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QRZ Lookups for Logger32

by N2AMG on Jan.04, 2009, under Software & Software Support

Since the Current version of Logger32 (3.16.0) no longer supports Internet lookups via QRZ, I have written two separate applications that will allow the user to get information via QRZ.

The first application “QRZSubscriberXMLLookup.exe” uses the Pay for use XML data feed from QRZ. In order to use this feed you need to have purchased one of QRZ’s XML subscriptions. At the time of this writing that was $29.95 a year. After installation whenever the Logger32 lookup window calls for a lookup this application opens and contacts QRZ’s data feed and populates the L32 lookup window with information recieved.
Follow the setup directions included in the zip file.
Current Version: 1.4.1
Full Download:QRZSubscriberXMLLookup.zip Updated 11/05/09 v1.4.1

The second application “QRZHTTPLookup.exe” uses a web browser to display the QRZ website. After the Browser window is opened by L32 the data is taken from the lookup page and populates the Logger32 lookup window. This way it does not bypass QRZ because the web page is still displayed before the information populates L32.
Current Version: 1.4.5
Update Download:QRZHTTPLookup.zip Updated June 06 2010 v1.4.5

If your system complains about missing files, Download this full install zip and it will install all dependant files on your system.Just copy the “QRZHTTPLookup.exe file to your L32 directory after installed.
Full Install Download:QRZHTTPLookupFullInstall.zip Updated June 06 2010 v1.4.5

Any Questions or problems encountered you can email me direct or post a message here or the Logger32 yahoo group. I will get back with you as soon as I can…

73 Rick N2AMG

81 comments for this entry:
  1. NICK PLUMIDAKIS SV1VS

    Dear OM
    I try the QRZHTTPLookup and when I am trying to get the info from the file I am geting the responce “Component”MSINET.OCX”or one of its dependencies not correctly registered:a fille is missing or invalid.
    Any sugestion???
    Best 73
    DE
    SV1VS

  2. Karel ZS6WN

    Hi Rick, tnx for this. I’m not going to subscribe so I installed the QRZHTTPlookup and it seems to be working just fine. In fact I like to see the QRZ webpage as it contains a lot of info abt the station I’m working. The ads are not such a problem.

    73 de ZS6WN
    Karel
    Polokwane, RSA

  3. N2AMG

    Nick..
    I will build a full installer build and this will install all the dependant files that are needed. I’m not understanding why the .ocx is missing from certain systems but Hold on for a little bit and I will have it built..

  4. NICK PLUMIDAKIS SV1VS

    Hi Rick again,
    THANK YOU for the full installer.Problem now is solved .
    Thank you again
    Best 73
    DE
    SV1VS

  5. HAMRADIO_LY: Logger32 » LY Radio Lietuva

    [...] Sveiki pasirode naujausias Logger32 atnaujinimas. Problema ta, kad nebepalaikoma QRZ.COM paieska del kai kuriu politiniu/komerciniu aplinkybiu. Yra sukurtas isorinis modulis, kuris tai kompensuoja (nebebus taip gerai, kaip buvo, bet geriau taip, negu niekaip) Programa yra cia: http://www.n2amg.com/software/qrz-lookups-for-logger32/ [...]

  6. N2AMG

    Your gonna have to make that in english as I’m not sure what you are asking…

  7. Bill Kendall

    I loaded the lookup.zip and I did need to also load the FullInstall to satisify the missing file message.

    Works great,,,,thanks and 73’s
    Bill KH6OO

  8. F8BJP - Patricia

    Dear OM N2AMG,

    many thanks for your good job. The full version is ok at my home.
    Again thanks a lot.

    88’s
    Patricia – F8BJP

  9. N2AMG

    Glad it’s working for you……

    73 Rick

  10. SV1GRN Panagiotis

    Hi Rick,
    many thanks for the QRZHTTPlookup its working just fine.
    I wish you good dx, keep the good work.
    73

  11. Chuck

    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for making the plug ins for the call sign lookup. Very neat to be able to resume the feature that I so appreciated about logger 32. Wishing yu and yours the very best,
    Chuck, W7CAI

  12. Jose

    Excellent tool! Thanks a lot for it. Keep on the good work.

    73

  13. N2AMG

    The Logger32 QRZ XML Lookup has been updated. You can download it from the link above. This includes some bug fixes and now displays an error message if QRZ returns an Error message.

  14. Dave G4ukp

    Many thanks,Logger as it should be.

    Great work
    Regards Dave

  15. Clark KE4RQ

    Thanks for the lookup utility, Rick. The http program installed quickly and worked the first time. Tnx, Clark/ke4rq

  16. N2AMG

    Another Update to the XML Lookup. This corrects another bug.. You will need to delete your QRZXMLLOOKUP.ini fle and let it recreate it again and enter your Username and Password..

  17. Roland ON6HH

    Using QRZHYYPLookup .Since today error on loopup but
    info is displayed.
    First error window say’s : There is an update available
    Second window say’s : Form_load invalid prodedure call
    or agrument
    73

  18. Roland ON6HH

    Sorry ,previous msg ,correction : QRZHTTPLookup

  19. Felipe - PY1NB

    Hi there,

    QRZHTTPLookup.exe is great. I would like to suggest you to store windows and scroll positions.

    73,

    Felipe – PY1NB

  20. N2AMG

    Roland..
    Goto the link above and redownload the QRZHTTPLookup.zip file. This will correct your problems. I made the mistake of releasing 2 updates using the same version number and users hadn’t downloaded the correct update.

    Felipe..
    The window position and size state(closed or open) are saveed currently. I can’t save the scroll position as then that would avoid you looking at the ads. and that would violate the lookup terms..

    73 Rick N2AMG

  21. Buzz Hopkins, WB3FXW

    Hi, Rick,
    Thanks for giving us the “missing links” from Logger32 to QRZ.com. I am using the Subscriber version. When I first loaded it I got the missing OCX message … quickly fixed by a Google search. However, I have to delete the .INI file containing the signon, password (encrypted) and the remaining data in order to use the lookup feature on a following day. The last line of the .INI file contains a rigid time out that I can’t change to a future date/time. Have you come up with a fix for this? If so, point me to it, please.

    73,

    Buzz, WB3FXW

  22. Roland ON6HH

    ref : error windows since 9 febr

    Hi Rick
    Yes,I had updated the QRZHTTPLookup file but the result was the same .Now I did it again and it works !
    Tnx very much for the help and the nice tool you made.
    73
    Roland ON6HH

  23. Mike

    Hello Rick,
    When installing, I keep getting this error-
    An error occurred while registering the file C:\Windows\System32\msxml2.dll

    Any ideas what I should do?
    Mike

  24. N2AMG

    Mike..
    What version of the lookup are you using?? the XML or the HTTP??

    If it’s the XML will need to make a full install for it as it sounds like the dll is not registering correctly from the application.

    Also I have added all of the current updates to the links above. These should correct all the misc errors that have cropped up..

    73 Rick N2AMG

  25. Mike

    Oh, sorry about that, it’s the HTTP version. I also did a complete re-install last night just before I posted it worked right after I posted and I was about to announce this when it quit working again??!!?? It seems to be a sporadic problem. I think I am going to turn off my anti virus and a few other things one at a time to see if I can isolate what it is.
    Thanks Rick,
    Mike

  26. Tony

    Thanks a bunch for such a great tool for L32, installed your HTTP lookup tool and it is working flawlessly!

    Appreciate it very much!

    73,

    Tony – K1AJD

  27. Mike

    Not sure why exactly Rick but it is now working. I wonder if possibly there was a service or application running at the time causing the error. No matter, like I say it’s working which is the main thing. Thanks.
    ‘73
    Mike

  28. Steve - 9Z4DZ

    Many thanks for the great tool and it’s working very well with Logger 32 on windows vista, keep up the great work you are doing. God blessings, Good health, strength and prosperity to you and your family.

    73
    Steve
    9Z4DZ

  29. Harry

    Dear Rick, first of all, thanks a lot for your efforts and this great working XML lookup. It’s really fast and delivers info within seconds. Meaning it WAS fast. I had a couple of changes here and XML does not lookup anymore (HTTP lookup still works). First I have a new DSL line (1Mbps) together with a new linksys modem/router/wireless/firewall etc and I did install the update of your software (now 1.2.0.5). One of the above is a roadblock to QRZ.com.
    Quick question: which port is your program using, I might need to open it.
    Did the updated software create problems with someone else?
    Anyway, great job Rick and thanks again
    73, Harry, 7Z1HL

  30. N2AMG

    Harry..
    You do have the latest version of the gateway. It uses the same port as web lookups so if you can view web sites you should be able to get info from QRZ. One thing you can try is to delete the QRZXMLLookup.ini file and let the app recreate it the next time L32 loads it. It will ask you for your password and user name again I am thinking that maybe something is messed up there.. If that does not work i will send you a doctored version tha will output all returned info from the lookup to a text file so I can see what is happening..

    73 Rick N2AMG

  31. Harry

    Hey Rick, thanks for your response.
    I downloaded the XMLLookup file again and also deleted the ini-file. Still doesn’t work. I noticed that the lookup reacts as if I entered the wrong QRZ-password. I made sure by logging on to QRZ.com that user name and password are working. Then I deliberately entered the wrong one in XMLLookup and it reacted as before, just doing nothing. Any ideas or clues?
    73, Harry, 7Z1HL

  32. Jan

    Hello Rick,
    after reading some comments, I decided to install the Full Install version. It works great, just like before.
    many thanks.
    73’s de Jan, PE0MVJ.

  33. Harry

    Hey Rick,
    thanks so much for your offline help. The XML-lookup is working great now and is an excellent compliment to the rich information in QRZ.com. Both together make up a valuable tool to obtain immediate background info on the ham I am currently working on the radio.
    Many thanks again
    73 de Harry, 7Z1HL

  34. N2AMG

    Harry..
    I’m just glad that everything got figured out..
    Let me know if there is any other issues you find..

    73 Rick N2AMG

  35. N2AMG

    I have just uploaded a new version of the QRZ XML Lookup the new version is 1.3.0 This version changes the QRZ address used to access the XML server as they have changed to a new one and also removes WinInet.dll from the project as it was causing some issues…

    73 Rick N2AMG

  36. Harry

    Hey Rick,
    everything is just working fine, thanks a lot. But you asked for another issue, here is one:
    Sometimes people write whole stories into the fields for NAME or QSL_VIA and when I try to save the record, respectively QSO, Logger does not accept the amount of text in that field.
    Suggestion: Is it possible to truncate the text sent to Logger to the maximum length of the corresponding field in Logger?
    Would save some hustle and add comfort…
    73, Harry, 7Z1HL

  37. David - G4PNX

    Hi Rick,
    I’ve noticed today that the NON subscriber version of your callsign lookup now puts the GigaParts advert right in the centre of my panel. This means I have to either resize the panel (takes up too much space or I have to scroll across the panel in order to see the station detail).

    Is there a way you can fix this or is it yet another mechanism for screwing money out of us!!

    Regards

    David – G4PNX

  38. N2AMG

    No thats a HTML error on QRZ’s part.. I imagine they will fix it sometime today..

    73 Rick

  39. David - G4PNX

    Thanks Rick…everything back to normal now.

    73 David G4PNX

  40. F8DZY

    Working fine Rick, many thanks !
    Keep on the good job… ;-)

  41. F8DZY

    Oups ! Said it too early… Have now message : “error loading Global sections of C/Program Files/Logger32/Logger32.ini/Some features/funtions of the program may not function correctly” at the start of Logger 32 and doesn’t open anymore !
    I had to make a backup of my computer, to delete L32 and redownload it completely; I redownloaded your files (httplookup) as the same I did but nothing to do, L32 doesn’t start anymore with the files included… Any idea ??
    Thanks in advance…

  42. N2AMG

    Actually I do not have a clue on that one.. That is one that you will need to post to the Logger32 group and see what they say…

    Sorry….

  43. F8DZY

    ok… thanks, will see this way.
    Chris F8DZY.

  44. Harry

    Hey Rick,
    I haven’t written for a while, just enjoying the QRZ-XML-lookups coming up in a second or two. Great job, Rick.
    Quick question, how do I know what is all copied into Logger upon XML-lookup? Or put the other way, can I also have the grid locator copied into logger? In Logger it says “Transfer all fields on lookup”, but the grid is not copied. Is this now a question for the Logger-group?
    73, Harry, 7Z1HL

  45. N2AMG

    Hi Harry..
    In order for the grid to be passed to L32 you need to have one of the entry window boxes in L32 setup for the grid. Once you have that setup then the grid will be passed each time. If I remember right this is the only field from the lookup that needs to be done this way…
    73 Rick

  46. Harry

    Thanks a lot Rick, I just tried it out and it works like a charm. 73, Harry, 7Z1HL

  47. N2AMG

    New Files have been uploaded to the web site tht function with version 3.19 of Logger32

    73 Rick N2AMG

  48. DL5FCW

    Hello Rick,

    how can i use Firefox instead of the Internet Explorer

    73
    Guenter
    DL5FCW

  49. N2AMG

    Guenter..
    There is no way to use firfox for the lookup’s. The control I use in the software is based on IE and there is no way for the conrol to function with Firefox.

    Rick N2AMG

  50. N2AMG

    As of sunday 8/22/09 the QRZ HTTP Lookup no longer functions. QRZ has made changes to the way callsigns are looked up and does not provide a means for an outside application to make the same connection that was able to be done previously. I have tried for the past hour to come up with a work around for it but I have not been able to do so….

    As of now the only way to do a lookup is to use the XML Lookup which requires a subscription.

    73 Rick N2AMG

  51. N2AMG

    I was able to create a work around for the HTTP Lookup. I’m not sure how long it will last but for now it is working. You can get it by clicking the links above…
    73 Rick n2AMG

  52. Pete K1OYQ

    Logger32 QRZ lookups were working just fine, but now it will only pull up QRZ’s homepage and no call information. I didn’t change anything. The program just started behaving this way. I logged off and tried it again and the same thing happens. Any suggestions?

    Pete K1OYQ

  53. Todd N4JRZ

    I guess I am not the only one having problems with the HTTP lookups as of today. When I use the lookup it only transfers the grid and url info, but no name and address info. I am assuming that you are still trying to come up with a fix. Good luck and thanks for the previous programs.

  54. kurt on8mt

    rick
    i’m using qrz subscriber lookup
    everything I okay
    name and address have not been filled in
    url and call is ok , what is the problem
    sorry for my englisch
    73 kurt on8mt

  55. N2AMG

    I have updated the HTTP lookup to handle changes made at QRZ.com. Hopefully they will hold off on any other changes for a while..

    73 Rick N2AMG

  56. Michel on4kde

    Hi,
    I’m qrz subscriber, when I use the QrzSubscriberXMLlookup, it works but i have another lookup window which opens http://www.ssa.se.
    Also my windows jobs bar shows an “InternetCallsignLookup” job.
    I guess this is not normal but I can’t correct it.
    Any solution ?

    73 michel ON4KDE

  57. Joe ve2pz

    Thank you very for you update ( QRZHTTPLookup.exe ) very good job.
    Best 73’s Rick
    Joe… ve2pz

  58. Paul

    When clicking on the Lookup Window the latest Version does not insert State or Grid Square or QTH in to Logbook Entry Window. It does correctly insert Name. Maybe this is a new LOGGER32 problem.

  59. Todd N4JRZ

    Rick, you are the best!! Thanks for the updated file for the HTTP lookup. It works great!!

  60. Jim - KC8YGH

    The full program version of your HTTPLookup worked like a charm! Looking forward to reading your news letters. Thanks and 73’s!! Jim – KC8YGH

  61. Chris, G4ZCS

    QRZ started to play up again so checked for updates. Loaded and working first time many thanks Rick.
    Cheers Beers & 73
    Chris

  62. ha7lj Pisti

    Hello Rick !

    The QRZHTTPLookup is my Logger32 version: 3.21 OK!!!

    Many thanks : ha7lj Pisti

  63. anthony-ei6ggb

    Paid my 29 dollars and followed the instructions to link logger32 with QRZ.
    Everything seemed to go ok, gave my user-name and qrz password when asked.
    But now when i click on a callsign all that happens is a lookup icon on the bottom of the page.
    No qrz or no info

    Where have i gone wrong

  64. k2zs

    Didn’t work for me at all. I first tried just replacing httplookup then I tried the httplookup full install. Attempting to do a lookup shows the results in the internet window but the httplookup window shows “click for more detail” in the name field and the start of xml output in the address field. any ideas?

  65. tony ei3ha

    hi , i am having trouble getting the look up to work , i am using an older version of looger32 3.15 , as i tried to load the new version 3.22 on my netbook but it wont work . Do i need to use a new version of logger32 ???

  66. N2AMG

    Tony..
    You need at least version 3.16 of Logger32 in order to use the Lookup’s. I would upgrade to the latest version as there have been quite a few bug fixes since 3.15.

    When you say it won’t work on your netbook what happens???

    73 Rick

  67. tony ei3ha

    Hi Rick , i downloaded the latest version of logger32 , and when i tried unzip it on my netbook it was looking for a tempory file , So i reinstalled my old version which works ok but will not run the lookup . will let you know how i get on tnx 73’s de ei3ha .

  68. Toby MM0TOB

    Hi there, I now have finally got the qrz look up running ok. but everytim i open logger i get a message saying that DISTANCE in adif file is not found. Could you point me in the right direction please. Toby.

  69. K6MEE

    The QRZ.com HTML lookup works and I like it.

    But I have one question. My rig PC isn’t internet connected at present so I expect to manually transfer data from the rig PC to my regular PC from time to time. Therefore, I’d like to initiate the QRZ HTML query not while entering the callsign initially, but later after it is already in the logbook page. I don’t see any way to do this. The HTML query is only invoked when entering a callsign in the log entry pane, isn’t that right? Logger32 documentation shows a CTRL-Q option to invoke callsign lookup, but that option does not appear in my Logger32 installation.

    Thank you for this very useful software module. Much appreciated.

    73 de K6MEE

  70. N4GIL - Wayne

    I installed “QRZHTTPLookup.exe”. When the Browser window opens only the ops name is populated to the Logger32 data entry window. There used to be a dropdown box to select the data that got passed to the data entry window. I don’t see one. Thanks for a wonderful program! 73

  71. John -SV9AHZ

    Hi Rick
    just change the os from xp to w7 and QRZHTTPLookup not working (have install full version).
    Any advice?
    Thank you
    73 John

  72. Antonio

    I have installed Logger 32 version .24
    But I can not access to QRZ.com
    Supose one of the files is not running good or need to be updated. The problem is I do not know how to update it.
    Is there anyone who can help me ?

    Manu thanks in advance.

    Antonio Gamito
    CT1CZT

  73. David Lindsey

    My QRZHTTP lookup has stopped working properly…it won’t populate the Logger32 Lookup box…I did a full reinstall but it still wouldn’t work properly…using Vista Home here…..any ideas? Dave

  74. John Brown

    When trying to run setup.exe it gives message, invalid command line. Am I doing something wrong?

  75. N2AMG

    John..
    Did you ever get this resolved????

    Rick N2AMG

  76. Lento

    Hi.
    Thanks alot for this nice feature.
    Keep up the good work.

    73’s de SA6ANH

  77. Lento

    By the way i am running Win7 64 bit, and the software working flawlessly.

    73´s de SA6ANH

  78. Paul

    The lookup stopped working yesterday. There are 2 problems. First you get a “Script Error”. Second the Grid square no longer shows up.

    Thanks

    - Paul

  79. Tony

    The lookup stopped working yesterday. There are 2 problems. First you get a “Script Error”. Second the Grid square no longer shows up.

    Thanks Tony IZ6CLZ

  80. N2AMG

    Changes made to the QRZ website have caused this. at the current time there is no way for me to code around any of the changes they have made. This is their way of driving users to the XMl Data feed that is still functioning fine. Until they undo what they have done the HTML Lookup will not functin correctly and there is no way for me to fix it at the moment the way they have made their site….

    73 Rick N2AMG

  81. ON6HH Roland

    Hi Rick
    Thank You very much for fixing it again !
    Great work !
    73 Roland,ON6HH

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