[ADXA] Logging Software

Mon Aug 12 12:03:17 EDT 2019

I've been logging electronically since I got back on the air in '98. In a box somewhere I still have my Novice logs and ARRL paper logs from the '60s days as a teenage ham terrorizing 75 meters and the NTS CW nets.

I tried the DXKeeper and the DX suite years ago after seeing it at Dayton, but abandoned it due to learning curve -- I like playing with radios more than playing with computers, even though I'm pretty handy with software, drivers, etc. I even tried it a second time a few years ago, with same result. I still have the icons on the desktop of my ancient tower computer in the shack.

After trying a lot of programs, I've settled on N3FJP as the "logbook of record." It easily imports and exports from N1MM for contests, Hamlog on phone and iPad for SOTA activations and mobile and LOTW. Maybe one of these days I'll make another run at the DXSuite, but probably not until I replace the trusty old Windows 7 computer next winter. I still miss Windows 98.

Bruce K9OZ

> On August 12, 2019 at 8:18 AM Nick Kennedy <kennnick at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>     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 mailto: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 mailto:patw5vy at gmail.com >
> >         Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2019 11:56 PM
> >         To: Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at cox.net mailto:jayw5jay at cox.net >
> >         Cc: Steven Rutledge <rutl7340 at bellsouth.net mailto:rutl7340 at bellsouth.net >; ADXA <ADXA at mailman.qth.net mailto: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 mailto: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 mailto:adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net mailto: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 mailto: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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