[SCCC] Logging Software

[Cliff Frescura]

Here is a simple one, that is important to me, since I use a dx
packetcluster (telnet)...

The process for connecting to a cluster in DX4Win seems cumbersome to me
because the user has to do too many things.  If I recall, it is about 3 or 4
keystrokes/mouse clicks every time you start the program up (and maybe if
you are disconnected from the cluster too).

On the other hand, DXlab automatically connects once you have configured the
cluster for the first time.  Thereafter, every time I start it up, it
automatically connects and will also automatically reconnect if the
connection is dropped.

What you might want to do is subscribe to the reflector lists of the various
programs to see what other users are doing before you commit.


-----Original Message-----
From: sccc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Dennis Younker NE6I
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 5:08 PM
To: sccc at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [SCCC] Logging Software

Thanks, some good insight.  When you say "hasn't kept up with the state of 
the art", what kinds of things are you referring to?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cliff Frescura" <cf at cfcorp.com>
To: "'Dennis Younker NE6I'" <ne6i at cox.net>; <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [SCCC] Logging Software


>I think there are a few options, especially if you are interested in DXCC,
> CQ, IOTA, and County Awards.
>
> 1.  DX4Win  pros: country database support from Jim AD1C.  Cons:  Other 
> than
> Jim on the reflector, support seems to be limited.  Program seems overly
> complicated and has not kept up with modern technologies.
> 2.  DXLab pros: appears to have timely updates and support from the
> reflector.  From a software standpoint, seems to employ more modern
> technologies and user interfaces.  The same folks on the N1MM reflector 
> seem
> to be on the DXlab reflector.  Cons: you don't get AD1C's country 
> database,
> but on the other hand, the country file does proactively get updated.
> 3.  DXbase - I have no experience with this, but a friend of mine uses it
> and likes it.  He is into DXCC.
>
> I'm currently using LogWindow.  While I like the clean and simple user
> interface, the program has simply not kept up with the current state of 
> the
> art.  I cannot recommend it. I will probably switch to DXLab, which I have
> running on another machine in parallel with LogWindows.
>
> I've used N3FJP's PA QSO Party software for two years and found it to be
> pretty good.  I'm sure his other programs are similar in quality.
>
> I did not consider the price of the software, since it is small in
> comparison with other shack expenditures.  Saving a few bucks for long 
> term
> headaches is simply not worth it.  Especially when you are trusting your
> logbook to the software.
>
> Logging software is somewhat of a personal, subjective choice - once you
> have narrowed the field to a few programs.
>
> Good Luck and 73,
>
> Cliff K3LL/6
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sccc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Dennis Younker NE6I
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:25 PM
> To: sccc at contesting.com
> Subject: [SCCC] Logging Software
>
> Good afternoon,
>
> I'm curious what general logging software SCCCers are using (general, not
> contest logging) and what they like about it.  I've always used a good old
> ARRL paper log but am thinking about going to software.  Am testing N3FJP
> this afternoon for example.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis NE6I
>
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