+++++++++++++++++++ See also "KIO2 Software" and various "KIO2 .... Software" files for various software packages +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 18:27:09 -0400 From: "George Anestis" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Computer logging Hi Jim, I've been using LOG-EQF for almost 10 years and I think it would be good for your purpose. It's a great program and there will soon be a Windoze version available, if you prefer. I normally run it in a DOS window on my system that runs Win98se, but I also use the same program on a very old laptop (386sx/20) for field day and general portable use and it runs just fine there, too. Check it out here: http://www.eqf-software.com/ You can download a trial version to test drive it. 73 - George - W3ANX K2 #518 - ----- Original Message ----- > Hi: > I just ordered a laptop and plan to use it in my ham shack. I don't do much > DX work so I don't need a complex computer logging program like Prolog2K. > Any suggestions? > 73, > Jim K7JIH #1302 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 08:29:14 +0200 From: "F5PBL" Subject: [Elecraft] Computer logging Hi Friends ! Regarding computer logging, an other one, 100% Free, is LuxLog at www.qsl.net/lx1no/llog_win.html Maybe a bit "oversized" for some of your needs but it worths the downloading time ! 73 QRO Claude, F5PBL K1 #480 www.qsl.net/f5pbl PS: will look for you in the WPX CW ! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 12:24:12 -0500 From: "Jim" Subject: [Elecraft] QRP DUPE logger for CQ WPX I just downloaded the latest version of QRP DUPE. The site has been updated on May 23rd, & says its ready to go for the CQ WPX contest, so with that I'll go ahead and post it. Check it out. Thanks to K7RE !! http://www.dancris.com/~bkassel/index.htm#top Besides the CQ WPX it will score the following contests. 1.) ARCI Fall/Spring QSO Party 2.) FYBO 3.) SOC Marathon Sprint 4.) QRPTTF (Prior Years) 5.) ARS Spartan Sprint 6.) CQ WPX (CW and SSB) (Scoring section not quite completed) 7) ARRL Field Day 8.) BUBBA 9.) ARRL SS (CW and SSB) 10.) CQ WW DX (CW and SSB) 11.) ARRL 160 M (W\VE) 12.) ARCI Holiday Homebrew Sprint 13.) ARRL 10M(W\VE) 14.) Doghouse Sprint 15.) RAC (Non-VE) 16.) RAC (VE) 17.) NAQP 18.) MI QRP Club CW Sprints 19.) MI QRP Club January CW 20.) ARRL International DX (DX) 21.) ARRL International DX (W/VE) 22.) CQC Winter QRP QSO Party 23.) Spring QRP Homebrew Sprint 24.) QRPTTF 2001 25.) ARRL June VHF QSO Party 26.) ARCI Hoot Owl Sprint Future versions will also support: QRP-L Fox (Summer 2001 Version) QRP Afield Generic Contest CQC July 4 Sprint More ARRL VHF/UHF events The Cabrillo log file standard is now implemented in all ARRL and CQ contests that require it. Thanks again ! Jim KJ5TF +++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: 29 Oct 01 13:18:36 MST From: Rod Cerkoney Subject: Re: [[Elecraft] Information needed please] Bob; Bob Garske wrote: > Fellow Elecrafters, > > I have K1 #746, which works wonderfully. However, I need a bit of > assistance on a related matter. > > Would some of you recommend a log book computer program which > is simple and allows for sorting previous contacts? I just recenty started using XMLOG, www.xmlog.com, it's free. So far, so good. I'm slowly entering in my old paper logs to facilitate reporting and QSO look up. I also record contest entries (initially paper logged) then create ADIF files to import into eQSL. XMLOG also exports into Excel to facilitate scoring. 73, Rod N0RC +++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 16:03:17 -0600 From: Michael Melland Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Information needed please I used XMlog for quite a while and found it ok... especially for a free program. That said, I switched to AClog several years ago (now at version 1.8) by Scott Davis, N3FP. It's simple, very easy to utilize and you can import and export the logs in several different formats. It can use the popular CD call books for automatic lookup and fill or you can download the entire USA and Canadian call data for free (works great on a cable modem... not dial up) and have it reside on the disk in the same directory as the program. Only draw back is it doesn't offer computer rig control.... which I don't use and so it's smaller on the disk and doesn't have lots of "stuff" cluttering up the drive and registry that I'll never use. BTW it costs $10 to register and you get upgrades free from then on. http://www.n3fjp.com/ - -- Michael Melland, W9WIS QRP-L #1656 QRPARCI #9875 SOC #142 FPQRP #244 IPARC #252 EN54pc Winnebago Cty, Wisc. ++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:24:34 -0500 From: "David A. Belsley" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Information needed please Bob: At the risk of asking a rediculous question: do you want a logging program for a Mac or Windoz? If the former, and you have FileMaker Pro, I can send you my app that does beautifully for me, and I suspect will for you too. It may be, by the way, that FileMaker Pro is also available for Windoz and you can convert the file for that use -- I really don't know since I use Windoz only as a last, last, last resort (and far more often not, not even then). Let me know. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy +++++++++++++++++ Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:48:03 -0800 From: George Badger Subject: [Elecraft] Logging/rig contol program I've tried them all, some are better than others and I chose dx4win. Easy to use, great import/export features and good support. There is also an active inet list. It is available as a demo. DISCLAIMER: I have no fiduciary interaction with dx4win or any associated companies. Just a satisfied customer. - -- : _.' __|__//___ __ __/_o_o_o____\___/_/\ \ | \ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George M. Badger, III \ _/|_ 831-775-1847 \ <_ _} geo at mbari.org _____) \| http://www.mbari.org/~geo/ __(__ http://www.qsl.net/w3ab >/0000/ \___/<<< ++++++++++++++++++++ Date: 18 Mar 2002 11:13:49 -0800 From: "Jim and Kate" To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Log Windows Hi All: For 38 years I've been a paper log ham. Yes, I know, it's not mandatory any more but I like to see where I've been sometimes and this is the way to do it. I've tried out about 4 different software logging programs: some of them quite pricey. Most seem to me to be DOS based but Log Windows is different. You can download it from the web and try it out with no obligation. I'm basically a ragchewer but this does kind of pique my interest in DX. I certainly recommend it to you for your consideration. 73, Jim K7JIH #1302 K2 p.s. And it's no fluke ++++++++++++++++++++ From: "Rod N0RC" To: "Jim and Kate" , Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Log Windows Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 16:59:56 -0700 Jim, et.al. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim and Kate" To: Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 12:13 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Log Windows > Hi All: ... > Log Windows is different. You can download it from the web and try it out ^^^^^^^^^^^ ... ~$70 Ouch! You can buy a lot of paper/pencil logging supplies for that much. ;-) Or, check out XMlog, www.xmlog.com it is FREEWARE! I'm a paper and pencil and logger too. Lately I have been transcribing my paper logs into XMlog, for award tracking and such. I then export the log to ADIF format for quick upload to eQSL.cc. 73, Rod N0RC Ft Collins, CO ++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 13:35:34 -0600 From: Chuck Carpenter To: Mercxx at aol.com, "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [123779] Re: Logging Software Steve, Don't know about overall favorite but I like QRP-Dupe by QRPer and contester Brian Kassel, K7RE. http://www.dancris.com/~bkassel/index.htm#top > I am looking at all of the various logging software and was wondering is there a favorite among the QRP community? I am looking for something user friendly... Chuck Carpenter, W5USJ, Point, Rains Co., TX - EM22cv, NETXQRP #1 QRP-ARCI #5422, QRP-L #1306, SOC #57, 6 Club #201, SMIRK #6275 Zombie #759, QRPp-I #115, COG #11, NETXQRP http://www.netxqrp.org ++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 16:59:58 -0500 From: aluscre To: Mercxx at aol.com Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [123786] Re: Logging Software *-------------------------------------------------(More than logging... dwn) Check out my Logging Software page on my website http://www.qsl.net/k8zt/logging.html Mercxx at aol.com wrote: > Good afternoon, > I am looking at all of the various logging software and was wondering is there a favorite among the QRP community? I am looking for something user friendly... Thanks for the input... > > 73 > Steve > N4TKP -- |--------------------------| Anthony A. Luscre K8ZT Stow, Ohio |--------------------------| Visit My Website at http://www.qsl.net/k8zt |--------------------------| ++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:46:44 -0400 From: "Sam Billingsley" To: Subject: [124230] RE:Tandy 100 LOGGING PROGRAM - "Free" Try my web page at http://www.qsl.net/ae4gx/ Click on Previously featured projects at bottom of main page then click on http://www.qsl.net/ae4gx/Tandylogger.htm Let me know how you like it. Sam AE4GX ++++++++++++++++++ From: "Dave Johnson" To: Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:20:54 +0100 Subject: [Elecraft] Free logging program Hi Gang If anyone is looking to try a free Windows logging program that works with the KIO2, links to DX Cluster via Telnet/packet TNC (I've only tested it with Telnet and it worked fine), then Logger is worth a try and is quite comprehensive, especially for USA hams. http://www.qsl.net/kc4elo/ The only disadvantage is it doesn't currently support the UK logging requirement of QSO end times and power levels, but Derek (the author) is working on a version that will. There is partial support for CQ calls, but only by adding CQ as a country... 73's Dave, G4AON K2 #1892 K1 #1154 +++++++++++++++++ To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:58:55 +0000 From: k6iii at juno.com Subject: [Elecraft] Fw: CQPWIN 9.2 now on the web FYI - A bit off the Elecraft subjects, but, Andy, AE6Y, has just updated his FREE, WINDOWS contest logger. Many of you are using this program, so wanted you to be aware of the update and new features. Very good HELP files. Easy download and installation. I have been using it for years. Be sure to edit the CQPWIN92.INI file for your CALL, NAME, Year-first-Licensed particulars. 73 de Jerry/k6iii San Jose, CA --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Andy Faber" Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 23:32:10 -0700 Subject: [NCCC] CQPWIN 9.2 now on the web For those of you who would like to try Windows shareware for logging CQP, note that version 9.2 of CQPWIN has just been put on the CQP web site at http://cqp.org/Software-AE6Y.html. [thanks to Ed, W0YK, for all his efforts in putting the software on the site and maintaining the links] The installation files are now configured into one zipped file containing three files. Put the zipped file in a directory, unzip it, and run setup.exe to install. This is a new version, written in 32-bit code to be compatible with Windows 95 and later. The last version to work under Windows 3.1 is version 8.10, also available on the site. The program logs 11 contests: CQP, ARRL 10-Meter, ARRL DX, All Asian, CQWW, NAQP, NEQP, PAQP, SS, Sprint, and WPX. New to version 9.2 is a generic logging facility that can be used for unsupported contests and for non-contest logging. It has many new features over previous versions, including increased SO2R support, the ability to log WPX from outside US/VE, increased LPT functionality, support for USB relay output, expanded post-contest information, and other improvements. It supports Cabrillo e-log format, and expanded rates and stats reporting both during the contest and post-contest. It also supports 2-radio operation, LPT, USB relay, and serial port activation for keying and PTT. It includes both a CW keyer and voice keyer using Sound Blaster compatible PC hardware. For CQP, you can even send alternating CQs on two radios, one on phone and one on CW! Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any trouble setting it up or using it (or have suggestions for improvement). CU all in CQP. 73, andy, ae6y ++++++++++++++++++ To: rckchp at comcast.net, elecraft at mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 07:54:18 -0800 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT- logging programs From: k6se at juno.com Rich, K2CPE wrote: "This may be "off topic", but since recently adding the ssb option to my K2 I find I'm using it more often and I need to move from paper logs to some sort of simple computer logging program. Advice will be appreciated. It should be basic, very simple to use (for an OF, not "computer literate") and cheap (or free) would be nice." ========== Download "Logger", an excellent freeware program that includes DXCC and WAZ tracking, a greyline program similar to "Geoclock", a computer interface you can use with your K2 (alias TS-570), and much more. Sorry, I forgot to give the URL for "Logger", the freeware logging program. It's http://www.qsl.net/kc4elo/logger.htm. 73, de Earl, K6SE +++++++++++++++++ Reply-To: "John J. McDonough" From: "John J. McDonough" To: Cc: "rich a." Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT- logging programs Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:03:21 -0500 I personally really like YPLog. However, if you are using QSLMaker to make your cards, LogWindows has the neat ability to have the QSO show up in QSLMaker at the click of a button, and QSLMaker can read Log-EQF's log file directly, if you are more inclined to print cards in a big bunch. 72/73 de WB8RCR http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr didileydadidah QRP-L #1446 Code Warriors #35 ++++++++++++++++ From: "LEE HOPPER" To: jhburns at attglobal.net, Elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] QSO Tracking softwair Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 04:06:08 -0800 Hi, Jeff - I have used this logging software by n3fjp. You can try it for 45 days before you buy it (costs only 15.00 to register). Newest version allows you to track 3 fields of your choice (I use fists# in one). Click on "Calculate" and it totals your states, countries, etc. Find it at www.n3fjp.com PS - I also like his contest logging software - simple programs dedicated to individual contests work best for me. I have no financial interest, just a satisfied customer. 73/72 - Lee Hopper, KD7CT +++++++++++++ From: "David Gropper" To: "Trevor Jacobs" , "Elecraft Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 18:41:34 -0800 Try looking a "Paper Chaser" - covers more awards than I can shake a stick at :-) I've bought it ! $35 is cheap :-0 Dave KK7SS K2 #3003 ++++++++++++++ To: kg6cyn at earthlink.net, elecraft at mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:18:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software From: k6se at juno.com Trev, KG6CYN wrote: "So in a nutshell, what I'm looking for is some logging software (for Win"Doze" 95/2000) that will enable me to add custom entries for tracking stuff like Fists' numbers, Elecraft serial numbers, etc." ========== By far the best freeware program for Windows is "Logger", available for download at http://www.qsl.nat/kc4elo/logger.htm. It is not only a log, it can also work with DX packet clusters, track ARRL DXCC awards, CQ WAZ awards, QSLs sent/rcvd, and a number of other useful goodies. If your radio has an I/O port (KIO2 or KPA100) , you can set it up so the the log is automatically on the band and mode that your radio is on, so there's no need to manually log those parameters. It even has something like GeoClock, whereby you can view the sunrise/sunset terminator on the Earth's surface (very useful to 160m and 80m DXers). You can track FISTS numbers, etc., in the "comments" column of the log. 73, de Earl, K6SE +++++++++++++++++ From: "Sandy W5TVW" To: , Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 11:57:19 -0600 I am using a logger called ACLog Version 2.2 Very nice, very simple, inexpensive. Details at www.n3fjp.com. 73, Sandy W5TVW ++++++++++++++++++ From: "Trevor Jacobs" To: "Elecraft Mailing List" Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:00:22 -0800 Subject: [Elecraft] Logging Software - and the winner is... Hi Gang, Thanks for all of the recommendations for logging software! I spent all day yesterday and half of today downloading and evaluating them to find one that fit what I needed. Some of the programs are very sophisticated, but some what cumbersome to use, and not really what I was looking for. Also, a lot of them were rater rigid in what you can display on the log page and don't allow you to configure your own page. The program that I picked is N3FJP's ACLog found at: http://www.n3fjp.com/. It's very simple to use and has 4 columns that you can label yourself and track different things with. I found it very easy to set up. You can even define exactly how the screen looks and what you want to enter into the log as you make a contact. I thought it was very well thought out. I'll be sending my order for it tonight ($15). I may end up getting his entire suite of programs though for $49 which I think is a great deal. BTW second place was Logger. Looks nice, and may be a bit more flexible when the 32 bit version comes out. Thanks again for all of the input guys! 73's Trev KG6CYN +++++++++++++++++++ This from the ARRL Contest Rate Sheet for Apr. 23/03......... Logging Software -- Who, What, Where? Instead of editorializing, this issue presents a survey of contest logging programs -- some well-known, others less so. The computer logging revolution began with the release of CT by Ken Wolff K1EA more than a decade ago. The first program to really utilize the capabilities of the IBM-PC back in the MS-DOS days, K1EA's creation was a leader in the explosion of computer interfacing that has taken contesting to new heights. It's author received a well-deserved spot in CQ's Contesting Hall of Fame for it's creation. Along with CT, there are a number of other general-purpose logging programs and some specialized offerings. The general-purpose loggers are often excellent at supporting specialty contests, as well. Check out the Web sites for complete details about features. No doubt I will miss a few favorites -- these are only a sample of what's out there. Let's begin... CT - http://www.k1ea.com - CT has versions that run under Windows 98, -ME, -2000, and --XP, as well as MS-DOS. There have been several enhancements to its packet spot interface and SO2R (single-op, two-radio) functions have been upgraded. CT also has a novel "partner mode" that makes multi-op a lot of fun. In the past month, Ken has decided to make CT a freeware program, as well. NA - http://www.datomonline.com -- Soon after CT was released, Dave Pruett K8CC released NA which runs under MS-DOS only. NA supports numerous contests by using templates -- 14 templates come with the program and the user can define custom templates. TR-LOG - http://www.qth.com/tr -- Breaking with the CT/NA format, Larry Tyree N6TR created TR-LOG with an eye to minimizing keystrokes and took a giant step to integrating SO2R functions at the core of the program. Running under MS-DOS, TR-LOG supports a large number of contests "out of the box" and the use of user-settable switches in a configuration file make it possible to customize many of the program options to support almost any contest and style of operation. Writelog for Windows -- http://www.writelog.com - Wayne Wright W5XD dispensed with MS-DOS entirely, building Writelog as a native Windows application. As such, it makes full use of sound cards and network resources without add-ons or TSR utilities. Along with logging features, it has excellent built-in support for RTTY and PSK31 and a full voice keyer that all use the PC's sound card. N3FJP's Contest Loggers - http://www.n3fjp.com -- Scott Davis N3FJP is a very prolific author of logging software with numerous general, contest, and specialty logging programs available. Another native to Windows, the software has full support of LAN functions and Internet connections to packet. Each contest is supported by a separate program. SD - http://www.ei5di.com -- by Paul O'Kane EI5DI ("Dats a Lot of Dits!") is a well-known European entry into the logging sweepstakes and supports a number of contests across the pond. SD also consists of separate programs for each contest and the product line offers the "officially recognized" IOTA Contest logging program. The SD family also includes VHF contests and SWL logging software. N1MM Free Contest Logger - http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/ - this is an open-source program running under Windows with a very active user's group. RTTY and PSK31 support are built in and the program has a very nice graphical band-map feature that integrates nicely with two-radio operations and also offers two-monitor support to make extra information available on-screen. VHF Contest Loggers RoverLog - http://www.2ub.org/roverlog -- aimed specifically at the special needs of the VHF Rover entrant, Tom Mayo N1MU makes RoverLog available as free-ware. It is also an open-source program. Features specific to VHF contests, such as schedule management, grid mapping, and compass displays are built in. VHF Log by Dave Mascaro W3KM - http://www.qsl.net/w3km -- supports all of the ARRL VHF and UHF contests and is tailored for the needs of the VHF contester. VHF Log is a Windows program. It also has band interfacing for transverter control and manages the associated frequency offsets and calibration. A voice keyer is also built in. N3FJP's VHF Contest Log -- see listing above Specialty Loggers RTTY by Ray Ortgeisen WF1B - http://www.rttyinfo.net/index.htm -- has a large following in RTTY contesting circles. Running under MS-DOS, this has been the standard for several years. The site listed above also lists many other RTTY and digital logging/interface programs. A collection of loggers that run on palm-top or PDA computers is listed at http://www.natworld.com/ars/pages/back_issues/2002_text/0202_text/opt ions.html. Most of these programs are written for the MS-DOS or Windows environment, but users of the Linux operating system or Macintosh aficionados can find some software for their machines by entering "contest logging" into one of the Internet search engines and sifting through the many resulting references. Wither Logging? The future for contest logging is bright, if somewhat fractured. One intriguing possibility comes, like so many other innovations, via the Web. Recently, a Web-based log-entry program (see http://www.ncjweb.com/manualsprintlog.php) developed by Bruce Horn WA7BNM allows a casual entrant to enter a paper log electronically, relaying to the sponsors a Cabrillo-formatted electronic log. This surely causes other possibilities to spring to mind. While too sluggish today, can a real-time logging application be far behind? And once we have a real-time logger, what's to prevent full real-time integration with a "back office" server that grabs the QSOs from contesters as they're made? Contest logging looks an awful lot like on-line credit-card order processing with each QSO a transaction that requires authentication and validation. These functions are available "off the shelf" only requiring the appropriate user interface to be constructed. Hmmm. I log on, run the application, work the contest, and in a few minutes all of the log checking is complete, the winners announced with validated scores, and the reflectors immediately fill with post-contest analysis. It does give one ideas, doesn't it? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Contester's Rate Sheet wishes to acknowledge information from the following sources: WA7BNM's Contest Calendar Web page - http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/ ARRL Contest page - http://www.arrl.org/contests/ SM3CER's Web site - http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++