[ADXA] Logging Software

[Pat Patterson]

Steve,
I've also been using DXLabs for many moons.  As Jay pointed out, you  can
just install the Logger (DXKeeper) but there is a full suite of add-on
applications that make it a really cool DXing tool.  The support is first
class and there is a big community of users who can help with configuration
issues.  DXKeeper uses a relational data base and you can build Structured
Query Language filters to analyze your stash of QSOs in just about any
manner.  There are lots of built in filters that make it easy to get
started.  DXView is a great mapping tool and, for a few bucks, you can add
DXAtlas, by Alex, VE3NEA, as another map source to get even more cool map
features. But wait....there's more!   The DXLabs suite has a Propagation
View tool, QSL Route finder, Rig Control, and Digital Mode app that
supports RTTY, PSK, etc.   WSJT-X will autolog to DXKeeper as well. I use
it for FT8/FT4/MSK144, etc.

So, there's another shameless plug for DXLabs.  If you have problems
installing it just call Jay...he started this!

73,
Pat, W5VY

On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 7:06 PM Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at cox.net> wrote:

> HI Steve,
> DXLab software comes with a suite of programs that is pretty useful.  You
> don't have to use the whole lot at the beginning.  If all you are wanting
> is a nice logging program it has that, plus you can expand as you go along
> I would recommend it.  It is for DXing and not contesting.
>
> What is cool, one can make it as simple or as complex as you would like!
> DXLab is kept up to date database wise and each program is updated on it's
> own.  However for interoperating with it's other programs some times
> updates are done on multiple programs.
>
> I mainly use DXLab's Commander for Rig control and bandmap.  DXKeeper for
> logging and uploading to LOTW (BTW DXK has tons of stats to help you
> ananlyze ).  In DXK there is the typical import/export of ADIF.  I use
> DXView so I can figure out where to point the beam and gray line.  Any
> finally I use DXLab's Spotcollector for spots.
>
> It sounds confusing, but really just a suite of programs called DXlab.
>
> Plus it is free!  Dave AA6YL keeps it all going in the right direction.
> He played a huge part in getting LOTW better a while back.  Hard to believe
> he hasn't charged for it yet.  Since he is active in chasing DX, he loves
> to keep making it better as it goes along.
>
> 73 de jay/w5jay..
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Steven Rutledge
> Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2019 5:25 PM
> To: ADXA at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ADXA] Logging Software
>
> I’ve been using DXBase since the days of DOS.  It hasn’t been supported
> since 2007 but I’m fond of it.
>
> I know at some point, thanks to Bill Gates, I’ll have to ditch it.
> Any consensus on best DX software?  Not a contester except V/U and use
> N3FJP for that.
>
> Oh, I did work TO5M on 30 after I figured out they were in FP and not FM.
> Had to turn antenna.  Great op.
>
> Steve, QQ
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