[ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations

[Rory Bowers]

You forgot to mention that HRD is expensive!

On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 4:17 PM WB5JJJ <wb5jjj at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>> 4
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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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