Habana Province, whose creation was approved by the Cuban National Assembly on August 1, 2010, the other being Artemisa Province.[3][4] The new provinces came in to existence on January 1, 2011.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayabeque_Province


Re: Updating DXKEEPER LOTW database

lmeeny
 

Dave,

After recent attempts to update DXKeeper databases It just struck me that a DXView window was not opening. It is now and I've no explanation of why. Both Zonealarn and Webroot show no sign of inhibiting DXView.

73

Ed W2GHD


Re: DXKeeper and LoTW Returns

Gilbert Baron W0MN
 

Now you see why WAS on FT8 is so easy to get. 😊

 

Outlook LT Gil W0MN

Hierro Candente Batir de Repente

44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb

 

 

From: DXLab@groups.io <DXLab@groups.io> On Behalf Of Rick Arzadon - N8XI via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2022 9:44 AM
To: DXLab@groups.io
Subject: Re: [DXLab] DXKeeper and LoTW Returns

 

+ Compare that to the LoTW confirmation rate for your QSOs made in 2022: filter DXKeeper's Log Page Display to contain only QSOs made in 2022, and then click the "QSL Stats" button along the bottom of the Main window's "Check Progress" tab.

      73,

             Dave, AA6YQ

Thanks, I will use the above from now on.

N8XI QSL Statistics Report 22-Dec-2022

Filter: QSO_Begin BETWEEN #2022-01-01 # and #2022-12-24#

 

 

            LotW upld   LotW cfm  LotW cfm%

 

      Phone   54         18        33%   

         CW   1424        671        47%   

       DIGI    296        217        73%   

        PSK      0          0          0              

 

       160M      4          2        50%   

        80M    165         90        55%   

        40M    945        446        47%   

        30M     18         10        56%   

        20M    556        305        55%   

        17M      6          4        67%   

        15M     54         32        59%   

        12M      2          2       100%   

        10M      5          2        40%   

         6M     19         13        68%   

         2M      0          0          0              

 

      Total   1774        906        51%   

73, Rick - N8XI


--

W0MN EN34rb 44.08226 N 92.51265 W

Hierro candente, batir de repente

HP Laptop


Re: Bad prop mode

Jeff KB2M
 

The broke button found it. I knew there had to be a simple solution!

thanks

73 Jeff kb2m

On 12/22/2022 11:21 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

I found one SATNAME in error. The error was it was in lower case, but
didn't always display that way, only in the main window. So it was
hard to find.
I don't know that DXKeeper values are case sensitive - at least I've
never found that to be the case when using  SQL filtering.

When I get back I will try filtering , and searching through the sat
data again. It would be a lot easier if the QSO in error was saved
somewhere in an error file.
The built-in "Broke" filter (Filter panel at the bottom of the main
page) should fine any QSO that (from the Help file):

specify a Satellite name but to not specify a Propagation mode of SAT
You could also write your own filter for valid Satellite Names:
   SAT_NAME in (list of valid satellite names)

Note: if you are using satellites not defined in "DefaultSatellites.txt"
in DXKeeper's Databases folder, be sure to create your own
"Satellites.txt" file in the databases folder containing the new
satellite names (See DXKeeper/Help/Configuration.htm).

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2022-12-22 10:13 AM, Jeff KB2M wrote:
I did that, and saw nothing wrong. All the sat contacts show 'SAT' . I did find another error earlier, when going through several hundred sat contacts I was holding till ARRL added the two new sats to LoTW. I found one SATNAME in error. The error was it was in lower case, but didn't always display that way, only in the main window. So it was hard to find.

  FYI.  These errors are from me typing in all the sat info manually as the SatPC32ISS version doesn't connect to LoTW. I have a doctors appointment. When I get back I will try filtering , and searching through the sat data again. It would be a lot easier if the QSO in error was saved somewhere in an error file. I'm also CCing this to  Erich to see if he is willing to add the connect to DXLab function to SatPC32ISS..

73 Jeff kb2m


On 12/22/2022 9:42 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

Try this filter:

  SAT_NAME<>'' and Prop_Mode <> 'SAT'

Or you can enable the Propagation panel and step through each QSO
until you find the offending one.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 2022-12-22 9:30 AM, Jeff KB2M wrote:
It looks like my screen capture was stripped off . When I do a QSL , Add Requested  I get  a message.....

  'at least one QSO was not added to the QSL Queue because it specifies a satellite name item but its propagation mode item is not set to SAT'




On 12/22/2022 9:09 AM, Jeff KB2M wrote:

How do I find this guy? I went through my contacts since this appeared and can't find any issue. Is there some way to list the callsign of the offending contact so I can locate and correct it?

Thanks

73 Jeff kb2m