[WriteLog] Hello Writelog!

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 14:18:53 GMT

When I first bought WriteLog (spring 98??) I used it only for RTTY and stuck with NA for contesting in other modes.  Then in late 99 the old DOS computer developed problems and I was forced to use the newer computer which did not have an ISA slot for the W9XT contest card.  Because of this I used Writelog in the Jan 2000 NAQP.  Since they I've never looked back and have used it for SSB, CW and RTTY contesting.

It is not a clone of the DOS programs so there is some learning involved.  But, in the end it is well worth it.  Trying to treat Writelog as a clone of your current DOS logger is a definite mistake that will give you grief.

I cannot brag very much about my results with Writelog, but this is a function or the operator and station location (the black hole of IA) rather than Writelog. My only half way brags are top 10 Phone Only (not a real hame mode)in the 2001 IARU and ARRL 10 meter contests.

But, now even the Big Multi ops are switching to Writelog.  As in K4JA and N0NI (the two I know of).  On the Single Op side K5ZD making the swith was a definite plus for Writelog. 

Oh, anyone interested in a used W9XT contest card, as I now have no use for it??

73 W0ETC   

---------- Bill <k6km@cncnet.com> writes:

From: Bill <k6km@cncnet.com>
To: Undisclosed-recipients:;
CC: Writelog Reflector <writelog@contesting.com>
Subject: [WriteLog] Hello Writelog!
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:08:43 -0700

Hey Writelog users,

Is Writelog truly a usable contest logging program?

I've watched the reflector mail for a week and I'm
not encouraged. Far too many problems with what
appears to be dismal documentation.

Even though I've been a legal owner of Writelog for
more than a year, I'm afraid to use it.

I want to operate Oceania contest while my XYL
tries to beat her own record in CQP.  I'd really like
to use a WIN progrmn; she will use a DOS program
for CQP. Probably CT.

***

I've not yet installed 10.34B. If I do try to install this
version on a WIN98 machine, will I wish I hadn't?

Bill K6KM

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