1. Logging and Automation Overview

2. 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!

3. CT Great option for an older computer DOS-based Now freeware Reliable; still used by major contest stations Available via http://www.k1ea.com

4. CT

5. 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 http://www.writelog.com N1MM Logger –Open source; Free via http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/

6. Writelog Screenshot

7. N1MM Screenshot

8. Windows Options: Others N3FJP, http://www.n3fjp.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.ac6v.com/logging.htm

9. 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