Keyboard and text functions

Keyboard functions

A note on shortcut keys

Since DXLog is a keyboard centric logger and has been designed to minimize the use of the mouse in a live
contesting situation, it makes makes use of a range of Ctrl, Alt, and Shift-modified key combinations.

Many computer and computer peripheral manufacturers reserve some such keys for special operations
and do not allow redefining them to make sure they are always available, also in "emergency" situations.
One such example is Ctrl-Alt-F8 which on many HP computers with Intel graphics cards resets the display driver.

You can always work around such limitations by using Tools|Redefine keyboard keys, mapping an
inaccessible key to one that you can actually press.

QSO Entry line

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Enter]	Log a contact or send message with ESM enabled
[Spacebar]	Move the cursor between entry fields, skipping RST fields
[Left arrow] or [Ctrl][B]	Move cursor one character position to the left
[Right arrow] or [Ctrl][F]	Move cursor one character position to the right
[Home] or [Ctrl][A]	Move cursor to the beginning of the field
[End] or [Ctrl][E]	Moves the cursor to the end of the field
[Backspace]	Move cursor one step left, deleting a character
[Tab]	Move the cursor between entry fields, including RST fields
[>]	Move cursor to the next entry field
[<]	Move cursor to the previous entry field
[Del] or [Ctrl][D]	Delete the character in the current character location
[F11] or [Alt][W]	Clear all the fields of the current QSO, and put the cursor into the callsign logging field.
[Alt][F]	Edit QSO date and time
[Alt][N]	Enter QSO notes
[Ctrl][C]	Copy callsign
[Ctrl][K]	Delete all characters under and to the right of the cursor
[Ctrl][V]	Paste a copied callsign
[Ctrl][W]	Clear/initialize the current field
[Ctrl][Z]	Undo edits of a QSO. Equivalent to Edit|Restore QSO
[Ctrl][Left arrow]	Like [Home]
[Ctrl][Right arrow]	Like [End]
[Ctrl][+] or [Ctrl][Keypad Add]	Silently log QSO
[Ctrl][Alt][+] or [Ctrl][Alt][Keypad Add]	Force the logging of a QSO (or saving of a modified QSO in the log), disregarding all validity checks of callsign and exchange.

Navigating the log

[Up arrow]	Move one QSO up
[Down arrow]	Move one QSO down
[PageUp]	Move 10 QSOs up
[PageDown]	Move 10 QSOs down
[Ctrl][G]	Go to a specific QSO number
[Ctrl][Home]	Go to first QSO in log
[Ctrl][End]	Go to last QSO in log
[Ctrl][PageDown]	Go forward 24 hours
[Ctrl][PageUp]	Go back 24 hours
[Ctrl][X]	Toggles the X-QSO flag which invalidates the QSO, making it not count and export as X-QSO line in Cabrillo

Operation

[F1]	Send/play message #1.	CQ in Run. Callsign i S&P.
[Shift][Ctrl][F1]	In SO2V and SO2R: Shift focus to radio 1. Switch to Run. Send/play message #1. In SO1R and SO2R Advanced: Send/play message #1.	Run F1
[F2]	Send/play message #2.	Normally the full exchange including signal report.
[F3]	Send/play message #3.	Normally only the contest exchange e.g. serial number.
[F4]	Send/play message #4.	Normally your call.
[F5]	Send/play message #5.	Normally the logged callsign.
[F6]	Send/play message #6.	Normally a request to repeat the exchange.
[F7]	Send/play message #7.	Normally a single question mark.
[Insert]	Send/play the message defined for this key.	Normally the full exchange including signal report.
[+] or [Keypad Add]	Send/play the message defined for this key.	Conclusion and logging of QSO.
[Esc]	Interrupt message transmission.
[Alt][C]	Send or modify additional messages.
[Ctrl][Alt][C]	Modify standard messages.
[Alt][K]	Toggle Keyboard mode.
[Ctrl][M]	Toggle ESM - Enter Sends Message.
[Alt][V]	Change CW speed (opens "CW-Speed" entry box).
[Alt][Q]	Configure Intelligent Quick QSL.
[Alt][F9]	Decrease CW speed by 2 WPM.
[Alt][F10]	Increase CW speed by 2 WPM.
[Ctrl][F10]	Switch to the previous period for contests with periods. Also works for logged QSO. Important: Rescore log after modifying QSO for correct summary display.
[Ctrl][F11]	Switch to the next period for contests with periods. Also works for logged QSO. Important: Rescore log after modifying QSO for correct summary display.
[Shift][F1..F7]	Record messages #1 to #7 (SSB, if supported for the active DVK) or edit message #1 to #7 (CW, Digital).
[Shift][Insert]	Record the message associated to the [Insert] key.
[Shift][+]	Records the message associated to the [+] key.
[Ctrl][Tab]	Toggle Run/S&P mode for the currently focused radio (also changes CW/Digi memory sets).
[Shift][Ctrl][Tab]	Toggle Run/S&P mode for not focused radio (also changes CW/Digi memory sets).
[Ctrl][R]	Toggle CQ auto-repeat.

Windows

[F8]	Check N + 1
[F9]	Check call
[F10]	Check Multipliers
[F12]	Check Partials
[Alt][A]	DX-Cluster Announcements
[Alt][B]	Skeds
[Alt][I]	Gab/Chat
[Alt][L]	Worked Gridsquares
[Alt][M]	Worked DXCC
[Alt][J]	Network Status
[Alt][O]	DX-Cluster Monitor
[Alt][P]	Worked Prefixes
[Alt][R]	Rate
[Alt][S]	Summary
[Ctrl][F9]	Statistics
[Shift][Alt][Ctrl][Home]	Toggle the Brako visual profile

Radio Control

[Alt][F1]	QSY band down (In frequency, i.e. to a longer wavelength). Also works in the log.
[Alt][F2]	QSY band up (In frequency, i.e. to a shorter wavelength). Also works in the log.
[Alt][F4]	Toggles between the most recent CQ frequency and the frequency where you pressed the key last. Switches to Run when returning to the CQ frequency.
[Shift][Alt][F4]	QSY back to most recent CQ frequency and switch to Run.
[Ctrl][F4]	Equalize both VFO on focused radio.
[Ctrl][T]	Tune the transmitter (on CW).
[Ctrl][F1] and [Ctrl][F2]	Switch mode up and down (when the current contest permits). Also works in the log.
[Shift][UpArrow]	RIT adjustment up in Run, frequency adjustment up in S&P, as defined by band map orientation.
[Shift][DownArrow]	RIT adjustment down in Run, frequency adjustment down in S&P, as defined by band map orientation.
[Shift][Delete]	RIT clear.
[Alt][UpArrow]	Frequency adjustment up as defined by band map orientation.
[Alt][DownArrow]	Frequency adjustment down as defined by band map orientation.
[Shift][Alt][UpArrow]	Larger VFO adjustment up as defined by band map orientation.
[Shift][Alt][DownArrow]	Larger VFO adjustment down as defined by band map orientation.
[Ctrl][-] or [Ctrl][Keypad Subtract]	Toggle receiver diversity/synchronization/tracking on supported radios.
[Ctrl][Alt][R]	Resets and reinitializes all serial port and pipe connections to radios, keyers, SO2R devices etc
[-] or [Keypad Subtract]	Enable Split Mode. Opens a panel to enter the transmit frequency.

Antenna Control

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F1]	Select Rx antenna 1.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F2]	Select Rx antenna 2.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F3]	Select Rx antenna 3.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F4]	Select Rx antenna 4.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F5]	Select Rx antenna 5.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F6]	Select Rx antenna 6.
[Shift][Ctrl][Alt][F7]	Select Rx antenna 7.
[Alt][F11]	Change RX antenna.
[Shift][Alt][F11]	Change TX antenna.
[Ctrl][F12]	Turn selected rotator to SP direction.
[Alt][F12]	Turn selected rotator to LP direction.

Bandmap

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Ctrl][Enter]	Insert spot into bandmap.
[Ctrl][Delete]	Deletes the callsign in the entry line on the current frequency, lacking that, the currently highlighted spot in the bandmap.
[Ctrl][Up arrow]	Grab the first spot above in the active bandmap and load it in VFO A in active radio (SO1R, SO2R) or active VFO (SO2V).
[Ctrl][Shift][Up arrow]	Grab the first spot, which is a multiplier, above in the active bandmap and load it in VFO A in active radio (SO1R, SO2R) or active VFO (SO2V).
[Ctrl][Alt][Up arrow]	With option Operating|Bandmap|QSY Opposite radio instead of 2nd VFO checked: Grab the first valid spot above the other radio's current frequency into the other radio's entry line. (Bandmap or list mode view). Otherwise: QSY VFO B to the first spot above the current VFO B frequency. (Thermometer view only.)
[Ctrl][Down arrow]	Grab the first spot below in the active bandmap and load it in VFO A in active radio (SO1R, SO2R) or active VFO (SO2V).
[Ctrl][Shift][Down arrow]	Grab the first spot, which is a multiplier, below in the active bandmap and load it in VFO A in active radio (SO1R, SO2R) or active VFO (SO2V).
[Ctrl][Alt][Down arrow]	With option Operating|Bandmap|QSY Opposite radio instead of 2nd VFO checked: Grab the first valid spot below the other radio's current frequency into the other radio's entry line. (Bandmap or list mode view). Otherwise: QSY VFO B to the first spot below the current VFO B frequency. (Thermometer view only.)
[Ctrl][Space]	Grab the spot on or near the current frequency.

DX Cluster

[Alt][T]	Send a command to the connected DX cluster.
[Alt][F3]	Create a DX cluster spot.
[Ctrl][S]	Create a DX cluster spot of own station.

Networking and chat

[Alt][D]	Pass a station.
[Alt][E]	Take a sked
[Alt][G]	Send a gab/chat message.
[Ctrl][Alt][G]	Send a ON4KST message.
[Ctrl][Alt][P]	Set pass frequency.

SO2R and SO2V

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Arrow Up] or [Arrow Down]	Switch focus. If focusing radio 1, [Arrow Up] will move to the most recent QSO in the log
[Ctrl][Alt][1..8]	Select scenario in SO2R Advanced
[Ctrl][Shift][F1..F8]	On-the-fly scenario editing in SO2R Advanced
[Ctrl][Alt][A]	Listen to radio 1 in both ears in SO2R
[Ctrl][Alt][T]	Listen to radio 2 in both ears in SO2R.
[Ctrl][Alt][S]	Toggle listen to both radios
[Ctrl][Alt][L]	Listen to focused radio in both ears in SO2R
[Ctrl][Alt][D]	Toggle sub receiver permanently on in SO2V
[Keypad Multiply]	Single keyboard: Switch active radio (SO2R) or VFO (SO1R and SO2V) Dual keyboard: Select active radio (SO2R) or VFO (SO2V)
[Alt][Keypad Multiply]	SO1R/SO2V: Swap frequency and mode between VFO SO2R: Swap frequency and mode of active VFO between radios
[Keypad Divide]	Single keyboard: Switch focus of VFO knob in SO2V Dual keyboard: Select focus of VFO knob in SO2V

Multi-operator

[Ctrl][F3]	Toggle station type (RUN/Mult in M/S, Run1/Run2 in M/2).
[Ctrl][O]	Login as operator. Enter nothing to log off.

Contest recorder

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Ctrl][Alt][Enter]	Play QSO.
[Ctrl][Alt][Space]	Pause playback.

Partner or Search & Pounce windows

[Comma] or [Keypad Decimal]	Manual addition of one or several calls to the stack. Will grab the top callsign from the stack if callsign field in entry line is empty.
[Alt][Enter]	Add the call current call to the callsign stack.
[Alt][Space]	Grab the call in the topmost "real time" line of the partner window. If empty, grab the top of the stack instead. If stack is empty and digital mode, grab the most recently highlighted call.
[Alt][Delete]	Clear top entry in the partner/S&P window.
[Alt][Backpace]	Clear everything in the partner/S&P window.
[Alt][1] - [9]	Grab the nth call from the partner/S&P window.
[Ctrl][1] - [9]	Replace the nth call in the partner/S&P window.
DoubleClick on a callsign	Grab the call, and if S&P, also QSY to the frequency.

Check Partials & Check N+1

[Alt][Y]	Grab the top guess in Check Partials window.
DoubleClick on a callsign	Grab the call.

Special Keys for WAE Contest

[Alt][L]	Open and close QTC receive window (for European stations).
[Alt][S]	Save current QTC.
[Ctrl][L]	Open and close QTC send window (for non-European stations).
[Ctrl][F8]	When receiving QTC - equivalent to F8 "AGN" but includes row number.
[Alt][V]	Set CW speed for QTC traffic.

Morse Runner

Note that [Ctrl][Alt] equals [AltGr]

[Ctrl][Alt][Page Up]	Increase volume
[Ctrl][Alt][Page Down]	Decrease volume
[Ctrl][Alt][Right Arrow]	Increase bandwidth
[Ctrl][Alt][Left Arrow]	Decrease bandwidth
[Ctrl][Shift][Right Arrow]	Increase pitch
[Ctrl][Shift][Left Arrow]	Decrease pitch
[Shift][UpArrow]	RIT+ (decreases pitch of received signals)
[Shift][DownArrow]	RIT- (increases pitch of received signals)
[Shift][Delete]	RIT clear

Important: During MorseRunner operation, text command SETUP will open MorseRunner configuration panel.

Text commands

CW and Digital Functions

AMSGS or AMESSAGES	Open additional standard messages configuration panel. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Modify additional messages
CTSPACE	Make CW word spacing 6 dits. Equivalent to: <tt><b><nowiki>Options|CW/Digi|Shortened spaces (CT spaces) [checked]
NOCTSPACE	Make CW word spacing 7 dits. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Shortened spaces (CT spaces) [unchecked]
CWAUTO or AUTOCW	Configures and sets or disable auto-sending. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Auto sending
NOCWAUTO or NOAUTOCW	Disables auto-sending. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Auto sending
FULLABBREV	Set full CW abbreviation. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Serial number|Abbreviated
PROABBREV	Set pro CW abbreviation. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Serial number|Pro
SEMIABBREV	Set half CW abbreviation. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Serial number|Half abbreviated
NOABBREV	Disable CW abbreviation. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Serial number|Not abbreviated
ESM or ESMON	Enable Enter Sends Message Mode. Equivalent to: Tools|Data Entry|Enable ESM [checked]
NOESM or ESMOFF	Disable Enter Sends Message Mode. Equivalent to: Tools|Data Entry|Enable ESM [unchecked]
QQSL	Open the Intelligent Quick QSL configuration panel. Equivalent to: Tools|Intelligent quick QSL
MSGS or MESSAGES	Open standard messages configuration panel. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|Modify standard messages
RPT	Enable CQ repeat and open its configuration panel. Equivalent to: Tools|Repeat Loop [checked]
NORPT	Disable CQ repeat. Equivalent to: Tools|Repeat Loop [unchecked]
SOUND and NOSOUND	Enable side tone for DXLog's internal keyer. Equivalent to: Options|CW/Digi|No sound [unchecked]
SYNCCW and NOSYNCCW	Enable and disable automatic CW speed synchronization between radio/VFO (SO2R and SO2V). Equivalent to Options|CW/Digi|Enable different R1/R2 speed
SYNCSPEED	Set the other radio/VFO CW speed to same speed as the currently focused radio (SO2R and SO2V).
WKEY or WKSETUP	Open the Winkey configuration panel. Equivalent to: Options|WinKey configuration

Operating and logging

CW, SSB, LSB, USB, AM, FM	Set the focused radio's operating mode
WORKDUPE or WORKDUPEON	Equivalent to checking: Options|CW/Digi|Work dupes Makes the macro $QSOB4 do nothing.
NOWORKDUPE or WORKDUPEOFF	Equivalent to unchecking: Options|CW/Digi|Work dupes Makes $QSOB4 send QSOB4 and stop transmission if the entered callsign represents a duplicate QSO. Typical use is in the Insert message as as $LOGGEDCALL $QSOB4 $F2
RUNSP or RUNSPON	Allow switching between Run and S&P. Equivalent to checking: Tools|Data entry|Enable Run/SP switching
NORUNSP or RUNSPOFF	Disallow switching between Run and S&P. Equivalent to unchecking: Tools|Data entry|Enable Run/SP switching
AUTORSPON or AUTORSP	Allow automatic switching between Run and S&P. Equivalent to checking: Tools|Data entry|Enable automatic Run/SP selection
AUTORSPOFF or NOAUTRSP	Disallow automatic switching between Run and S&P. Equivalent to unchecking: Tools|Data entry|Enable automatic Run/SP selection

Multi Operator

MULT	Equivalent to: Commands|Station type|Mult
OPON or LOGIN	Log on as operator
OPOFF or LOGOUT	Log off as operator
RUN1	Equivalent to: Commands|Station type|Run 1
RUN2	Equivalent to: Commands|Station type|Run 2
RUN	Equivalent to: Commands|Station type|Run

Open/Close/Export Log Functions

AUTORELOAD	Equivalent to: Options|Load contest at startup [checked]
NOAUTORELOAD	Equivalent to: Options|Load contest at startup [unchecked]
BYE or EXIT or QUIT	Exits DXLog after a confirmation prompt. Equivalent to: File|Quit
EXITNOW or QUITNOW	Exits DXLog without prompting.
CLEARLOG	Deletes all QSO in the current log. Equivalent to: Edit|Delete all QSO
CLEARLOGNOW	CAUTION! Deletes all QSO in the log without asking for confirmation.
CLOSE	Equivalent to: File|Close.
COPYLOG	Save a backup copy of the current log file in the current log directory with a timestamp added to its name
COPYLOGCLEAR	Equivalent to COPYLOG but with data truncation. Exact function is unclear.
NEW	Create a new log. Equivalent to: File|New
OPEN	Open an existing log file. Equivalent to: File|Open
POSTCONTEST	Enter postcontest mode. Equivalent to: Edit|Postcontest mode [checked]
NOPOSTCONTEST	Exit postcontest mode. Equivalent to: Edit|Postcontest mode [unchecked]
RELOAD	Opens the contest configuration panel and reloads the current log, contest definitions, and scripts.
RELOADNOW	Reloads the current log, contest definition, and scripts.
REOPEN	Opens the contest configuration panel and refreshes log.
REOPENNOW	Refreshes log.
SENDLOG	Offers to upload the log to the Super Check Partial database.
WRITELOG or MAKELOG	Exports the log to a file in Cabrillo, EDI, or ADIF format depending of type of contest.
WRITELOGA or MAKELOGA	Exports the log to a file in Cabrillo, EDI, or ADIF format depending of type of contest. Uses plain ASCII and does not support international characters.

Other Functions

CTYFILES or COUNTRYFILES	Open country file configuration panel. Equivalent to: Options|Data files|Country files
DEBUGCAT	Toggle debug mode for radio 1 CAT interface. Logs all sent data in CATTX_1.bin. Reads responses from CATRX_1.bin.
DEBUGRCAT	No function implemented.
DEFINEKEYS	Opens key redefinition panel. Equivalent to: Options|Redefine keyboard keys
ILOCK or ILOCKON	Enable DXLog software interlock.
MORSERUNNER or MRUNNER	Toggle morserunner simulation.
NETON or NET	Enable networking.
NETOFF or NONET	Disable networking.
NETCONFIG	Open network configuration panel. Equivalent to: Options|Configure network
NOILOCK or ILOCKOFF	Disable DXLog software interlock.
REMOTE	Open remote command execution panel. Equivalent to: Commands|Remote commands
RESET	Resets all serial ports and pipe connections to radios, keyers, SO2R devices etc.
SETUP	Open interface configuration panel unless during MorseRunner where it opens MorseRunner setup. Equivalent to: Options|Configure Interfaces
SPOTME	Spots own station on the DX cluster. Does nothing for contests not allowing self-spotting.
SWAP	SO1R/SO2V: Swap frequency and mode between VFO SO2R: Swap frequency and mode of active VFO between radios
SUPERSIM or SUPERS	Toggles simulation with Contest Super Simulator.
VER or VERSION	Display the about panel. Equivalent to: Help|About