During the 80 Meter QRP Fox hunt last night (more on that later), I downloaded and installed Log4OM V2. The new version is a stand-alone version and can be run independently of Log4OM V1. In fact, if for some reason, you wanted to run both programs at the same time, there is nothing to stop you. They will not "talk" to each other, however. You would have to add contacts to each, if you wanted to maintain both.
My first impressions are very favorable. Installation was a snap and went without a hitch. Having used V1 for so many years, starting and configuring V2 was very intuitive. I stumbled around for a bit trying to find this or that, but a few "past practice" guesses got me where I needed to be with just a few mouse clicks.
Visually, V2 is very nice, well organized and is easy on the eyes. I think anyone who is looking for an easy to use, highly functional and aesthetically pleasing log program would do well to check out Log4OM V2. From what I understand, V1 will be kept available for download on the Website, but updates and improvements have ceased.
The fact that I was able to install, configure and import my log into the new version should tell you all you need to know about my success in the Fox hunt last night. I got skunked. I did not expect to hear K2MAX in Oregon, here in NJ. I was not disappointed in that regard.
Tom KV2X was another story. He was loud for about the first 15 - 20 minutes and unfortunately, I did not score a pelt during that window. For the next hour, he was inaudible. With not even an ESP signal, the only way I knew where he was by the location of the Hounds calling him.
Then, with about 10 minutes left in the hunt, I heard him pop out of the noise and I started calling - furiously. He came back to me, and I sent my exchange several times, but the QSB was bad and I never got a confirmation. So I had my fingers crossed that I had made it into his log with only minutes to go. When he published his log to the e-mail reflector this morning, my hopes were dashed. W2LJ was not in there.
As the saying goes .......sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug. Last night was one of those squished, buggy times.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Log4OM 2
Great news!
I have been using Log4OM by Daniele Pistollato, IW3HMH for years now. I moved over from Ham Radio Deluxe when that started giving fits to the laptop that I was using, at the time. I have never gone back. Log4OM has been very easy for me to use. It is very intuitive and the learning curve was not long, at all.
Granted, I do not take advantage of all the bells and whistles. I do use it for all my logging needs. What I like most about it is that there is no subscription required (it's free!) and there IS an owner's manual that you can download. Uploading QSOs to eQSL and LOTW has been a snap.
Log4OM also maintains a Web presence with a forum, where you can get questions answered if you run into a problem - https://www.log4om.com/ Log4OM also maintains a presence on Facebook and twitter.
After many years of offering this fantastic product, Daniele and friends have just released Log4OM 2 - a new, updated version.
But better than me telling you all about the features of Log4OM, I heartily encourage you to visit their Website to see for yourself. I think you will be more than pleasantly surprised.
Log4OM V2 was JUST released; and the past two evenings have been busy away-from-home ones for me. I can't wait to download the new version and get it running!
Thanks, Daniele and the Log4OM Team!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
I have been using Log4OM by Daniele Pistollato, IW3HMH for years now. I moved over from Ham Radio Deluxe when that started giving fits to the laptop that I was using, at the time. I have never gone back. Log4OM has been very easy for me to use. It is very intuitive and the learning curve was not long, at all.
Granted, I do not take advantage of all the bells and whistles. I do use it for all my logging needs. What I like most about it is that there is no subscription required (it's free!) and there IS an owner's manual that you can download. Uploading QSOs to eQSL and LOTW has been a snap.
Log4OM also maintains a Web presence with a forum, where you can get questions answered if you run into a problem - https://www.log4om.com/ Log4OM also maintains a presence on Facebook and twitter.
After many years of offering this fantastic product, Daniele and friends have just released Log4OM 2 - a new, updated version.
Facebook photo of Log4OM 2 uploaded by Gaetano Migliozzi
But better than me telling you all about the features of Log4OM, I heartily encourage you to visit their Website to see for yourself. I think you will be more than pleasantly surprised.
Log4OM V2 was JUST released; and the past two evenings have been busy away-from-home ones for me. I can't wait to download the new version and get it running!
Thanks, Daniele and the Log4OM Team!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
N3FJP's AC Log - Version 6 available
Although I use Log4OM as my logging program for my Amateur Radio logbook, I do own a registered copy of AC Log. As the Trustee of NJ2SP, I use it as the official logbook program for the South Plainfield Amateur Radio Club.
"Why?", you might ask, "It seems kind of stupid to keep two logbooks on two separate programs."
Because of Scott's program's popularity, there are other AC Log users in the club so I keep a current N3FJP generated ADIF in the club's Dropbox file folder so that they all can have copies of the logbook, should they desire. And as universal as ADIF files are supposed to be, I have found that ADIFs work absolutely the best when you load one onto another computer that uses the same logging program as what generated it.
It was announced yesterday, that the newest version of AC log was made available for download. According to Scott, N3FJP, these are the details regarding the new version:
Enhancements include:
- You can optionally display digital modes in the DX Spots list based on the frequency of the DX Spot (Click Settings > DX Spotting > Configure > More Filtering > Display Digital Modes to enable). You'll also need to download the latest BandPlan.txt file by clicking File > Download Country Files from AD1C.
- AC Log now uses ARRL's LoTW User's list to identify LoTW users (an L is placed in the DX Spots list). Click eLogs > LoTW Users > ID LoTW Users to enable the feature. If you already have enabled the feature in AC Log 5.9, AC Log 6.0 will detect that you don't have the new LoTW user list on start up and download it for you with a single click.
- The last LoTW upload date of the station contacted is optionally displayed when tabbing from the call field. (Click eLogs > LoTW > ID LoTW Users on Call Tab). If the station you are working has a recent upload date, that will give you a better sense if he is really active with LoTW or not.
- Added FT8 to the mode drop down lists.
- Ability to update mode drop down lists without requiring a new release.
So if you have a registered copy of AC Log, you can get the download for free by visiting his Website - http://www.n3fjp.com/index.html Just go to the "About Us" tab on the header and choose "Recent News" from the drop down menu and it will take you to the newest release.
As I said above, personally, I'm a confirmed Log4OM user. It suits my needs so very well. I like it's looks, it's feel and they way it operates. It has all the features that I could hope for and I've become super comfortable with it. That being said, logging software is a very subjective matter. What works for me may very well not work for you. In any regard, AC Log by N3FJP is an excellent program as well. I would highly recommend it if you're not satisfied with whatever you're currently using. It's highly intuitive and easy to use; and if you've never used a computerized logging program before, AC Log might just be what you're looking for.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
"Why?", you might ask, "It seems kind of stupid to keep two logbooks on two separate programs."
Because of Scott's program's popularity, there are other AC Log users in the club so I keep a current N3FJP generated ADIF in the club's Dropbox file folder so that they all can have copies of the logbook, should they desire. And as universal as ADIF files are supposed to be, I have found that ADIFs work absolutely the best when you load one onto another computer that uses the same logging program as what generated it.
It was announced yesterday, that the newest version of AC log was made available for download. According to Scott, N3FJP, these are the details regarding the new version:
Enhancements include:
- You can optionally display digital modes in the DX Spots list based on the frequency of the DX Spot (Click Settings > DX Spotting > Configure > More Filtering > Display Digital Modes to enable). You'll also need to download the latest BandPlan.txt file by clicking File > Download Country Files from AD1C.
- AC Log now uses ARRL's LoTW User's list to identify LoTW users (an L is placed in the DX Spots list). Click eLogs > LoTW Users > ID LoTW Users to enable the feature. If you already have enabled the feature in AC Log 5.9, AC Log 6.0 will detect that you don't have the new LoTW user list on start up and download it for you with a single click.
- The last LoTW upload date of the station contacted is optionally displayed when tabbing from the call field. (Click eLogs > LoTW > ID LoTW Users on Call Tab). If the station you are working has a recent upload date, that will give you a better sense if he is really active with LoTW or not.
- Added FT8 to the mode drop down lists.
- Ability to update mode drop down lists without requiring a new release.
So if you have a registered copy of AC Log, you can get the download for free by visiting his Website - http://www.n3fjp.com/index.html Just go to the "About Us" tab on the header and choose "Recent News" from the drop down menu and it will take you to the newest release.
As I said above, personally, I'm a confirmed Log4OM user. It suits my needs so very well. I like it's looks, it's feel and they way it operates. It has all the features that I could hope for and I've become super comfortable with it. That being said, logging software is a very subjective matter. What works for me may very well not work for you. In any regard, AC Log by N3FJP is an excellent program as well. I would highly recommend it if you're not satisfied with whatever you're currently using. It's highly intuitive and easy to use; and if you've never used a computerized logging program before, AC Log might just be what you're looking for.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Bah, Humbug!
You can't believe everything you read on the Internet these days, but I would sincerely hate to think this story is true:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/12/19/ham_radio_app_bad_review/
I used to be an HRD user, and even went so far as to purchase a license a couple of years ago, which has since expired for continued support. For my needs, the software became a bit overblown and I really didn't want to keep renewing that license for continued support.
I have since returned to using Log4OM, which I had previously tried and have no intentions of ever turning back! This is my logging program for now and for the foreseeable future.
Log4OM was developed by Daniele Pistollato – IW3HMH. It is free and is actually very intuitive and very user friendly, in addition to being aesthetically appealing, as well. Daniele and his team keep providing upgrades and support and even offer an excellent User Manual which is easily downloadable. And if you should ever run into a problem that's not answered in the manual, there's also an on-line forum on which the developers keep a close eye. They usually answer questions in a day if not with in hours, and the team is very friendly and gracious.
If you happen to be one of those people who is a "visual learner", meaning that it works better for you if you can actually see the program in use, there are plenty of videos on YouTube which will show you how the program works. There are also additional videos that go into deeper explanation as how to use the additional features, such as linking to eQSL and Logbook of the World.
If you want a free Windows based logging program that is easy on the eyes, pretty simple to use with a relatively small learning curve - look no further. Log4OM may be the solution for you!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/12/19/ham_radio_app_bad_review/
I used to be an HRD user, and even went so far as to purchase a license a couple of years ago, which has since expired for continued support. For my needs, the software became a bit overblown and I really didn't want to keep renewing that license for continued support.
I have since returned to using Log4OM, which I had previously tried and have no intentions of ever turning back! This is my logging program for now and for the foreseeable future.
Log4OM was developed by Daniele Pistollato – IW3HMH. It is free and is actually very intuitive and very user friendly, in addition to being aesthetically appealing, as well. Daniele and his team keep providing upgrades and support and even offer an excellent User Manual which is easily downloadable. And if you should ever run into a problem that's not answered in the manual, there's also an on-line forum on which the developers keep a close eye. They usually answer questions in a day if not with in hours, and the team is very friendly and gracious.
If you happen to be one of those people who is a "visual learner", meaning that it works better for you if you can actually see the program in use, there are plenty of videos on YouTube which will show you how the program works. There are also additional videos that go into deeper explanation as how to use the additional features, such as linking to eQSL and Logbook of the World.
If you want a free Windows based logging program that is easy on the eyes, pretty simple to use with a relatively small learning curve - look no further. Log4OM may be the solution for you!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
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