[ADXA] Logging Program Recommendations

Steven Rutledge crownhaven at bellsouth.net
Mon May 16 14:53:19 EDT 2022


Agree Trent.  I was about to send a TU out.  So, TU to everyone who 
chimed in.  I haven't made my mind up yet but probably will by the end 
of the day.  ADXA great group.

Steve, QQ

On 5/16/2022 12:02 PM, Trent Fleming wrote:
> Well, I wanted to weigh in.  Early on in my automated logging, I used 
> VQlog out of loyalty to Gabriel, who produces the great VHF and above 
> openings maps.  It was great for basic logging and tracking, but he 
> struggled with connectivity to LOTW and etc. So I started looking 
> around.  I tried HRD, but because I don't have a ton of time for 
> radio, I felt the learning curve was too steep.  So I've settled on 
> DXlabs, and have decided that - for the price - it may be the best 
> thing out there.  However, I keep going back to N1MM for contests, 
> unless its one of the state or other contest that NF3JP supports - his 
> software is nice also but the general log program wasn't robust enough.
>
> Finally, I wanted to say - as opposed to many of the ham message 
> boards I read - how refreshing it is that everyone has shared opinions 
> in such an open, positive way without trashing someone else's 
> experience or opinion.
>
> Appreciate ya'll!
>
> 73,
> Trent
> N4DTF
> EM55
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 1:28 PM Rory Bowers <k6cks01 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>     Hi Steve,
>     I am absolutely in love with Log4OM.  It gives me everything I
>     need to hunt DX and faithfully log with a minimum of user
>     intervention.  I currently log automatically to LOTW, QRZ and
>     ClubLog.  Best of all it is FREE.  Once you start using it I am
>     sure you will feel like donating to the cause.  It is very well
>     supported and runs flawlessly.  I was a DX4Win user for years and
>     got tired of paying the annual subscriptions for something that
>     didn't do everything I want in a logging program. I am now super
>     happy I made the switch!
>     GL & 73,
>     Rory, K5CKS
>
>     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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