Thanks for the update, and kind remarks Bill. Yes, the conclusion seems to be that the 32 bit version of Win 7 is fine, but the 64 bit version is not. I wonder...
Hi all I shall be QRV as 5B50J from 25th October 2010 until 25th October 2011. See http://www.qrz.com/db/5B50J for more info. 73 Alan 5B4AHJ [Non-text portions...
Hello all however few ! I had some problem with my computer in the last 5 days and appeared to lose a number of programs, one of which was Shacklog. I have...
Brian, check the following: a) You have the path to the IOTA Directory set in CONFIG MISC b) You have ENABLE IOTA set to "Y" in CONFIG MISC c) On the QSO...
Many thanks Alan. I have rechecked the items you suggest and they are OK. Entering a callsign I get a returned message in red at the botton of the screen...
Bryan, You need to find the file IOTA.KEY, and put it in your SHACKLOG directory. 73 Alan 5B4AHJ ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello Alan: True as that may be, there is no trace of IOTA.KEY. There is a KEYGEN which produces a long serial number, differing at every click of the mouse....
No attachment Alan 73 de Bryan ... From: shacklog@yahoogroups.com [mailto:shacklog@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Jubb - 5B4AHJ Sent: Wednesday, September...
Hello Alan, Good to hear from you and thank you. All three items have been rechecked and OK. On entering a callsign I get a message in red at bottom saying...
Some more on DOSBOX: http://4sysops.com/archives/dosbox-run-dos-programs-on-64-bit-windows/ ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello all SHACKLOG users. Apologies for the fact that this email has nothing to do with SHACKLOG. I am compiling a list of special temporary Royal Wedding...
I have a new Computer with Windows 7 32 bit so Shacklog should be OK. Unfortunately whenever I input a callsign or Frequency I get 'Bad Cat'. The USB to Serial...
Hello Bruce I suggest that the first thing you should do is reset all settings to the ones that worked with your old computer, including the RADIO MP1000...
Hi Alan, Oh dear I'm at it again! When I first tried to set up I checked Comports.exe which showed address for Com 1 as 3F8 so Shacklog is set up for Com 1 IRQ...
Hello Bruce. A PIF file is what Windows uses to run a DOS program. It will refer to a EXE or BAT file. I don't think that is your problem. What COM port are...
Hi Alan, I've tried all 4 Com Ports (1-4), with the correct IRQ's and Addresses, with the same negative results. The USB-Serial Cable is connected to the...
Hi Alan, I am pleased to advise you that all is now OK. I was advised to acquire a new USB/Serial Cable with an FTDI Chipset which overcomes the problems...
Very good Bruce, and that's useful info for us all! Thanks for letting us know. 73 Alan 5B4AHJ ... -- 73 Alan 5B4AHJ-5B50J-P3J [Non-text portions of this...
Congratulations Alan on your Golden Jubilee. I bet you could tell a tale or two hi. Now you can look forward to your Diamond! Have a nice celebration. Vy 73 de...
Many thanks Bill. Now back to plain old 5B4AHJ (was 5B50J). 73 Alan 5B4AHJ ... -- 73 Alan 5B4AHJ-5B50J-P3J [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi all I have just updated the IOTA Directory. I have added SA-099, Aruba, and updated the entry for Bonaire, SA-006. These changes reflect the changes that...
Can someone help in getting ShackLog to work on Win 7 OS Have tried to copy/run on to my NEW PC, but I get a report QUOTE " the version of this file is not...
Hi Wilf, If your new computer is 64-bit you will have a problem. 16-bit DOS programmes like Shacklog cannot be run under 64-bit Windows 7 but will work with...
Hi Bruce, thank you for your reply. Yes the computer is a 64 bit PC, have tried to use the compatibility option but still get the same error message. I may...
Wilf I have heard there is a piece of software (like an emulator) available that allows 32 bit and lower bit number software to run on a 64 bit PC. I don't...
Thanks Bruce I had heard of DOS Box prior to the advent of 64 bit systems. It had quite a decent reputation. I didn't know it had been updated for 32 bit...
Alan I have looked on Google but did not see anything that could help, there is so much to look through (maybe I missed something). However there was a mention...
