• [NEW] Award statistics can now be filtered by ALL / WORKED / NOT WORKED / WORKED NOT VALIDATED/GRANTED
• [NEW] On QSO data entry, the PAUSE key will lock/unlock the QSO START TIME, regardless of any other setting or user preference

• [NEW] Added an option in LABEL PRINT to select QSO where you have RECEIVED a QSL and never answered.
• [NEW] Added an option in the CONFIRMATION search control (Grid search / Confirmations tab / QSL Management) to select multiple confirmation status:
  • SENT: Single status as before / YES (include YES and QUEUED) / NO (all other status)
  • RECEIVED: Single status as before / YES (include YES) / NO (all other status)
• [NEW] Added new “mixed search” for confirmations to concurrently search for LOTW/EQSL/PAPER QSL status in AND and OR logic (Grid search / Confirmations tab / QSL Management)
• Increased cluster custom message max length to 60kb
• Removed “prefix search” from clublog info search exceptions, that may be less accurate than COUNTRY FILE (CTY) in retrieving correct CQ/ITU zones
• [FIX] ADIF_VER tag in ADIF export
• [FIX] Cluster alert that won’t trigger “new one” under some circumstances

• [FIX] Cluster items always highlighted as “unworked” when cluster worked before setting is not checked in the “configuration – performance” tab. Now if the check is disabled the callsign is not highlighted in any way.
• [FIX] CQ/ITU zones incorrectly identified in some situations
• [FIX] QSO start date no more locked when double clicking on cluster while “stop time when leaving callsign field” is set. The time now locks only when user leave the CALLSIGN field with TAB/SHIFT-TAB

The donations that you send to us are very gratefully received and they help to offset the cost of server time, annual coding software costs etc, which we could not afford without your assistance.
In the past we have been able to send a personal thank you message to each donor by email because PayPal provided the information, however at the end of 2021 PayPal significantly reduced the information they provide to the recipient, thus making it virtually impossible for us to discover any contact details without a significant amount of detective work.

This is the reason that recently many of you have not been thanked or acknowledged when making donations so we would like to take this opportunity to apologise and to thank you all for your continued support.

Without your donations Log4OM would not be free and probably have ceased to exist, it is your efforts that have made it possible for Log4OM to continue to develop for over 10 years and hopefully far into the future.

Grazie!

• Restored map shape on main UI
• Lat/long routines hardened to deal with weird values from ADIF or saved data

• [NEW] Added new indication on worked before for calls worked in the same MODE GROUP (PHONE / DIGITAL / CW) if mode is not the same but belongs to the same group
• [FIX] Fixed misplaced label in configuration form
• [FIX] Worked before routine
• [FIX] Alert routine for matching callsign (with and without wildcards)

• [NEW] Added worked stations Lat/Lon on main interface (Info F2), Keyer interface and QSO edit interface. This data is retrieved from external sources, when available.
• [NEW] Operator name can now be retrieved from previous QSO (using the name in the QSO used to identify previously worked callsign by band/mode) [OPTION in USER PREFERENCES]
• [NEW] A new SWAP button will now be available near callsign name if previous QSO name is different from the one retrieved from external source. You can swap between them to save the preferred one.
• [NEW] Added HAMCALL DVD (installed version) support
• [NEW] Merge option in award reference will now update found references with the provided info (instead of simply skipping them)
• [NEW] Added NULL and NOT NULL options in QSO grid search for null AND/OR blank values
• Improved PERFORMANCE STATISTICAL CHECKS in the “performance” tab of program configuration
• Improved performances and optimized code of the internal clublog/cty/fcc routine
• Restored BAND_RX and FREQ_RX previous behavior on main UI even if they’re equal to TX
• Removed BAND_RX and FREQ_RX on ADIF output if they’re equal to TX
• Callsign passed to cluster (default from station callsign) is now cleaned up of prefix and suffix if present (some clusters doesn’t allow /QRP or similar). Technically the string <CALLSIGN> used as placeholder on cluster input is now cleaned up from added extensions
• “Worked before” check routines optimized
• Cluster map repaint threaded
• Cluster map repaint will be stopped when cluster throttling is active
• [WINKEYER] Keyer interface now use multithreaded queue as output buffer
• Minor cosmetic changes
• ABOUT message updated
• Added usage data statistical report for users that have enabled the statistic report flag.
• Updated EULA with detailed info on statistic information collected with user permission.
• [FIX] Coordinates not saved on QSO creation
• [FIX] QARTest incoming message updated to latest version
• [FIX] Error on external data source parsing when no external source set under some circumstances

• [NEW] Added worked stations Lat/Lon on main interface (Info F2), Keyer interface and QSO edit interface. This data is retrieved from external sources, when available.
• [NEW] Operator name can now be retrieved from previous QSO (using the name in the QSO used to identify previously worked callsign by band/mode) [OPTION in USER PREFERENCES]
• [NEW] A new SWAP button will now be available near callsign name if previous QSO name is different from the one retrieved from external source. You can swap between them to save the preferred one.
• [NEW] Added NULL and NOT NULL options in QSO grid search for null AND/OR blank values
• Improved PERFORMANCE STATISTICAL CHECKS in the “performance” tab of program configuration
• Improved performances and optimized code of the internal clublog/cty/fcc routine
• Restored BAND_RX and FREQ_RX previous behaviour on main UI even if they’re equal to TX
• Removed BAND_RX and FREQ_RX on ADIF output if they’re equal to TX
• Callsign passed to cluster (default from station callsign) is now cleaned up of prefix and suffix if present (some clusters doesn’t allow /QRP or similar). Technically the string <CALLSIGN> used as placeholder on cluster input is now cleaned up from added extensions
• “Worked before” check routines optimized
• Cluster map repaint threaded
• Cluster map repaint will be stopped when cluster throttling is active
• [WINKEYER] Keyer interface now use multithreaded queue as output buffer
• Minor cosmetic changes
• ABOUT message updated
• Added usage data statistical report for users that have enabled the statistic report flag.
• Updated EULA with detailed info on statistic information collected with user permission.
• [FIX] Coordinates not saved on QSO creation
• [FIX] QARTest incoming message updated to latest version

• [NEW] Added QSO coordinate show/edit on main interface, Keyer interface and QSO edit interface. Those data are retrieved from external sources, when available.
• [NEW] Operator name can now be retrieved from previous QSO (using the name in the QSO used to identify previously worked callsign by band/mode)
• [NEW] A new SWAP button will now be available near callsign name if previous QSO name is different from the one retrieved from external source. You can swap between them to save the preferred one.
• Restored BAND_RX and FREQ_RX previous behaviour on main UI even if they’re equal to TX
• Removed BAND_RX and FREQ_RX on ADIF output if they’re equal to TX
• Callsign passed to cluster (default from station callsign) is now cleaned up of prefix and suffix if present (some clusters doesn’t allow /QRP or similar). Technically the string <CALLSIGN> used as placeholder on cluster input is now cleaned up from added extensions
• “Worked before” check routines optimized
• Cluster map repaint threaded
• Cluster map repaint will be stopped when cluster throttling is active
• [WINKEYER] Keyer interface now use multithreaded queue as output buffer
• Minor cosmetic changes
• ABOUT message updated
• Added usage data statistical report for users that have enabled the statistic report flag.
• Updated EULA with detailed info on statistic information collected with user permission.
• [FIX] Coordinates not saved on QSO creation

Changes from previous BETA version

• [NEW] Added new user placeable UTC/LOCAL clock (Utilities menu)
• [NEW] When Start clock is locked and his value is > end clock, end clock is automatically locked and set equal to start value.
• [NEW] QSL manager screen visual behaviour slightly updated and optimized. Main search parameters are now saved
• [NEW] Added CAT frequency offset preset configuration files in OFFSET screen. User may personalize them according to his transverter model
• Added a 3 seconds delay before the UI is updated after a date/time change (only for date changes) to ensure proper data and reference lookup (based on date). After 3 seconds without changes on date field, focus is returned to callsign for another lookup.
• Added propagation mode, satellite name and satellite mode filters to statistics and award statistics
• Parameter search area refactored in statistics and award statistics screens.
• Award granted management routine and logics rewritten from scratch
• Cluster and other data grids performance improved
• Awards are no longer searched in cluster notes if throttling is active
• Throttling status is now visible in cluster bottom area
• New parameter “Cluster batch” in cluster settings indicate how many spots should be processed before the user interface gets an update. Lower values mean higher pressure on CPU but faster cluster refresh. Works only if the queue of inbound spots is larger than the cluster batch value.
• QSL sent and received status is now defaulted to NO on first install
• [FIX] Hamlib: Changing port # in Hamlib CAT setup now updates the parameter string
• [FIX] Hamlib screen doesn’t need to be closed anymore to apply updated settings
• [FIX] Keyer screen. Shortcuts in the lower MACRO AREA (CTRL-F9) can now be clicked to set value in the currently selected macro row.
• [FIX] Keyer screen. Ctrl/F10 issue fixed
• [FIX] Keyer screen. Antenna bearing not saved correctly
• [FIX] Fixed an issue in the backup rotation cleanup that prevents proper file removal when the path contains an underscore “_”
• [FIX] Fixed LOTW -t parameter when output path contains spaces
• [FIX] PDF generation has been fixed

Some news from the Log4OM team, which we are sure you will appreciate.

Release 2.20 is almost ready, and will bring some new features and many stability improvements and bug fixes that will enhance your enjoyment of Log4OM

From the next release “beta” versions will also be available for download from the Log4OM website the same as the “release” versions. Please note that we do NOT provide support for BETA versions under any circumstances, we will however carefully check any bug reports that you report.

At the same time we are expanding the group of “official” Log4OM beta testers, who will have a dedicated DISCORD chat channel (you need to have a DISCORD client installed) and a direct line to the CORE team.

Joining the group of beta testers is a simple but effective way to participate actively in the development of Log4OM thus helping us in its creation.

Our only requirement is that you understand the application well and be proactive and careful in reporting any anomalies and try all the new features and fixes.

If you wish to dedicate some of your time to Log4OM you can contact us on the Log4OM DISCORD server here: https://discord.gg/tH4Dsh4n

73 de Log4OM team

• [NEW] Added new INBOUND/OUTBOUND communication option called “DB_UPDATED”. This UDP Service can broadcast (or point to a single IP) the “database updated” message to force all clients on the same network, sharing the same database, to update their data. NOTE: Inbound and outbound can be set to the same port, as the inbound function will automatically discard self generated notifications.
• [NEW] Added lock button to cluster view. This will actually freeze any update, including parameter change updates
• [NEW] Added swap button on label routing page to swap between QSO saved information and external source retrieved data (if any)
• [NEW] Added support for TCI protocol 1.7
• [NEW] Added support for TX button in TCI interface
• [NEW] RX change on TCI enabled rigs now update the current rig selection in Log4OM and follows frequency changes.
• [NEW] New option in LOTW download to add QSO received from LOTW but missing/not found in your log (new check box in the user interface).
• Updated chat server engine URL
• Updated clublog server URL for exception download
• Updated NOAA solar data retrieval mechanism from FTP to HTTPS
• [FIX] Fixed a cross thread exception that occurred sometimes on CHAT interface
• [FIX] Fixed single QSO ADIF import issue