[LOGic] Frequency in Logbook

[Mel Martin]

It is adequate for casual contesting... in fact it's not bad. But its 
slower to enter data than the contest programs... and it can't do the 
complex scoring used in some contests... not that it matters all that 
much since the score is calculated for you when you submit your log.

Stan wrote:
> I am a long time ham but a newbie when it comes to contesting. I have 
> only done 3 contests, 2 CQWW contest and the IL QSO party contest.
> Where does Logic 8 fall short in being a logger for contests? Since it 
> has 75 contest forms built in I had assumed it would at least be 
> "adequate" for contesting.
> 
> If not Logic 8 for contesting then what logger is "adequate" for 
> contesting? There are at least 80 or so loggers out there. I don't want 
> to make a $$$$$ Mistake.
> In other words what features are important for logging in contests?
> 
> I am primarily interested in CW contesting. Mostly do search and pounce. 
> Presently I have Mixw2 interfaced to Logic 8.
> 
> Thanks for any input,
> Stan K9IUQ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Jim Brannigan wrote:
>> I agree with Stan.  Contesting software and daily logging software 
>> satisfy different requirements.
>> Trying to get one package to "do it all" leads to compromises or 
>> software that does nothing well.
>>
>> Try a contest program this weekend (ARRL DX CW) you will be pleased.  
>> When done, import the QSO's to Logic.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>> Stan:
>>> First of all Logic is not a good contest logging program and Dennis 
>>> has never claimed it to be one.  You can use it for one but there are 
>>> lots of other programs that are better for contests. I for instance 
>>> use Writelog which is an excellent contest logging program for all 
>>> modes. After the contest is over I export in ADIF format and import 
>>> into Logic. There is nothing that even comes close to Logic for 
>>> everything else it does.  Why don't you give Dennis a call and he 
>>> will explain to you why the mouse does not enter the radio info when 
>>> you change fields.  I'm sure if it made more since Dennis would have 
>>> changed it a long time ago.
>>>
>>> Also all you have to do is enter the call sign in logic and press the 
>>> tab key for the initial logging and after that you can use your mouse 
>>> to your hearts content.  Although if you use one of the contest 
>>> logging forms you will find it a lot easier to tab to the next field 
>>> that is due rather than taking the extra time to use the mouse.
>>>
>>> 73' Lloyd, NX4W
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan" <k9iuq at verizon.net>
>>> To: "LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of LOGic 
>>> logging program" <logic at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:28 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [LOGic] Frequency in Logbook
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>  
> 
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