[Elecraft] Logging Software

[David Gilbert]

"Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements."

If that is true, that's a pretty significant about-face from N3FJP's 
previous attitude.  I used AC Log for a few years myself and bought all 
of the contest modules, but any time I suggested areas for improvement 
(some of them pretty basic shortfalls) the response was always that he 
didn't see the point.  Several other users complained about the same 
thing, and hardly any serious contester has used his stuff for years.

There are still more powerful logging programs (for both DXing and 
contesting) out there that are free and well supported as well, but 
N3FJP's software always had a nice feel to it so hopefully things have 
indeed changed for those who may be looking for a middle ground.

73,
Dave  AB7E



On 8/26/2014 4:49 AM, 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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