[Waverley ARS] Log Books and Logging Software

[Simon Buxton]

Hi Henrik

When I used to keep a log, I found it easier to use paper as a computer 
is hard to use with CW and may not be available or doesnt like RF nearby 
(some laptops). Later I would transfer to a simple data base (you could 
use a spreadsheet) as this enabled me to list and summarise contacts by 
callsign, country etc on paper (its always polite to know if you have 
worked someone before). I used to record UTC, callsign, name, RST, 
frequency with a comment column. At that time logging programs had to be 
purchased and it was simpler to do my own as I could define the report 
formats.

I havent used a purpose made logging program, but with any software be 
sure that you can transfer the data to another application easily when 
you need to. Too many people use them for contests , which is why you 
rarely get a true signal report (its always 5,9 even if you have to 
repeat details several times). I think sometimes they can be connected 
to a rig!

A few thoughts

73 Simon

Henrik Stenstrom wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Now that the bands are hotting up, I really need to make a better effort
> in logging my QSO's in a more concise and accessible manner.
>
> What are you all using?  Log book or software? Do you log on paper first
> and then transfer your data to a logging programme later?
>
> I'm currently using a log book but have yet to establish any particular
> format that seems suitable, to the point that my logs are somewhat
> haphazard!
>
> So, not looking to reinvent the wheel here as I'm sure there are already
> plenty of possibilities out there.
>
> Bring it on.
>
> Regards,
>
> Henrik Stenstrom - VK2FHHS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: members-bounces at us.cactii.net
> [mailto:members-bounces at us.cactii.net] On Behalf Of Edwin Lowe
> Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2007 3:00 AM
> To: W.A.R.S. Members List
> Subject: [Waverley ARS] HF activity
>
> Hi folks,
> just to let the HF fans know that the 20m band has been alive and well 
> since Friday.  It has been open every local evening until at least 
> 1600Z, the latest I can stay with it.
>
> On Monday night, 10m was open into VK7 around 0900Z though it had been 
> going since much earlier in the afternoon.  I had been watching 
> VKlogger.com from about 0700Z while at work in the afternoon, with 
> associated activity on 6m and 2m also.
>
> So winter conditions are definately on the way out and the weather on 
> Monday suggests sporadic E is about.
>
> I've made more HF contacts in the last 3 days than I have in the 
> preceding 3 months!
>
>   

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