Re: Spotcollector headers
Dave AA6YQ
+ AA6YQ comments below
+ Dave W6DE and Joe W4TV have already answered this question: the field name is Primary - an abbreviation for "Primary Administrative Subdivision"
+ 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.
+ 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,
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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 |
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Re: Spotcollector headers
Joe Subich, W4TV
PRI (Primary Administrative Division) ... will also include
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Re: Problem?
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
+ 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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, |
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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. + 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,
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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 |
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Re: Mayabeque Provinces missing from DXKeeper province pull-down for Cuba
Neil W3ZQI
Thank you Joe:
Will do. 73 Neil W3ZQI |
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Re: Mayabeque Provinces missing from DXKeeper province pull-down for Cuba
Joe Subich, W4TV
This requires an update of ADIF to include the changes.
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Contact the standard maintainer at ADIF.org 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2022-12-22 2:24 PM, Neil W3ZQI via groups.io wrote:
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Re: DXKeeper and LoTW Returns
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, 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 |
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Re: Bad prop mode
Jeff KB2M
The broke button found it. I knew there had to be a simple solution!
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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, butI don't know that DXKeeper values are case sensitive - at least I've |
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