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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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N7DC
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 2, 2008 08:54
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GREAT - IS THERE AN 11?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Needless to say- after giving it an 11. I have no problems at all with the software as it is, and when there is an extra bit someone wants, Dave puts it out for the group to comment on. If its a go - he usually has important changes made, the same day. No better support ANYWHERE.
I have used it for years. Its what got me off my duff to determine where my cards were, what was available, and how to turn them in for DXCC. I now have 9 band DXCC- Honor Roll, etc. due to this softwares easy tracking of contacts/cards/LOTW.
Previously, I used 4 or 5 different software packages, both free and commercial, and this one tops them all -BY A HUGE AMOUNT. You can use just one portion of the suite, get comfortable with that, and then go ahead and add the next. It interfaces with several other packages/individual programs, such as MixW etc. for additional modes, etc. And does it well.
You can run with only one or two portions on the screen, with the rest minimized, so you dont have a trashy looking, overworked screen.
As a matter of fact is there a 12?
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N6FD
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 12, 2008 13:23
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Great log - not for contesting
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Others here have sung the praises of DXLab. I use it regularly and enjoy many of the features it incorporates. Only a few things make me give it less than a 5. Some of these things are due to my station set up, but would not be uncommon in ham radio.
Setup- It took me quite a while and a lot of searching to understand that DXLab wants its own directory in the root directory for setup. Once I figured that out, setup went smoothly.
Contesting- DXLab is definitely not designed for contesting. It has very little support for Cabrillo logs; either inport or export. The program logs a QSO start time when you first click in the callsign box. This is a problem with me in that I have small children and often have to step away for a few minutes. When I come back I have to clear and then reenter the QSO data to get a new start time. If you don't do that, the time you orginally clicked in the callsign box is logged as the QSO time. This has lead to a few busted QSOs when I forgot to do that.
Interfacing- Support for older Kenwood rigs is rudimentary. It also seems to lose contact with my SignalLink USB sound interface often when I close the software. It then defaults back to my laptop's internal sound card.
WinWarbler- Some conflict between my mousepad and the software causes the mouse to freeze if I try to move it while in transmit mode. I have to reboot or hibernate to get mouse function back.
Despite these issues, I like most of the features of DXLab. It is great for casual operating or for DXing. I will continue to use it as my main logging and PSK31 program.
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VE1DX
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 2, 2008 15:20
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Best software I ever used
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I was the definition of an “old curmudgeon” when it came to electronic logging and using computers for my DXing. Everything was done on paper logs and with traditional QSLs. Then I discovered Dave Bernstein - AA6YQ’s DXLab Suite of programs. Wow! It took me about a week to get up to speed, and I’ll NEVER go back to paper logs. I tried other packages off and on over the years, but none of them were what I wanted. The DXLab Suite does everything! Dave offers support via an Internet list that commercial vendors ought to use as a guide for customer support. He answers questions almost immediately, and treats the new comers with equal patience and professionalism as computer gurus who are trying to figure out the last intricate details of his software. And he does this for free!
Because of Dave, I was inspired to type in my historical logs. I learned to use LoTW and eQSL. I won’t repeat what other reviewers have said regarding the details of his package, as they are well described below. What I want to convey here is a heartfelt thanks to AA6YQ for his contribution to the Ham radio fraternity. He’s made it simple for computer logging newbees and those who have been doing so for years to truly move into the 21st century.
This package is a labor of love, and Dave’s expertise as a software developer combined with his in depth knowledge of DXing and award chasing makes his software a must have for any serious DXer. He recently was awarded the 2008 ARRL Technical Innovation Award. The only question I ask the ARRL is, “what took you so long?” Try this package. You will not be disappointed.
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