Release notes Version 1.33.0

MAINTENANCE RELEASE

– Fixed massive QSO update country functionalities

– Added a new backup function (always active with main backup – not on secondary) to keep the last backup of each month in /backup/historic folder (or user defined folder)

– Log optimized for multi thread and parallel executions introduced in 1.32.0

– Wait and result message added in massive Clublog upload

– Italian version. Restored misplaced PWR field

– Added flags in CAT settings to manage REVERSE in some rigs (USB is REVERSE not NORMAL on some rigs, including ICOM and ELECRAFT). Side band will be reversed on outbound requests

– Separated VFO A and VFO B transverter offset in settings screen

– Separated VFO A and VFO B transverter offset in SATELLITE screen (F6)

– Added ability to disable transverter offset in realtime on each VFO in SATELLITE screen (F6)

– Optimizations on award management load from XML (skipping dupes)

– Fixed configuration to comply with unexpected version namespace change in Clublog files

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This version fixes the issue that happened with some “old” mySQL databases. New MySQL driver will require SSL Mode set and defaults to PREFERRED instead of NONE.

This means that if SSL is available will be used.

The issue is with some MySQL that are not supporting the Preferred mode, and stays with None. We downgraded security (applied by default by new drivers) forcing to None.

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Log4OM will be presented at Hamfest 2018 in Baar (CH) during the Swiss Radio Amateurs annual meeting. Thanks to Hans-Peter Blättler, HB9BXE and the whole team for the invitation and the perfect organization of the event.

Hope to meet you at 11.00 next 18 August

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Release notes Version 1.34.0
MAINTENANCE RELEASE

– Award Management. Added new AwardOverride.csv file to override DXCC automatically calculated by Log4OM (or when Log4Om is not able to determine DXCC from prefix in WFF)
– LoTW upload page automatically open on program closing if new QSO are available and not uploaded yet (Settings options in LOTW config page)
– Improved logging on some situations
– Fixed an issue on historic (monthly) backup under some circumstances
– Fixed an issue that miscalculate locator from Clublog coordinates and may produce unexpected issues when a callsign is not found on external sources
– Fixed (added some proximity logic) to callsign analyzing function that is guessing that KH7P “could” be a prefix bounded to Hawaii instead of a full callsign.
This will prevent correct identification of callsign like KH1/KH7P as Log4om is guessing as a first instance that KH7P may be a country SUFFIX instead of a callsign, in order to maximize search chances. Incidentally KH7P is a valid prefix for Hawaii that will override check on KH1
– Clublog error while deleting a QSO in some circumstances fixed
– New option in SETTINGS / SERVICES to make data quality enrichment in QSO added by external software using communicator (JTAlert, WSJT, GridTracker, etc.)
– Implementation of new User Special Callsign definition database, accessible from [Settings -> UCL Database] menu
– Satellite mode now shows red label with satellite code instead of “SATELLITE MODE” In main user interface, if a valid satellite is selected

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Chuck Degard Jr. K7PT SK

We have just received the tragic news that our great friend and associate Chuck has passed away, leaving a son David and daughter Susan. He survived his beloved wife Judy passed away a couple of years ago.

Chuck lived in Tempe Arizona and was a great DXer having achieved top place in the DXCC Honour Roll in 2015 but he continued to chase the rare ones until the end. He served in the USAF and his interest in flying private aircraft and latterly RC models endured as strongly as his amateur radio activities.

An enthusiastic petrol head he loved his Corvettes and his Mercedes sports plus excursions in his RV and trips up to the cabin he built in the mountains.

Chuck was involved with Simon Brown HB9DRV/G4ELI in the development and support of Ham Radio Deluxe until the software was sold in 2011.

In January 2012 he became a founder member of the Log4OM development team providing invaluable advice on the DXCC and user defined awards while providing daily updates to the Special Call List and Country Files. He was always available to assist our users on the forum with his in depth knowledge of the software and radio in general.

Chuck will be missed by everyone that has known him through amateur radio and his other varied interest, we send our condolences to his family and wish we were able to be with them at this sad time.

R.I P. Chuck
Your friends
Daniele Pistollato IW3HMH
Terry Genes G4POP

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Release notes Version 1.35.0
This release is dedicated to our friend Chuck K7PT SK

MAINTENANCE RELEASE

• Moved resources to main Log4OM.com project website
• Small adjustments in menu
• Log4OM download resources moved to HTTPS
• Country identification routine fixed and improved
• User Callsign Lookup is now able to work also with main SCL files (for internal team management use, but available to everyone)
• Forced ADIF export in UTF-8 format to comply with special codepages
• Changed upload ADIF version towards LOTW to ADIF3
• Improved Clublog exception search mechanism

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Release notes Version 1.36.0
MAINTENANCE RELEASE

Added support to QARTest direct QSO import in Log4OM Communicator (Inbound settings, default port is 9458)

Added support to N1MM direct QSO import (UDP Broadgast -> CONTACT option in N1MM settings) in Log4OM Communicator (Inbound settings, default port 12060)

Added new CAT mode in settings (Source: N1MM – selection: External) that overrides Omnirig and Hamlib (requires a running communicator instance)

Set autofocus over search fields of QSO Management and QSL Management forms

Added Aircraft Scatter in the propagation mode list and moved the whole list to external configuration file (propagation.csv)

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Thanks to the efforts of Kim, DS4GZB, we now have the Korean version of user manual available to all our users.

Thanks Kim!

– Added new winkeyer shortcuts: 
Alt-Enter will save the current QSO. 
Alt-S will send the text currently shown.
– TCP code is now more resilient to random bytes produced by noise on the TCP stack by RF
– FT4 mode added to Modelist. If you patched modelist or added modelist_user please remove it as FT4 should be logged in ADIF 3.x as MFSK / FT4

In this release we fixed an issue with EQSL upload on some modes, switching upload to ADIF 3 at the same time.

On behalf of the Log4OM team i wish to say thanks to Xavier PP5XA for his translation of the manual in portuguese. Good job Xavier! Thanks!

As part of our continuous support and bugfixing we’re releasing an updated version of Log4OM.

What’s new in the current version:

– Fixed an issue when uploading modes that are reported into submode fields in eQSL (eg. FT4) that prevented correct save of upload status in Log4OM

– Added direct UDP ADIF import in COMMUNICATOR. Works natively with WSJT-X and JTALERT (Note that JTAlert has already a method to send TCP ADD packets to Log4OM that should be deactivated if this service is enabled to avoid risk of duplicate QSO)

Log4OM officially entered closed beta testing phase some minutes ago. Thanks to beta team for taking care of Log4OM V2 issues. Another step forward. We’re all excited, our baby is walking alone

We released a new version of Log4OM to address issues raised by recent unexpected changes in eQSL download path made by eQSL management team.

Read release note for more info.

Welcome to Log4OM V2.

Log4OM support is direct from the development team and the user community, this guarantees to all users the best experience and a fast resolution of any problems. If you are an experienced user and can help, please do so!

If you need help please ask for support, however please be polite and provide a comprehensive description of the issue. The team dedicate their free time to support Log4OM users so please ensure that you read the forums and manuals before requesting support.

Like any software, Log4OM V2 is not perfect, despite the best efforts of the team! To avoid and reduce problems Log4OM has a wide range of functions which support the user and a very aggressive backup policy. However users are ultimately responsible for their own logs so always make sure to periodically check the creation of backups and activate, if possible, the secondary backup function on to a different disk or into a synchronized folder in the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Finally upload your logs regularly to one or more of the online services, Log4OM will do these uploads automatically.

Log4OM is as free, however if you want to support future development a small donation to cover license and hosting costs will be very welcome, donate here

Finally thank you for your support during the last eight years, the team will endeavour to justify your future confidence in Log4OM.

Best 73

Daniele Pistollato – IW3HMH & The Team

⦁ [FIX] MySQL / MARIADB search exception fixed
⦁ [FIX] SQLite date format fix on some systems that prevent correct data load/visualization fixed (corrupted database -> require a new full import)
⦁ [FIX] Extensive fix of TAB sequence order
⦁ [FIX] Error handling when forms are not created yet
⦁ [FIX] Issues in external sources login when password contains special characters
⦁ Audio device recognization routine upgraded
⦁ Tab DOCUMENTS hidden in QSO Edit screen as not actually implemented
⦁ Minor datafixes on User Interface

Release note – Version 2.1.0.0

• [NEW] Added capability to run multiple instances
• [NEW] Added “Select required” button for quick QSL upload. Required status is based on user preferences expressed in SETTINGS -> USER CONFIGURATION -> CONFIRMATIONS menu option
• [NEW] Incremental worked before search in worked before grids. [WORKED BEFORE] notification will appears only on exact callsign match.
• [NEW] Added worked before screen in main UI (F10)
• [NEW] Unlocked command line arguments:
  /RESETLAYOUT -> remove all configured layouts in data grids
  /REMOVEUSERFILES -> remove all user edited files in the settings folder
  /RESETMAPCACHE -> reset the google maps map cache and reduce it’s size
  /SCHEDULER -> reset internal operation scheduler to factory
  /FACTORYRESET -> remove all user configurations except saved backups
  Usage: L4ONG.exe <parameter1> … <parameterX> eg: L4ONG.exe /RESETLAYOUT
• Improved logging on UDP parser
• [FIX] files marked with “_user” suffix not correctly retrieved under some circumstances.
• [FIX] cluster time was not correctly sorted after first couple of QSO’s.
• [FIX] my references is not shown when editing a QSO. This may result in a loss of information.
• [FIX] IARU region not correctly read when different from country value
• [FIX] Clustermanagement menu Exit now working

Release note

• Enhanced Omnirig error handling
• HAMLIB logics reworked to make it working as it should
• HAMLIB PTT parameters correctly saved fix
• Cluster interlock enhancements
• Cluster data visualization improvements
• Info provider page now shows the details of connection errors
• Added selected/total counter in qso grids
• Cluster start button now can be used to stop cluster in main UI
• Send spot button disabled when cluster is not connected
• Added 2 new buttons to force SPOT send from popup screen with notes
• [FIX] Removed worked before refresh button
• [FIX] Alert filters doesn’t trigger if reporter continent is set under some circumstances
• [FIX] Added missing password encoding on some external calls
• [FIX] Added ADIF check on import for empty file/incomplete basic data provided
• [FIX] Main UI labels fixed
• [FIX] Multiple award list in dropdown menu
• [FIX] CQ and ITU zones fixed in QSO EDIT
• [FIX] HRDLog status update
• [FIX] [OmniRig] Fixed issue on RIG2 when RIG1 is not available
• [FIX] Spot incorrectly reports TX VFO frequency during SPLIT operations on 2 VFO rigs

Release note – Version 2.3.0.0

• CAT frequency display is now user configurable for best visual comfort in Settings -> CAT
• Added viewable Clublog Sent, QRZCom Sent, HamQTH Sent fields to the list of available fields in grid.
• Faster LOTW download. “paper qsl confirmation download” made optional. You should use it only when you have new paper qsl registered and validated by ARRL. Download is disabled by default.
• Alert engine fixes and optimizations.
• JT interface message parser has been completely rewrited.
• Added capability to read ADIF message 12 directly from WSJT-x (ADIF message).
  Note: This option (new in configuration screen) should NOT be used with JTAlert automatic log options, JTAlert UDP ADIF send and WSJT-x native UDP ADIF send or you will probably log twice the same QSO.
• Small label fixes on User Interface.
• Popup alert for new releases added.
• Added supercluster connection status on cluster screen.
• Detailed logs added in case of failed upload to external services  (payload provided is always saved when upload fails).
• UDP logs now shown on logfile only in DEBUG mode. That will provide better performances.
• EQSL data matching improved. Now received “SSB” will be searched also as “USB” and “LSB”. USB and LSB are now searched in log as SSB also.
• Added 45 seconds maximum wait for TQSL to complete operations on program closure.
• [FIX] LOTW Upload confirmation from QSO Edit form fixed.
• [FIX] QSO already marked as received no more updated (initial eqsl download date preserved) in EQSL download.
• [FIX] Audio keyer won’t stop PTT when message finishes.
• [FIX] Cluster visualization issue related to VOACAP calculations prevented data visualization.
• [FIX] Fixed issue on user specified login/password when connecting to cluster service.
• [FIX] Revised internal conversion from number to strings (ex. ADIF FREQ EXPORT).
• [FIX] Start-end date format fixed in contest configuration screen.

Release note – Version 2.4.0.0

• [NEW] Added Clublog/CTY file exception correction on all cluster items
• [NEW] LazyLog massive data entry interface added
• [NEW] ADIF export can now produce files with a reduced, user selectable, range of fields (File -> Export ADIF)
• [NEW] Added CSV export with user selectable/sortable fields (File -> Export CSV)
• [NEW] Option to invert FREQUENCY/MODE order in message sent to radio (Settings – CAT)
• [NEW] Added native support for network connected rigs through Hamlib (FLEX and similar)
• [NEW] Added SOTA Chaser/S2S/SWL TSV/CSV file format export capabilities (Award Statistics screen -> Export)
• [NEW] Added “stay on top” option on contest and winkeyer screens
• Added management of award reference alias. Will affect correct identification of USA-CA award references and others.
• ADIF and CSV export is now available also in QSO Management with full output filters
• Improved EQSL and LOTW import performances
• Improved WSJT/JTAlert ADIF inbound message performances
• Improved reactivity of QSO add function. QSO save is made asynchronously respect main UI
• Added management of the (now deprecated) QSL_SEND status “Validated”. This will mark all LOTW and WAS references as VALIDATED.
• New option in Alerts: Ignore statistics. Trigger the alert under any condition of worked/confirmed for the country
• Import of QSL_RCVD status Verified (actually deprecated in ADIF standard) now set the QSO as VERIFIED for DXCC and WAS
• Added option to start Hamlib application hidden (not shown on taskbar)
• Previous QSO and Worked Before no more on top by default
• small fixes in LOTW download interface
• QSO filters improved: Added capability to explicitly exclude QSO that have a specific award in the myReference/contactReference. Useful to extract chaser without ref2ref contacts.
• Clearing Callsign field in main UI resets map to station home QTH
• Updated SOTA routines to support new summits csv file from SOTA website
• [FIX] Massive QSO update performance issue fixed
• [FIX] grid field editor no more stay behind the parent screen if parent is set to stay on top
• [FIX] Length reported in ADIF format for frequency was incorrect
• [FIX] Omnirig dual radio – one off issue fixed
• [FIX] Award statistics view (chaser / activator / reference2reference filters)
• [FIX] Prevented removal of QSO primary keys (date/callsign/band/mode) at database level
• [FIX] My Rig and My Antenna not correctly retrieved when using a different profile in QSO Edit
• [FIX] Reported length of ADIF fields now consider // as start of the comment and exclude comment length from adif field calculation
• [FIX] Hrdlog sends online status even with not active.
• [FIX] Changes in Winkeyer UI won’t trigger main UI interface refresh, stealing focus
• [FIX] Current references in QSO under edit are not cleared if main parameters (band/mode) changes. User must check if current awards registered are still valid for the QSO even under new parameters. DXCC change always clear preselected awards

⦁ [NEW] Added capability to show up to 2 customizable awards for each QSO in grid (default to IOTA and SOTA awards). You can change them in USER PREFERENCES to match your preferred awards.
⦁ [NEW] Added map support to Winkeyer screen.
⦁ [NEW] Added SIG and SIG INFO fields of the counterpart in the main screen (Extended Info).
⦁ [NEW] Net control support
⦁ QSL manager no more performs automatic timed searches on param changes. Added new search button to be used when params are filled. “Search required” button functions revisited.
⦁ Added QSO Date search in QSL management (actual dates refers to SENT DATE and RECEIVED DATE of the confirmation)
⦁ Additional cluster date checks added.
⦁ Removed redundant STAY ON TOP option in winkeyer screen.
⦁ Winkeyer transmission log is not cleared after each QSO. User must manually clear it when needed.
⦁ Added some checks on MY_STATE field and STATE field
⦁ Automatic awards list update after new award download
⦁ Refined CQ and ITU zone checks during ADIF import. No changes applied on imported/user entered data, CQ and ITU checks are performed only during lookup and data enrichment phases
⦁ Added MY_ANTENNA adif field
⦁ Removed ANTENNA proprietary field (import-only)
⦁ STATE field is now bounded to a value list for countries that support the value (ADIF 3.1.0). Invalid values will be discarded
⦁ MY STATE in program config is now bounded to a value list for countries that support the value
⦁ STATE and MY_STATE fields on import are checked against a valid value list.
⦁ Satellite mode now automatically set propagation mode to “Satellite”.
⦁ Added support for “MHz” representation for band used in SOTA on Award Import data used for SOTA confirmations.
⦁ Label print optimizations on address retrieval from external sources.
⦁ HRDLog online presence code optimized to reduce potential issues.
⦁ Curacao flag added.
⦁ [FIX] Lazylog issue when callsign starts with digits.
⦁ [FIX] search issue on reference field
⦁ [FIX] Prevented main UI from getting focus when external events occours and the screen is minimized.