[CQ-Contest] General Purpose logging program

Tue Apr 23 19:17:39 EDT 2013

Help.  What is "via the DTR or RTS line" terms used in description of
DX4WIN and hook up to radio?

Loging programs problems I have....  I admit I do not know much and thus
need a logging program that is simple to install and use and is complex in
what it offers as functions.

In the samples I see on-line, the offerings are complex in installation and
use and even more complex in what is offered.  The samples tell me that I
need lots more information just to get the things hooked up than I have or
care to try to dope out from their computerese.

What I see on the samples is a cluttered main window that makes my eyes
cross.  Why not just a dup of a paper logbook with more entries in the
right-most column?  Also, I miss the possibility to enter notes;  maybe I
missed that.  I need a hook up diagram for the DIN plug on my radio to
whatever on the computer which appears to be only some USB sockets.
Anything like that out there?

Charly

On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 1:54 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr at contesting.com>wrote:

> 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
> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
> http://reversebeacon.net,
> blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
> For spots, please go to your favorite
> ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
>
>
> 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/<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxlab/>
>>
>> Doug - K1ZO
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry" <lknain at nc.rr.com>
>> To: "Radio K0HB" <kzerohb at gmail.com>; <cq-contest at contesting.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:10 AM
>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] General Purpose logging program
>>
>>
>>  Take a look at DXLab Suite which does every thing you want and is free.
>>>
>>> www.dxlabsuite.com
>>>
>>> 73, Larry  W6NWS
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Radio K0HB
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:04 AM
>>> To: tcdxa ; MWA Reflector ; Outlaws ; DX-QSO ; CQ-Contest
>>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] General Purpose logging program
>>>
>>> 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
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Charly, HS0ZCW