Downloads - Version 1.7.7
Introduction
This page contains all of the downloads for version 1.7.7. It should be
noted that all of the revisions contained in the main 1.7.7 package and
the patches below have been incorporated into version 1.7.8 which is
available on the main Downloads
page. If you are new to CQ/X you should begin by downloading
version 1.7.8.
CD-ROM Availability
The version currently available on CD-ROM is version 1.7.8. If the size
(~100MB) of the 1.7.8 download package poses a problem for your
connection
you can request a CD-ROM version. Send your request to the email
address on the Support
page.
Main Package
Download - version 1.7.7
Please
review the Installation
Instructions file prior to downloading the complete
package.
Please also note the following:
- If you have a previous
version of the
software please make sure you have saved any log file
(CQxClientLogView.log) that you have not finalized since this file will
be overwritten during the installation.
- If you have a
version of the
software prior to and including version 1.4 you should uninstall that
version before installing 1.7.7. If you have a version later than
version 1.4 you can install this new version on top of the old one.
Begin the Download
- To begin
the download of the latest version (1.7.7) right click on this link CQX
Download
Package and elect to save the file to a directory of your
choosing. The
download package is approximately 100MB. The download time will, of
course, depend on the speed of your connection.
Upzip the Package
- Once the
download is complete unzip the package. This will result in two files:
a small ReadAbout... pdf file and a setup exe file.
Install the software
- Run the exe file to install the software.
Install the following
patches - After
downloading
each patch file you will need to unzip it to obtain two files: A small
ReadAbout...pdf file describing what's contained in the patch and a
larger Setup....exe file. After reviewing the ReadAbout file run the
setup file to install the patch.
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Patch 177-01: This is a large patch due to the following
major revisions/additions:
Replacement of the current boundary polygons for all state QSO parties
with models based on the TIGER2000 data; addition of support for
thirteen new state QSO parties including Arizona, Delaware,
Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland-DC, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,
North
Dakota, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia; addition
of two tutorials by N5NA on the use of CQ/X and the creation and use of
crossing files. In addition to those major revisions this patch: fixes
a missing county problem in the Missouri QSO party, updates the
Exploring CQ/X document, fixes a problem in creating the KML file for
the Washington Salmon Run, adds the earned multiplier credit for mobile
operation in the Tennessee QSO party, and fixes a problem with sequence
numbering in those contests having a sequence number. Right click on
this
link Patch_177-01
and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-02:
This patch
includes the following revisions/additions:Addition
of a summary sheet
for the South Dakota QSO Party, revised the GPS heading to obtain it
directly from the GPS sentences, provided an automatic reload of the
crossing file and data supporting the similar calls search on restarts
of the program, revised the County Results display, and added support
for the ARRL Ten Meter contest. Right click on
this
link Patch
177-02
and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-03:
This patch is primarily in support of some rule changes for
the New
Mexico QSO party but it also includes the
following:added the capability to select the logging time
stamp source
to be the GPS time with failover to CPU time if the GPS signal
is lost;
and improved the handling of ambiguities between county abbreviations
and operator names in the Colorado, Minnesota, and New Mexico QSO
parties. Right click on
this
link Patch
177-03
and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-04:
The main enhancement in this patch
is the addition of support for the new mid-week mini-contest being
sponsored by the CW Operators Club. It also includes the
following: modified the production of the the KML files in response to
a change in the way Google Maps handles counties having
multiple
parts, and added an option to the K3 interface module to maintain mode
on a band change. Right click on
this
link Patch
177-04
and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-05: This
patch
includes the following: support for the Connecticut QSO
Party; replacement of county boundary models for Alabama, California,
Maryland-DC, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Rhode Island, and
Virginia with improved models from TIGER2009 to provide better modeling
on bridges over long expanses of water; fixes a problem wherein AutoCQ
would continue using the previous county across a county line; provides
a positive indicator that a K3 is in test mode; provides a small
control interface for remote operation of the K3; and fixes a scoring
problem for the Wisconsin QSO Party. Note that in order to fix a small
problem in Patch 177-05 it was necessary to issue Patch
177-05A so
be sure you have this revision. Right click on
the link and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-06: This
patch includes the following:added assignable keys to QSY 5KHZ/1KHz
up/down, fixed some ambiguous names in the NMQP, MNQP, and NA Sprint;
improved the session clock to allow more flexible assignment of start
and end times; added PageUp/ PageDn to the assignable keys; modified
the CWOps-CWT module to support the new exchange; fixed a problem
wherein you could only reassign a key but couldn't de-assign it; fixed
a problem in which it was required to have a keyer connected in order
to have auto county detect work; fixed a problem with bonus point
calculation in the PAQP and revised the category definitions in the
WiQP; added a Multiple Waypoint Tracker to allow selection of waypoints
based on distance from current location; added the ability to prepare a
KML file for projecting a GPS QSL formated log onto a Google map. Right click on this link Patch
177-06 and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-07: This
patch includes the following: fixed an adjacency typo in the OKQP mults
file; added band and mode information to the operator notes feature;
replaced a dead link to the county hunter forum with a link to the
Planned Trips site hosted by K3IMC; revised the MiQP Canadian
multiplier definitions; added support for the Montana QSO Party; added
ability to include an APRS network link in the route KML
files; added ability to include a Planned Route network link in
the
route KML
files; added ability to concurrently operate the multi-contests 7QP +
NEQP + INQP and FQP+NEBQP including ability to split the log into
component logs
for each of the QPs: fixed some problems in the device interfaces
and added flexibility in setting RTS and DTR; fixed a problem
in the Multi-County Logging dialog used for operation on a multi-county
line. Right click on this link Patch
177-07 and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-08: This
patch includes the following: added example multi-county CQ and CQT
messages to the template; addressed some issues in manual radio
tracking; addressed some issues with the Previous QSOs window; provided
an option to silently log a QSO and leave the call sign in the entry
window; cleaned up some of the VE entries in the WVE multiplier files;
addressed some issues when using the right QSO entry window; provided
an option for skipping dupes when operating on a multi-county line;
provided an option for loading multi-county operations from a text file
listing of available operations. Right click on this link Patch
177-08 and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-09: This
patch includes the following: fixes a problem with the multi-county
line operation dialog; fixes a problem with the AutoCQ feature;
improves the process for splitting Multi-QP logs into individual logs;
adds an option to the Log-on-a-Map feature to allow viewing of
QSOs by individual counties. Right click on this link Patch
177-09 and elect to save the file to download the patch.
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Patch 177-10: This
patch includes the following: fixes a problem with the QSO and
multiplier accounting for a station operating inside the 7QP region
since those stations can get QSO credit, but not additional mult
credit, for working NEQP and INQP stations that change counties. Right click on this link Patch
177-10 and elect to save the file to download the patch.
If for some reason
you need a patch for version 1.7.6 they can be found on Downloads - version 1.7.6
If for some reason
you need a patch for version 1.7.5 they can be found on Downloads - version 1.7.5
If for some reason you need a patch for version 1.7.4 they can be found
on Downloads - version
1.7.4
Copyright: C.W. Sanders, NO5W
Last Updated: 14-June-2010