Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
so2sdr by N4OGW: https://github.com/n4ogw/so2sdr Follow the compile instructions on the GIT page. Build with QT 4 (ie. qmake-qt4 if you have other branches of QT installed). I have been using it exclusively since switching the shack PC to Linux a couple months ago and also contribute code. Much better than the other Linux contest loggers in my opinion. It is actually quite ahead of all loggers in terms of SDR / bandmap integration. 73 Eric NO3M 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 On 12/04/2013 07:12 PM, Mike Waters wrote: Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: topband: ISON's last days
I noted that, too Bruce and wondered if that could be the "bow-shock" of the comet interacting with the solar wind? 73, Charlie, K4OTV -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 11:57 PM To: g...@ka1j.com; Topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: topband: ISON's last days Sounds correct Gary. As the comet approaches the sun, there seems to be something going off the front at right angles to the direction of travel. Anyway if oxygen starved, with the extreme temperature, could it cause something like a small backdraft ? a firefighters term. Low band DX is very much controlled by our sun. 73 Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html - Original Message - From: "Gary Smith" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 11:10 PM Subject: Re: Topband: topband: ISON's last days > Just a guess but from what I remember from far too many years of > college in a mostly unrelated subject; I'd be surprised if there's > any oxygen in there at all, I'd think the gist of the sun is just > plasma with Hydrogen & Helium being the food source. > > I am just guessing here... > > Gary > KA1J > >> I started wondering if the break down of Ison's water into Hydrogen >> and >> oxygen had prompted the increased sun activity. Maybe the amount is >> too >> small, but just how much oxygen does the sun have? >> >> 73 >> Bruce-K1FZ >> >> >> >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Steve" >> To: >> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 9:05 PM >> Subject: Re: Topband: ISON's last days >> >> >> >> Interesting NASA video - Ison rounds the sun in slow motion, then >> >> presented in fast motion. >> >> >> >> >> http://science.nasa.gov/media/medialibrary/2013/12/02/ison_anim.gif >> > >> > >> > >> > It almost looks like that ill-timed CME blast might have done it >> in? >> > >> > >> > WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://members.shaw.ca/ve7sl >> > _ >> > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >> > >> >> _ >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >> > > > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.com > > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
On 12/04/2013 07:15 PM, w7...@juno.com wrote:
logging program? same one i started with in 1955. paper and pencil. i
went to a ball point pen for several years and found it did not help in
upping my rate.
this year i am going back to the rig i used to get VK flying doctors ball
cap. i found out that any limbing the steep "better equipment ladder" has
not increased my fun, enjoyment, or primitive animal excitement of making
each contact one bit.
yep, not one bit
mike w7dra
when was the last time i was in a contest, got up from the rig and raced
up the hill to the house and shouted "I WORKED HAWAII!!"??
to my sleeping bride
Heh Mike,
I have been logging on paper and afterward I type the stuff into a
computer so the contest managers can have a pretty log that they can
suck into their computers. Some of those contesters work hundreds or
thousands of contacts ya know so that computer is kinda handy for the
hams who have to sort it all out. I have been thinking about throwing
all this stuff in the dumpster but maybe I'm making moves on simpler. I
might not do all the same things as you ('specially not waking up my
sleeping bride!) but it probably doesn't include typing on a computer
while I'm twisting dials and knobs.
I found out the graphite in a pencil is a better lubricant than the ink
on the ball bearing in a pen. It seems like it should be just the other
way around. But I nearly started a fire in the shack using a ball point
pen on paper (it's flammable ya know).
I have three transmitters with 160 meters on the bandswitch and not a
darn one is usable at the moment. Can you spell o-l-d? I might get one
up by the weekend but I stand a better chance of getting back on 160 by
the time we have the Stew. Maybe it's just time to make a new
transmitter and one without a derned bandswitch.
73,
Bill KU8H
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Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
logging program? same one i started with in 1955. paper and pencil. i went to a ball point pen for several years and found it did not help in upping my rate. this year i am going back to the rig i used to get VK flying doctors ball cap. i found out that any limbing the steep "better equipment ladder" has not increased my fun, enjoyment, or primitive animal excitement of making each contact one bit. yep, not one bit mike w7dra when was the last time i was in a contest, got up from the rig and raced up the hill to the house and shouted "I WORKED HAWAII!!"?? to my sleeping bride Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Power Line Noise Help Needed
Rocks, MD could you please let me know if you have strong power line noise in the frequency range of 1800-3600 KHZ. Use AM mode to listen for it. I would like to report these findings to the power company to assist in their search. Thanks -Joe n3Hee I don't know if this will help, but if the noise is frequency selective and diminishes rapidly outside of that range it almost certainly will be a consumer device or industrial device of some type. Some of the satellite TV services have some particularly bad recorders/receivers that wipe out from the AM BCB up and then abruptly cut off. The noise sounds exactly like power line noise except for bandwidth. That noise can go for miles. What is the characteristic of the noise? _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
N3FJP for super simple easy 5 min learning curve for the Stew Perry, works for me a 69 year old fart. 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband . _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I have extensively used N1MM inside a "Virtualbox" VM emulator on Linux. I don't think it'll ever work in Wine. I heartily recommend N1MM. Tim N3QE - Original Message - From: Pete Smith N4ZR [mailto:n...@contesting.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 05:12 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program? It would make sense to raise this on n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com. For that matter, a quick search will find a number of recent threads on exactly this topic. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com. For spots, please go to your favorite ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node. On 12/4/2013 1:12 PM, Mike Waters wrote: > Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to > install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database > run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong > with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't > have time to fix. > > How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at > http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version > supports. > > I'll look at the others soon. > > 73, Mike > www.w0btu.com > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
If you want easy to learn, look elsewhere. For example, N3FJP. Rick N6RK _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband I have to whole heartedly agree with Rick. You can beat ACLog contest modules by N3FJP. Regards, Pat - KZ5J _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
It would make sense to raise this on n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com. For that matter, a quick search will find a number of recent threads on exactly this topic. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com. For spots, please go to your favorite ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node. On 12/4/2013 1:12 PM, Mike Waters wrote: Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Fw: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I just tried CT again under dosemu. Does anyone know why Alt-H brings up a totally blank help screen? Maybe it can't find a file, but there's no error message, just a blank red area on the right. The last logger I tried this afternoon (trlog, IIRC) thinks that the drive is a network drive for some reason. I'll probably try tlf later. Thank you, Larry. So that's why N1MM didn't work, it needs MS Access. I'll probably try it when it supports another db. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Larry Gauthier (K8UT) wrote: > Bill and Mike > > You might be aware that the N1MM Logger dev team is busy building the next > generation of the logging program. Still Windows-based but abandons the > Microsoft Access database and its Jet engine in favor of SQLite databases. > Given the unix heritage of SQLite I'll be very interested in seeing whether > your ubuntu/WINE architectures will run N1MM Logger Plus. > _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
Since we haven't yet been asked to cease with this thread I'll throw my oar in the water. I know I will never "win" any contests with my station. Nevertheless I often enter with the intent of getting every contact I possibly can. It's not so much about competing, even with my own past efforts, as it is sharpening my operating skills. Improving my skills is a very powerful motivation. I find a major improvement during every contest I operate, and the faster I can run stations the greater the overall improvement. Hence, even though I know I won't be a winning contester, I want the best rate optimizing tools I can get. I've been using N1MM for several years. I am often a bit "challenged" getting new software set up but I found this one relatively painless. 73, Paul N1BUG _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
Interesting this topic came up right now, it does look like I'll be able to participate at least a little this weekend so I just set N1MM up for this contest and am now ready to go. I'll finish checking all the connections at the antenna tomorrow & I'll likely be 160 ready for this season. I'll never win #1 either but I do find I make more Qs in a given period during a contest with N1MM and I like that more than "winning" so for that goal, I'll keep using N1MM. FWIW, I use Logic9 for my usual logging software and there are ready built contest modes for about all the major contests and you can configure it to work with a new one. I like how it keeps track of all of my awards databases at the same time it does contesting but that said, I now use N1MM because it's designed to be up-to-date and a one trick pony who does the contesting trick to perfection. I just import the adif from N1MM into Logic9 and then update Logic's awards info and it's good to go. N1MM does a really nice Cabrillo report, always goes right through with no issues. Gary KA1J > 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
On 2013-12-04, at 3:21 PM, Bill Cromwell wrote: > > 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. > Hi Bill, I'm like you: try as I might (and I really & truly did try, too---ONCE!), I simply can NOT "marry" a computer with my Ham shack here. I use "SD" strictly for post-contest Cabrillo log generation. PERIOD. No, I will NEVER EVER win any contests with this mind set---but then again, neither do I care. I just like to get on, make some contacts, & when the enthusiasm flags, retire to other things to do. Leave the rabid dog-fighting for the serious types, who deserve to win anyway by keeping abreast of all of the "...latest & the greatest". And more power to 'em, too! ~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
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 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
On 12/04/2013 01:12 PM, Mike Waters wrote: Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com N1MM doesn't run in WINE on my Linux computers, either. I'm using paper at the moment. It always works the way you want and you don't have to reboot it . As for serious contesters...I ain't ever going to win one because I don't care enough. I get into some of them for a little while, give up some QSOs (being generous with that Q signal) and then go find something else to do. Paper works fine for me. Professional contesters will have to continue the hunt for logging programs that work other than in Windows if thats what they want. 73, Bill KU8H _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I will add to the list of simple, powerful and free contest loggers, the DXLOG. Very similar to wintest, ct and n6tr. Supports many many contests (much more than wintest) See www.dxlog.net for details... 73 Kostas SV1DPI _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
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 On 12/04/2013 07:12 PM, Mike Waters wrote: Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband -- check out http://www.dl4uny.de 73 de Andre, DL4UNY _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I'm going to try CT and tlf first, based on a couple of private replies. https://github.com/Tlf/tlf BTW, if anyone is interested in my Pascal contesting programs source code, it's at http://www.w0btu.com/files/misc/software/HAMTRON1/SOURCE/ . Once you get it working (good luck), it's very fast, and almost no learning curve. Just a few keystrokes runs it. The compiled .com programs are not quite ready to use, but they demo it well. Thanks again to everyone! Other recommendations are still welcome. I need to get back to work here for now. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I was able to install N1MM the day I received my General and play around in the California QSO Party… can’t be that hard if I managed it on day one. Years later I am still finding additional features however. But getting it to connect to the radio and log contacts is as easy as any other program. On Dec 4, 2013, at 10:45 AM, Richard Karlquist wrote: > On 2013-12-04 08:25, Gary Smith wrote: >> I agree with Doug on N1MM. Do follow the instructions on the download >> page to install the program first and then the most recent update. >> Then once it's running and you've filled in the station info, under >> the tools tab you'll find some other downloads available & download >> them. You'll find there's a bit of a curve to using it but it's so >> easy to use you'll really appreciate it. Tab to select & scroll, > > If N1MM was truly easy to learn, it wouldn't need the above disclaimer. > I've used N1MM for years. My opinion (YMMV): > > Is it easy to install, configure and learn. No. > Is it easy to use? No. > Is it well documented? No. > Is it intuitive? No. > > It is a serious program for the serious contester > who is willing to invest the time and effort in it. > > It does have the advantage of being free, but unfortunately, your time isn't > free. > > If you want easy to learn, look elsewhere. For example, N3FJP. > > Rick N6RK > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
Thanks for all the recommendations for N1MM, but I am just unable to install it on my shack's Linux computer. Under WINE, I get a database run-time error after I do the latest update. And there's something wrong with my Virtualbox Windows XP installation on that machine that I don't have time to fix. How about Trlog for DOS? There is NO price or purchase info at http://www.trlog.com, nor does it say what contests the free version supports. I'll look at the others soon. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Revitalization of the AM Radio Service
http://media.npr.org/assets/news/2013/fcc.pdf This seems to be mainly about minority owned stations, while nothing is being done about RFI. Rick Karlquist N6RK _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
Mike, N1MM is a very nice and powerful contest logger that will do the contests you are interested in and many more. It is well documented and relatively easy to get the basics working without a steep learning curve. It also has many other powerful features once you learn the program a little deeper. I find it most powerful when using rig control with my K3. Your fingers never leave the keyboard and you can quickly run or S&P lots of QSO's that way. I cant imagine operating a contest without it. Install it today and get familiar with it before the weekend. Regards, Joe n3Hee ex-kb3kjs On Wed, 2013-12-04 at 09:55 -0600, Mike Waters wrote: > I know, it's a little late to be asking this, but does anyone have any > suggestions for a free, simple logging program that will work for the ARRL > 160 this weekend? It would be nice if it also worked for the Stew Perry at > the end of the month? > > I don't care about rig control or anything like that. Just logging and dupe > checking. > > I just tried CT for DOS (ran it in a DOS emulator in Linux), but it looks > like it has a learning curve. And besides, its seems that you have to enter > the call AND grid before it reports a dupe. > > I was going to modify an old DOS Pascal logging program I wrote years ago, > but that wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. The Turbo Pascal 3 > compiler floppy seems bad, and the Pascal code won't run under newer > version of any Pascal IDE I tried. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > 73, Mike > www.w0btu.com > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
On 2013-12-04 08:25, Gary Smith wrote: I agree with Doug on N1MM. Do follow the instructions on the download page to install the program first and then the most recent update. Then once it's running and you've filled in the station info, under the tools tab you'll find some other downloads available & download them. You'll find there's a bit of a curve to using it but it's so easy to use you'll really appreciate it. Tab to select & scroll, If N1MM was truly easy to learn, it wouldn't need the above disclaimer. I've used N1MM for years. My opinion (YMMV): Is it easy to install, configure and learn. No. Is it easy to use? No. Is it well documented? No. Is it intuitive? No. It is a serious program for the serious contester who is willing to invest the time and effort in it. It does have the advantage of being free, but unfortunately, your time isn't free. If you want easy to learn, look elsewhere. For example, N3FJP. Rick N6RK _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
On 2013-12-04, at 10:55 AM, Mike Waters wrote: > I know, it's a little late to be asking this, but does anyone have any > suggestions for a free, simple logging program that will work for the ARRL > 160 this weekend? It would be nice if it also worked for the Stew Perry at > the end of the month? > > I don't care about rig control or anything like that. Just logging and dupe > checking. > > I just tried CT for DOS (ran it in a DOS emulator in Linux), but it looks > like it has a learning curve. And besides, its seems that you have to enter > the call AND grid before it reports a dupe. > > I was going to modify an old DOS Pascal logging program I wrote years ago, > but that wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. The Turbo Pascal 3 > compiler floppy seems bad, and the Pascal code won't run under newer > version of any Pascal IDE I tried. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > 73, Mike > www.w0btu.com Hi Mike, I am FAR from being ANY sort of a "computer friendly" kind of a guy, believe me...! But I have found "SD"---by EI5DI---to be THE easiest computer logging programme to use: http://www.ei5di.com/ Newer versions will cost you, but the older ones (which I believe you can still download) are free...and I have used them successfully many times in the past for a number of 160-meter contests... Good luck, & vy ~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I agree with Doug on N1MM. Do follow the instructions on the download page to install the program first and then the most recent update. Then once it's running and you've filled in the station info, under the tools tab you'll find some other downloads available & download them. You'll find there's a bit of a curve to using it but it's so easy to use you'll really appreciate it. Tab to select & scroll, enter to log the Q. I'm still not sure how to best utilize it with my K3 but that's just me... Gary KA1J > N1MM > > > - Original Message - > From: "Mike Waters" > To: "topband" > Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 10:55 AM > Subject: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program? > > > >I know, it's a little late to be asking this, but does anyone have > any > > suggestions for a free, simple logging program that will work for > the ARRL > > 160 this weekend? It would be nice if it also worked for the Stew > Perry at > > the end of the month? > > > > I don't care about rig control or anything like that. Just logging > and > > dupe > > checking. > > > > I just tried CT for DOS (ran it in a DOS emulator in Linux), but > it looks > > like it has a learning curve. And besides, its seems that you have > to > > enter > > the call AND grid before it reports a dupe. > > > > I was going to modify an old DOS Pascal logging program I wrote > years ago, > > but that wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. The Turbo > Pascal > > 3 > > compiler floppy seems bad, and the Pascal code won't run under > newer > > version of any Pascal IDE I tried. > > > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > > > 73, Mike > > www.w0btu.com > > _ > > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > > > > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Topband: FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Revitalization of the AM Radio Service
There may be some interest among topbanders in this NPRM attempting to revitalize our neighboring spectrum user. http://media.npr.org/assets/news/2013/fcc.pdf 73 Frank W3LPL _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Re: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
N1MM - Original Message - From: "Mike Waters" To: "topband" Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 10:55 AM Subject: Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program? I know, it's a little late to be asking this, but does anyone have any suggestions for a free, simple logging program that will work for the ARRL 160 this weekend? It would be nice if it also worked for the Stew Perry at the end of the month? I don't care about rig control or anything like that. Just logging and dupe checking. I just tried CT for DOS (ran it in a DOS emulator in Linux), but it looks like it has a learning curve. And besides, its seems that you have to enter the call AND grid before it reports a dupe. I was going to modify an old DOS Pascal logging program I wrote years ago, but that wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. The Turbo Pascal 3 compiler floppy seems bad, and the Pascal code won't run under newer version of any Pascal IDE I tried. Any advice would be appreciated. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Topband: Easy-to-learn 160 contest logging program?
I know, it's a little late to be asking this, but does anyone have any suggestions for a free, simple logging program that will work for the ARRL 160 this weekend? It would be nice if it also worked for the Stew Perry at the end of the month? I don't care about rig control or anything like that. Just logging and dupe checking. I just tried CT for DOS (ran it in a DOS emulator in Linux), but it looks like it has a learning curve. And besides, its seems that you have to enter the call AND grid before it reports a dupe. I was going to modify an old DOS Pascal logging program I wrote years ago, but that wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. The Turbo Pascal 3 compiler floppy seems bad, and the Pascal code won't run under newer version of any Pascal IDE I tried. Any advice would be appreciated. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Topband: Power Line Noise Help Needed
I am currently working with the Potomac Edison power company to locate the source of strong power line noise in Point of Rocks, MD (FM19fg) Tech has been to my QTH and has taken samples of the noise using his RFI locater. He has been driving the area over the past day or so. The noise is 20DB over S9 and seems to come from the East - South East according to my RX array and mag loop. If you live close to Point of Rocks, MD could you please let me know if you have strong power line noise in the frequency range of 1800-3600 KHZ. Use AM mode to listen for it. I would like to report these findings to the power company to assist in their search. Thanks -Joe n3Hee _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
