[Elecraft] contest logging software

[Stephen W. Kercel]

Brian:

I cannot speak for MacOS, but following the advice of someone on the 
Elecraft list, I downloaded the N1MM logger for contest operation. It 
runs on Windows and works very easily with the K2 (including 
automatic capture of frequency and mode data). I was extremely happy 
with its effectiveness in the ARRL DX contest this past winter.

Two things for you to consider:

1) There are two flavors of logging programs, contest and general 
purpose. You want a contest style logger like N1MM for Field Day.

2) Do not try to send canned CW messages through the logging software 
via the PC/K2 interface. Due to timing problems, they will not come 
out right. Instead, use the WinKey keyer, which bypasses the PC/K2 
interface and actuates the keyer via a USB line. Practically all 
logging programs support WinKey.

73,

Steve Kercel
AA4AK

At 12:45 PM 4/28/2008, Brian Lloyd wrote:
>I think I have mentioned that my students and I will be running our K2
>for field day. I was wondering which logging software people have
>used, especially if it interfaces to the K2 for getting frequency and
>mode info. I would prefer software that runs on MacOS but we can use
>Windows software. (Our Macs run both MacOS and Windows as the same
>time.)
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>BTW, thank you to everyone who responded to my queries about CW
>operation. I really appreciate it.
>
>Brian Lloyd
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