[DXBase] Logging & Frequency Control

Tue, 3 Dec 2002 15:33:00 -0500

Did you perhaps change the DX Spot Key entry in the TNC and/or Internet tab
of user options. It must be
DX de
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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 2:57 PM
Subject: [DXBase] Logging & Frequency Control
> Having been a DXBase user since the initial release of the first DOS
version,
> I finally decided yesterday to begin using all of the features of DXB
2002.
> Previously DXBase was used only for logging, QSL'ing, and record
maintenance.
> I am having some problems and would appreciate some assistance. I am not
a
> technical IT person
> so I would appreciate simple layman's explanations.
>> Logging is no problem. When I enter a worked station in the log DXBase
> tracks the ICOM 756PRO and records the proper frequency and mode.
>> My problem relates to Internet spots. The Internet connection through
DXBase
> appears to be working properly and I have no difficulty receiving or
sending
> Internet spots. Mt difficulty comes when I try to click in the "type" box
on
> the left to log a Internet spot that I just worked. If I do a SH/DX the
> result is displayed as follows:
>> 14022.1 9L1AB
> 21335.9 TR8CA etc.
>> When the frequency is displayed in this format I have no problem
controlling
> the rig or logging the station. Also, when I click on the stations
received
> in this format the 'Previous QSO's" box is populated with the proper
> information.
>> My problem comes in when a routine Internet spot is received and it comes
in
> the following format:
>> DX de W1AAA 14022.1 9L1AB
>> When I try to log this Internet spot by either of the 3 ways, I either get
A.
> An error message that says "Field Cannot be Blank", or b. it logs
whatever
> station was last listed in the Previous QSO's box.
>> Also, when I click in the Type box attempting to change the rig to the
> frequency of the Internet spot nothing happens.
>> No doubt whatever is causing the problem is my fault but I just cannot
seem
> to find the magic to make it function properly. Thank you for your
> assistance.
>>> Tom Neill K4XG
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