[ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations

[WB5JJJ]

Forgot to add that HRD runs most digital modes out of the box, but not
WXJTx FT/JT.  N3FJP uses a free digital engine to run RTTY.  Both programs
interface to WSJTx and JTAlert (your choice) seamlessly.

73's
George - WB5JJJ


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On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 4:12 PM WB5JJJ <wb5jjj at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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