[ADXA] Logging Software

[Nick Kennedy]

I've used various contest logging programs over time, such as CT Log and
the great TRLog for DOS, and then N1MM. But my first general purpose logger
was HRD. It was pretty good but when the author dropped support I moved to
DXKeeper.

I'd tried it (DXK) once before but got frustrated with it. I have a low
frustration level with complex software packages. But the second time I
grabbed on without difficulty and now am a big fan of DXK. I still do my
contest logging on N1MM. I used to output my contests to ADIF and then
import them into DXK, but now there's a widget that does it automatically,
kind of like the one that does it for FT-8.

DXKeeper has a pretty plain user interface, but the ugly is only skin deep.
There's a lot to it and it works well.

I've tried to use Spot Collector but never figured it out well enough to
exploit all of its capabilities. So when I want spots I just start up
DXHeat in my browser.

73-

Nick, WA5BDU


On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 7:57 AM Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at cox.net> wrote:

> HI Pat,
>
> No expert on DXLab, but I have a few years invested in that program now.
> However have TeamViewer will travel, be glad to help anyone get setup and
> going! hi.
>
>
>
> Once one notices that each program in the suite has it own configuration,
> then you are off to the races.  However you must stick with it for a few
> months.  I can guarantee if you do, you will never go to another program
> again!  Unless you need a contesting program like N1MM or Writelog, etc.
>
>
>
> 73 de jay..
>
>
>
> *From:* Pat Patterson <patw5vy at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 11, 2019 11:56 PM
> *To:* Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at cox.net>
> *Cc:* Steven Rutledge <rutl7340 at bellsouth.net>; ADXA <ADXA at mailman.qth.net
> >
> *Subject:* Re: [ADXA] Logging Software
>
>
>
>
>
> 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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