[Elecraft] Logging Software

[David Cole]

Hi,
I did a review of both versions of ACLog 3.x, and 4.x here:
http://nk7z.net/review-of-n3fjps-ac-log-4/


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On Tue, 2014-08-26 at 04:49 -0700, w7aqk at cox.net wrote:
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
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