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Subject: Fw: [WriteLog] General logging application
From: elowell@maine.rr.com (Eric Lowell)
Date: Sat Feb 22 17:02:02 2003


 Hi Bob,

 You should consider a current version of DX4WIN. At least since 5.03, It
has recorded the frequency if you "tell" it to. The latest version, (6.03, I
think) has support for VHF and UHF.

 Best Regards, Eric (W1EL)

> > Thank you to everyone who answered my query
> > regarding what general purpose logging programme
> > to consider using with WriteLog.
> >
> > I received over 50 responses, both direct and
> > on this mailing list ...
> >
> > For those who may be interested ...
> > here's a breakdown of responses:
> >
> > 47% = DX4WIN
> > 26% = DXBASE
> > 12% = LOGic
> > 15% = all others (Dxlab, Prolog2K, WinEQF, Commcat, etc.)
> >
> > I've decided to try the DXBASE product ...
> > primarily because DX4win does NOT record
> > exact frequency (only band) and just doesn't
> > have the right Windows GUI look & feel.
> >
> > For the two major products listed above,
> > here's what I see are the positives (+)
> > and negatives (-) for each:
> >
> > DX4WIN 4.6
> > - NO EXACT FREQUENCY
> > - not suited for VHF/UHF
> > - windows positioning & user interface
> > - uninstaller but NOT in add/remove programs
> > + good support
> > + used by many
> > + cheap upgrades
> > + 500,000 QSO's no problem
> >
> > DXBASE 2003
> > - big database file (not issue for me)
> > - difficult to setup user interface
> > - possibly hard to learn
> > - BOASTFUL WEB SITE
> > - NO DEMO SOFTWARE - just help files
> > + follows Windows GUI style guide
> > + Access database compatible
> > + good manual & help information
> > + standard Windows installer
> >
> > In closing, I would like to acknowledge that
> > I'm not attempting to prolong this discussion
> > or clutter up the WriteLog list with off-topic
> > posts ... but just say thanks to all who shared
> > their thoughts and comments and to summarize
> > what I heard, researched and decided.
> >
> > Best 73
> > Bob W1QA
> >
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