[NLRS] Logging

[Mark Oswood]

Hi Mike,

I do more HF than VHF contesting.  I use N1MM logger
for both.  It is free and has more features than I can
use.  I think it works better for HF than VHF
contesting.  Once in a while it seems to get confused
with the band changes when working the same station on
multiple bands.  Or more likely it is just me getting
confused and forgetting to log the QSO between band
changes.

I am running N1MM on a P2 with Win98 and it works fine
for everything except RTTY.  N1MM probably is not a
good choice if you have a really old computer
(<500MHz, <256 MB RAM).

I use it with my TS2000.  I am currently on 6, 2 and
0.7 meters.  I don't have the 1.2 GHz module.  N1MM
talks directly to the Ts2000 through a computer serial
port and straight cable.  The program can
track/control the rig frequency and mode.  I haven't
done any paper logging since 2001 and I hope I never
have to again.

One advantage of using a computer logging program is
that it is much easier to upload your QSO's to
LOTW/eqsl etc.  LOTW doesn't support VUCC yet, but it
can track grid squares so I would guess that VUCC
support will be added in the future.  LOTW does
support WAS if that is something you are working on
with 6 meters.

For one contest I also set up my FT817 as a second
radio to use on FM with the vertical while keeping the
Kenwood on the beam.  N1MM logger was able to
communicate with both radios at once.

This year I have started using a Heil headset with a
footswitch to keep my hands free for typing.  I like
it very much and I don't think I will go back to a
handheld mike for contesting.  The other option for
handsfree is to use a desktop mike with VOX.  I
personally don't like VOX; it tends to trigger when
the small people who live with me walk into the shack.

I have also used N1MM with a rigblaster to key my
TS2000 for CW.  Again, this is mostly for HF contests
but it is an option for VHF as well.  CW on VHF seems
to be slower most of the time, so I don't mind using
the paddles.

N1MM has templates which work fine for the ARRL VHF
contests.  I don't do microwaves yet so I can't tell
you if it works for those contests.

Congratulations on the upgrade!

73,
Mark W0LM
--- Mike KBØozn <Mike at kb0ozn.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> Hi all,
> I'm sure I've asked about this before so I'm sorry
> if it seems like old 
> hat but I'm still stuck.
> 
> I was just reading about the sprints and it made me
> think of contesting 
> in general.  I like to participate in them when I
> can but I frequently 
> am left feeling bad because I don't send a log in. 
> This is something 
> that I haven't really figured out yet.  I've always
> just used paper and 
> pencil to start with, but I use either a book, or a
> format that can't 
> simply be sent in as is and the time required to
> transcode it as it were 
> prevents me from sending it in.
> 
> I guess I'm looking for ideas, and specifics, not
> just I use xyz 
> program.  How do you use the program?  Do you have a
> computer right next 
> to the radio?  Does it control, or talk to the
> radio?  How do you type 
> and talk at the same time? (I only have 2 hands 
> lol) Perhaps stories of 
> how you evolved into what you currently use?
> 
> Perhaps this could be a forum discussion at Aurora? 
> Or perhaps people 
> could simply offer advice on line here.
> 
> Thanks again all,
> 
> Mike
> KB0ozn/AE  (wahhoooo) ;)
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