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of a button bar, QSO frame, and a browseable log. Logs will be saved to a flat |
of a button bar, QSO frame, and a browseable log. Logs will be saved to a flat |
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text file. You can create, open and close logs as you need them. |
text file. You can create, open and close logs as you need them. |
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----- USAGE ----- |
----- USAGE ----- |
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When xlog is first started, an empty window is shown. You must select "Log->New" |
When xlog is first started, an empty window is shown. You must select "Log->New" |
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from the menu (Ctrl+N) to create a new log. |
from the menu (Ctrl+N) to create a new log. |
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QSO's are entered into the QSO frame on the left of the main window. Clicking |
QSO's are entered into the QSO frame on the left of the main window. Clicking |
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the Date button will update the date field, the GMT button will update the GMT |
the Date button will update the date field, the GMT button will update the GMT |
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field. When you add a call to the callsign field, xlog will look up the prefix |
field. When you add a call to the callsign field, xlog will look up the prefix |
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heading. In a log where a QTH locator is present, xlog will look up distance |
heading. In a log where a QTH locator is present, xlog will look up distance |
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and azimuth to the locator and display it in a separate frame. |
and azimuth to the locator and display it in a separate frame. |
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After all the fields are entered, click on Add in the button bar, to add the |
After all the fields are entered, click on Add in the button bar, to add the |
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QSO to the log list on the right side of the main window. |
QSO to the log list on the right side of the main window. |
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----- KEYS ----- |
----- KEYS ----- |
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Here is a list of keys that can be used to navigate through xlog: |
Here is a list of keys that can be used to navigate through xlog: |
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! Control a: Add a QSO. |
! Control a or <insert>: Add a QSO. |
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! Control d: Delete a selected QSO. |
! Control d or <delete>: Delete a selected QSO. |
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! Control h: Open the manual. |
! Control h: Open the manual. |
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! Control k: Click on all buttons present and fill in all defaults. |
! Control k: Click on all buttons present and fill in all defaults. |
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! Control n: Create a new log. |
! Control n: Create a new log. |
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! Control o: Open a log. |
! Control o: Open a log. |
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! Control q: Close a log. |
! Control q: Close a log. |
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you can also choose whether the distance should be displayed in Kilometers or |
you can also choose whether the distance should be displayed in Kilometers or |
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Nautical Miles. |
Nautical Miles. |
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When you intend to make VHF/UHF QSO's and you have a QTH locator field in the |
When you intend to make VHF/UHF QSO's and you have a QTH locator field in the |
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log, you should enter your QTH locator in the preferences dialog. |
log, you should enter your QTH locator in the preferences dialog. |
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The QSOs page allows you to choose an editbox to enter band and mode instead of |
The QSOs page allows you to choose an editbox to enter band and mode instead of |
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distributed across the paper. You need to make sure the log fits the |
distributed across the paper. You need to make sure the log fits the |
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paperwidth by either selecting the correct font or style. |
paperwidth by either selecting the correct font or style. |
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The generated postscript file is sent to the default printer, but you can also |
The generated postscript file is sent to the default printer, but you can also |
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print to a file. The file generated is log.ps in $HOME/.xlog. |
print to a file. The file generated is log.ps in $HOME/.xlog. |
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given any name. Changes to the log columns will be committed once you save the |
given any name. Changes to the log columns will be committed once you save the |
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Please note that it maybe desirable to select a common name for a free column |
Please note that it maybe desirable to select a common name for a free column |
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when using ADIF export as described in the ADIF specifications at |
when using ADIF export as described in the ADIF specifications at |
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http://www.hosenose.com/adif/adif.html, section 3: Field Definitions. |
http://www.hosenose.com/adif/adif.html, section 3: Field Definitions. |
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A log can be checked for dupes from the tools menu. There are some restrictions |
A log can be checked for dupes from the tools menu. There are some restrictions |
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on the frequency field when used in dupe checking. It should either contain a |
on the frequency field when used in dupe checking. It should either contain a |
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'dot' after the MHz number or contain 3, 6 or 9 numbers after the Mhz number. |
'dot' after the MHz number or contain 3, 6 or 9 numbers after the Mhz number. |
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When using hamlib, the total amount of numbers in the frequency field can be |
When using hamlib, the total amount of numbers in the frequency field can be |
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selected in the hamlib page of the preferences dialog. |
selected in the hamlib page of the preferences dialog. |
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"Settings->Default" will show a dialog where you can fill in default values for |
"Settings->Default" will show a dialog where you can fill in default values for |
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logging. These values will be used when selecting "Edit->Click All" from the |
logging. These values will be used when selecting "Edit->Click All" from the |
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----- WORKED BEFORE ----- |
----- WORKED BEFORE ----- |
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When you select Worked Before from the tools menu, a dialog will be displayed |
When you select Worked Before from the tools menu, a dialog will be displayed |
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which shows a sorted list of contacts while you are typing in the callsign |
which shows a sorted list of contacts while you are typing in the callsign |
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entry. This is especially useful in contests. |
entry. This is especially useful in contests. |
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The number of columns shown in this dialog can be adjusted from the |
The number of columns shown in this dialog can be adjusted from the |
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"Settings->Dialogs" menu (first page). |
"Settings->Dialogs" menu (first page). |
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The same page allows you to display a dockable frequencymeter and s-meter on |
The same page allows you to display a dockable frequencymeter and s-meter on |
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the statusbar. |
the statusbar. |
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When hamlib is enabled, 3 clickable buttons are added to the QSO frame, so you |
When hamlib is enabled, 3 clickable buttons are added to the QSO frame, so you |
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can easily fill in frequency, mode and signal strength in the appropriate |
can easily fill in frequency, mode and signal strength in the appropriate |
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fields. If your log records power (required in some countries), there is also a |
fields. If your log records power (required in some countries), there is also a |
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with CW messages and control your speed here. Clicking the stop button or |
with CW messages and control your speed here. Clicking the stop button or |
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using the 'ESC' key will abort any messages. You can also see a counter for |
using the 'ESC' key will abort any messages. You can also see a counter for |
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serial numbers, a toggle box for short serial numbers and a menu for selecting |
serial numbers, a toggle box for short serial numbers and a menu for selecting |
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either CQ or "Search & Pound" mode. The bottom text entry can be used to type |
either CQ or "Search & Pound" mode. |
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! % - my callsign |
! % - my callsign |
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! @ - his callsign |
! @ - his callsign |
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- <enter> on an empty callsign field will call <F1>: "CQ de PG4I PG4I test" |
- <enter> on an empty callsign field will call <F1>: "CQ de PG4I PG4I test" |
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- enter the callsign you hear and hit <enter> |
- enter the callsign you hear and hit <enter> |
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- <F3> will be sent: "PA0R 5nntt1" |
- <F3> will be sent: "PA0R 5nntt1" |
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- exchange entries will be filled in |
- exchange entries will be filled in from the defaults dialog |
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- xlog will jump to the end of the exchange field <RX(RST)> |
- xlog will jump to the end of the exchange field <RX(RST)> |
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- enter the exchange number you hear and hit <enter> |
- enter the exchange number you hear and hit <enter> |
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- xlog will complete the date, time and frequency entries |
- xlog will complete the date, time and frequency entries |
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- the <CQTU> entry will now be sent: "tu PG4I test" |
- the <CQTU> entry will now be sent: "tu PG4I test" |
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- use <ctl-a> or <insert> to log the QSO |
- use <ctl-a> or <insert> to log the QSO |
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- all fields will be cleared and xlog will jump to the callsign field |
- all fields will be cleared and xlog will jump to the callsign field |
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----- RUNNING A CONTEST IN S&P MODE ----- |
----- RUNNING A CONTEST IN S&P MODE ----- |
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- cursor on the callsign field |
- cursor on the callsign field |
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- enter the callsign you here and hit <enter> |
- enter the callsign you here and hit <enter> |
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- <F6> will be sent: "PG4I" |
- <F6> will be sent: "PG4I" |
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- exchange entries will be filled in |
- exchange entries will be filled in from the defaults dialog |
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- xlog will jump to the exchange field |
- xlog will jump to the end of the exchange field <RX(RST)> |
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- fill in the exchange and hit <enter> |
- fill in the exchange and hit <enter> |
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- <S&PTU> will be sent: "TU 5nntt1" |
- <S&PTU> will be sent: "TU 5nntt1" |
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- use <ctl-a> or <insert> to log the QSO |
- use <ctl-a> or <insert> to log the QSO |
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- all fields will be cleared and xlog will jump to the callsign field |
- all fields will be cleared and xlog will jump to the callsign field |
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----- DATA EXCHANGE ----- |
----- DATA EXCHANGE ----- |
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exported to ADIF, Cabrillo and EDI. The apropriate option menu should be |
exported to ADIF, Cabrillo and EDI. The apropriate option menu should be |
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selected for the file type when importing or exporting (using Save As) a log. |
selected for the file type when importing or exporting (using Save As) a log. |
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! Please check your log before importing it and make sure it has the right |
! Please check your log before importing it and make sure it has the right |
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! log format. The "Log->Open" dialog adds a preview widget which reads the |
! log format. The "Log->Open" dialog adds a preview widget which reads the |
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! first 10 lines of your log, so you can check it. |
! first 10 lines of your log, so you can check it. |