This cabrillo format is the format requested by all hf contest organisers. Bblogger, is a free windows logging software to fully manage you amateur or short wave listener radio station. N1mm free contest logger the n1mm logger is a free, open source contest logging program for win 9598ment2000. Keeping it simple is both the hard part and its greatest virtue. Radio contest and competition listing for uk radio stations. Aio contest logging software by wd8knc this program can be set up as a multiuser app.
Hamlog is an amateur radio logging and tools application. Amateur contact log is an easy to use general logging program that has many great features including tracking of worked all states, counties and countries. Hardware starting at top is alpha 87a or expert spe 2k, filtermax ii, lp100 power meter, two lcd monitors suspended from the shelf and completely adjustable, flex 6700 or 6500, maestro, vibroplex dual paddles, radiosport headset, and green heron ek device. Tr log by n6tr contest logging software dos by n6tr with no further development. Full mode offers a singlewindow with all of the log clusterdatamode functions whilst simple mode offers a windows feature with a lowprofile logger and optional datamodes, dx. Designed to be used for any contest, the only software with true tworadio support. Sm3cer contest service contest software gen log by. This setup is for a typical single operator one radio contest. He uses these several times each week when operating his radios. Often, the contest sponsor has a log sheet that you can download or print from a website. Yo dx contest yu dx contest contest support includes logging full exchanges including sent and received rst if desired, realtime online scoring, and print or file output for log submissions.
The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Morse runner ve3nea other contest resources and pages. Soundcard dvk, cw sending, and bandmaps are included. Logger freeware windows logging package with many features written by bob furzer, k4cy. The program checks for duplicates, lists all contacts, displays a map of sections, provides many current statistics, provides dx spotting, interfaces with most elecraft, icom, kenwood and yaesu radios, writes cabrillo file format for log submission. Hf contesting guidelines american radio relay league. I am seeking advise from anyone who has experience in operating so2r. Ham radio deluxe logging software amateur radio operators. The definitive contest software not only another contest logging software. The country files provide a database of dxcc entities, dxcc prefixtoentity mappings, dxcc call signtoentity mappings, and other information specific to the various logging software packages. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, super check partial database files, cqx, arrl 10 meter contest log. Sd is a free and unrestricted hf contest logger, with more than 280 templates supplied. Manual logging with pencil and paper is the easiest method when youre a beginner.
Contest software also makes it easy to submit your log after the contest is over. In addition, links are provide to videos providing help and more details for specific features. Id prefer an easy to use program as im still a one finger typer, but i would like to be able to have the following features as i have had a look on the web for. It is not a general logging program with award tracking etc. Arrl iaru hf contest log is a software program developed by n3fjp software. It does a lot more than just logging, see the list below. Vhfctest4win by s52aa contesting logging software for vhf contests 50 mhz and up. After the contest, you can convert your written entry to electronic form by using logging software or an online converter such the one at. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. All contests are supported both sides unless specifically mentioned. Mac ham radio mac ham radio devoted to amateur radio.
The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. Already using this software, the logger will be installed to the original logging folder c. Aalog by rz4ag aalog is a comprehensive logger program designed for amateur radio station operators. Wintest is a contest logging software compatible with all the operating systems windows 32 bits from windows 2000. Arrl november sweepstakes contest log is a contest logging software tool designed for the arrl november sweepstakes event. You then upload this cabrillo logfile your contest entry via an online log submission robot. My particular brand of contesting is tworadio singleop, mostly on hf cw, although i use a k1ea dvp for ssb contests as well. Ham radio deluxe best logging software for amateur radio operators qso logging with control for ham radios, dx cluster, operating awards. Qsoparty and select the correct state in the dropdown box which will appear. Trlog is completely focused on contest logging, and it seems to serve this purpose almost perfectly. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 3. This is unlike most other contest logging programs which have one base program with customizations for each contest. Some selections for vhf logs may result in additional questions appearing.
For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. Roverlog by n1mu multiplatform, vhfuhf for fixed stations and rovers. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. Other links for george hafler programs by george hafler fine art by george hafler. The rest of our programs are easy to use contest specific applications. Skookumlogger is a fullfeatured contest logging program suitable for the most demanding contester. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. It is both a complete dx operations center, as well as a fantastic general purpose log book. Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control, dx cluster, cat control, voice and cw keying, supports many data modes, qrz.
They are very useful to have available on your ham shack. Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control, dx cluster, cat control, voice and cw keying, supports many data modes, qrz lookup, pirint qsl and labels, mapping and more. Arrl 222mhz and up distance contest we do not offer support to users of this version, nor do we offer our standard upgrades or updates with bug fixes, support of new hardware or contest rule changes. We programmers need to make a living too despite what the numb skulls at the gnu project think. It is easily extendable to log and score arbitrary contests. If you use prerecorded messages, be sure they are the right ones and practice using them. It will then briefly check your log for proper formatting and completeness before uploading to the logchecking database. Logbook also known as hrdlog is a powerful ham radio logging software program within ham radio deluxe. It is intended for singleop unassisted entries, on both ssb and cw. For quick install and use, n3fjp has contest logging software customized for each supported event. The latter method is certainly the more flexible way to go. The n1mm logger is a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. Register all of our logging software at once and save hundreds with the n3fjp software package. It is meant for use when operating portable from the field or mobile drive safe.
I enjoy working contests, making contacts via cw and phone, experimenting with. Pztlog is an amateur radio logging program for rapid qso entry, dxcc stats, dx cluster and psk31, psk63, psk125 and rtty datamodes. W3km freeware hfvhfuhfmicrowaverover contest logging. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. It runs on macos, supporting singlemode and and mixedmode events on bands between 160m and 23cm.
Arrl iaru hf contest log by n3fjp software should i. The program s features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. All in one is the latest in contesting and logging software. From that first program, our software library has grown to more than 100 applications. A selection of five free ham radio logging programs, logger 32, dxkeeper, swisslog, log4om and bblogger taken from the amateur radio logging software category. The contest sponsors supply email addresses for you to send your log, along with a brief description of your station and entry classification known as a summary sheet.
Gen log is a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. Contest logging software refers to specialized computer software programs designed for use by. Official home page for tr log by n6tr serious ham radio contest logging software. Contact logging and search rig control via the pigtail device from pignology. Originally designed to be used in a network based on tcpip topology, the multioperators stations will particulary appreciate its easy deployment and its robustness in this demanding context. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is. This video provides a quick, top level overview of the main features of amateur contact log. Tucnak by ok1zia linux multiplatform, vhf limited hf support. Configure your software for the contest and get all of the onscreen controls and windows placed just the way you like them. Na by k8cc this is an end of life dos product with no further development.
The software can run over a network, such as a multiband contest with a shared log and dupenewband alerts. Be sure the logging software, keyers, and any other gadgets are working properly at the full power level you expect to use. Offer several fatures including rig control, cluster interface, mapping features, awards and dxcc management, lotw, label printing, qrz lookup and more by ik2viw and ik2uvr. The form software will automatically recognize the correct contest from your log file no need to select the contest. Yfktest is a logbook program for ham radio contests. It is written for contesters, not for it specialists. Although winlog32 is general purpose logging software, it has a definite slant on dxing on both hf and vhf with comprehensive tracking of various awards programs like dxcc, iota, waz etc. Arrl november sweepstakes contest log free version. Choose a contest on a date and at a time to suit you. Sd by ei5di free hf contest logger sd is fast, simple and effective. Ct1boh shares his views of three contest generations.
After the contest, the contest logging software will do the work for you just press a button to prepare a text file in cabrillo format. Home qsl details propagation dx cluster contest calender essential resources. Sd is a free and unrestricted hf contest logger, with more than 280. Sd sets the standard for fast, simple logging and editing in the major hf international contests and in hundreds of others worldwide. A beginners guide to hf contesting radio society of. Trlog is an excellent example of the softwaredesign philosophy, do one thing, and do it well. Some user report difficulty clicking links or rightclicking links with win10, use firefox or ms edge. Amateur radio country files are used by contest logging software and other related programs to determine country multipliers from a call sign. Telescopeman gives his top 5 list of the essential ham radio software.