[Elecraft] Logging software advice

Wed Jul 2 10:04:07 EDT 2014

I'm going to chine in here and give a vote for RUMLog.  The only thing I've
noticed is that for some reason RUMLog doesn't auto pull the details of the
call sign (Name, QTH, Grid square, Etc) I think it's something with the way
that I've got my software set up.

73,
Joshua Gould
K8WXA
EM89pn

On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 9:06 AM, Ray Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net> wrote:

> HI Gang:
>
> I also use RUMLog, and it does an excellent job of logging.  I'm not a
> constester, so I haven't tried RUMPed, but I'd wager it does the job as
> well.  I also use CocoaModem.
>
> However, there's another option, which I used during Field Day, and that
> is the hardware device, Ham Central Terminal.  The HCT is designed to
> connect to Elecraft's K3 or KX3 (which is what I use) via the RS-232 port
> on the rigs.  The HCT is a good option for field use, since it is a
> stand-alone device, and can run many hours on an internal 9V battery... or
> external power source.. 12V is just fine.
>
> The HCT "expands" the character display from the Elecraft rigs, so that
> you can see up to 80 decoded characters.  The decoding is done by the rig,
> so you need to use it with a K3 or KX3.  But, CW, PSK31 and RTTY work
> nicely.
>
> The unit also has a logging function, and all you need do is input the
> other station's callsign, and the exchange.. which can be signal report,
> section, etc.. any text characters.  It will also generate an
> auto-incrementing serial number, if that's needed for a contest or event,
> and the number can be embedded into a macro string.  There's an internal
> clock which time-stamps the logged QSO, and the log file includes your
> frequency of operation and mode.  The HCT is also capable of transferring
> the log file into a computer via RS-232.  ADIF format, IIRC.
>
>
> The HCT is not a laptop, and won't offer the features of a laptop.  But
> then, while I would not want to drop my HCT off a cliff... I =sure= would
> not want my laptop to suffer that fate.  The HCT is -far- less expensive.
>  It's good in the outdoors, too, since it uses a transflective display
> making it readable in bright sun.
>
> 73 de Ray
> K2ULR
> KX3 #211
>
>
> On Jul 2, 2014, at 6:44 AM, Joel Black wrote:
>
>  Phil,
>>
>> You have a few options when it comes to logging software for Mac:
>>
>> 1. RUMlog - the one I use and really like. Cost is _free_. Excellent
>> support for the K3. Has a K3 interface window; uses the K3 keyer;
>> interfaces great with cocoaModem; has a DXCluster function; gray-line map;
>> and that's just the stuff I have on the screen right now.
>> 2. Aether - I bought this program and stopped receiving support. I
>> absolutely do *not* recommend this program. Cost _$45_. It supposedly
>> interfaces with Fldigi via script, but I could never get that to work.
>> 3. MacLoggerDX - Has a shareware version you can try. I forget the
>> limitations. Cost is _~$100_. I have not used the program. People love it
>> or hate it.
>>
>> The author of RUMlog also writes RUMped for contests. I have used it and
>> it works well too.
>>
>> I tried using an iPad to log. I didn't like it. It does not have true
>> multi-tasking. Sure, it will do stuff in the background, but I don't like
>> how it does that for amateur radio. To me, the iPad is an easy way to read
>> email and/or browse the web, get RSS feeds, read electronic magazines, and
>> get SOTA notifications ;). Not much else. Although the keyboard is larger
>> than an iPhone, it still doesn't compare to a real keyboard when entering
>> calls and other information.
>>
>> I have tried both the Piglet and its predecessor. They both work very
>> well. However, after experimenting with them a while, I wound up selling
>> them and now have neither. It will allow you to set up an ad-hoc network
>> and allow you to talk to both your WAN and the iPad simultaneously for call
>> look ups.
>>
>> If you truly want to go small with the computer, if it were me, I'd
>> probably go with either a Macbook Pro *or* the Macbook Air. It depends on
>> what else you want to do with the computer (i.e. video / photo editing,
>> games, etc). I use an iMac and my wife has a MBP. To me, the 13" screen on
>> the MBP is a little small to have everything on the screen I like to see.
>> On the other hand, the iMac's screen is so large I have to crane my neck to
>> see the top of the screen with bifocals.
>>
>> Good luck with your decision.
>>
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB
>>
>> On 6/30/14, 7:21 PM, Phil Shepard wrote:
>>
>>> For logging, I have been running Logic 9 on an HP Windows 7 laptop.  A
>>> few days ago the four year old laptop died (hard disk failure).  I was
>>> using an Elecraft RS232 to USB adapter cable for the computer to K3 link.
>>>
>>> So, I am looking for a new setup for the K3 (and maybe KX3 too).  I have
>>> run out of interest in Windows PCs and have been converting to Apple
>>> devices over the last year and a half.  I’d like to use an iPAD for the
>>> logging and perhaps rig control computer.  I have downloaded both RumLog
>>> and HamLog to play with.  I used HamLog’s Field Day log this past weekend
>>> and liked it.
>>>
>>> My questions are around the computer/rig interface.  Is there any
>>> reasonable way to use the RS232/USB cable with the iPad?  It looks like
>>> both RumLog and HamLog work with the Pignology Piglet to network between
>>> the computer and rig.  Reading the Piglet manual shows a way to use a
>>> Piglet generated network to talk to the rig.  Can this setup also connect
>>> simultaneously to my home WiFi for other internet based functions?  Is
>>> there any other issue that I should be concerned about with this setup?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Phil, NS7P
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