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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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Likewise, a log entry can be changed by selecting a row in the log, changing |
Likewise, a log entry can be changed by selecting a row in the log, changing |
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the QSO in the QSO frame, and clicking on Update. |
the QSO in the QSO frame, and clicking on Update. |
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Finally, selecting Edit -> Clear All from the menu will Clear all the fields in |
Finally, selecting "Edit->Clear All" from the menu will Clear all the fields in |
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the QSO frame. |
the QSO frame. |
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----- KEYS ----- |
----- KEYS ----- |
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! End: Go to the end of the log. |
! End: Go to the end of the log. |
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! Up Arrow: Select previous QSO. |
! Up Arrow: Select previous QSO. |
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! Down Arrow: Select next QSO. |
! Down Arrow: Select next QSO. |
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! Alt 1, Alt2, etc: Switch between logs. |
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----- PREFERENCES ----- |
----- PREFERENCES ----- |
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In order to calculate the correct distance to your location, you have to enter |
In order to calculate the correct distance to your location, you have to enter |
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You can use the 'Save As' dialog for exporting the log to a type called |
You can use the 'Save As' dialog for exporting the log to a type called |
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'labels'. This will save the date, gmt, callsign, band, mode and rst fields |
'labels'. This will save the date, gmt, callsign, band, mode and rst fields |
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of the log in a TAB separated file. This file can be imported into glabels using |
of the log in a TAB separated file. Exporting of the 2 free fields used by |
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the template called qsllabels.glabels in /usr/local/share/xlog. |
xlog is optional and can be set in the "Save As" page of the Settings -> Dialogs |
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dialog. The exported file can be imported into glabels using the template |
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called qsllabels.glabels in /usr/[local/]share/xlog. |
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1 - Start glabels |
1 - Start glabels |
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2 - Open qsllabels.glabels |
2 - Open qsllabels.glabels |
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5 - Don't change any of the Custom field keys, just click 'OK' |
5 - Don't change any of the Custom field keys, just click 'OK' |
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6 - You are now ready to print |
6 - You are now ready to print |
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You should customize the label sheet by using Edit->Select All from the |
You should customize the label sheet by using "Edit->Select All" from the |
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menu, click on 'New', select the apropriate sheet from the pulldown menu, |
menu, click on 'New', select the apropriate sheet from the pulldown menu, |
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use Edit->Paste to copy the fields into the new sheet and move them around |
use "Edit->Paste" to copy the fields into the new sheet and move them around |
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with your mouse until the fit on the label. Save this file to use as a |
with your mouse until the fit on the label. Save this file to use as a |
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template for your QSL labels. |
template for your QSL labels. |
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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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----- LOG SORTING ----- |
----- LOG SORTING ----- |
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If you select "Tools->Sort Log by Date", your log will be sorted by date and |
If you select "Tools->Sort by Date", your log will be sorted by date and |
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time. Log sorting assumes that the whole log is created with the same locale. |
time. Log sorting assumes that the whole log is created with the same locale. |
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Also, the log date should have the format "dd mmm yyyy" in your locale, e.g. |
Also, the log date should have the format "dd mmm yyyy" in your locale, e.g. |
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"01 May 2004" in English, "01 mai 2004" in French, etc. You can check the |
"01 May 2004" in English, "01 mai 2004" in French, etc. You can check the |
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sorted, start xlog from a terminal to see if sorting produces any errors. |
sorted, start xlog from a terminal to see if sorting produces any errors. |
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----- DEFAULTS ----- |
----- DEFAULTS ----- |
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Settings->Defaults 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 'Click All' from the menu. |
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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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. |
"Settings->Dialogs" menu. |
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----- TYPE AND SEARCH ----- |
----- TYPE AND SEARCH ----- |
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When typing a callsign, the log is searched for a match. When a match is found, |
When typing a callsign, the log is searched for a match. When a match is found, |
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clickable power button in the QSO frame. |
clickable power button in the QSO frame. |
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You can either chose to poll your rig continuously with a certain time interval |
You can either chose to poll your rig continuously with a certain time interval |
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or just retrieve rig data when using 'Click All'. |
or just retrieve rig data when using "Edit->Click All" or Ctrl-k. |
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Your hamlib port can be configured in the hamlib page of the the preferences |
Your hamlib port can be configured in the hamlib page of the the preferences |
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dialog. You can enter things like: rts_state=ON,timeout=600,serial_speed=19200 |
dialog. You can enter things like: rts_state=ON,timeout=600,serial_speed=19200 |
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to EDI, ADIF and Cabrillo. The apropriate option menu should be selected |
to EDI, ADIF and Cabrillo. The apropriate option menu should be selected |
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for the file type when importing or exporting (using Save As) a log. |
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 |
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! 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. |
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When using EDI export, you should have enabled the locator field in the log. |
When using EDI export, you should have enabled the locator field in the log. |
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Xlog will automatically calculate the distance and add it to the log. |
Xlog will automatically calculate the distance and add it to the log. |
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Whe using ADIF export you can decide to convert frequency to band. Please use |
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the "Save As" page of the "Settings->Dialogs" dialog to set this. |
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----- FILES ----- |
----- FILES ----- |
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/usr/local/share/xlog/dxcc/cty.dat contains the DXCC entries read by xlog. This |
/usr/[local/]share/xlog/dxcc/cty.dat contains the DXCC entries read by xlog. |
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file can be completed by adding entries to /usr/local/share/xlog/dxcc/xlog.dat. |
This file can be completed by adding entries to |
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----- SEE ALSO ----- |
----- SEE ALSO ----- |
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The provided README for more information in setting up hamlib and the FAQ for a |
The provided README for more information in setting up hamlib and the FAQ for a |
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list of frequently asked questions. |
list of frequently asked questions. |
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----- BUGS ----- |
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Currently, xlog does not recognise the different call districts of Canada and |
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the U.S. when calculation heading and distance. This is planned for a future |
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----- AUTHORS ----- |
----- AUTHORS ----- |
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xlog was written by Joop Stakenborg <pg4i at amsat.org> aka <pa3aba at |
xlog was written by Joop Stakenborg <pg4i at amsat.org> aka <pa3aba at |
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debian.org> and Stephane Fillod <f8cfe at free.fr>. |
debian.org> and Stephane Fillod <f8cfe at free.fr>. |