Logging Program
 

I have a lot of SWL records and QSL's going back to 1966 (with a
Hallicrafters S-120!) and want to put all of this into a logging program
like I did with my amateur radio information. I did a quick search
yesterday and saw that there are a few programs that will do this and also
generate reception reports.

I found one called WRLog (http://www.paraclete-is.com/) for $14.95 and a
similar one called Dxtreme Reception Log for $49.95
(http://www.dxtreme.com/). Both seem to do what I want them to do, but one
is much more expensive.

Has anyone had experience with either of these Or, is there one that is a
favorite with the folks here? It's going to take a long time to input all
the information and I want to make sure that I get the right software.
Thanks!

Rick Abshier, KF9SQ

You may want to take a look at Shortwave Log (SWLog). It's free and
loaded with features:

http://www.shortwavelog.com/default-english.html

"Rick Abshier" wrote in message
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Has anyone had experience with either of these Or, is there one that is a
favorite with the folks here? It's going to take a long time to input all
the information and I want to make sure that I get the right software.
Thanks!


I simply use a database file in an old version of Microsoft Works. It
allows me to create my own fields, sort by any field, search, etc. It's
very versatile. I can even copy & paste loggings to a text file or anywhere
else I want. I think any database program should work well as a shortwave
log. And the best part is, if you already use the software for other
purposes, you don't have to pay anything to use it as a logbook.

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Tom Sevart
Frontenac, KS
http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc

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I have a lot of SWL records and QSL's going back to 1966 (with a
Hallicrafters S-120!) and want to put all of this into a logging program
like I did with my amateur radio information. I did a quick search
yesterday and saw that there are a few programs that will do this and also
generate reception reports.

I found one called WRLog (http://www.paraclete-is.com/) for $14.95 and a
similar one called Dxtreme Reception Log for $49.95
(http://www.dxtreme.com/). Both seem to do what I want them to do, but one
is much more expensive.

Has anyone had experience with either of these Or, is there one that is a
favorite with the folks here? It's going to take a long time to input all
the information and I want to make sure that I get the right software.
Thanks!

Rick Abshier, KF9SQ



I=3Fll second the recommendation for SWLog. I=3Fve been using it for some
time now and couldn=3Ft be more pleased. It also has a PocketPC component
that makes it very handy for logging when I=3Fm out and about (camping
trips, vacation, that sort of thing).

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-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email:

In article ,
says...
Has anyone had experience with either of these Or, is there one that is a
favorite with the folks here? It's going to take a long time to input all
the information and I want to make sure that I get the right software.
Thanks!

I simply use a database file in an old version of Microsoft Works. It
allows me to create my own fields, sort by any field, search, etc. It's
very versatile. I can even copy & paste loggings to a text file or anywhere
else I want. I think any database program should work well as a shortwave
log. And the best part is, if you already use the software for other
purposes, you don't have to pay anything to use it as a logbook.

True indeed, and it=3Fs nice to have that flexibility. There are some
freebies out there that do a wonderful job, well worth checking out even
if you already have a homebrewed system in place. Shortwave Log
(www.shortwavelog.com) is one of them. Definitely something to look
into.

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-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email: