Hi, all.

 

See below for info on A C Log 4.9-the newest version of the software.

 

A quick read shows that quite a bit of this stuff might not be useful for we
blind ops, but there do seem to be some useful options, especially with
regard to CW setup and DX spotting configuration.

 

Will definitely do the update here when I get the chance.

 

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

 

 

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Subject: [N3FJP_Software] AC Log 4.9, Contest Super Check Partial Update &
Great Fun With Low Profile Antennas!

 

  

Hi All, 

 

Amateur Contact Log 4.9 is Now Available!

 

I think you will really enjoy the additional display flexibility and other
new features built into AC Log 4.9!  Most of the AC Log 4.9 upgrades are
primarily the result of the contesting enhancements I've been working on.

 

It started during CQ WW SSB, when I wanted the spots on the band map to be
more spread out and reflect the range of actual spots instead of the whole
band.  To make the spots easier to see, I added an option on the band map
form to rescale the display range automatically.

 

Of course, one thing leads to another.  I wanted to be able to display the
band map to the right of AC Log (or contesting program), but still have AC
Log fill the screen from top to bottom.  With AC Log 4.9, when the form is
in a normal window state, now you can drag an edge and the individual
controls will reposition after you complete the mouse move. When you close
and restart AC Log, it will remember your customized dimensions.  It is
still best to start by choosing a form size close to the size you want AC
Log to use by clicking Settings > Appearance > Form Size.  Then customize it
to your preference.  The controls won't reposition if you maximize the form,
so if you want AC Log to take the whole screen, click Settings > Appearance
> Form Size and enter 100 as always.

 

Other AC Log 4.9 enhancements include:

 

- Option to display the band map automatically on start up (you can still
display the band map at any time by pressing Ctrl E).

 

- Pressing Ctrl W displays the CW setup form as always, but now, you can
also press Ctrl > Shift W to display a tiny version of the form showing your
F key strings. This form can optionally be set to display on start up as
well.  You can click on the buttons to send CW directly from the mini form.

 

- Clicking on the dialogue label when it says "Watch List Spot:" will tune
your rig to the spot frequency.

 

- Click Settings > Appearance > Display Bearing as Compass Point to show the
compass point as you type the call.

 

- Click Settings > Appearance > Display Distance as Kilometers to display
the distance in kilometers as you type the call.

 

- Additional DX Spotting filtering option to block spotted DX entities where
you have the entity confirmed on both the band and mode (CW or PH) of the DX
spot.

 

- eQSL Nickname field added on eQSL download form for eQSL users with
multiple accounts to be able to download from their desired account. (Some
4.8 users already have this feature).

 

-  To change frequency quickly from the software, press Ctrl F.  A form will
display (and you can keep it up if you wish - it will float on top) that you
can use to change bands, modes or enter a specific frequency.  You can also
set AC Log to show the frequency change form on startup from the rig
interface form if you like.

 

As always, upgrades are free to registered users!  If you'd like to enjoy
these new features, please uninstall your current 4X version of AC Log from
Windows Control Panel and then install 4.9 (3X users should not uninstall
the 3X version until after you have upgraded).  You'll find the detailed
upgrade steps here:  http://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html

 

And Amateur Contact Log 4.9 here:

 

http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html