[ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations

[jayw5jay]

Hi Dennis,For real-time award tracking under DXKeeper which for the new guys here is under the DXLab suite of programs. Under the main Log Tab, about in the middle over to the right a little bit there is a button called RAT. That stands for real-time award tracking. Click on it and then over on the right in the next window click on summary. LOL.  There are other ways to get to the same window by the way.Like you Dennis, I have used every one of the programs mentioned today. If one is wanting free and simple, just download DXLab's launcher. Then install DXKeeper.  That's all there is to it. It's as simple as it gets as far as a logging program goes. You will need to set up your info underneath the QTH tab and then hit the save button. Once you feel confident enough to log with it then you can expand to LOTW and ClubLog uploads.Also other programs within the suite interoperate with the logging program and with each other. Room to expand if one is interested and something besides just a simple logging program. It and be quite capable for DXing.The digital program called Winwarbler is a bit behind the times compared to HRD's DM780.  However it interoperates with Gridtracker, JTAlert, and WSJT-X which is what most people are interested in these days.Not only is support Second To None, but there's enough folks here on this forum using that program that can help folks get over the rough edges. Many are lurking in the background.Dave Bernstein AA6YQ is the author of the program. His main interest is DXng and you will find him at many DX conferences doing forums. He's also in the elite 3000 Club within the DeSoto challenge. The suite of programs are continually evolving with DXing the main emphasis. Look him up on qrz.com and there are links that will show the full feature set.He also received an award from the ARRL a few months back for his volunteer help on LOTW. So he understands LOTW very well. That shows when you're doing uploads and syncing to LOTW afterwards. The program even let you know when TQSL needs upgrading.If I can help in any way or be of any service, just drop me a line or call me. By no means an expert but willing to help if I can.73 jay/w5jay..P.S. whichever way you decide to go please backup your current data and export in adif file.Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Dennis Schaefer <dennisw5rz at gmail.com> Date: 5/15/22  6:35 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Steven Rutledge <crownhaven at bellsouth.net> Cc: adxa <adxa at mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations I use the DXLab suite and it works for me.  Lotw, Clublog, etc uploading are easy once you get things set up.  I don’t use it for awards tracking but it seems to be very capable for that.  It has DX info, propagation info, and a buil-in digital interface.  I have used all of them at one time or another but now mainly use it for logging and uploading.  Support on the DXlab reflector is superb, with the designer answering questions everyday.  Also, there is not much of the “read the documentation” snide responses.All of that for free…73,Dennis, W5RZ> On 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> > ______________________________________________________________> ADXA mailing list> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/adxa> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:ADXA at mailman.qth.net> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html______________________________________________________________ADXA mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/adxaHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:ADXA at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html 
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