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Sm7iun: /* Operating techniques */

2026-04-02T16:36:12Z

Operating techniques

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	DXLog supports four different techniques; SO1R, SO2V, SO2R, and SO2R Advanced.		DXLog supports four different techniques; SO1R, SO2V, SO2R, and SO2R Advanced.

	SO1R means Single Operator, One Radio. SO2R means Single Operator, Two Radios. SO2V means ~~Single Operator,~~<br>		SO1R means Single Operator, One Radio. SO2R means Single Operator, Two Radios. SO2V means<br>
	Two VFO but in practice this is normally also Two ~~Receiviers~~. In a multi-operator setting you typically use~~<br>~~		Single Operator, Two VFO but in practice this is normally also Two Receivers. <br>
	SO1R but an advanced operator can also use SO2V.		In a multi-operator setting you typically use SO1R but an advanced operator can also use SO2V.

	The menu <code>Operating\|Technique</code> let you choose between SO1R, SO2R, Advanced SO2R and SO2V.		The menu <code>Operating\|Technique</code> let you choose between SO1R, SO2R, Advanced SO2R and SO2V.

Sm7iun: /* Creating a log file */

2026-03-29T18:47:14Z

Creating a log file

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	type of exchange, such as a serial number.		type of exchange, such as a serial number.

	After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>		After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a file browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>
	of your new log file. It is good practice to use a separate directory for each contest since you will have <br>		of your new log file. It is good practice to use a separate directory for each contest since you will have <br>
	other files related to the contest, call history files, export files like Cabrillo, ADIF, SUM, etc.		other files related to the contest, call history files, export files like Cabrillo, ADIF, SUM, etc.

Sm7iun: /* Creating a log file */

2026-03-29T16:34:04Z

Creating a log file

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	window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.		window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.

	'''Important: The content of fields like '''''Exchange''''' and '''''State''''' is not always the actual exchange<br>		'''Important: The content of fields like''' '''''Exchange''''' '''and''' '''''State''''' '''is not always the actual exchange'''<br>
	or state.''' For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>		'''or state.''' For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>
	type of exchange, such as a serial number.		type of exchange, such as a serial number.

Sm7iun: /* Creating a log file */

2026-03-29T16:32:49Z

Creating a log file

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	window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.		window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.

	'''Important: The content of fields like ''Exchange'' and ''State'' is not always the actual exchange<br>		'''Important: The content of fields like '''''Exchange''''' and '''''State''''' is not always the actual exchange<br>
	or state.''' For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>		or state.''' For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>
	type of exchange, such as a serial number.		type of exchange, such as a serial number.

Sm7iun: /* Creating a log file */

2026-03-29T16:27:03Z

Creating a log file

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	window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.		window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.

	'''Important:~~'''~~ The content of fields like ''Exchange'' and ''State'' is not always the actual exchange<br>		'''Important: The content of fields like ''Exchange'' and ''State'' is not always the actual exchange<br>
	or state. For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>		or state.''' For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>
	type of exchange, such as a serial number.		type of exchange, such as a serial number.

	After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>		After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>

Sm7iun: /* Useful settings */

2026-03-28T13:56:00Z

Useful settings

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	<code>Options\|Load contest at startup</code>		<code>Options\|Load contest at startup</code>
	: Guarantees that the right log file is opened after e.g. a power outage or a reboot.		: Guarantees that the right log file is opened after e.g. a power outage or a reboot.
	: '''Very''' ~~important~~ to enable in a multistation setting since opening the wrong log file while		: '''Very important''' to enable in a multistation setting since opening the wrong log file while
	: networked with other stations will force merging of the logs which normally is highly undesired.		: networked with other stations will force merging of the logs which normally is highly undesired.

Sm7iun: /* Standard messages */

2026-03-28T13:55:08Z

Standard messages

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	to reset the messages to their default values.		to reset the messages to their default values.

	'''~~Important~~:''' If you run CW and want to secure good spotting by the Reverse Beacon Network,<br>		'''Very important:''' If you run CW and want to secure good spotting by the Reverse Beacon Network,<br>
	do not use speed changes in your CQ message. Your CQ does not have to repeat your call but to get<br>		do not use speed changes in your CQ message. Your CQ does not have to repeat your call but to get<br>
	spotted, RBN needs to see your call at least twice in a time window corresponding to 256 morse<br>		spotted, RBN needs to see your call at least twice in a time window corresponding to 256 morse<br>

Sm7iun: /* Creating a log file */

2025-09-29T05:18:14Z

Creating a log file

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	Should DXLog miss information from you when you click the ''OK'' button, you will get a helpful popup <br>		Should DXLog miss information from you when you click the ''OK'' button, you will get a helpful popup <br>
	window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.		window and the cursor will be placed in the field with missing or invalid information.

			'''Important:''' The content of fields like ''Exchange'' and ''State'' is not always the actual exchange<br>
			or state. For instance, the ''Exchange'' field may contain keywords like "DX" to tell DXLog to use a different<br>
			type of exchange, such as a serial number.

	After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>		After having clicked ''OK'' you will get a browser window that allows you to decide the name and location<br>

Sm7iun: /* Sprint contest */

2025-09-15T21:13:55Z

Sprint contest

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	* You are in S&P and with the cursor in the callsign field you call a station by pressing <tt>[Enter]</tt>.		* You are in S&P and with the cursor in the callsign field you call a station by pressing <tt>[Enter]</tt>.
	* When the station answers, you press Space and enter the received exchanges.		* When the station answers, you press <tt>[Space]</tt> and enter the received exchanges.
	* Pressing <tt>[Enter]</tt> will now send the S&P Insert message <tt>$LOGGEDCALL $F2 $MYCALL</tt>, log, and switch to Run.		* Pressing <tt>[Enter]</tt> will now send the S&P Insert message <tt>$LOGGEDCALL $F2 $MYCALL</tt>, log, and switch to Run.
	* If you need to resend, you press <tt>[F2]</tt>.		* If you need to resend, you press <tt>[F2]</tt>.

Sm7iun: /* Voice memory playback */

2025-08-08T14:00:14Z

Voice memory playback

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	'''Important:''' If you use the radio's built in voice keyer, make sure to check the box<br>		'''Important:''' If you use the radio's built in voice keyer, make sure to check the box<br>
	"~~Don't set~~ PTT ~~when using~~ voice keyer" on the COM port controlling your radio's PTT to avoid a<br>		"Do not use PTT with voice keyer" on the COM port controlling your radio's PTT to avoid a<br>
	self-locking PTT loop and to make sure the transmitter's audio source is not forced to be the microphone.		self-locking PTT loop and to make sure the transmitter's audio source is not forced to be the microphone.