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KC5GB
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 1, 2010 10:16
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Best working suite of ham software.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have considered, and in the case of the 'finalists', have evaluated the more popular ham software programs. Without a doubt DXLab is better than the rest.
Dave, hasn't spent time on eye candy and seductive features that are poorly implemented.
What he has done is to design a system with powerful logging, solid PSK/CW/RTTY implementation, full callsign info through QRZ.com and internal programs, propagation prediction, and excellent award tracking, etc. etc. Tight integration with QRZ.com, LoTW and eQSL and complete QSL'ing application help round out the benefits.
If you're looking for good ham software that can be used in a variety of ways with great support, try it.
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WD4HLD
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 21, 2010 06:17
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Great Program
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I recently spent time researching Ham Radio software tools. After reviewing, downloading, and using several software packages in my opinion the DXLab suite is the best program for all around day to day operating. I have learned for contesting there are other programs that offer contesting specific functionality that is superior. But again for normal operational requirements I believe DXLabs is tough to beat.
I have also found Dave, AA6YQ, to be very responsive when it comes to answering questions and giving his honest non-biased guidance when I ask for his opinions about software products.
Finally I found that adding software operating tools really adds to my operating fun/enjoyment.
Check out DXLabs and enjoy!
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N1TX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2010 14:20
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A universal radio operator's toolkit
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using DXLab Suite for over three years. For many years, Log-EQF and then Win-EQF was the shack mainstay, but I really needed more capability to manage large numbers of QSOs at the KL2R contest shack. I searched long and hard for a package with all the right features and still be (relatively) easy to use, including freeware programs and spendy alternatives. In the end, I had a "playoff" between HRD and DXL. It was a hard choice until I discovered the beauty and power in the SQL queries and database manipulations with the DXKeeper module. I decided to commit.
Of all the modules included in DXLab, DXKeeper, Commander, and Pathfinder are the most important to me. I spend a little time with casual DXing and ragchewing, but 90% of the work is done post-contest with importing, exporting, QSLing, and award tracking. With over 16,100 QSOs in the KL2R log alone, DXLab doesn't even breathe hard on a 1 GHz CPU with 768 MB of RAM under Windows 2000.
WinWarbler is fairly resource-intensive, and for that and a couple of personal preferences, I like to use Digital Master 780 for the digital modes. No longer do I need to start HRD and DM780, then export the log and import it into DXKeeper. The DM780-DXL add-on enables a DM780 user to log QSOs directly to DXKeeper, perform lookups in DXView and Pathfinder, and use either Commander or Ham Radio Deluxe for transceiver control. There are more than a dozen other add-ons to interface with and extend functionality of the DXLab Suite. Powerful stuff.
Many here have mentioned the learning curve to become comfortable with DXLab Suite, and I agree there is one. I'm still learning as I push into new areas of interest. Take care to follow the instructions closely, read the help files, and soon you'll be confident with basic operations. Help is also readily at hand through the on-line reflector at Yahoo Groups. Every one of a handful of issues I have ever brought up turned out to be my error. I can't say enough good things about the support and responsiveness of Dave AA6YQ, author of DXLab. Updates to programs and databases occur frequently, and these incorporate new requested features as well as bug fixes.
Three thumbs up!
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W5TFW
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 1, 2009 09:31
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Best thing going ! & FREE !!! :-)
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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DX Lab, Does have a learning curve, I suggest,
That one open and learn one program at a time.
its NOT perfect, it still needs some work in the WAS,.. Portion so far as I am concerned. BUt its the BEST program for my needs. I am sure its NOT for everyone, but what is ? some of us like Apples, some are more into Bananas...
Good luck ! Joey
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PE1FZK
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 16, 2009 12:13
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Excellent piece of SW
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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More than a year ago, i was looking for a program that could control my Rig FT990 (old ROM version 1.2), as many programs do not work correctly with this old ROM version.
I found Commander on the internet, installed it, and selected Yeasu FT990_12, set the correct settings and YES, i could control my FT990!!
So very easy installation and setup, and working like a charm!
Some days later i found out that Commander was part of the DXLab suite. So i decided downloading te launcher software, and within a couple of minutes all applications (Commander, DXKeeper, DXView, Pathfinder,PropView, Spotcollector, and Winwarbler) were installed.
Also setting up the other programs was a piece of a cake, and for my feeling very intelligible.
I have been working with DXLab suiteapplications for over a year now, and it is amazing how the programs work together. I never encountered any problem nor an error or whatsoever.
Indeed you may need to have a big screen (or even two of them) in order to have all info in front of you.
All the programs are updated very regularly, so that is a very good sign because the programs stay up-to-date within this rapidly changing world.
Yes maybe the windows are not having nice colors, and no fancy animations, but i believe thats what we don't need, it is important that the programs do what they should do!!
And what to say IT IS IS FOR FREE, so i would all of you recommend to try this excellent piece of software.
John
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VK2CA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 2, 2009 04:24
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All you could ask for for DXing...and FREE!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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HiAll
Made the move from DXBase to DXLab and should have moved long ago (although DXBase was excellent). The interoperation between 7 programs is outstanding. Just sit back and wonder as the screens make sense of all the data you could ever want.
Spot Collector handles the clusters and then DXView shows exactly where they are coming from and going to with statistics laid on and all related in real time to your current log out of DXKeeper which in itself is a very powerful logbook application.
Tie all this in with Commander for rig control and WinWarbler for CW,PSK and RTTY again all intergrated with the whole suite and you have a program that is aimed squarely at the DXer and does not miss its mark!
Propview helps decide if you could actually make the contact and Pathfinder will help with the QSLing info if you do!
DXLauncer handles the starting/terminating of all programs at once, if you want, and also alerts you to each and every update that comes along. This is another area that DXLab shines - the support!
Dave will normally answer your queries within a day (normally quicker!) and is regularly updating all the apps with improvements etc. All the programs in this suite can be used as standalone apps so you can ease your way into the suite and automatically sense each other as you open each one.
I would highly recommend this suite to any DXer out there. I would recommend a large monitor because you are just going to want to have it all on screen at once :-)
Never thought I would find a program I wish I could pay for but this is FREE - Dave really deserves the kudos for this effort!
Cheers....Allan VK2CA
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RA3CO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2009 02:56
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The Best Logger out there
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I should've done it earlier - DX Lab is the best logger and Dave does a tremendous job both developing and supporting the product.
I have been a very satisfied user for about a year. No problems installing or using.
Many many thanks to Dave for this great FREE products.
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NJ5N
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 31, 2008 18:53
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Great Programs for DX Chasers
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been using this software suite for about three weeks now and really like the information and flexibility it offers. You have to spend the time to learn it, but it is well worth it. There is a DXLab Group on Yahoo where most questions have already been asked and answered. I brought over 7k qso from my HRD log and everything worked perfectly. Dave, AA6YQ the author is in the Yahoo Group and answers a lot of the questions himself.
Thanks Dave for the awesome software
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ON6AB
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Rating: 1/5
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Nov 17, 2008 07:30
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illogical complexity
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I don't like this programm. (may I?)
The logic behind it is incompatible with the way my brain works. (It works perfectly with HRD, Logger32, VQLog, etc though.)
I'm completely lost in all windows, submenu's, links, it's possibilities and the lack of them.
Is there really no way to find out how many DXCC you've worked in eg OLIVIA? If there is, it's a twisted one. I fail to find it. (no use telling me, I don't care anymore)
Is there no way to add modes? Not a clue!
The problem with this soft is that you always think there IS a way but you don't find it because of it's complexity.
Using this "greyish" domino-programm is a hobby on it's own.
I'd rather spend my time on the bands...
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AB9M
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 2, 2008 14:39
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Super Support - works well!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I started out looking for a free / cheap logging program to install on my new computer and found DXLab Suite. Vista does not play well with many applications but Dave, AA6YQ, supports his software and all the equipment it interfaces as if you were his only high paying customer.... first rate support for freeware, unbelievable.
Double click on a spot and the rig QSYs to the DX's QRG with the mode and filters preset, make the contact and click the log button and DXKeeper is ready to upload the details into LOTW and eQSL.
Or make a contact on PSK-31 with WinWarbler and log the QSO to DXKeeper, upload to LOTW and have a confirmation within minutes...
DXLab has renewed my interest in DXing and after working them all mixed, I'm now chasing a PSK-31 LOTW DXCC. You can't beat the price.
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