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

Tue, 6 Apr 2004 08:54:07 -0700

I third it!  Scott is a great guy who keeps on top of the requests of the
users and is there to lend a hand if you have any problem.  I had a computer
crash and lost my VHF contesting program.  I got the computer back up and
running 5 minutes before the contest and had to get the contest program back
on line.  I did not have my password (something I should have written down
when he gave it to me like a year ago).  I emailed Scott 5 minutes before
the contest.  He had my password to me and I was back up before the contest
started.  He personally has answered every email I have sent him and bottom
line the program works great.

Chris
AC6TA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Robinson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [50mhz] Re: [Logic] Re: Your favorite VHF contest logging
software?

> I second your opinion. I like it and as for the cost, come on guys, there
is
> a lot of work involved to develop and constantly update these programs.
The
> QSO partys and some contests are always modifing the rules and Scott is
> keeping up with requests for improvements, additions, and changes without
a
> complaint. Buy it once as was said and the upgrades are free, what more do
> you want from the guy. I have talked with him personally and he is one
fine
> person. He was very polite and helpful to me as I had never used a logging
> program before and his advice enabled me to hook up and get mine running.
> Super nice guy. My 2 cents. Rick Robinson.  K8DXN
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "AA6DX" <[email protected]>
> To: "Bill VanAlstyne" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 1:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Re: [Logic] Re: Your favorite VHF contest logging
> software?
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well, I HEARTILY disagree with those who think N3FJP's programs cost too
> > dearly ..  I too, used CT from the git-go, while in KL7 land ..   and NA
> ...
> > paying customer for both ...  The ONLY thing that comes to mind I find
> > lacking is the
> > "Super Partial Checker", which I found real handy, especially while
using
> my
> > diddly dah stick.   I have the entire CT site on a CD here, but I find
the
> > N3FJP program(s) more suitable for my needs at this time.  The program
> takes
> > advantage of today's powerhouse computing capabilities, making super
fast
> > logging when a high number of Qs have been entered! John, AC by N3FJP
IS
> a
> > logging program, with different elements, if you will .. afterwards, you
> > simply import your contest log into the general station log, then you
can
> > upload the entire morass to LoTW site and VOILA!  Your logs are updated
in
> > your computer, and at Logbook of The World......
> > and, your contest logs (in Cabrillo format) are easily sent on their way
> in
> > a matter of minutes after the contest.   If I don't need to go over logs
> > with a fine tooth comb, I have my info on the way to the contest sponsor
> > within 5 minutes of the contest end.
> > As to having to purchase each contest separately, that is a PLUS, if you
> > only do one or two contests each year.  If you want them all, you are
> > looking at $39, if you download the programs yourself!  That is what I
do
> > ... and have the latest/greatest version at all times.   UPGRADES ARE
> FREE!
> > Gosh, getting to sound like a commercial!  Usual disclaimer .. no $$
> > connection on my part!  Just enjoy the product and the support provided!
> >  Heck, see for yourself ... download and run a free trial!
> > http://www.n3fjp.com
> >
> > From the N3FJP site:
> >
> > N3FJP Software Purchase Options
> > Register an individual program.
> > Registrations for my programs are only $6-$19 each.
> >
> > N3FJP Software Package & CD - $49.00 (shipping/handling included)
> > This Purchase Option includes registration of all the amateur software
on
> a
> > CD. It also includes automatic registration of any additional Amateur
> Radio
> > software programs that are added to the package. This Option is a great
> > deal! To purchase the CD and register all of the programs individually
> would
> > cost $350.00!
> >
> > N3FJP Software Registration Package without CD - $39.00
> > This Purchase Option includes registration of all the amateur software.
It
> > also includes registration of any additional Amateur Radio software
> programs
> > that are added to the package. The CD is not included in this option.
This
> > Option is also a great deal! To register all of the software
individually
> > would cost $337.00!
> >
> > N3FJP's Software CD - $13.00 (shipping/handling included)
> > This Purchase Option is the CD only - NO registration of programs.
> >
> > You may also register one or more programs and purchase a CD. Just add
the
> > price of the program(s) to the base price of the CD ($13.00).
> >
> > 73, Y'all .. Mark, AA6DX
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Bill VanAlstyne" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>; "_Mailing List 50 MHz"
> <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 8:10 AM
> > Subject: Re: [50mhz] Re: [Logic] Re: Your favorite VHF contest logging
> > software?
> >
> >
> > > R Johnson wrote:
> > >
> > > > I was going to try and find the site for N3FJP software, but if it
is
> > > > a charge PER contest affair I guess I'm not even interested !!!
> > >
> > > Well, that's not exactly true. The VHF Contest logger covers five
> > different
> > > contests:
> > >
> > > o   ARRL January VHF SS
> > > o   ARRL June VHF QSO Party
> > > o   ARRL UHF
> > > o   ARRL September VHF QSO Party
> > > o   CQ WW VHF
> > >
> > > Just in the interests of accuracy here...   ;-)
> > >
> > > Bill / W5WVO
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > For the ARRL & CQ VHF contests, CT is hard to beat (in either
> > > > version) !!!
> > > >
> > > > It does ALL for VHF/UHF/SHF and Almost all for HF contests !!!
> > > >
> > > > Support is GREAT even if it is FREE !!!
> > > >
> > > > 73
> > > > Bob, K1VU
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > At 21:13 4/4/2004 , John Geiger wrote:
> > > >> 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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