[UK-CONTEST] Contest logging Software

[Chris G3SJJ]

Ian, it really comes down to what your station will be and what you want 
to get out of it. You need to answer yourself some questions first -

1 - Are  you multi-op or single op?
2 - Do you want radio interface, network to more than one computer, 
access to DX Cluster?
3 - What are your objectives?

I would forget HRD as it is not a contest logger, also I am not sure it 
will export a Cabrillo formatted file which is what you will need for 
your entry file.

SD is good for single op, ie one person operating one radio connected to 
one computer. Multiplier indoication is excellent. It will do everything 
you want. It is basic compared with other programs but excellent for the 
KISS principle!

Wintest will give you networking to more than one computer if you want 
that and will allow DX Cluster access. Multiplier indication is 
excellent also.

N1MM has lots of bells and whistles if you really need them. (For some 
silly reasons I am an N1MM nut!)

Thank about what YOU want not what WE want you to choose!

Just read G3UEG's resposne which seems to confirm my comments!

73 Chris G3SJJ



Iain wrote:
> I thought long and hard before asking this question as I guess I will be get
> loads of conflicting responses !!
>
> Anyway , here goes. 
>
> I am about to enter SSB Field day in the restricted section after many years
> of being away from contesting.
>
> I'd be grateful for recommendations for logging software specifically for
> this contest.
>
> So far I am considering SD from EI5SD and Hamradio deluxe
>
> Am I going in the right direction? Are there better choices ?
>
> Thanks in anticipation
>
> Iain G4DPF
>