"Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements."
If that is true, that's a pretty significant about-face from N3FJP's
previous attitude. I used AC Log for a few years myself and bought all
of the contest modules, but any time I suggested areas for improvement
(some of them pretty basic shortfalls) the response was always that he
didn't see the point. Several other users complained about the same
thing, and hardly any serious contester has used his stuff for years.
There are still more powerful logging programs (for both DXing and
contesting) out there that are free and well supported as well, but
N3FJP's software always had a nice feel to it so hopefully things have
indeed changed for those who may be looking for a middle ground.
73,
Dave AB7E
On 8/26/2014 4:49 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Good Morning All,
Every so often someone asks about good logging software. I've used
the Amateur Contest Log software, by N3FJP, for several years. I
can't honestly say it is "the best", but it certainly is very good
software--and very well enhanced! Since Scott, N3FJP, started
devoting nearly full time to his software (it was something of a
sideline previously, but still good stuff!), he has made numerous
enhancements to both his logging software, and to his various contest
logging programs as well. It all just keeps getting better, and with
lots of extra conveniences. The software isn't free, but it certainly
isn't very expensive either. There is a relatively modest additional
fee to get his entire package, which includes a plethora of contest
specific logging programs, and it is all a lifetime deal.
For you contesters and DX hounds, Scott has incorporated a very
"seamless" process for interfacing with LOTW--something that could
drive you nuts otherwise!!! Once you have linked the logging software
to LOTW, which isn't all that difficult, all it takes is a couple of
keystrokes to update and/or download LOTW stuff. But this is just an
example.
Here, for example, is what I just received as to info on the latest
update:
Amateur Contact Log 4.8 includes the following enhancements:
- Ability to set DX spots filtering.
- Ability to display a DX spots band map (press Ctrl E from the main
form to display).
- Printing of multiple QSL strips on one label.
Note that many of the other enhancements listed in the contesting
software below were already added in AC Log 4.7 and Field Day Contest
Log 4.3.
Amateur Contact log 4.8 has actually already been on the website a
little over a week. This is the first opportunity I've had to send out
the announcement because of other scheduling commitments.
Anyway, I'm not "hawking" this software so much as I am reporting that
it works, and works well. I do know a lot of folks who have gone to
this software recently, and they all seem to be pleased with it.
The main thing, perhaps, is that the creator of the software is pretty
much devoting full time to the software's development, and that should
be a big plus. Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for
enhancements. If you want to take a look, go to www.n3fjp.com.
Dave W7AQK
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