Logging and Automation Overview Logging Software Benefits For
Logging and Automation Overview
Logging Software Benefits • For You: Interactive experience – – – Log faster (automated dupe-checking) Real-time scoring Multiplier tracking Great reports (Rate sheet, summary sheet, etc. ) No post-contest paperwork. Just email the log • For Contest Administrators: Help – Less work to prepare the results – Remember, these folks are volunteers!
CT • • • Great option for an older computer DOS-based Now freeware Reliable; still used by major contest stations Available via http: //www. k 1 ea. com
CT
Windows Options: Writelog and N 1 MM Logger • Offer a richer interface • Access to other useful Windows-based programs (grey line, automation programs) • Popular among digital enthusiasts • Writelog – $30 for Web download http: //www. writelog. com • N 1 MM Logger – Open source; Free via http: //pages. cthome. net/n 1 mm/
Writelog Screenshot
N 1 MM Screenshot
Windows Options: Others • N 3 FJP, http: //www. n 3 fjp. com – Individual programs per contest – $6/contest • WIN-Test, http: www. win-test. com – CT look and feel in Windows – 45€ (Euros) • Check out http: //www. ac 6 v. com/logging. htm
Station Automation • Rig control – Let software keep track of band/mode – Faster response for spots (Multi and Assisted) • Digital Voice and CW Keyers • Rotor control • Band decoders for antenna/filter switching
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