[ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations

[WB5JJJ]

I have been using HRD for well over 20 years.  Starting with the free
version by Simon and now the paid version by Mike and the rest of the
owners.  New release coming out on Monday with some of the JTAlert
features.  I've not seen the beta yet, but will give it the deep dive on
Monday.  Once purchased, it's yours to use forever on all
computers using your call sign.  But if you want any of the future
enhancements, an annual service contract is necessary, but all "fixes" are
still free.

2nd choice is the N3FJP Amateur Contact Log.  Does everything you need for
a decent price.  I don't use this but help others get it set up and running
(easy).  I've also purchased the full N3FJP suite of programs and use the
contest ones all the time.  Once the suite is purchased, ALL N3FJP future
updates and programs are FREE.  They just work and support is PERSONAL and
fast by Scott.

Both of these upload to LoTW on demand, NOT after each contact.  LoTW does
NOT recommend uploading every contract as it takes as much server time to
do one as it takes to do several hundred QSO's uploaded in a single batch.
This single process may be blocked in the future by LoTW as it's a major
server hog.

Hope this helps.  Sometimes free is not the best choice.

73's
George - WB5JJJ


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On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 1:18 PM Steven Rutledge <crownhaven at bellsouth.net>
wrote:

> Well, I have given up on DXBase.  Recurring problems on two programs on
> two computers.  I am unable to create an ADIF file on either of them to
> upload to LOTW.  After two weeks of struggling with the problem, I give
> up.  I'm looking for a program that provides a seamless upload to LOTW,
> it doesn't have to be automatic.  However, I would rather not have to
> hunt for files, make 10 keystrokes, etc.  Having a display available for
> DX stats and the ability of integrate Internet Cluster.  Something that
> doesn't require an intimate knowledge of Windows problems.
>
> Joel told me he is using DX4WIN.  DX Keeper is another one I'm familiar
> with.  Also HRD.  DXBase was a great program but there was no support.
> I think most of the ops still using it are probably IT specialists.  :)))))
>
> I'm running Windows 10 home here.
>
> Any suggestions would be most appreciated.  BTW, DXAC has a Zoom meeting
> this afternoon.  It will be interesting.  I will report anything of
> interest.  DXAC has not been tasked with anything but the usual stuff
> keeps coming up and we are going to review/discuss it.  If there is
> anything you want ME to mention, please let me know.
>
>
> 73.
>
> Steve, 901-849-7449
>
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