[PVRCNC] DXPedition Logging Software

[Roberts, Will]

I personally use N1MM Logger in the DXpedition mode for these reasons:


1.       It's fast - never have to wait for a new window or screen to pop up if I'm running pileup rate

2.       Free

3.       I am familiar with the software and it's already loaded and up-to-date on my logging laptops

4.       Easily exports ADIF to send to my QSL manager

5.       Directly interfaces with RTTY / digital mode applications

I'm not as familiar with Writelog, but I think that its DXpedition mode meets these criteria as well. The only reason that I would look at anything else is if you want to log more info. than just the needed QSL card basics (date/time/call/band/mode/report). I use the DXLab Suite DXKeeper for routine non-contest logging but would not consider it for a DXpedition. It can record tons of info., imports details from QRZ.com and all that stuff, but you pay a huge price in speed.  It can hardly keep up with even casual ragchew style DXpedition rates (Good contact - Back to net)!

BTW, dupes do matter to me on a DXpedition. It lets me know who the lids are :>)

73,

Will AA4NC




Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:16:38 -0400

From: N3KKM <n3_kkm at embarqmail.com>

Subject: [PVRCNC] DXPedetion Logging Software

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I am familiar with N1MM and WriteLog for contest logging software; I even use N3FJP's suite of software from time to time. However, I am curious as to what DXpedetion operators favor for logging where points and dupes really don't matter.  I believe that both N1MM and WriteLog have a DXPedetion mode, but are there other options?



Bill

N3KKM