From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat Apr 4 14:09:01 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 14:09:01 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] MacLoggerDX for Cocoa K3 Driver Message-ID: Thanks to AB7R's help testing, the K3 driver in Version 5.05 Beta 17 now supports the data sub-modes. Thanks to AC6NN's help testing, the K3 driver in Version 5.05 Beta 17 now supports power level reporting accurately under 10 watts. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dixonge at gmail.com Sat Apr 4 17:46:04 2009 From: dixonge at gmail.com (Glenn Dixon) Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:46:04 -0500 Subject: [DogParkList] MacMemoriesManager Feature question Message-ID: <216a7c010904041446y436b0d97v78c28a3d6943867e@mail.gmail.com> Other than memories, can this software load/store menu selections, etc.? I have a Kenwood TM-D700 Glenn dixonge at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat Apr 4 17:48:33 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 17:48:33 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] MacMemoriesManager Feature question In-Reply-To: <216a7c010904041446y436b0d97v78c28a3d6943867e@mail.gmail.com> References: <216a7c010904041446y436b0d97v78c28a3d6943867e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <6C7F49A6-C71D-461F-9796-37D4DD1EC7ED@dogparksoftware.com> Hi Glenn, On 4-Apr-09, at 5:46 PM, Glenn Dixon wrote: > Other than memories, can this software load/store menu selections, > etc.? No. It's free and unsupported. Download it and give it a try. > I have a Kenwood TM-D700 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dhkaplan at mac.com Sat Apr 4 23:21:31 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:21:31 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Clearing screen differences in panels Message-ID: <4ED46277-CC2C-416F-A439-6952A65F0DC3@mac.com> In the DX Panel if I clear the screen with CMD-K all the info disappears, as it should, except for Mhz, band and mode. Should these remain? If I then switch to Contest, the callsign reappears! If I use CMD-K with the Contest panel filled in, the callsign remains, and is selected, while all the rest of the info is cleared, except for Mhz, band, mode, and the sent info. Is this operating correctly? Using 5.05b17... Thanks. 73, David, WA1OUI -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat Apr 4 23:33:39 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 23:33:39 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Clearing screen differences in panels In-Reply-To: <4ED46277-CC2C-416F-A439-6952A65F0DC3@mac.com> References: <4ED46277-CC2C-416F-A439-6952A65F0DC3@mac.com> Message-ID: On 4-Apr-09, at 11:21 PM, David Kaplan wrote: > In the DX Panel if I clear the screen with CMD-K all the info > disappears, as it should, except for Mhz, band and mode. Should > these remain? Yes, if the radio is connected, that's what it's tuned to. > If I then switch to Contest, the callsign reappears! > > If I use CMD-K with the Contest panel filled in, the callsign > remains, and is selected, while all the rest of the info is cleared, > except for Mhz, band, mode, and the sent info. > > Is this operating correctly? Yes. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From EZRhino at fastmovers.biz Sun Apr 5 15:32:22 2009 From: EZRhino at fastmovers.biz (EZ Rhino) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 13:32:22 -0600 Subject: [DogParkList] R1ANB Message-ID: <27F6AC7A-0E9F-4C23-99DC-F9DCD9943C2D@fastmovers.biz> QRZ shows this as Antarctica. My QRZ CD rom shows South Shetland Is. How can I fool my log into thinking it is Antarctica? Chris From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sun Apr 5 15:38:30 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:38:30 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] R1ANB In-Reply-To: <27F6AC7A-0E9F-4C23-99DC-F9DCD9943C2D@fastmovers.biz> References: <27F6AC7A-0E9F-4C23-99DC-F9DCD9943C2D@fastmovers.biz> Message-ID: <44B89917-FC49-41C9-81C1-823E85FD180B@dogparksoftware.com> On 5-Apr-09, at 3:32 PM, EZ Rhino wrote: > QRZ shows this as Antarctica. My QRZ CD rom shows South Shetland > Is. How can I fool my log into thinking it is Antarctica? With MacLoggerDX V4 (which I think is what you are using) log it as R1ANB-C for Antarctica. This is covered extensively in the V4 manual. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Mon Apr 13 10:42:28 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:42:28 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Adif2Cabrillo V1.01b6 Message-ID: Adif2Cabrillo V1.01b6 is on the web site: http://dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX_for_Cocoa.html Drop Cabrillo files onto Cabrillo2ADIF in the Finder or Dock and it will create ADIF files from each. If your contest isn't covered correctly email the .cab file to us. 73 de VE3VRW Don Agro From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Mon Apr 13 10:43:59 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:43:59 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Cabrillo2ADIF In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry, the subject line should have been Cabrillo2ADIF 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From rprather at mac.com Sat Apr 18 14:07:50 2009 From: rprather at mac.com (Rick Prather) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:07:50 -0700 Subject: [DogParkList] QRZ Message-ID: <373BF3CC-101A-4ADB-B25A-6179E8103758@mac.com> I wonder if there is a way to stop receiving the license information that winds up in the comments section of the log. Seems like a bunch of unnecessary clutter in my log file. I don't remember getting that info filled in by QRZ.com in MLDX 4. Rick K6LE From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat Apr 18 14:45:05 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:45:05 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] QRZ In-Reply-To: <373BF3CC-101A-4ADB-B25A-6179E8103758@mac.com> References: <373BF3CC-101A-4ADB-B25A-6179E8103758@mac.com> Message-ID: On 18-Apr-09, at 2:07 PM, Rick Prather wrote: > I don't remember getting that info filled in by QRZ.com in MLDX 4. There was a Prefs Option for it in V4, I'll put one in V5 when I get a chance. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From rprather at mac.com Sat Apr 18 16:44:44 2009 From: rprather at mac.com (Rick Prather) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:44:44 -0700 Subject: [DogParkList] QRZ In-Reply-To: References: <373BF3CC-101A-4ADB-B25A-6179E8103758@mac.com> Message-ID: Great! Thanks, Rick K6LE On 4/18/2009, at 11:45 , Don Agro wrote: > > On 18-Apr-09, at 2:07 PM, Rick Prather wrote: > >> I don't remember getting that info filled in by QRZ.com in MLDX 4. > > > There was a Prefs Option for it in V4, I'll put one in V5 when I > get a chance. > > 73 Don Agro VE3VRW > From dhkaplan at mac.com Sat May 2 11:55:39 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Sat, 02 May 2009 11:55:39 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Radio Connection Dropping out Message-ID: <5962DCAF-5A75-48DF-9FF2-DAE0A9CAB666@mac.com> Hi, Running 5.07b12 and am finding that the connection to my IC756PROIII is dropping out periodically. This hasn't happened in previous versions. Seems to happen whether I'm tuning the radio or letting it sit while listening. I've enabled the debug log, but don't know where to find it. Any assistance greatly appreciated, given the several QSO parties this weekend! 73, David, WA1OUI From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat May 2 12:56:20 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 12:56:20 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Radio Connection Dropping out In-Reply-To: <5962DCAF-5A75-48DF-9FF2-DAE0A9CAB666@mac.com> References: <5962DCAF-5A75-48DF-9FF2-DAE0A9CAB666@mac.com> Message-ID: On 2-May-09, at 11:55 AM, David Kaplan wrote: > I've enabled the debug log, but don't know where to find it. "Please enable the "Debug Log" check box in the Radio Prefs Panel, click the VFO check box on and off a few times and copy and paste the relevant Console Application Console Messages (the Console Application is in /Applications/Utilities) into the email as well as a screen shot of your Radio Prefs ( 4 then pick your corners, screen shot is placed on desktop)." 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sun May 3 09:01:56 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 09:01:56 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [macloggerdx] Dayton? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 2-May-09, at 2:26 PM, photo2000a wrote: > Thought it might be nice to meet some fellow users if anyone was > going and up for a meet n greet ... I'll be there. Hopefully we can get our usual seats at the Pub Friday at 3:00 pm. Otherwise I will be at the AMSAT booth with MacDoppler Friday and Saturday at 2:00 pm. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dhkaplan at mac.com Sun May 3 16:49:49 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 16:49:49 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] IC756PROIII and MLDX Message-ID: <13AE8B70-5FD4-4000-86C4-818F0FF1352E@mac.com> Hi all, I'm using the IC756PROIII and the IC-PW1 amp connnected with the CT-17 CI-V converter attaching to my Mac and MLDX. Recently I found that the 756 "Transceive" option was causing the radio to drop out. Don suggested that I change it to off, which I did. Then the PW1 wouldn't reliably change bands when the 756 changed bands. I returned the Transceive option to off and the system became reliable again, but the dropouts returned! Anyone else have this configuration and/or this problem? I'm using V5.07 production of MLDX. Thanks and 73, David, WA1OUI From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Mon May 4 06:09:17 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 06:09:17 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] IC756PROIII and MLDX In-Reply-To: <13AE8B70-5FD4-4000-86C4-818F0FF1352E@mac.com> References: <13AE8B70-5FD4-4000-86C4-818F0FF1352E@mac.com> Message-ID: Hi David, On 3-May-09, at 4:49 PM, David Kaplan wrote: > Recently I found that the 756 "Transceive" option was causing the > radio to drop out. Don suggested that I change it to off, which I > did. Then the PW1 wouldn't reliably change bands when the 756 > changed bands. I returned the Transceive option to off and the > system became reliable again, but the dropouts returned! If you google "PW1 CI-V transceive" you will see that this appears to be a problem with many logging programs and the PW1. http://www.plicht.de/ekki/civ/civ-p1.html > "What is CI-V Transceive? > > All Icom rigs equipped with CI-V offers the option of enabling/ > disabling CI-V transceive. What is this? > > With CI-V Transceive set to on, two things happen: > ? the rigs transmits data over the bus when frequency or mode > changes; > ? the rig reacts to data sent over the bus which is adressed not > only to it's own adress but also to a special adress meaning "all > rigs connected" > > With CI-V Transceive set to off, the behaviour changes: > ? the rig doesn't send data when you turn the dial or change mode; > ? the rig reacts only to data sent to it's specific adress, data > sent to "ALL" is ignored." It would appear that the PW1 is not just a passive listener to the messages on the CI-V bus but also broadcasts requests for information to any radio on the bus which has Transceive mode enabled. Naturally this interferes with any logging program which is regularly polling the same radio for information. This is from the Icom PW1 manual... > "Synchronization > The PW1 will automatically change bands, as needed, when the radio > frequency is changed. > Synchronization may not be possible with a non-Icom radio. > The synchronization commands are CI-V commands sent from the radio > via the remote cable. > Use of a CT-17 is not recommended with the PW1." I find it interesting that Icom suggests that you do NOT use a CT-17 with the PW1 and ONLY connect it to 1 or 2 Icom radios. This pretty much discourages anyone from using the PW1 with any logging program. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dhkaplan at mac.com Mon May 4 08:00:19 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00:19 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] IC756PROIII and MLDX In-Reply-To: References: <13AE8B70-5FD4-4000-86C4-818F0FF1352E@mac.com> Message-ID: <2F606987-5BEA-4086-A0DA-A46982EF6500@mac.com> Dear Don, Thank you for tech support above and beyond the call of duty. When I first got the radios I contacted ICOM tech support by phone and they sent me a couple of photocopied pages of instructions on how to set addresses, etc. to connect the two units. They didn't tell me it was problematic! Strangely enough the dropout didn't start until this week. At any rate it's a small price to pay to have automatic band switching, and a great logging program that has an alert to let me know the radio dropped out. Now to go process my logs from the New England, Indiana and 7 Land QSO Parties. (I contacted quite a few hams from Ontario this weekend). Take care and 73, David, WA1OUI On May 4, 2009, at 06:09 AM, Don Agro wrote: Hi David, On 3-May-09, at 4:49 PM, David Kaplan wrote: > Recently I found that the 756 "Transceive" option was causing the > radio to drop out. Don suggested that I change it to off, which I > did. Then the PW1 wouldn't reliably change bands when the 756 > changed bands. I returned the Transceive option to off and the > system became reliable again, but the dropouts returned! If you google "PW1 CI-V transceive" you will see that this appears to be a problem with many logging programs and the PW1. http://www.plicht.de/ekki/civ/civ-p1.html > "What is CI-V Transceive? > > All Icom rigs equipped with CI-V offers the option of enabling/ > disabling CI-V transceive. What is this? > > With CI-V Transceive set to on, two things happen: > ? the rigs transmits data over the bus when frequency or mode > changes; > ? the rig reacts to data sent over the bus which is adressed not > only to it's own adress but also to a special adress meaning "all > rigs connected" > > With CI-V Transceive set to off, the behaviour changes: > ? the rig doesn't send data when you turn the dial or change mode; > ? the rig reacts only to data sent to it's specific adress, data > sent to "ALL" is ignored." It would appear that the PW1 is not just a passive listener to the messages on the CI-V bus but also broadcasts requests for information to any radio on the bus which has Transceive mode enabled. Naturally this interferes with any logging program which is regularly polling the same radio for information. This is from the Icom PW1 manual... > "Synchronization > The PW1 will automatically change bands, as needed, when the radio > frequency is changed. > Synchronization may not be possible with a non-Icom radio. > The synchronization commands are CI-V commands sent from the radio > via the remote cable. > Use of a CT-17 is not recommended with the PW1." I find it interesting that Icom suggests that you do NOT use a CT-17 with the PW1 and ONLY connect it to 1 or 2 Icom radios. This pretty much discourages anyone from using the PW1 with any logging program. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/macloggerdx/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/macloggerdx/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:macloggerdx-digest at yahoogroups.com mailto:macloggerdx-fullfeatured at yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: macloggerdx-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Wed May 6 14:35:02 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 14:35:02 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] MacLoggerDX for Cocoa Icom USB drivers for IC-7200, IC-7600 Message-ID: The USB/UART Bridge chip inside the Icom IC-7200 and IC-7600 is a "Silicon Labs CP 2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller" and the driver is available here: https://www.silabs.com/products/interface/usbtouart/Pages/default.aspx under the "Software Downloads" selection. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From lee at ww2dx.com Mon May 11 16:31:36 2009 From: lee at ww2dx.com (Lee J. Imber (WW2DX)) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 16:31:36 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [macloggerdx] Dayton? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Where is this pub we speak of? ;) I will be flying out Wed AM and staying at the Crown Plaza. I hope to meet you guys at the Pub at 3PM on Friday. 73 Lee WW2DX On May 3, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Don Agro wrote: > > On 2-May-09, at 2:26 PM, photo2000a wrote: > >> Thought it might be nice to meet some fellow users if anyone was >> going and up for a meet n greet ... > > > I'll be there. Hopefully we can get our usual seats at the Pub > Friday at 3:00 pm. > > Otherwise I will be at the AMSAT booth with MacDoppler Friday and > Saturday at 2:00 pm. > > 73 Don Agro VE3VRW > > _______________________________________________ > DogParkList mailing list > DogParkList at dogparksoftware.com > http://two.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/dogparklist From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Mon May 11 17:13:12 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:13:12 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [Ham-Mac] [macloggerdx] Dayton? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 11-May-09, at 4:31 PM, Lee J. Imber (WW2DX) wrote: > Where is this pub we speak of? ;) It's part of the Hara complex with an entrance from the outside tailgate area and an entrance from the ticket seller foyer. Just follow the delicate aroma of stale beer :) 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dhkaplan at mac.com Thu May 14 11:20:37 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 11:20:37 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Dup Checking Enhancement? Message-ID: <959B9B43-94C6-4D6E-AF85-06A484FC60AE@mac.com> In a recent contest I realized how cumbersome it was to check for dups, when the little green "light' started flashing. I had to change focus to the call search box and then type in the call in question, while still trying to contact the station. Of course this isn't much during normal operations, but in a contest seconds count. Is there any easier way to do this? If nothing else exists, perhaps Don could design a shortcut key that would automatically copy the call in question to the lookup box? This would very immediately show the dup information. This would bring back some of the "previous" panel functionality in the previous version... 73, David, WA1OUI From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Fri May 22 16:59:44 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:59:44 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! Message-ID: Wow! Chen sent me the link to this one. It should make a lot of Mac Contesters VERY happy! http://web.me.com/wlmyers/K1GQ/SkookumLogger.html 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk Sat May 23 04:03:22 2009 From: M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk (David Ferrington, M0XDF) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 09:03:22 +0100 Subject: [DogParkList] [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well, frankly, no :-( It only works with a K3 and requires a Winkeyer. It doesn't support non HF contests and requires I use some specific font that is not standard shipped with a Mac (afaics). I'm sure it will be good for the limited numbers that have exactly what it requires - but then that's true for all things. Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad people are looking to write software for the Mac and glad another contesting program has come along. But since I can't use it with my microHam DIGIkeyer or with my FT-857, it's not a lot of value to me and I guess quite a lot of other people. It's a good start, especially if someone picks it up and expands it. 73 de M0XDF -- The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher. -Thomas Henry Huxley, biologist and writer (1825-1995) On 22 May 2009, at 21:59, Don Agro wrote: > Wow! Chen sent me the link to this one. It should make a lot of Mac > Contesters VERY happy! > > http://web.me.com/wlmyers/K1GQ/SkookumLogger.html From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat May 23 04:54:16 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 04:54:16 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi David, On 23-May-09, at 4:03 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > Well, frankly, no :-( It only works with a K3 and requires a Winkeyer. Why don't you offer to write a driver for your radio ? He is making the source code and project available - if that isn't handing it to you on a silver platter I don't know what is. > It doesn't support non HF contests and requires I use some specific > font that is not standard shipped with a Mac (afaics). The fact that it uses a custom font is bad how ? > I'm sure it will be good for the limited numbers that have exactly > what it requires - but then that's true for all things. And all contesters. > Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad people are looking to write > software for the Mac and glad another contesting program has come > along. But since I can't use it with my microHam DIGIkeyer or with > my FT-857, it's not a lot of value to me and I guess quite a lot of > other people. It's a good start, especially if someone picks it up > and expands it. Someone finally develops a CT like contest logger for the Mac and still you complain ? Skookumlogger was developed by Bill K1GQ who is the DRI for the Open Sourced CT contest logger. He is a very well known contester and a MacLoggerDX user since 2002. I doubt you can do too much better than he can when it comes to a contest logger. Frankly David I find your reaction nothing short of astonishing. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk Sat May 23 06:04:54 2009 From: M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk (David Ferrington, M0XDF) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 11:04:54 +0100 Subject: [DogParkList] [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3B493951-C3B4-4EB5-9821-0CF1D0A37244@Alphadene.co.uk> Well, conscious of this being a cross post and you know I'm not a short mailer .... -- It came to me that reform should begin at home, and since that day I have not had time to remake the world. -Will Durant, historian (1885-1981) On 23 May 2009, at 09:54, Don Agro wrote: > Hi David, > On 23-May-09, at 4:03 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > Why don't you offer to write a driver for your radio ? He is making > the source code and project available - if that isn't handing it to > you on a silver platter I don't know what is. I don't have the time to do all the things I'm supposed to be doing right now and wouldn't know where to start, freely admit that writing a driver is something I've never done or contemplated. > The fact that it uses a custom font is bad how ? I have never installed a custom font on any mac I've used - I just tried to do this one and it doesn't appear to be working correctly, probably I need to reboot the Mac, the font shows in a new TextEdit window font selection, but does not let me select it. - Not sure where the local.conf file goes and that may be the problem. Does appear to be used in SkookumLogger though. maybe you can clear something up - do I put the entire folder with the fonts into the /Library/Fonts dir or just the individual font file? Were does the local.conf go? My point is, despite my lack of knowledge, I haven't had to install a custom font for any of the other 100's of PD/Free/Shareware I've used in the past. > > >> Someone finally develops a CT like contest logger for the Mac and >> still you complain ? > > Skookumlogger was developed by Bill K1GQ who is the DRI for the Open > Sourced CT contest logger. He is a very well known contester and a > MacLoggerDX user since 2002. I doubt you can do too much better than > he can when it comes to a contest logger. I wouldn't know that, I have never used CT logger or heard of Bill, I freely admit I'm relatively new to amateur radio and maybe people in NA know of CT & Bill more than I do. No disrespect to Bill intended. I didn't say it wasn't a good application - I said I didn't think it would make a lot of contesters happy. I can do more with Contest Window of MLDX right now. Well, in terms of do better, although not tried, I've read of lots of loggers that support multiple hardware and multiple contests across bands, HF/VHF/UHF etc. unfortunately only one for Mac so far. I tried to get RUMlog working and had a problem with MySQL install that I didn't get resolved - my fault, but with no time to get anything done, I did have time to investigate what I have done wrong in installation. So I guess I want it all on a plate, I want a logger that I can just install and use, not have to install additional fonts, additional DB software or write a driver for my rig. Am prepared to write a config file for configure it for a specific contest and to make that available to anyone. I understand that naturally, something written in the US is going to support US and World contests first. At present I'm only into UK ones and obviously they aren?t supported yet. And the format for VHF/UHF logs (at here) is REG1TEST, so I'd need to convert the format. And since this only supports K3 and requires a WinKeyer, I don't see how it makes all those who don't have a K3 or Winkeyer happy - I have downloaded it and at least run it - there are no UK Spider sites listed and no obvious way of adding one. I can't see how to choose any particular contest - perhaps I've misunderstood how this works and maybe if I knew CT it would help (but I don't, and in my book, you shouldn't have to know any other application to use another, unless they are intended to interface to each other). I will read the docs and try to get this working - however, I don't see it connecting to my K3 via the DIGIkeyer, it might work via my KUSB interface. Working via ?H Router would be a great step forward. Maybe Bill would be open to providing more Spider sites, additional contests etc. If I can get to first base I'll contact him. > Frankly David I find your reaction nothing short of astonishing. Well, I guess I'm picky. 73 de M0XDF From M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk Sat May 23 06:13:14 2009 From: M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk (David Ferrington, M0XDF) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 11:13:14 +0100 Subject: [DogParkList] [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8AF12BA5-26DF-4719-9931-22703A17BCD5@Alphadene.co.uk> Oh and one other thing, in VHF/UHF contests, in Europe at least, signal reports are representative, although some people used to give a bland 59, we all now need to give a real report, since the adjudication (for RSGB contests) takes them into account and if I log 59, but the other end logged they sent 57, I don't get the points. Looks like I can't enter any report with this. And it helps participants to know the propagation. 2m doesn't go far! -- A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives the rose. -Chinese proverb On 23 May 2009, at 09:54, Don Agro wrote: > Hi David, > > On 23-May-09, at 4:03 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > > Frankly David I find your reaction nothing short of astonishing. From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat May 23 06:59:07 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 06:59:07 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: <3B493951-C3B4-4EB5-9821-0CF1D0A37244@Alphadene.co.uk> References: <3B493951-C3B4-4EB5-9821-0CF1D0A37244@Alphadene.co.uk> Message-ID: Hi David, On 23-May-09, at 6:04 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > I don't have the time to do all the things I'm supposed to be doing > right now and wouldn't know where to start, freely admit that > writing a driver is something I've never done or contemplated. It takes less time than posting to the email reflectors :) I am sure that someone will write one for your radio and digiKEYER. It's not rocket science. > I have never installed a custom font on any mac I've used - I just > tried to do this one and it doesn't appear to be working correctly Installing a font in OS X is trivial. > maybe you can clear something up - do I put the entire folder with > the fonts into the /Library/Fonts dir or just the individual font > file? Were does the local.conf go? Google is your friend: http://www.myfonts.com/support/help_install_mac.html > My point is, despite my lack of knowledge, I haven't had to install > a custom font for any of the other 100's of PD/Free/Shareware I've > used in the past. There are probably a lot of things you haven't done on a Mac - doesn't make them bad. I assume K1GQ chose the font because of it's easily identifiable zero character. Makes perfect sense to me. > I wouldn't know that, I have never used CT logger or heard of Bill, Again, Google is your friend - "K1GQ" and "CT Contest Logger" I think it's a safe bet that 99% of all serious contesters have used CT at one time or another. > I freely admit I'm relatively new to amateur radio and maybe people > in NA know of CT & Bill more than I do. That is also a safe bet. > No disrespect to Bill intended. I didn't say it wasn't a good > application - I said I didn't think it would make a lot of > contesters happy. Hopefully you don't mind if I disagree totally with you on that one too. I know from almost 10 years of emails that this is exactly what many Mac contesters are looking for. > I can do more with Contest Window of MLDX right now. For years, many, many people have been asking me for a CT like logger for the Mac but not being a serious contester I have always considered it beyond my comfort zone. Now K1GQ has gone and done the heavy lifting for you and your first reaction is negative and defensive. I am at a loss to understand why. > Well, in terms of do better, although not tried, I've read of lots > of loggers that support multiple hardware and multiple contests > across bands, HF/VHF/UHF etc. unfortunately only one for Mac so far. > I tried to get RUMlog working and had a problem with MySQL install > that I didn't get resolved - my fault, but with no time to get > anything done, I did have time to investigate what I have done wrong > in installation. I think you are missing the point entirely. This is the first logger on the Mac that is intentionally designed to operate like CT. The minor issues you are focusing on are trivial to add, K1GQ has done the hard part for you already. So lets see - it's designed to operate like CT. It's native cocoa. He has offered to add new contests in one hour. It was written by a serious contester. It's free and the source is available... where is the down side ? > So I guess I want it all on a plate, I want a logger that I can just > install and use, not have to install additional fonts, additional DB > software or write a driver for my rig. Am prepared to write a config > file for configure it for a specific contest and to make that > available to anyone. That is very generous of you David but it pales in comparison with the thousands of hours K1GQ has already spent on this. Only in the contesting world would I end up defending a competing program Unlike many other failed attempts in the past K1GQ has modeled his effort on the gold standard of contesting rather than try to foist his own idiosyncratic view of what a contest logger should be on the Mac Ham community. I really think he is on the right track here. > I understand that naturally, something written in the US is going to > support US and World contests first. At present I'm only into UK > ones and obviously they aren?t supported yet. And the format for VHF/ > UHF logs (at here) is REG1TEST, so I'd need to convert the format. As K1GQ mentions on his web page it takes him about an hour to add a contest. > And since this only supports K3 and requires a WinKeyer, I don't see > how it makes all those who don't have a K3 or Winkeyer happy - I > have downloaded it and at least run it - there are no UK Spider > sites listed and no obvious way of adding one. I can't see how to > choose any particular contest - perhaps I've misunderstood how this > works and maybe if I knew CT it would help (but I don't, and in my > book, you shouldn't have to know any other application to use > another, unless they are intended to interface to each other). Ask any serious contester - CT by K1EA is the standard by which all other contest loggers are measured. http://www.k1ea.com/ Your argument fails completely when you accept that most contesters already know how to use CT, therefor the learning curve when switching to Skookumlogger on the Mac will be drastically shortened compared to any idiosyncratic solution that anyone else might come up with. > I will read the docs and try to get this working - however, I don't > see it connecting to my K3 via the DIGIkeyer, it might work via my > KUSB interface. > > Working via ?H Router would be a great step forward. Maybe Bill > would be open to providing more Spider sites, additional contests > etc. If I can get to first base I'll contact him. He is not selling this - he is giving it away - so I hope when you contact him you will be less critical and recognize that he has put a lot of work into this. >> Frankly David I find your reaction nothing short of astonishing. > Well, I guess I'm picky. I guess that is one way of putting it. If nothing else it serves as a reminder why MacLoggerDX is not called MacLoggerContest :) I think we are probably at the nausea limit for most non-contesters on the lists so I would ask you to reply (and I know you will) to the MacLoggerContest List only. I was just trying to notify my users of an exciting new development in the Mac Ham contesting world. I guess it is true - no good deed goes unpunished :) 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Sat May 23 07:01:03 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 07:01:03 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] [macloggerdx] Re: [MacLoggerContest] Finally! a CT like logger for the Mac! In-Reply-To: <8AF12BA5-26DF-4719-9931-22703A17BCD5@Alphadene.co.uk> References: <8AF12BA5-26DF-4719-9931-22703A17BCD5@Alphadene.co.uk> Message-ID: On 23-May-09, at 6:13 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > Oh and one other thing, in VHF/UHF contests, in Europe at least, > signal reports are representative, although some people used to give > a bland 59, we all now need to give a real report, since the > adjudication (for RSGB contests) takes them into account and if I > log 59, but the other end logged they sent 57, I don't get the > points. Looks like I can't enter any report with this. I think we are probably well past the nausea limit for most non- contesters on the lists so I would ask you to reply (and I know you will) to the MacLoggerContest List only. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From sail44 at comcast.net Thu May 28 19:41:48 2009 From: sail44 at comcast.net (Peter Beers) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 19:41:48 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] info Message-ID: I added a DMU to my 2000 and had to reset my radio. Do you remember what setting I have to change in the menu to get the software to work and does the ft 2000 with DMU not work with your software? Thanks From glennh at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 14:02:32 2009 From: glennh at gmail.com (Glenn Hancock) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:02:32 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Interface Cables Message-ID: I have a Yaesu FT-900AT that I just picked up and would like to interface it to my Macbook Pro but have no idea what type of cable I need to get. I'd like to make a cable myself if its possible. 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Ignore seconds in ADIF confirmations. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dhkaplan at mac.com Sun Jun 21 12:06:29 2009 From: dhkaplan at mac.com (David Kaplan) Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:06:29 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] QSL Problems Message-ID: I've tried setting up my background photo with different sizes so that the photo doesn't overlay the Please QSL line. For the life of me I can't make it small enough to not cover that line. It seems as if MLDX is expanding it to fit that size. Is that true? Or what size should I make the jpg file???? Also, I just noticed with my sample qsl that the call (with portable info) overlays the date field... Thanks much, 73, David, WA1OUI -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The QSL image is: 3.5 inches x 72 dpi = 252 pixels 5.5 inches x 72 dpi = 396 pixels 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From g.berges at bergesetco.com Thu Jun 25 14:28:31 2009 From: g.berges at bergesetco.com (Gustavo Berges) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:28:31 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] Rescan ports but still can't find port Message-ID: My MagLoggerDX on 10.5.7 is only recognizing the Bluetooth-PDA-Sync and Bluetooth-Modem as available ports and not the microHam USB I/F plugged directly into one of the USB ports on my MBPro. Ideas? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If the port doesn't show up in the "Port" popup in the MacLoggerDX Radio Prefs Panel then a driver for the device is not loaded. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW From dagro at dogparksoftware.com Thu Jun 25 17:17:51 2009 From: dagro at dogparksoftware.com (Don Agro) Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:17:51 -0400 Subject: [DogParkList] MacLoggerDX for Cocoa Beta 18 Message-ID: MacLoggerDX Version 5.10 Beta 18 is feature complete and ready for testing... - Added QSL Panel. - Added History Panel. - Added VUCC Award Panel. - Ignore seconds in ADIF confirmations. - DX spot aging bug fixed. 73 Don Agro VE3VRW