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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
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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.k1ea.com
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/
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
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