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 <rich...@karlquist.com> 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