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Importing DX-Base into new logging software?

Mar 13th 2015, 15:42

N1EDM

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I'm trying to get back into ham radio and contesting again. My old DX logging software was DX-Base and I have a MDB file of my contacts.

I see that DX-Base stopped making updates in 2007. I am in need of new logging software.

The Primary Driver in the selection process will be the ability to import my old DX-Base database (probably Microsoft Access 1997) into the new software.

Yes, it's been a long time......

Thanks in advance for any suggestions,

Bob
Mar 13th 2015, 19:51

W1VT

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DX Keeper has a page on importing contacts from other logging programs

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper/Help/Import.htm

http://www.n3fjp.com/guide.html
http://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/downloads.html#Manuals
These program require the use of ADIF files--most modern programs can export and import ADIF files.

Zack Lau W1VT
ARRL Senior Lab Engineer
Mar 14th 2015, 01:26

N1EDM

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Thanks a lot, Zack. That might be just what I'm looking for!!

73,

Bob
Mar 14th 2015, 11:15

N1EDM

Joined: Oct 29th 2010, 06:17
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Hi Zack,
DXKeeper didn't work, unfortunately. DXKeeper and all the other logging programs are looking for an ADIF file that has already been created by DXBase. This is where my problem lies - I don't have that ADIF File. I am trying to find a way to create one.

Thanks for the suggestion though. If you or anyone else out there has any thoughts, I'm all ears.

I appreciate anything that can help,

Bob

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