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Subject: [TenTec] N1MM Logger
From: bharen@bellsouth.net (bharen@bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 12:38:34 -0400
Jeepers, didn't think I'd ruffle so many feathers... 

73, and everyone have a great day!

Brian
W8BYH
> 
> From: KE4TEG <ke4teg@bellsouth.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: 2002/06/06 Thu AM 11:28:15 EDT
> To: <bharen@bellsouth.net>, tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] N1MM Logger
> 
> 
> Hello Brian,
> 
> Like I said in the first reply to your post, if you want Ten-Tec rig 
> control, buy a commercial product like PDA LOGic 6.0 
> (http://www.hosenose.com). If your going to be cheap and use shareware, 
> don't waste everybody's time complaining that it doesn't do this and 
> doesn't do that. When you buy a product you get what you get, but have some 
> company to complain to. When you use shareware you get what you get but its 
> a whole lot less and you have nobody to complain to. Now all you shareware 
> groupies just stay in the trees, I am not bashing shareware. I use 
> shareware for what it is, a means to an end.
> 
> BTW, if you have suggestions or complaints about LOGic 6.0, Dennis at LOGic 
> is more then happy to listen. And who knows maybe you will see your 
> suggestion end up in a future version. I like to compare the progress of 
> LOGic 6.0 to Porsche, but more specifically the 911 Porsche. Just like the 
> Porsche 911 is designed by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, 
> this software is designed by Hams for Hams.
> 
> 73,
> Keith de KE4TEG
> 
> At 01:13 PM 06/04/2002 -0400, bharen@bellsouth.net wrote:
> >All,
> >
> >Time to wax prophetically...
> >
> >A few weeks ago I posted a message to this group asking for 
> >recommendations for a good logging program to use with the Jupiter.  I got 
> >lots of responses - thanks to all of you who took the time to write!
> >
> >One program in particular that I'm drawn to is N1MM Logger.  Although it 
> >is 'freeware', it has lots of great features, a clean interface, is 
> >written 32 bit code, is stable and is a collaberative effort much in the 
> >spirit of Linux.  It is contesting oriented, but can be used for general 
> >logging (does not track awards like WAS, etc.).  It's great drawback, 
> >however, is the lack of an interface for TT radios.  The developer of 
> >NIMM, Tom (N1MM himself!) apparently focuses on bug removal and making 
> >sure the software is ready to support various contests and their ever 
> >changing scoring/operating requirements.  Rightfully so - he's supporting 
> >his major 'customer base'.  Several others have inquired about a 
> >Jupiter/Pegasus interface, and Tom has gently informed them that it's not 
> >a priority.  He did hint that if a competent VB programmer was willing to 
> >tackle the project he'd provide the source code.
> >
> >With the release of Jupiter firmware 1.18 and N4PY's development of a 
> >'Jupiter Logging Mode' for his great software I think the time is ripe for 
> >development of a Jupiter/Pegasus interface for N1MM Logger.
> >
> >However, I'm not a programmer, just a user.  There wouldn't happen to be a 
> >bored, talented VB programmer lurking on this user's group who would be 
> >willing to tackle this interface?  You'd be helping to marry a great radio 
> >to some great software, and earn the undying gratitude of millions (OK, 
> >just hundreds) of Jupiter and Pegasus owners.
> >
> >73!
> >Brian
> >W8BYH
> >
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