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06/2013 v3.2
° Sponsor specific changes.
° Added bonus station QSO points by band and mode.

05/2013 v3.2
° Added bonus station QSO points by band and mode.
° Added QSO Party summary written to 2 files: 1) unique callsigns from submitted logs
  and 2) unique callsigns that did not submit a log, with activated counties in each file.
° Added activated counties (and QSO totals) and not activated counties lists to the
  `in-state County totals` summary.
° Disabled by mistake, activated again: Received callsigns <3 characters (?,??,-- etc.)
  are scored as 0 point QSOs. 
° Added code to remove TABs and other non-printable characters at the end of Cabrillo
  header lines in non-Cabrillo compliant log files. TABs can cause errors because they
  are not trimmed off like the excess spaces.
° More non-Cabrillo compliant format checking, flags and repair.
° Updated the help files.

04/2013 v3.1
° Added more logging programs to `Created-By` summary.
° Sponsor specific changes.
° Added setup to Options Ini to output e-mail addresses from a specific Cabrillo tag.

01/2013 v3.0
° Windows 8 version requires a new install regardless of OS.
  Win7 and earlier: it installs in the same default folder as before - C:\CabEvaluator.

11/2012 v2.77
° Added {Work Only} based on 1 DXCC prefix. Added a variation of QSO points based on
  mode and lookup file - HIQP.
° Modified the VHF cross-checking of dupes, some showed as NIL.
° Added `Created-By` Table1 heading - outputs a tally of popular logging programs used
  to create the Cabrillo logs.

08/2012 v2.76
° Updated sections.dat file: Ontario changed to 4 new sections.
° Changed the `State QSO Party` summary to include Cabrillo v3 categories.
° Help file: While in a sub-form, <F1> now opens the WinHelp32 Help page for that form.

05/2012 v2.75
° Sponsor specific changes to UKSMG, CQ VHF, EPC and SCR.

02/2012 v2.74
° Added 2 additional columns to the re-format and modify functions for logs with more
  exchanges than normal.
° Improved the VHF (rover QSOs) cross-checking accuracy and speed.
° Added the `Op time` heading in the Table1 summary that calculates the operating time.

11/2011 v2.73
Repairs to the Table1 State QSO Party summaries. Changed specific sponsor output filenames.
New Table1 summary outputs. Sponsors can request `specific` summary outputs that resemble
their web page contest results, for easier implementation.
Added tic-marks and/or column values in the `Modify Columns` and `Swap columns` forms to
visually check the column format of all logs - use the up/down arrows.
10/2011 v2.72
Added a new Table1 summary output. Select `State QSO Party` in the setup at any position,
(no column ID needed). If this heading is in the list, only this summary is output.
Added more information to the `Write Cabrillo files List` - Sent QTH and City State,
so you don`t need to open the log files to verify `home` status.
ex: N2AAA.log  ERI  ERI  BUFFALO, NY - this log will not score as a New York station,
since LOCATION: is ERI, a county abbreviation - must be `NY` or a section: NNY,WNY,ENY,NLI.
Fine tuning of the Table1 headings for categories. Added Category-v3 to capture Cabrillo
v3.0 categories. Added a default State QSO Party summary setup, for easier setup.
Added code to allow different County and Province abbreviation spelling in state QSO Parties.
Requires editing county and multiplier lookup files. ex: GRAY=GRA=GRAYS=Grays Harbor
Added option to select changing spaces in the `Alpha` and `Table1` summaries to '_' so
Excel puts this text in one cell.
08/2011 v2.71
Added `selector` to score DXCC mults for only 1 continent. Added a `Number Letter`
prefix multiplier scoring funtion - HSKC. 
Changed the `re-format 1 log` function to be the same as the `re-format all logs` function.
Fixed the overall summary output, the RS(T) cross check errors counter was incorrect.
Changed the Soapbox output file lookup from the results files to the Cabrillo logs.
Added a user selectable Valid-Bands datafile to the band checker. QSOs on bands not in
the look-up file score 0-points.
Changed the routine to tally QSOs per band more accurately for 0-point QSOs.
Fixed the `Write All QSOs with station` summary. Callsigns with / caused a file write error.
Added an Ini setup form to handle new options and some existing ones that were previously
added manually to the Ini file.
05/2011 v2.70
Tool added to semi-auto add State/Prov/DX to missing LOCATION: or ARRL-SECTION: tags
in Cabrillo. This field is needed for scoring and summary printouts. Use `File`, `Sponsor
setup, `Modify Logs`, `Fill in Cabrillo State/Prov` menu.
Added `by Mode` option to Bonus Points setup - scores points for working a bonus station
per mode - CW PH and RY.
Modified the band checker to score invalid bands (typos or otherwise) as 0-pointers.
Updated Help and DXCC datafiles.
04/2011 v2.69
The number of extra multipliers for working a `special station` can now be more than 1.
Added a Log Tools setup to remove hidden block characters, fix missing EOL terminations
and remove blank lines from Cabrillo.
Modified the `category capture` again - depending on the CATEGORY... tags, was setting the
power level to the default - HIGH.
11/2010 v2.68
Added `EX` option for Tops Activity extra QSO points.
Modified scoring to follow the NAQCC European Sprint rules.
Modified the `category capture` routine - MTQP.
07/2010 v2.67
Minor modifications to the Ini file structure.
Added 1 more option line to Extra QSO points setup.
Added option for contesters to reformat 1 selected log file, so the default folder
c:\CabEvaluator can be used.
Modified the convert to Cabrillo setup. Conversion copies the existing header from
`psuedo-Cabrillo` logs being converted. Added Save/Load different Ini setups. Other
shortcuts added for easier conversion - PSK, BPSK, BPSK63 etc changed to RY.
BARTG-RTTY, DLDC-RTTY and VOLTA-RTTY now use a lookup file {anarts_volta.txt} for
QSO points and calculates Q-points based on the exchanged zones. How the total score
is calculated using the continent mults is manually selectable in the Ini file.
06/2010 v2.66
Fixed the column insert function in the Column Modifier.
Added swap columns function that reverses 2 adjacent columns of Cabrillo data. Way
easier than using Excel + NotePad!
Fixed `Number error` in Write Selected UBN. The comparison QSO was not displayed.
Added invalid/not counted QSOs to UBN files - now the totals make more sense.
Added a menu to write all UBN summaries for sponsors wishing to upload them to their
web site for contester access.
Added {Category-Operator} field to `Summary, Write Cabrillo files list` in addition
to the existing {Category} field.
Added code in reformatter to catch missing or bad END-OF-LOG: tag. This could mean
an error occurred during e-mail/e-mail extraction/etc that could have prevented the
entire log from being sent.
05/2010 v2.65
Minor changes to Table1 summary - finds Category-Operator tag. Fixed spelling/columns.
More fine tuning of QSO Party multiplier verification - un-earned mults from typos
or from QSOs with different contest on the same weekend.
Modified the re-formatter - was falsely flagging some logs with serial numbers in
the last column. Logs were already formatted OK.
Added more Ini setup information to the `Contest Ini summary` output file to help
log checkers de-bug their setup.
Added another Mobile QSO points scoring option that adds 1 or 2 points to the mode
QSO points when scoring call/M QSOs (WVQP).
Added another QSO points by mode from specific callsign look-up (NHQP, VTQP).
01/2010 v2.64
Added a Cabrillo log column modifier that adds missing placeholder columns, deletes
extra non-compliant columns and fills blank placeholders in existing columns, which
is used in conjunction with the column re-formatter already in use.
Added the convert to Cabrillo setup to convert some non-Cabrillo text file logs to
Cabrillo files.
11/2009 v2.63
Problem resolved: Added routine in State QSO parties (and others) to separate the
DXCC multiplier and State/Prov mult scoring. Look-up datafile is {QSO-Party-List.dat}
that turns this function ON. When the DXCC prefix and State/Prov abbreviation was the
same, a mult was scored for both DXCC and State/Province (Portugal=CT Connecticut=CT
is 1 of 8 in question).
08/2009 v2.62
Changed scoring routines to capture VHF/UHF frequencies when VHF pts/kM scoring
is used - which are handled in the HF scoring section. Non-integer per band
values can be used in the km distance scoring from file lookup.
Added hard-coded total score to CDX Brasil PSK. Score = number-Qs X Q-points.

04/2009 v2.61
Microsoft does not ship WinHelp with the new OS, so my WinHelp file may not
open from the Help menu {or F1}. Download Microsoft`s WinHlp32 file. The x64 file is
for 64-bit OS and the x86 file is for 32-bit (XP) OS. Or - use the selectable option in
the Help menu to select HTML help. The older WinHelp file is nicer and easier to navigate.

Added hard coding in some State QP to add bonus points to the total score for a
specified number of QSOs worked in activated counties.
Added option to use a QSO delta other than 5-min in VHF contests CC.
Added `matched QSOs` counter to VHF contests CC routine and added the
`matched QSOs` results to Table1 output.
Added points per kM, per VHF/UHF band using text file lookup, in WWL Grid distance
scoring {ARAM Concurso and possible new Sprints rules}.
3/2009 v2.60
Expanded columns in Cabrillo logs summary to include ARRL section.
Expanded the {Check Invalid DXCC/State mults} tool - highlights the possible
`invalid` DXCC mult in the output file - related to State/RAC Prov exchanges.
Added `Power` to the Table1 list of categories being written - HIGH, LOW, QRP.
11/2008 v2.59
PAQP: Changed multiplier scoring, summary outputs and datafiles.
Modified the BCC-QP $BCC multiplier function and datafile.
DEQP changes - scores each call/QRP as a mult.
VAQP changes for LOCATION/ARRL-SECTION.
Changes to the re-formatter - was looping on a log format error.
Modified the invalid QSO function to cover more contests - when `Work Only` lookup
is selected.
10/2008 v2.58
Added setup for SCC-RTTY to fix QSO point scoring of specific DXCC/Call areas.
Expanded the `Exchange field` duping function for State QSO Parties - uses the
SENT field also so mobiles get credit for working the same stations.
Added Certificate Summary output - and modified the routine to search for the
@ character as well as the normal Cabrillo E-MAIL: tag.
08/2008 v2.57
More memory and DIMension related changes.
Changed the `Validated Calls` summary so lowercase callsigns sort properly. Selectable
sort by QSO totals or by alphabet.
06/2008 v2.56
Added `Country-Text` to the Table1 summary output, to allow sorting on country name
in the Excel export - in addition to the existing DXCC prefix sort.
Added $1010 function for 10-10 Open Season 10m PSK Contest.
Added $BCC multiplier function for BCC-QP Contest.
01/2008 v2.55
Menu organization and re-structure. VB has a limited number of pull-down menus, and
the software is at the limit.
Added more trapping of diacritic characters - Ã Ê É.
11/2007 v2.54 Added SOSB sorted output and single-band score to the Table1 summary,
added WPX Mult summary and added sorted output of calls worked that did not submit a
log. Fixed {By Band} duping - when more than 1 same station dupe, the SW could miss
some dupes. Modified the reciprocal callsigns DXCC prefix lookup and WPX type mult lookup.
08/2007 v2.53 Added DXCC mult check output file, for State QSO sponsors/log checkers.
Added code to catch DX callsign exceptions assigned to state-side stations, or stations
living in a QTH other than their license country - {DXCC_Exceptions.dat} used. Added
`no DXCC mults for /MM QSOs` in GACW WWSA DX Contest. Added option to save and load
more than one Cabrillo reformat Ini file. Added Table1 sorting by Country, by Continent,
by Band and by `Single-Band`. Added an `Export to Excel` function that writes the
Table1 score summary to an Excel worksheet - sorting by Country, Continent etc. In
addition to changing the slashed zero Ø to zero 0, the SW will change some of the
non-US keyboard diacritic characters like à and Πto A and I before cross checking.
SW now writes a detailed UBN report for selected log consisting of dupes, NILs,
Uniques, mult/num/RST errors and invalid QSOs.
06/2007 v2.52 Modified the VHF Contests CC routine to handle same station, same band
multiple QSOs (Rover-2-Rover). Fixed CC QSO time matching at UTC day change over.
Added multiplier scoring of VHF/UHF contest Rover category logs using the {Classic
Rover} method for Spring Sprints and CQ VHF Contest - in addition to the default
{ARRL} method.
04/2007 v2.51 Added `Change score from CC` in the VHF cross check function. Added
second sort criteria for writing score summary files; by Category (High, Low, QRP power)
or by Home/DX location using the 2 Ini files setup. All 903 designators changed to 902
in the cross checker. All microwave bands with G designator are changed to just band
numbers. SW sets the default folder to the application start-up folder. When files are
opened using Explorer while CabEval is running, Windows changed the default folder.
03/2007 v2.5 Added function to re-start the auto run `Batch` sequence after stopping,
rather than starting over at the beginning. Added option to include/not include
`Checklog` scores in the `Place Table` output. Added QSO points lookup (code $qsos)
that uses lookup from $qsos format file to determine QSO points based on band and mode
(HIQP example). Added option to the {Other Mult lookup} function (code U) to count
only unique multipliers (ex: member numbers), even though multipliers {by Band} may
be in use. Added option (code S#D#) to score QSOs with club members based on their
continent. Added dupe by {Exch} option to include the multiplier exchange field in
the duping function, which allows proper scoring of mobile/rover QSOs. Modified the
multiplier lookup for QSO Party `home states` to count their own state, even though
counties were exchanged between `home` stations, not the state. The `home station`
multiplier data files need to be updated. Added summary output of DXCC multipliers
and `other` multipliers and totals.
01/2007 v2.4 Increased DIMensions to allow up to 1500 logs to be evaluated. Added
another bonus QSO points lookup function. Callsign lookup from $calls format file
is used to add bonus points to the calculated score (NHQP example). Re-format function
checks for the Ø character in the received mult field and changes it to 0 - Ø and 0
do not match in cross checking.
12/2006 v2.3 Added user defined summary setup Table2 - up to 7 fields are output to text
files. Cabrillo log File Open dialog window now has .log and .cbr extensions displayed.
When separate folder/paths are set for Cabrillo and results text files, Cabrillo logs
with .txt extensions are displayed in addition to the .log and .cbr file extensions.
Changed N-QSO rule to catch portable station callsign matches between the log and the
list of log filenames. Example: W3KM/5 did not match W3KM-5. Added routine to the Cabrillo
column re-format function that changes CALLSIGN: W3KM-5 errors to standard callsign format
W3KM/5 and re-writes the Cabrillo file.
11/2006 v2.2 Except for the main screen, upper-right X close is disabled. Use the {Done}
button to close forms. Upper-right X still saves the size and position of forms that are
re-sized. Added date check in CC routine - dates may be 2 months (Sept 30 to Oct 01)
on the same weekend.
11/2006 v2.1 Added the 2 Ini file auto load function for `Home State` and `non-Home State`
log scoring in State QP`s. Contest Start date and time are checked during re-formatting
and `Batch` runs - prevents scoring logs from previous years. Changed the 3-QSO rule to
an N-QSO rule - N=2 or 3. Added Exceptions look-up from file that loads the `Home` Ini.
10/2006 v2.0 Compiled in VB5 with a third-party screen resolution re-sizing control.
Drag the size of the main screen to fit a 1024 x 768 video format. Use upper-right X to
save the screen position and size at application close. This update requires Microsoft`s
VB5 run-time files installed on your PC before using this software. The older version
v1.23 was the last revision of the older VB4 software.
09/2006 v1.23 Added option to select different folder/paths to the Cabrillo logs and also
a different folder where results, summary files and CC files are saved. Added optional
3-QSO rule function. QSOs with callsigns that are not found in at least 3 logs considered
not in the contest and score 0 QSO points and 0 mults. Added a user defined table summary
output file - setup your preference for columns. Added option to score the log based on the
CC results - NIL and incorrect exchanges score 0 QSO points and 0 mults. Added claimed QSOs,
claimed Mults and claimed score to the Table1 summary setup. Added 2-Ini files function:
auto load of different Ini profiles during a `Batch` run, based on `Home` or `DX` logs.
In contests where serial numbers are in the same field as multipliers, expanded the
multiplier cross check field to include numbers and strings - number 001 matches 1.
09/2006 v1.22 Modified the `Batch` sequencer that runs log checking on all logs received,
with optional cross-checking and results output for each log submission. SW now writes
a CC summary of all logs evaluated. Added Cabrillo re-formatting function to put submitted
logs into the same column format and does some preliminary log checks.
09/2006 v1.21 New `Extra mults` function allows scoring more than 1 point per DXCC
multiplier - based on the band and DXCC country. Added function to allow more than
5 DXCC exceptions to DXCC multipliers - used when scoring callsign prefixes 0-9.
Writes Cabrillo Summary files and summary of Ini files. `Help` on each `Extra` form
is now available while the form is open.
08/2006 v1.20 Added `Auto Ini file load` based on the selected Cabrillo file using
the <Ctrl> and click function in the files list-box. Use <F7> and click Cabrillo file
to search for the next similar file. Added function that outputs a table summary of all
evaluations done.
07/2006 v1.19 Added DXCC/Bands QSO points setup (King of Spain, 9A CW). Modified auto
load of `extra` files (re-save your contest Ini files). Added {Extra Points} to the
VHF/UHF points section for Rover `/R` QSOs. Added $ and X codes to the Extra QSO points
function for contests like TOPS Activity.
07/2006 v1.18 Added DXCC call areas lookup for QSO point values - SCC RTTY etc.
Added function to not count /MM QSOs as multipliers. Added function to multiply QSO
point values by a particular band value.
06/2006 v1.17 Auto load of the secondary `extra` Ini files - after the profile is
initially saved with the `extra` files loaded, the `extra` files load when the contest
profile is loaded. Added invalid QSO `Pts = 0` to results file.
06/2006 v1.16 Added a field to multiplier exceptions. Added Extra points functions and
added Continent multiplier function - ANARTS RTTY. Added `Extra Mults` setup.
05/2006 v1.15 Fixed multiplier and continent QSOs points for portable callsigns - /P.
Added a function to count selected DXCC call areas as multipliers from the callsign
(Anatolian Contests, JARTS RTTY).
01/2006 v1.14 Added Continent/Bands QSO points setup (CQ-WPX). Added special
code FT to the {Also} QSO points, which sets the point values based on the `first time`
exchange data was worked (RSGB-160). Added QSO points from distance between grid
squares (Stew Perry).
01/2006 v1.13 Added Category and Extra QSO points setup. QSO points are derived from
QSO exchanged data {category, status, zones or calls/band data}. Added the {Include QSO
Points in Eval File} to the results option. Added special codes for {Also} QSO points - 
ie: C160 (PAQP), CW, DX.
12/2005 v1.12 Added the {Work Only} lookup function. Dutch PACC example: non-Dutch
stations work only Dutch stations - otherwise the QSO is invalid (not counted).
Added bonus multiplier setup. ie: QRP = score X5, Low = score X2 etc.
Added bonus callsigns setup. ie: working certain RAC callsigns = 20 bonus points.
The bonus value is either applied to the QSO points or added lastly to the calculated
total.
12/2005 v1.11 Added more {View} menus. Menu added to save CC ini files to other than
the default file {CrossCheck.ini}. Added pop-up messages when over-writing files of
different file types. Added pop-up message when loading a file that is not the intended
file type. Added `which multiplier` tag and the multiplier to the results file. The
`Start of contest` date/time check is now active.
08/2005 v1.1 Added cross check function and VHF/UHF bands QSO points scoring.
04/2005 v1.0 Cab Evaluator made available to hams. SW evaluates and scores Cabrillo
log files from hundreds of different contests. Written mainly for contest sponsors, but
useful for contesters wishing to score their logs before submission.


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First written in 2000 to score VHF logs submitted by members of our club.
PC requirements:
Windows OS, 2gB RAM, and a processor speed of >1GHz. Faster is better and multi-core
processors are better yet.
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Disclaimer/Notice:
Use my software at your own risk. I write software for Amateur Radio as a fun hobby.
Cab Evaluator will not be coded to reduce scores based on a percentage of errors in
the submitted log.