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Winlog32 v5.7.3 release 27 January 2012


v5.7.3 release 27 January 2012.

Callbook
Added new online callbook "HamQTH" (EXCELLENT free service).
Changed some cosmetics (toolbar and revised options)
Improved some functions.
Moved option "Show Callbook when nothing found" from Options/Settings to Callbook Options

LOG QSLIN/OUT.
Added function to clear any leading/trailing space character whilst inputting.

FLDigi Interface.
Adds power to log from power list.

WAB Database
Some cosmetic changes to display to be more compatible with Vista/W7.

DXCluster Band View
Changed right margin to better display scrollbar in Vista/W7.

Print QSL Labels.
Fixed bug where not printing 'via buro/direct' when option enabled.

Online Help system.
Started, but not fully functional yet, est. completion end of 2012.

Latest Prefix update included

73 Colin, G0CUZ

 

Winlog32 v5.7.2 release 27 December 2011


v5.7.2 release 27 December 2011.

HAPPY  NEW YEAR

DXCLuster
Fixed bug DXCluster QRZ look-up.

Menu/Databases
Cosmetic change word "EDIT" to "View".

DXCC & WAE Database
Expanded left side country data view to include prefix and entity code. Right-click look-up in google maps now looks at code and not prefix which previously gave ambiguities.

Import
Corrected bug in duplicate checking (error 3077)
Added count for skipped duplicates.

Prefix look-up
Added pass-through for /JOTA (jamboree stations).
Added all deleted country entities.

Log Maintenance.
Allow 5 - 5.5MHz (60m) as valid frequency.

Log DXCC Display
Added 5MHz band (menu/Graph/Log DXCC Display).

Cabrillo output
Added output for NRRL Fylkestest (user request)

Band Display
Added 5MHz capability.

DXCluster.
Added warning to purge the DXCluster database when 10000 records exist - then warning for every for additional 5000 - if not purged.

Print QSL
Added option(s) to change font size/colour/style of "QSL Via *Manager*" - requirement for some QSL bureaus to have this highlighted.
Bug fixed in convert dbw to watts where dbw entered incorrectly > 37
Slight change to mathematics on calculate label size (for printing)

Prefix database updated

73 Colin, G0CUZ

 

 
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greeting to all visitors

An update should be available before the end off the year

73 Colin, G0CUZ

Winlog32 v5.7.1 beta release 2 December 2011

 

v5.7.1 beta release 2 December 2011

DXCluster
Hide toolbar option added (options - Show tab).
Email alert; added SMTP & PoP3 ports as user options.

Google Maps.
Fixed bug where window position was not retained.

LOG & Prefix database major overhaul.
Changed lookup algorithm and behaviour.....
Callsigns already entered into log display a Country based on a look-up of the existing logged entity country code ('Code' field)
If no country code is available in the Log or the country code=0 then the Country look-up will be performed by the Prefix database and "Country Name" will be displayed in red (as warning).
Callsigns (QSOs) entered in real-time, display a country looked up from the Prefix database based on the entered callsign and date (as before).
The Log Check Robot can update all zero country codes when LCR has ALL options disabled
With DXCC check enabled - the LCR uses a comparator to check that the Prefix database and Log entity code match.
Changed behaviour of the 'Callsign' field - when editing a previously entered or current QSO callsign - a new prefix country search is provoked.
Also changed some log functionality to try to prevent an incorrect value for country code being added when Log is edited or no code offered when QSO is not entered correctly.
These new procedures make it difficult to enter a QSO without generating a Country Code for the log.

Log eQSL upload.
Added upload errors to debug file (option debug=on).

Search callsign mini window;
Fixed bug:- not displaying QRB/QTF info QSLIN field;

Log.
Changed behaviour; if "V" (LoTW verified) already present and later enters "B" now does not delete "V".
Refined Contest procedure to work better with Winkey.

Import ADIF.
Completely revised ADIF importing functions at code level, also will now import 'QRZDownload' files (with exclusion options).

Winkey.
Added 'up-speeder' for contest exchange and modified some functions for better contest working with the Log.

Search Custom Plug-in editor;
Minor changes.

Islands Database.
CISA; corrected error "PQ" prefix - should be "QC".

QRZ.COM
Callsign lookup - due to changes at QRZ - changed lookup url.

Manager look-up at IK3QAR (right-click list)
Modified to uses internal browser.

LoTW Manager.
Saves Import Grid and IOTA settings.

Log DXCC Display.
Fixed run-time error bug when Window is minimised.

Cabrillo output.
Corrected header "CREATED-BY:" (no hyphen)

Latest Updates.
Now has auto-connect where possible ('connect' button will not be needed in most cases)
Download button enabled only when a new prefix release is available.
Shows date last updated and release number if no new update download is available.
(release start nr.006 Dec 2011)
Will show status if Prefix database is old version.

Rig Control.
Added Kenwood TS-590S to Kenwood list.

Menu.
Removed option Prefix Auto display (redundant)

New Prefix database version included - this prefix database is NOT compatible with older versions.

Latest LoTW data file (HB9BZA) included.

 

73 Colin, G0CUZ

Problems with Forum

12 October 2011

The are some ongoing problems with the Winlog32 Forum.

The ISP has been contacted as this appears to be a server related problem but as this is a free and shared service it may be a while.

I the mean time, any problems of questions you have can be directed to me via email

Sorry for the inconvenience

73 Colin, G0CUZ
Winlog32 v 5.6.1 update available
 
v5.6.1 release 18 July 2011 (19 July 2011 fixed version).

DXCC
Added South Sudan (new entity) menu/File/Maintenance/File Maintenance - UPDATE DXCC

Print QSL
Fixed some things related to Multi QSL and selecing B/D, Multi/Single printing of selected B/D
Defaulted to Callsign sort order when in Multi/QSL mode.

DXCluster
Add to DXC Database: Fixed bug where bands > 50MHz were not being added.
Column 6 (count) now hidden by default
Removed horizontal scroll bar
Added Show DXCluster database option (default)
Toolbar now permanently displayed. 

IMPORT
New checking routine for ADIF files, also allows files without ADIF header to be imported

LoTW Manager
More error checking in file download - if corrupted file received or empty (input past EOF problem)

VHF Grid locator Database
Allowed "V" LoTW verifications to update confirmed staus for VUCC award (ARRL)
Revised Locator Update routines
More Toolbar filter options for QSL/econfirmed status

Prefix database latest update included

Latest LoTW data file (HB9BZA) included

Winlog32 v 5.5.8 update available

v5.5.8 release 16 May 2011.

Print QSL
Added extra 5 line option to multi-QSO/QSL labels

Interface
Bug fix (error 5) in interface for FLDigi Added options for same Will now work in whatever sequence Winlog or FLDigi is started

eQSL export
Bug Fix

QSL Export
Bug Fix
Winlog32 v 5.5.6 update available

v5.5.6 release 11 May 2011.

LOG
Fixed bug in 'Search Callsign' & 'Search Prefix' boxes giving wrong prefix information in some Cases.
Changed behaviour of Country display, once QSO is logged will display country data set by the Log entity code if different from that given by Prefix database.
Previously, regardless where Log Country code differed from Prefix search, it would display Country data from Prefix database.

Log Search Replace.
Modified some functions plus added function to allow replace of a latin zero with ascii zero in Callsign field

EXPORT ADIF
Changed PROGRAMID tag from "WL32" to "WINLOG32"
Added PROGRAMVERSION tag.

Club Log.
Added required api key to 'real time' and log upload

LOGPAGE
Double-click removed DXCC look-up as this is a duplicated action.

LatLatest Prefix update included

 
15 May 2011

I am now trying to get back to some sort of normality, I have released the version of Winlog32 I was working on before the tragedy and will now try and offer support for all users as usual.
I have tried to answer some mail during this period but it is likely that there is some outstanding
If anyone has mailed me with a question or problem and not received a full reply, please can you re-send and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Other than a few necessary changes I may have to make make, any further development work on Winlog32 will wait until after the summer.
Regular Prefix updates should continue as and when necessary.
Thank you all for your understading.
73 Colin
 
13 April 2011

Due to a family tragedy, I will not be able to offer any email or forum support or any further development until a later time, I am sorry guys, but please give me a little space and time.

73 Colin

Winlog32 v 5.5.5 update available
5.5.5 Release 17 March, 2011

Introducing a new tool:
LOG DXCC REPORT (menu/Graph/Log DXCC Report)
This acts upon information in the Log rather than what is in the DXCC database
Allows checking Worked/Confirmed from the Log.
Optional filters for Date Range and Band Range (not possible in DXCC Database)
N.B. This is the framework only - This is still under development I may include futher facilities like print/export etc. and whatever else can not be done with DXCC database alone.

Winkey
fixed F1 - F12 not added memory text to send window.

Latest updates
Added version check to prevent downloading new prefix update from old version (which will not work)

Hamscope/MixW
fixed bug not including country entity code?

Latest Prefix update included
 

Winlog32 v 5.5.4 update available
5.5.4 Release 6 March, 2011
Minor update

VHF Database
Fixed bug - occasional run time error "item not found in this collection" when updating VHF database

DDE Hamscope and MixW
DDE logged callsign - added country lookup plus the entity code now added to Log, untested
Latest Prefix update included (includes 4A4A)

Winlog32 v 5.5.3 update available
5.5.3 Release 22 February, 2011
 
DXCluster
Added auto-fetch retro spots on start-up
Added options for above to enable (default), set retro number of spots and optionally fetch single band only
This feature supported by Cluster types AR-Cluster, CC-Cluster, WinCluster, DX Spider,
NOT supported by DXNet and CLX and others.
Improved new user understanding of WLNET by displaying WLNET when no cluster has been selected

Back-up
Revised back-up on exit procedure
Fixed bug where option multi-log back-up was not working when .SLF files present

DXCC Database
Fixed printing bug where both Country and QSO were printed when Country only option chosen

LoW Manager
Fixed "Input past EOF" error when downloaded report is empty

DDE hamscope and MixW
Added trapping for type mismatch error when no frequency exists in DDE exchange

Winkey
Improved response in Contest mode?

Latest Prefix update included
Winlog32 v 5.5.1 update available
5.5.1 Release 12 February, 2011

General *NEW*
Major update and revision to the Prefix Database, now with 10,000+ entries of which 6000 are callsign exceptions.
In able to generate more accurate entity information, the Prefix database is NOT backward compatible with versions before 5.5.1
Because of the greater size of this database, some performance degredation may be noticed, in particular with the Log Check Robot
It is ESSENTIAL to run the Log Check Robot through the log after upgrading to v5, this should be done first with all LCR options DISABLED.
This will correct any errors in entity codes that may be present.
If you are NOT interested in DXCC whatsoever then this is of no importance.
The new version does not allow end user correction of the prefix database like before, so any remaining errors should be reported directly for correction in the master prefix database (You can correct entity codes already entered into the log by double clicking the callsign edit box, also see below)

Added correct parsing of /P# suffix (etc) e.g. /P6 (previously indicated Korea, should be /6 = portable six)
Added Club Log lookup option to Change Country Code in Log.
Added Club Log lookup in right-click Callsign lookup
Added Export option for Club Log with tailored ADIF log with automated upload.
Real-time QSO upload to Club Log, test interface now enabled www.clublog.org for details about Club Log

Export ADIF (full export)
Added STX and SRX tags (contest serial numbers) to standard (full) ADIF export

Print QSL
Fixed bug, not updating log for SWL labels in Multilabel function

Export Cabrillo
Fixed some problems with some formats
Added more contest formats to Contest database

LOG
Added 'Lock Exchange' option to contest counter, where a fixed exchange is sent, e.g. zone, age, or fixed location signifier.

Log Maintenance
New addition (File/Maintenance/Log Maintenance)
Various log maintenance routines to find, view and correct logging errors.
This facility may be expanded in the future.

DXCluster
Fixed bug in sounds not sounding on DXCC alerts
Added QUE.WAV ("?") for General alerts
Added WAZ.WAV for WAZ alerts

DXCC Database
Added Band Display when scrolling Countries when Band Display window enabled

VHF Database
Fixed bug when in HF mode and using 1.8/3.5 (locale issue)

ADIF Export
Minor checks and correction to QSLOUT date where date may be an abbreviated year.

BACKUP
Backup Log will now include station location file (.SLF)

QRZ ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
Changed URL to new spec Changes to code to reflect QRZ XML interface changes with IMAGE and BIO tags plus some minor cosmetic changes.

Solar Database.
Change font colour to one that shows better in XP onwards

WINKEY
Major revision to winkey interface code and behaviour.
Added window expand/contract (toolbar button) to show bigger area for text input
'Send Immediate' mode now works anytime when typing with SEND button pressed
Changed to software buffer, this allows better type ahead editing
Changed buffer size for WK2, switching between Wk1 and Wk2 resets comport, WK1=32 byte com buffer, WK2=128 byte com buffer, although the buffers are now not utilised
Added debug window (for development use only)
Added cursor memory text when hovering over memory toolbar buttons.
Added tracking of send characters which once sent can not be edited in send window, but allows type ahead.
Added contest auto-sending from Log and contest options

QSL Designer & QSL Printing (but NOT QSL Labels)
Added option to print Date in bespoke format like "DD MM YYYY"
Added Option to print RS(T) in bespoke format like "# # #" and strip off (if) contest serial number
The above two options allow overprinting individual values into specific locations e.g. on printed QSL 'boxes'
Fixed latin zero problem.
Added format 'view' for all format options

'ABOUT' window
Redesigned

Error logging -debug mode (File/Maintenance/File Maintenance)br /> Added Winlog32 version to logged errors

Latest Prefix update included, disabled from website downloads (latest updates) until a later time

Latest DXCluster telnet nodes included

Latest IOTA update included new IOTA

Latest LoTW data file (HB9BZA) included

Winlog32 v 5.4.4 update availabletd>
5.4.4 Release 14 October, 2010

DXCC
Due to the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in the West Indies on 10 October 2010, the two existing PJ entities, St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius (PJ5,6,7,8) - Netherlands Antillies and Curacao and Bonaire (PJ2,4,9) have been deleted from the DXCC list.
These have been replaced with four new DXCC entities announced by the ARRL on 13 October 2010; Bonaire, Curacao, Sint Maarten and Saba-St Eustatius
The DXCC and Prefix database have been updated to reflect these changes in this version.
After installing this version, please use the menu/File/Maintenance - UPDATE DXCC facility to update the DXCC database.
There were no other significant changes to the executable in this version.
Winlog32 v 5.4.3 update available

5.4.3 release, 28 September 2010.

LoTW MANAGER
Complete overhaul of LoTW Manager, to greatly improve useability and more accurate function.
Added functionality for easier use with multiple logs.
Some fundemental changes to the Export routines
Some fundemental changes to Import routines
Option to filter download 'QSL since date' of last download
Direct upload of signed file to LoTW server
Direct download of QSL report from loTW server
Added 'Settings' panel... -
 - to set Username and password
 - to set TQSL file path
 - to set URL paths for functions
 - in case these are ever changed by LoTW
Plus many cosmetic changes throughout.

DXCluster
Added mouse wheel scroll functionality.

DXCluster Band View
Added mouse wheel scroll functionality.

Prefix Added /BCN as a Beacon (would otherwise indicate China) (Internal)

Changed VHF Grid update functions
Changed DXCC update functions
Changed IOTA update functions

LOG
Added mouse wheel scrolling to LogPage
Mode - fixed problem with mode list sometimes being blank on start-up
Added QSONO as a Log sort option (settings)
Fixed bug where 'Keep Current Date' when using post logging was removed when accidentaly tabbing past Date field.

EXPORT ADIF
Added further esoteric data modes to export mode validation, most are now compliant with latest ADIF2 spec
 I do NOT intend to support non two-way radio modes in Winlog32 e.g. VOI at this time

Print QSL (Label)
Added facility to print power from Log PWR field onto label,
this is achieved by adding '@PWR' to RED text box, the '@PWR'is replaced by contents of PWR field
Added option to convert dbW to Watts for printing onto labels, which works with above.

Log Check Robot
Fixed bug where not updating User award database

Callbook
Changed internet callsign lookups to internal viewer, (not external browser) - this slightly improves response time
Added internet lookup at HamCall
Added internet API lookup from 'Callook' (www.callook.info) which has up-to-date FCC data (only USA Callsigns)
  and includes derived locational information.
Added internet lookup at University of Kansas - FCC (U.S. ONLY) Callsign database,
N.B. at the request of the site owner I have had to restrict use of this last facility (so for the probation period restricted to registered users)
Fixed bug when auto date-time disabled, where cursor would return to Callsign input.

Includes latest Prefix update
Includes latest lotw list (HB9BZA)
Includes latest DXCluster internet nodes
   

Winlog32 v 5.4.1 update available

5.4.1 release, 01 August 2010.

QRZ Callbook - online subsription interface
added further fields for Grid locator, LoTW user; ITU and CQ zones and some others
added BIO retrival and display.
Rearranged buttons for IMG and BIO

Log Check Robot
Added bi-directional functionality The ">" button - next to the 'Start' button will decide direction LCR will travel
Three functions
1. Beginning of log to end
2. End of log to beginning
3. Any point in Log to beginning or end
Added errror logging when enabled - skips realtime 'error report' pop-up and writes errors found from Callsign lookups to file "ErrorCall.txt"
Option 'VIEW' added, to view the Error log file (N.B. 'VIEW' button only available when there are errors)

ICOM RCW#1 & #2
Fixed bug where sometimes shows blank in Log Mode List

Maintenance
Added 'VIEW' file ("errorlog.txt") option for error debugging.

WAE Database
Corrected mistakes in WAE Database - Updated Country List to include 'Market Reef', Deleted UK Sov. Bases ZC4
Current WAE databases can be updated by just opening the WAE database.

Latest Updates
Added "VIEW" option for "Changes.txt" file

Log
Added function to prevent space character being added to Callsigns - also removes space character if already added to log.

Prefix lookup:
Modified parsing routine, as function was giving wrong results on a call like xx/Pxxxx/P or XX/Axxxx/A
e.g. where trailing suffix = /(trailing suffix)callsign, this was improbable but may occur

DXCluster Band View
Fixed bug on 1.8 and 3.5 bands where decimal "," used (European) - this also affected Rig control using Band view on these bands

Latest Beacon database update included (G4DEZ update)
Latest Prefix database update included
Latest LoTW data included (HB9BZA)
Latest DXCluster Site Manager database included
  

Winlog32 v 5.3.9 update available

5.3.9 minor update release, 16 June 2010.

Log View
Entity 'Code' field visible state saved, default is not visible.

Log Check Robot
Disabled entity checking when prefix database is not enabled.

Changed the valid start frequency for the 4m band to 69.950 MHz in various functions
Added support for 69.950 through 70.000 to DXcluster Band View display.

Prefix Search Mini Window
Added < 2010 to "YY" date limiter

Callbook Online QRZ callbook subscription service:
Changed server address from "http://www.qrz.com/xml" as instructed by QRZ service providers to "http://xml.qrz.com/xml"

  
Winlog32 v 5.3.8 update available

5.3.8 update release, 06 June 2010.

LoTW Manager
Fixed reported bug in LoTW update routines where "can not update....." error appears.

DXCluster
Added field 'QTH' (Spotter QTH) to Cluster display.
N.B. Not all Clusters have this feature, DXC-Options, TAB Show, 'Spotter QTH' Spotter and Spotter QTH are excluded from colour coded alerts/alarms now.

Fixed bug in LoTW highlighing, where pattern matching was happening in some circumstances

Latest lotw.txt update included (HB9BZA)

Latest Prefix update included
  
Winlog32 v 5.3.7 update available

5.3.7 update release, 28 May 2010.

LoTW Manager
Fixed reported bug in LoTW Update routines in IOTA checking, where LoTW ADIF does not comply with IOTA format

EXPORT ADIF
Changed application specific fields to ADIF2 format.

IMPORT
Added application specific fields to import, retains compatibility with old fields

PRINT QSL
Bug fixed for MYGRID MYIOTA flags in QSL multi-label
  
Winlog32 v 5.3.5/6 update available

5.3.6 update release, 18 May 2010.

LoTW Manager
Fixed reported bug in LoTW Update routines in certain circumstances run time error

Print QSL
Added further flags for 'Station Location' details to be printed on label depending on LOG Database loaded, this will usually only be of interest where there are multiple Logs used from multiple locatons.
Flags "MYIOTA" gets IOTA from Station Location
Flags "MYGRID" gets GRID from Station Location
The flags can be added to the Red label or Orange label, N.B. the ROVER option must be OFF
This expands existing flags for MYCALL and MYNAME

Winkey
Revised Prosign list

5.3.5 update release, 13 May 2010.

LoTW Manager
Changed procedure in LoTW update routine, if no entity code included from LoTW ignore entity checking routines during update
Added Checking for IOTA value in downloaded report with option to add this to log and check iOTA database.

Print QSL
Fixed bug in multi QSL Label printing wrong QSL manager from having previously updated QSL manager database For multiple QSO/QSL it is necessary to add QSL VIA (manager) to EACH QSO or at least first of the multiple QSOs/QSLs

Latest prefix update included
Latest LoTW info (HB9BZA) included

 

Version Update - 19 April 2010

v5.3.04 Available now

LOG
QSLOUT/QSLIN input box
- Fixed bug where data length now allowed max 15 character (was 12)
QSLOUT box
 - fixed bug not allowing 'reserved' letters to be entered (as may be in the case of generating a listener QSL)
thus sequences for Multi etc not enabled where more than 2 characters are entered into QSLOUT

Added function to change entity code for a logged QSO where this may be necessary (double-click callsign)
Export ADIF
export "QPSK63", "RTTYM" added to allowed list.

LoTW
 Fixed. server location not found for various functions (ARRL changed the server name)
LoTW ADIF export - tightened up mode checking, all LoTW allowed modes are sent as-is, other data modes are sent as "DATA"
N.B. Some ADIF modes although permitted by LoTW and the ADIF spec are NOT accepted by TQSL file signing (.TQ8)
LoTW Update - Improved performace of update process.
Added entity code matching from report with Logs, with possibility to update the Log's entity code if needed.
Rig Control
 Adjusted behaviour on Icom#1&2 and Kenwood#1 to prevent blank modes being sent to log mode window
Log Check Robot
 Changed to a more meaningful explanation for changing entity codes in Log during Log Check Robot update process Revisions to code to improve prefix lookup in LCR
Fixed bug in Search Prefix where reciprocal distance in miles was showing same as for KM

UPDATES
Latest Prefix update included

Latest Internet DXClusters data file included (manual update required in WLNET Site Manager.

Latest LoTW users (HB9BZA) file included

Latest IOTA database included (Finished maps positional information update)

Version Update - 23 March 2010

v5.3.01 Available now

 EXPORT ADIF
Change behaviour of Export ADIF for eQSL, only selects tagged QSO "*E" in QSL OUT e.g. only QSLOUT with no date suffix

ROTATOR
Added DDE link for "PstRotator" and PstRotatorAZ Rotator control programs.
PstRotator can control virtually all popular rotators plus some other revisions to provisions of DDE links to other rotor software.

DXCluster
Changed behaviour of spot row colour background highlighting to avoid clashes when more than one highlight option is enabled.
Band Alert option - now only frequency cell will be highlighted for this option
LoTW user option, changed LoTW highlightig so that frequency cell does not highlight

Rig Control
Added more delay value options to fine tune response
Icom RCW#1 & #2 Fixed frequency display problem in IC-731 and 751 (+Ten Tec Orion VI)
Icom RCW#2 only Added debug mode option plus revised code to make operation sweeter
Kenwood RCW#2 Added debug mode option
Yaesu RCW Added debug mode option, fixed not Sending Mode correctly from Memory buttons
Ten Tec Added debug mode option
N.B. Debug mode should NOT be enabled until you are in commmunication with the author to interpret results

NEW LOG
Added check routine to ADD LOG to disallow log names that are not permitted e.g. "All' and 'General'

Fixed bug in import ADIF not importing Grid locator

Latest Prefix update included

Latest IOTA database inlcuded (further maps positional information updated, EU (all), AF(all), AS (all), AN(all), NA(<190), OC(<180), SA(<50)

Version Update - 28 February 2010

v5.2.02 Available now

 GENERAL
*************************************************************************************
Google Maps, N.B. This feature initially available only to registered users This feature requires the user to have some technicat ability Requires google maps key and javascript file earth.htm file on publicly accessible web site. See googlemaps.txt in Winlog32 folder or website for further information

*************************************************************************************

Added Google maps functions to Log, DXCluster, DXCC database and IOTA database Added right-click list option to look-up in Google maps for various points in Log, DXCluster, DXCC database, VHF Database, IOTA database.
For this new feature the following possibilities exist:
Lookup Country in Google maps (normally centres on Capital city, or in some cases on regional city)
Lookup IOTA in Google Maps, centers map on Island or principal island in a group, or in some cases on most activated island in group, work on this is ongoing see below re: IOTA.
Lookup VHF Grid locator in Google maps, Centres map on centre of VHF field, and draws a transparent fill overlay of field onto map. Maps window Added Latitude and longitude labels togther wih WW Grid locator display, the positional information will be the CENTRE of the map displayed
Added toolbar 'Options' Added toolbar Option to remove any added overlay from the map display
Added Option to Set the Default Map type, hree types available Standard Maps, Satellite, Terrain
Added Option to Change the 'grid' fill colour (VHF Grid lookup).
Added option to change the transparency of the fill colour (VHF Grid lookup)
Retains position regardless of map size when overlaying VHF grids worked from all fields, otherwise centres on grid field before overlaying worked grids.
When Google Maps option is enabled, disables standard map display.

DXCC DATABASE
Update to DXCC database with more accurate positional data for use with google maps, and some changes to entity names, N.B. Manual update required via menu/File/Maintenance/File Maintenance - UPDATE DXCC

IOTA DATABASE
Added Print Island names (for 'wanted') in IOTA database option.
Added new fields, for positional data and zoom level for IOTA references for lookup in Google maps, work NOT completed at this time, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, Africa all COMPLETED, North America up to NA-030 done, South America; Ociania NOT Done - work on this is ongoing, this is a lenghy process.

VHF DATABASE
Added 'globe' icon which will overlay worked/confirmed grids onto google maps.
Updated Prefix database with more accurate positional data for use with google maps

LOG
Added IOTA and Grid lookup when Speedlog is enabled (but not Superspeed option)

DXCluster
SEND SPOT VHF Format option. reversed format (very reluctantly) of YOURGRID<>MYGRID to MYGRID<>YOURGRID to keep in line with other log program formats.

PRINT QSL
QSL Export function added QSL_RCVD (Y or N) tag to enable printing Please or Thanks QSL in external programs

Bug Fix in QSL Via wrong callsign being added in certain circumstances

Latest LoTW users file update courtesy of HB9BZA

Update to Beacon database courtesy of G4DEZ

Include googlemaps.txt file information on how to set up Google Maps

Latest Prefix update included
31 December 2009
* H A P P Y  N E W   Y E A R *

- to all visitors to the Winlog32 site. with a special thank you to those who continue to support the software.

Health and sanity permitting, I will continue to develop Winlog32 and support users in 2010
22 November 2009
User Database

*NEW*  WAIP "Worked All Italian Provinces" - added to the User database - 'User.mdb'
Thanks to Lucca, IK3AES for his work
The User database is not distributed with Winlog32 but a zipped file of a single database of around 25 award intertests can be downloaded from this site together with instructions on how to enable and use them in Winlog32.

General.
All news items older than 1 year will be moved to the news archive, the archive will be be available on a seperate page
UPDATE 15 November 2009
Minor update v5.1.7 with a few fixes plus improved compatibility with Vista and Windows 7

Fixed bug in Cabrillo export when selecting a Contest from drop-down list.

Improved Import Option 'ADD DISTANCE' to Remarks and User fields with options for Km & Miles

Improved behaviour of removing /P (portable stations) in DXCluster for subsequent Callsign search

Minor changes to TenTec RCW (untested)

Changed some parameters in Install program to be more compatible with Vista and Windows 7

Latest Prefix data included

Version 5 - MAJOR VERSION UPDATE NOVEMBER 2009

N.B. Important update to Log Database format
N.B. Logs created or updated with this version will NOT work on previous versions of Winlog32.

BETA/1 released Oct 2009

LOG
Substantial update to version 5 with revised log database with addition of new field 'Code'
Sequence to update existing logs to new format when Loading LOGS
N.B. This Update requires Log Check Robot to run through log to update the LOG Code field
This may be done with all update options disabled in the LCR.

Revised and improved Column sizing and setting code
Added support for VLF .137KHz to Log
Added right-click "Lookup DXCC in Log" from Log Page

DXCC Band Display.
Completely revised format - now inter-reacting with main log
Options for Various Band List formats

DXCLUSTER
Added: Option - LoTW User lookup and highlight with colour selector.
Added: Option - Spot highlighting for selected bands with colour selector.
Added: Option - Show only spots on selected bands.
Added: Option - Show only spots outside own Continent.
Added: Option - Show only spots inside own Continent.
Added: pop-up menu to DXCC database fields to search main Log for various matching criteria.
Added: pop-up menu to Log Page fields to search Log for various matching criteria
Bug fix: error report after File/Maintenance/UPDATE DXCC - Verify Data - loading Log
Bug Fix: LoTW Updating log on 21 and 50MHz

IMPORT ADIF
Added: Add "Distance to Grid Locator" as option to any NON-Winlog32 created ADIF.
Added: Auto-change PROP_MODE "AUR" to "AR" during import.
Added LoTW.txt file to install package

Latest Prefix update included
Latest 'lotw.txt' (HB9BZA) file included
Latest IOTA update included  (added AS-199)
Latest DXCluster internet node update included

BETA/2 changes.

Band Display
New options not working and giving SQL error on Search page (only on some Logs): Fixed
Band Display Format options - setting not saved, fixed
Decimal "," change to bands (1.8 & 3.5) where decimal "," used
DXCluster WAZ alerts always showing alerts irrespective of status: Fixed (this probably never worked correctly before)

Rig Control
TenTec RCW not Auto-starting when option enabled, fixed.

Decimal "," changes in DXcluster Band check options display.

Beta/3 changes:
Right-click look-up in DXCluster freq. column - fixed bug.
LOG toolbar "Print QSL", loading "Print QSL" window terminates when no Callsign selected in Log, fixed.

START (Splash) screen, re-arranged Callsign information display.

RIG CONROL
Added to all RCW windows Settings - Comport tab 'Custom' for selecting com 9 thu com 30
Yaesu: added keyboard frequency control with up/down/left/right arrows as per Icom and Kenwood, untested.

DXCluster/Log Page, corrected the error 387 problem when right-click to DXCluster spot followed by right-click to Log Page.
Improved right-click "Look up Grid in Log" function in Log Page
Added right-click "Look Up Grid FIELD in Log" in Log Page and VHF Database.

Changed colour of 'Country Data' display from white to dark blue.

CALLBOOK - QRZ Online (Subscription service) fixed some things preventing this from working plus improved functionality.
Added response with limited access for non-subscribers (works with standard QRZ login/password).

 


Winlog32 Version Update

v4.9.1 released 25 May 2009

DATABASES
Added WAE (Worked All Europe) database including associated Search routines and update module.
N.B. To install this database, after update to new version use menu/File/File Maintenance - 'Create New Ancillary Set' button.

 COUNTRY/BAND DISPLAY
Fixed bug - not displaying status of data modes
Improved response in some circumstances
Disabled display when Log Check Robot is visible.

QSL CARD window.
Added Portrait/Landscape printing option.

DXCLUSTER.
Right click menu - fixed problem 'Copy to Log' option removing /P suffix from Callsigns

IMPORT ADIF
Bug fixed ADIF 'CHECK FOR DUPLICATES where no ADIF FREQ tag exists in import file.

Prefix Update included.


Winlog32 Version Update

v4.8.1 released 29 March 2009

 
* *New Feature: BAND DISPLAY * *
Small window displays a graphical worked/Confirmed colour matrix for each DXCC Country. Menu/Options/BandDisplay. W = Worked; C = Confirmed (QSL), V = Verified (LoTW) CV = Confirmed and Verifed This function replaces the normal W/C popup list when the Band Display Window is active.

LOG
Changed function to auto-insert reports, now all non-phone modes give RST e.g. 599

DXCC Database
Added extra toolbar queries for "QSL Confirmed Exclusive" and "eConfirmed Exclusive" GRAPHS Added extra toolbar icon under BAND USE to return Band Use for "MY SLECTED BANDS" e.g. the bands displayed are restricted to the 'Band List' in log (those bands Set in Options/Settings - Custom Lists)

Rig Control Windows (all)
Fixed: non-integer values saving of IF Offsets.
Fixed: where certain active windows was not sending Mode to Log.

Fixed: frequency formatting on Ham Logs Online 'real time upload'

Fixed: in Export CSV, previously not including 'Prop' field.

Fixed: in Save settings for "Add Loc From Remarks field"

Improved: Various number formatting problems to make more compatible with European decimal ","

Some other minor code and cosmetic revisions.

Latest Prefix Update included


Winlog32 Version Update

v4.7.1 released 08 February 2009

 General improvements and fixes

DXCluster
Changed behaviour so that once spot selected with left-click, data is retained for further look-ups even if Cluster data changes.

Bug fixed in right-click Look-Up (when European number format) copy to Log

 Prefix lookup.
Additional filtering to delete suffixes /ANT & /AAW

DXCLUSTER
Reverted back to previous behaviour of DXCluster window in Winlog32 container window due to many complaints about new behaviour of DXCluster window movable outside and always on top.

Callbook procedures revised (again), QRZ - online focus problem fixed

Print QSL (Label)
Minor adjustments to window display, and fixed 'black' background of sheet display on Vista.

Various windows, changed the right position of scroll bars to improve display in Vista

ADIF Export
Formatted frequency .000 especially for Ham logs online upload
Improved compatibility with European decimal number formatted frequency.

Log Band Selector and Options/Settings Custom Bands, procedures in place to change decimal format for non-English European 'locale'

ADIF Import
Improved compatibility with European decimal number formatted frequency and duplicate checking.

Log View
Added right-click Callsign or Remarks for drop down menu to select:
**From Callsign field
Look-up Callsign in Log
Look-Up country
Look-up DXCC
Look-up Callsign in Callbook
Look-Up Callsign @ QRZ.COM
Look-Up Callsign @ IK3QAR
**From Remarks field:
Look Up IOTA
Look-up IOTA in Log
Look-up Grid Locator
Look-up Grid locator in Log

Minor cosmetics

DXCluster WLNET node list updated

Includes latest Prefix database

 

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