[DXLog.net - Support] My user report in JIDX CW

[9A5K]

Hi Rin and others.

Thanks for your report.

Regarding logging in ESM mode, you can't log qso with enter, because enter
key is used for sending messages.
CTRL + Plus is combination which is used for logging purposes when ESM mode
is active.

Other messages can be sent if you put then as macro somewhere.. $MSG1 for
example will send other message #1.. etc..
Or, you have to use ALT+C and F keys... currently, there isn't other way to
do it, maybe we can think about some new
shortcuts if needed... :-)

SR/SS times should be checked.. it seems that it is something wrong with
algorithm.
LAT/LON are calculated either from gridsquare field (if you enter it at
config screen), or if it is empty, from default lat/lon for dxcc.

Thanks for RPT time info.. should be fixed in next release.

Regarding statistics, and because of some strange problems with
BinaryWriter object, I've decided to move DXN file into new structure.
Because of these errors, under some circumstances DXN file becomes
corrupted.
For testing purposes, now DXLog.net v2.1.1 using SQLite database structure.
Coding is finished, but I should check to be sure that there wouldn't be
any performance issues. Currently, first test with bigger logs looks fine.

As DXN file will become simple SQLite database, it will be easy to access
it, read the data and produce any statistics needed as additional
application during the contest or in postcontest mode, whatever.
Also, the idea is to allow implementation of 3rd party forms, which could
provide some more information to the user.
The interface to implement such things are getting ready and something
similar would enable also possibility to write/run some custom scripts if
needed.

And one more good news for OTRSP hardware users. Thanks to Braco -
E77DX/OE1EMS and Boris - S58A, I have now  OTRSP YCCC SO2R+ box on my desk.
So, those who are interested in OTRSP devices, can expect that OTRSP
protocol will be implemented really soon.

More news soon. :-)

73,
Chris - 9A5K



On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 7:31 PM, rin JG1VGX <jg1vgx at jarl.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Although condx was not so great, I have thoroughly enjoyed JIDX CW
> contest last weekend, using DXLog.net 2.0.25.
>
> First of all, I say BIG thanks to Chris. The software worked great
> throughout the contest. In the past I have reported glitches in the
> IC-706 CAT, but now it is working rock solid (I used native mode, not
> via Omni-Rig). Band map is so useful and the rate graph is eye-amusing
> and so motivating.
>
> OK then here are what I have noted during the contest. They are either
> small glitches to be fixed, features already on Chris's task list to
> be implemented, or simply my not knowing enough about the logger.
>
> Here it goes.
>
> - ESM mode. I couldn't get the hang of this. When enabled, I could
> send the exchange but unable to log the QSO with any combinations of
> keys that I have imagined. Needed to turn this off throughout the
> contest. Ins and + worked as intended without ESM. Could be related to
> local keyboard layout?
> - Auto Run/SP switching worked great. I love this.
> - The local SR/SS times shown in the clock bar are not correct. Should
> I set LAT/LON elsewhere?
> - RPT time display in the Operating info window is not updated
> immediately. Timer itself is updated but the window display needs to
> be closed and re-opened to show the correct value.
> - Can the rate graph be color-coded by band (or mode)?
> - I found bandmap scaling can be changed with the mouse wheel, but are
> there any other key combinations to do this? I use a laptop only with
> built-in trackpad, no wheel, no ten keys. I know I can use key
> remapping tools but other easier ways would be appreciated.
> - How to send 'other CW messages'? Do I need to Alt-C and then press F
> keys? No other easy way to do this?
>
> Sorry for the long list! Most of them are not urgent.
> --
> 73 de rin JG1VGX
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