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 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
CT
Windows Options: Writelog and N1MM 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 N1MM Logger –Open source; Free via
Writelog Screenshot
N1MM Screenshot
Windows Options: Others N3FJP, –Individual programs per contest –$6/contest WIN-Test, –CT look and feel in Windows –45€ (Euros) Check out
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