[Elecraft] Logging Software

[w7aqk at cox.net]

Good Morning All,

Every so often someone asks about good logging software.  I've used the 
Amateur Contest Log software, by N3FJP, for several years.  I can't honestly 
say it is "the best", but it certainly is very good software--and very well 
enhanced!  Since Scott, N3FJP, started devoting nearly full time to his 
software (it was something of a sideline previously, but still good stuff!), 
he has made numerous enhancements to both his logging software, and to his 
various contest logging programs as well.  It all just keeps getting better, 
and with lots of extra conveniences.  The software isn't free, but it 
certainly isn't very expensive either.  There is a relatively modest 
additional fee to get his entire package, which includes a plethora of 
contest specific logging programs, and it is all a lifetime deal.

For you contesters and DX hounds, Scott has incorporated a very "seamless" 
process for interfacing with LOTW--something that could drive you nuts 
otherwise!!!  Once you have linked the logging software to LOTW, which isn't 
all that difficult, all it takes is a couple of keystrokes to update and/or 
download LOTW stuff.  But this is just an example.

Here, for example, is what I just received as to info on the latest update:


Amateur Contact Log 4.8 includes the following enhancements:

- Ability to set DX spots filtering.
- Ability to display a DX spots band map (press Ctrl E from the main form to 
display).
- Printing of multiple QSL strips on one label.

Note that many of the other enhancements listed in the contesting software 
below were already added in AC Log 4.7 and Field Day Contest Log 4.3.

Amateur Contact log 4.8 has actually already been on the website a little 
over a week. This is the first opportunity I've had to send out the 
announcement because of other scheduling commitments.


Anyway, I'm not "hawking" this software so much as I am reporting that it 
works, and works well.  I do know a lot of folks who have gone to this 
software recently, and they all seem to be pleased with it.

The main thing, perhaps, is that the creator of the software is pretty much 
devoting full time to the software's development, and that should be a big 
plus.  Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements.  If 
you want to take a look, go to www.n3fjp.com.

Dave W7AQK