Jerry..
I would echo others on this matter ... recommend using a general purpose
logger for (what else - general purpose logging !!) and Writelog for
contesting. It is a simple matter to convert each contest log in Writelog to
an ADIF file and then export it to your general purpose logger. That way you
have all your QSL info, awards tracking, previous QSO info, etc all
concentrated in your general purpose logger. FYI - I am using Prolog2K as my
G.P. Logger and Writelog (for the most part) as my contest logger. One
other tiny bit of useless info - I did not subscribe to this reflector prior
to purchasing Writelog, and for that, I am grateful; as it could be really
easy to arrive at the wrong conclusion based solely on what you read here.
Regards and 73
Allan B VE7XB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Ford" <benlightnd13@home.com>
To: <WriteLog@contesting.com>
Sent: November 27, 2001 10:59 PM
Subject: [WriteLog] Curious??
> Gentlemen: Help me out here!!
> I subscribed to this reflector as I am considering buying Writelog to
> use as a logging / contest logging software.
>
> I've done a lot of research on logging software and really want to use
> something that is windows based.
>
> (PC is a clone / AMD k6 300 with 256 megs of RAM and 3 gigs
> harddrive.) ( OS is Windows 98 second edition ) upgrade from 95! (
> Internet access via cable )
> Norton Anti virus, Zone Alarm firewall and bla bla bla.
>
> Since I've never worked a contest ( or logged ) using my PC, I'm not
> really familier with all the bells and whistle you guys are discussing
> here. I would like to have a software that will work CW / SSB / PSK &
> RTTY via soundcard. ( no interface )
> ( been playing with Digipan and MMTTY )
> After studying all softwares available, I thought Wrtielog would fill
> the bill but didn't really understand the difference between it and
> others like Logic and DX4WIN.
> I'm running a TS 930 sat rather than one of the new hot rod contest
> rigs so not really interested in controlling the rig or rotor. (
> later additions to the shack will be control capable )( rotor is
> compatible " G-1000 SDX " )
>
> So for the punch line:
>
> I'm not a computor whiz so I want something that will breeze along and
> do it's thing without giving me problems.
>
> Will Writelog work all modes via soundcard or does it just support
> other softwares that do that?
> Does it run clean CW without the use of an interface and will it allow
> me to use my key? ( a G4ZPY and I'm not giving it up )
> >From what I'm reading here, Writelog seems plagued with software
> conflicts. Is that the case or is there just a large learning curve
> associated with its use? Is this a beginners software or a beginners
> nightmare?
>
> I don't expect you to be all that candid on the reflector ( not the
> place for you to trash and bash anyway ) so if you feel the urge,
> e-mail me direct at benlightnd13@home.com
> Otherwise, I would really appreciate any help as I am really confused
> and concerned after reading some of the threads here.
>
> Thanks to the group in advance for any advise and to the sponcor's for
> the bandspace.
>
> 72 / 73 to the gang: Jerry N0JRN
>
>
>
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