[CQ-Contest] General Purpose logging program

[Jim McDonald]

I use the DXLab Suite with two 19" monitors, which are also used for N1MM or Writelog.

I have the Launcher set to automatically minimize after startup.  SpotCollector can be configured to show the azimuth in a separate column, so DXView doesn't have to be open.  DXKeeper, the log module, can be sized to make it pretty small or it can be minimized and only the small capture window left open for logging.

I don't run the propagation module, PropView, or the QSL path module, PathFinder.

I think the documentation is excellent, and I didn’t find it overwhelming to learn or set up, though I took my time.  

http://www.dxlabsuite.com/ 

73, Jim N7US



-----Original Message-----

I have tried twice to make the transition to DXLab.  I agree with Doug that the support is incredible, but each time I returned to DX4WIN, frustrated with my inability to make DXLab work for me.

DXLab is too complex, too "all things to all people", and takes up too darned much screen space when providing me the minimum information I want.  For example, to know the azimuth to a station that you want to call, you have to have an additional component of the suite open, beyond the log.  To receive a spot, know the azimuth, and log a station you must have 4 components open (including the DXLab Launcher, SpotCollector, DXKeeper and DXView).

While there a few things I would like changed in DX4WIN, the support provided by AD1C and others is superb.  If and when KK4HD stops updating DX4WIN, I'll look around again, but I doubt I'll go back to DXL:ab unless there is a massive change in philosophy.

73, Pete N4ZR

On 4/23/2013 10:57 AM, Doug Scribner wrote:
> I second DXLab Suite.
>
> The support is incredible! Take a look at the forum on Yahoo Groups:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxlab/
>
> Doug - K1ZO
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry" <lknain at nc.rr.com>
>
>> Take a look at DXLab Suite which does every thing you want and is free.
>>
>> www.dxlabsuite.com
>>
>> 73, Larry  W6NWS
>>
>> -----Original Message----

>> I’m looking for a new General Purpose logging program, Windows OS.
>>
>> Doesn’t need to be free, but need good author support.
>>
>> The following are “off my list” for various reasons --- Logger32, 
>> CommCat, and HRD.
>>
>> User interface should be simple/straightforward.
>>
>> Program must work with my rig (FTDX-5000), keep track of basic awards 
>> like DXCC, WAZ, etc.
>>
>> Must interface with QRZ and LoTW.  Must do ADIF import of logs from 
>> other programs.
>>
>> Beyond that, not looking for bloated elegance.
>>
>> Suggestions?
>>
>> 73, de Hans, K0HB