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MNQP Logger 2008

MNQP Home Page is  http://www.w0aa.org

MNQPLogger Version 2.0.1 Updated for WIQP. 

The 2005 versions are good for 2008

MNQP201.EXE Download

mnqp201.exe

Update to MNCOUNT.DAT file 2/8/2005

Chisago and Waseca counties were entered wrong in the county data file. You can edit your exiting file to fix those two counties copy this file in its place. This file should be in your /program files/dak software/mnqp directory.

 Updated MNCOUNTY.DAT

Last update 02/2/2005

There are will be two versions this year to use. The first is very much like last years version, the only changes are to support the 3 character abbreviations and a few minor changes that came about due to feedback from last year. Also it now supports a master.dta file if you want.

This is in the Version 1.4.X series. Includes updated county file

Download MNQPLogger Ver 1.4.0  as self installing/uninstalling file. 

Download MNQPLogger.zip Ver 1.4.0 zipped install file

(updated 2/8/2005)

A second version which I'm calling 2.0.0 series has radio support, SoundBlaster voice keying and CW keying. Both versions use the same log file format so you will be able to switch between them for testing.

Update 2/2/2005, includes updated help file for new features of CW and Voice Keyer

Includes updated county file.

Download MNQPLogger Ver 2.0.0  as self installing/uninstalling file. 

Download MNQPLogger.zip Ver 2.0.0 zipped install file.

 (updated 2/8/2005)

As with all of this type of software I make no warranty as to its suitably for your use. I have done my best to make the program robust and stable.

Recent Screen Shot...

Jan 11 2005

Version 2.0.0 Notes

MNQPLogger Version 2.0

As this is a big step and the program is now trying to manipulate the hardware on the computer problems are bound to arise. I have only tested this on a limited set of computers and hardware variants. Basically I've tried to keep everything as generic as possible to avoid problems.

CW Keying via either parallel port or Serial Port (COM1 and COM2 only) 
Voice Keyer using sound card with PTT via either Parallel Port or Serial Port (COM1 and COM2 only)

Radio support is supplied via using VE3NEA's Omni-Rig interface. Omni-Rig is included in the MNQPLogger install package in should install without any other intervention. 
Currently the following radios are supported by Omni-Rig.
Others can be added fairly easily.
TS-440, TS-570, TS-850, TS-870, FT-817, FT-847, FT-857, FT-897, FT-1000,
FT-1000MP, IC-718, IC-737, IC-746Pro, IC-756ProII, IC-761, Elecraft K2,
TenTec Paragon II, Ten-Tec Orion, JST-245, FT-100D, FT-900, FT-920,
FT-990, IC-706MKiiG, IC-735, IC-746, IC-756, IC-7800

You can use radio control on any COM port on the system however if you use serial port cw keying and ptt MNQPLogger currently only supports that on COM1 and COM2 at the standard interface address's. I hope to fix that in a future so the serial port keying tracks the rig setup via the Omni-Rig interface.

This version supports 1 or 2 radios. If you have 2 radios installed, you can enable Radio A/B switching in the ports setup dialog. This will allow use output the switching signal on Pin 14 of the parallel port. This is what is normally used to switch SO2R box's.

In order to support cw keying and ptt and radio A/B under Windows 2000/XP MNQPLogger uses a device driver to get access to the ports. The consideration here is that in order for this to work properly under a normal user account, MNQPLogger needs to be installed under an Administrator account.
If you install MNQPLogger under and account without admin privilege, you can use the program 'cfgwinio.exe' to get the port driver installed later. Do this when logged in as an administrator, reboot the machine and the port driver will work under a normal user account. 
Icons are provided in the start menu to install and remove this driver. MNQPLogger will attempt to do this for you at install and removal time so you shouldn't need to do this manually.

Dec 24 2004

Version 1.4.0

changes for 3 char county file (mncounty.dat)
added master database lookup code (code from ve3nea)
Modified About box, included master database status
Added color to check partial.
    -- Red = if worked this band/mode (possible dupe)
    -- Green = if worked but not on this band/mode
    -- Blue = unworked calls from master.dta
change rulesform to open with filename as argument
added 'escape' key processing to rules and help forms

Feb 14 2004

1.3.5

• ADIF output for DX contacts was corrupt

Feb 13 2004

1.3.4

• Fixed /0 problem in ADIF output

• Fixed problem of W/VE stations no getting proper State/Prove Selected

• Released post MNQP 2004
  

Feb 02 2004

Version 1.3.3

• Fixed directory problems. program will now find help and other files with out problems.

• Fixed problem of main form not showing when doing some startup functions.

• Updated welcome screen to use buttons instead of radio box

• Added Rules Form, CTL-R will open window with MNQP Rules

• Added State Mults to mults window for MN stations

• Fixed Lake of the Woods in county.dat file

• Fixed program icon in about form

• Cleaned up onshow code for rules and help windows

• Fixed up summary sheet/ duping so cq/rtty and ssb/fm are same modes

• Added email field into station info form

• Fixed problem with loading of VHF contact, bands were getting changed

• Fixed problem with VHF band check window not working.

• Added VHF bands up to 10ghz, everything above 1296 is placed in the 1296 summary cell. Log is maintained properly.

• Fixed VE Providence output in ADIF format.

• Fixed VHF bands in ADIF output (existing one's were being written wrong)

• Changed tab order in User Info form

Jan 15 2004

Version 1.3.2

• Fixed FM points were being scored as 2 instead of 1.

• Updated Canada multiplier list

Jan 11 2003

Version 1.3.1

    Changed:

• Changed log display window from a TMemo to a TListBox. 

Jan 06 2003

Version 1.3.0

    Fixed:

• Code to change '/' to '_' in reports code. This fixes problems with using the call sign that might have '/' in it if user was mobile.

• 'm' after band in ADIF output.

    Added:

• delete qso function in popup menu

• 'm' after band in ADIF output.

• process dbl click in state grid to enter to log

• dbl click in mult window updates hint label above log

• VE_PROV back into ADIF output

• Rover support, allows rover to change county that they are operating from and provides for proper scoring.    

• log output show county (or state) sent in the exchange, mainly for rover support   
  

Jan 13 2002

Beta .0.8.0.0

Added:

• Partial Check is in. Only does calls in log. Have to figure out format of master.dta yet

• Add ADIF file export. Not tested much yet. works ok with my logging program

• changed station info screen some. removed hf/vhf mode selection. added VHF selection into MN user options. W/VE & DX don't have VHF as an option anyway.

• remembers setting of county/states chart and summary/checkcall/partial check on restart

Fixed:

• cleanup up writing log entries to log list. 

• fixed locking out state mult grid for w/ve

• reworked code that selects mult windows and summary/check/partial windows.

• cleanup flow in generation of new contest log, better handling of info screen

Jan 8 2002

Beta 0.7.1.18

Included is a 400 q test file that you can play with. I have had tested with as much as 8000 q's. I think I'll send that log to Sean :) Look for 'mylog.bin' in the install directory.

Added:

• Reworked startup stuff so you select log to use or new log to make at start (tnx k0mph)

• Right Click in Multipler Window (ALT-V->M) (CTL-M) to set ON TOP (tnx N0MY)

• Better centering of windows when they open.

Fixed:

• Scoring again, found problems when I loaded a large log.

• Cleaned up a few memory leaks.

• Fixed parsing of country file. It still doesn't resolve all the country properly, but hey, this isn't a DX contest.

Jan 6 2002

Beta 0.7.0.0

NOTE: Log File format changed, this will not read .0.6.0.0 test files

Added:

• Check Call Grid, shows band/modes call has been worked on by qso number

• reworked file saving and loading. is now writing updates to file after each qso. it makes a *.bak file when you open the log.

• Right Click on log entry (after select with click) will allow Edit and mark invalid/valid

• add many shortcut keys, see help file [ATL-H->O] or CTL-H.

• Automatically set log times to UTC. (Assuming windows is setup correctly)

Fixed:

• Scoring wasn't correct for W/VE guys. please test all scoring types.

• Fixed install/remove so it deletes directories if they are empty.

    Many other fix's and changes.

Jan 4 2002 0000

Beta 0.6.1.148

NOTE: Log File format changed, this will not read .0.6.0.0 test files

    Added:

• Edit log. Double click on the entry you want to open editor window. Will add shortcut keys.

• Multiplier Window showing two letter county Ident and full name. TNX K0RC

• CTL-F1 CTL-F2 (Mode up/down)

• CTL-F3 CTL-F4 (Band up/down)

• other stuff I've forgotten already

Fixed:

• reading of country file fixed, was getting fields selected wrong (still may be problems decoding countries)

• Entry field space/tab handling improved

• 'new' log function, wasn't completely resetting log.

• many little things.

Jan 3 2002  0200

Beta 0.6.0.0

    Added:

•     F11 wipes entries

•     double click on county grid put it in county field for you

•     Use Return, Space or Tab to move from field to field (more work to come on that)

•     entering mobile call (WR0DK/HN) will put county in the county field for you.

Fixed:

•     fixed hf/vhf scoring grid update. More work needed on hf/vhf switching.

•     fixed state grid getting trashed

•     many other fix's and add's

Next Up:

•     make duped calls score correctly 

•     edit log

•     Shortcut keys for Bands and Modes