[Elecraft] I used to hate contests!

Sun Dec 8 17:28:00 2002

I have to second the recommendation of N1MM.  I used it for Field Day
and WWDX this year.  Fantastic piece of software and it is free. Given
most Hams penchant for free stuff, it always surprises me that
reviews/roundups of software in the magazines never mention it.  They
have a very active email group on yahoo, and the author makes frequent
updates and additions.

Another good free program is the DXLab suite.  It has modules for rig
control, logging, award tracking, call sign lookup, spotting,
propagation, QSL management, and psk/rtty.  I find it great for general
logging, while N1MM is a much better contesting tool.  After a contest
you can export your N1MM log and then import it to DXLab.  Again, the
cost is right, and the features are impressive.  The only downside is it
is a bit more challenging to install (read a couple three hours) if you
want all the modules.

Has anyone used either package with a K2?  I don't have my RS232
interface built yet, so I can't try them yet.

Dale N9XD

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jonesy K9NX
> Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 10:17 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] I used to hate contests!
> 
> 
> FYI for those who would like to try contesting here is a 
> link to some very good software that is free from N1MM 
> http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/
> next weekend is the ARRL 10 meter contest you can work 
> CW or SSB or both. DX and stateside contacts count.
> Even if there is a remote chance of someone operating 
> next weekend I would download the software asap to get to
> know its operation so you can spend all your time 
> in the contest having a good time working those needed 
> states and DX  
> 