Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?

[Bill Cromwell]

On 12/04/2013 02:22 PM, DL4UNY - Andre wrote:
> Mike,
>
> there are several linux contest loggers.
> TRlog has a linux version ( http://www.kkn.net/trlinux/ ).
> Drawbacks:
> * supercheckpartial doesn't work 'on the fly', you need a key shortcut
> * you need a X running
>
> tlf ( https://github.com/Tlf/tlf ) is a nice and easy-to-understand 
> logging software. Configuration is a bit tricky but since you're used 
> to Linux it shouldn't be a problem to you. Everything (rig control, 
> keying) works without problems!
>
> YFKtest ( http://fkurz.net/ham/yfktest.html ) is nice logging program 
> as well, easy to understand. The author (DJ1YFK) helps immediately if 
> there are any problems / questions.
>
> JL ( http://www.qsl.net/w1jq/ ) is a nice contest logbook. Easy to use 
> and easy to understand with all the important features.
> Drawbacks:
> * based on Java
> * you need a X running
>
> QLE ( http://home.kpn.nl/w.knol18/qle/qle.html ) never tested, since 
> it is pretty new. But it seems to be a simple contest logger.
>
>
> hth
>
> 73
> DL4UNY - Andre
>
Thanks Andre,

Even though I'm not a *real* contester I'll try those. Maybe a little 
less work prepping an electronic log submission. That part would be nice.

73,

Bill  KU8H