[50mhz] Re: [Logic] Re: Your favorite VHF contest logging software?

Sun, 4 Apr 2004 18:13:22 -0700 (PDT)

I couldn't agree more.  CT for win seems to work very
nicely.  The problem with N3FJP software is that it is
not a logging program.  It is logging programs.  You
have to download and run a different program for each
contest (plus pay for each one).  CT Win is free and
supports all major contests with just 1 program.

73s John NE0P

--- R Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Bill:
> I meant to get back to you earlier but my taxes got
> in the way.
> 
> I've been asked this question many times, both by
> myself and other VHF'ers.
> 
> My conclusion is that CT is the best choice !!!
> -CT is available in a Windows version as well as
> DOS. Both work well. 
> -It's fast and simple to use.
> -It has a "Super Partial Checker" to check a partial
> callsign as you enter it.
> -It has a "Master Database" for VHF callsigns only.
> A great plus for VHF contests.
> -It work well on older laptops for Hilltopping, FD,
> Rover etc !!! (it's not "BloatWare")
> -It has excellent support. Updates readily available
> by download from K1EA's site.
> -It has a mail list at [email protected] . To
> get your questions answered fast.
> -It's now FREE !!! I'd still pay for it if it wasn't
> free !!!
> 
> I can go on and on about CT. I've used it for all my
> VHF contests since the early
> 90's or whenever V5.07 came out.  I was a "Paying
> Customer" until it became free.
> 
> WriteLog is nice but expensive and is overkill for
> me and my equipment.  Unless things
> have changed there is yearly update fee of $50 or
> $60. Too steep for me !!!
> 
> Next we have "General Loggers" like LOGic, Log-EQF,
> and the like.  These function
> as "Contest Loggers", but I have never found that
> they offer the features of CT.
> 
> I use LOGic as my "General Logger" and import the CT
> ADIF files into it after the contest.
> It works great for that purpose !!! I've tried LOGic
> for some contests and was never really
> happy with it compared to CT.
> 
> I've tried Log-EQF in both DOS and Windows versions.
> While it's not a "Contest Logger",
> it functions well. It misses some features found in
> CT.
> 
> The bottom line is there are "General Loggers" and
> "Contest Loggers". Both do their
> specific job well. When you try to combine the
> functions into one program things don't
> work quite as well.
> 
> My vote is for CTWIN and LOGic for the most
> flexibility. The 2 BEST !!!
> 
> Look at the "Super Partial Checker" and the VHF
> "Master Database" features in CT
> before you make your mind up.
> 
> See you in June on 6M from FN42ma (2M also Hi Hi).
> 
> 73
> Bob, K1VU
> 
> ex: WA1OFR
> 6M for 33 years and still having fun.
> 
>    
> At 14:19 4/4/2004 , Bill VanAlstyne wrote:
> >Mel, Mark, et al.,
> >
> >Thanks for the many responses to my query from both
> the LOGic and 50MHz
> >reflectors. I've checked out all the suggested
> programs and previewed a few of
> >them, where possible.
> >
> >Well, call me whatever, but I just can't see myself
> using a DOS app. I guess
> >I've just been a Windows user for too long (twelve
> years!) My brain has become
> >GUI-attuned, I guess. <g> So I really looked
> seriously only at the true Windows
> >apps. Since I'll be running it on a 1.8 GHz
> dual-CPU machine with a 10K RPM
> >Ultra-SCSI HD and 4 GB RAM, I don't exactly have to
> worry about code efficiency
> >versus hardware horsepower. :-)
> >
> >Writelog is obviously an awesome program, as
> sophisticated in concept and
> >implementation as LOGic. Way more than what I need,
> at least for the moment -- 
> >but I suspect I'll end up with it at some day soon.
> I just really love elegant,
> >heavy-duty software. For this summer's VHF contest,
> though, I've decided to go
> >with the N3FJP VHF Contest logger. It's a
> well-crafted Windows app obviously
> >created by somebody who understands VHF contesting;
> it's simple and easy to use,
> >and very fast; it talks to my radio (for frequency
> readout); and it costs ten
> >bucks.  :-)  All definite plus-points.
> >
> >(I can see that for really serious contesting,
> though, Writelog offers an
> >incredible array of tools you can't find anywhere
> else.)
> >
> >See you June 12-13 when 6M is wide-open (fingers
> and toes crossed)...
> >
> >Bill / W5WVO
> >ABQ, NM / DM65
> >
> >
> >Mel wrote:
> > > I use Writelog, and it's a terrific program.
> I've heard good things
> > > about N1MM... The price is right (free) so
> perhaps it is the place to
> > > start. CT is still available... But is DOS
> based... But it's an
> > > excellent Contest Logger...
> > >
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: [email protected]
> > >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
> Of Bill VanAlstyne
> > >> Sent: April 2, 2004 10:16
> > >> To: _Mailing List LOGic; _Mailing List 50 MHz
> > >> Subject: [Logic] Your favorite VHF contest
> logging software?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I'm looking forward to operating the June VHF
> QSO Party this
> > >> year as a single-op fixed station, 6M only. I'm
> currently
> > >> running LOGic 6 as my general logging program,
> but many have
> > >> voiced the opinion in the past that a
> lighter-weight, more
> > >> nimble contest logger is the way to go for
> contests. Since
> > >> I'm far from being a "big gun" (100W, 5 el @
> 35') and don't
> > >> live in a particularly rare grid square
> (Albuquerque, DM65),
> > >> my strategy will probably be more "hunt and
> pounce" than
> > >> running pile-ups -- though that will probably
> happen, too, if
> > >> the band opens up strongly to 6-land as it did
> during the
> > >> 2003 contest.
> > >>
> > >> I'd like some opinions!
> > >>
> > >> Bill / W5WVO
> > >> Albuquerque, NM / DM65
> > >>
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