[LOGic] Frequency in Logbook

Mon Feb 11 08:07:36 EST 2008

I agree with Stan. Contesting software and daily logging software satisfy 
different requirements.
Trying to get one package to "do it all" leads to compromises or software 
that does nothing well.
Try a contest program this weekend (ARRL DX CW) you will be pleased. When 
done, import the QSO's to Logic.
Jim
> Stan:
> First of all Logic is not a good contest logging program and Dennis has 
> never claimed it to be one. You can use it for one but there are lots of 
> other programs that are better for contests. I for instance use Writelog 
> which is an excellent contest logging program for all modes. After the 
> contest is over I export in ADIF format and import into Logic. There is 
> nothing that even comes close to Logic for everything else it does. Why 
> don't you give Dennis a call and he will explain to you why the mouse does 
> not enter the radio info when you change fields. I'm sure if it made more 
> since Dennis would have changed it a long time ago.
>> Also all you have to do is enter the call sign in logic and press the tab 
> key for the initial logging and after that you can use your mouse to your 
> hearts content. Although if you use one of the contest logging forms you 
> will find it a lot easier to tab to the next field that is due rather than 
> taking the extra time to use the mouse.
>> 73' Lloyd, NX4W
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Stan" <k9iuq at verizon.net>
> To: "LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of LOGic logging 
> program" <logic at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [LOGic] Frequency in Logbook
>>>>>> Unrealistic? i think not, since that is the way most other logging
>> programs work. The freq and mode in the log should always follow the
>> radio.
>>>> My problem I think, is Logic 8 is "different" from the way it operates
>> compared to other loggers I have used. It appears I have to use the
>> tab key. In other loggers I
>> used the mouse to jump from field to field. As I found out, this will
>> not work with Logic as Logic doesn't read the mode and freq unless you
>> tab key from field to field.
>> Since I hope to use Logic 8 in the ARRL CW contest next weekend, I
>> hope I can re-program myself to use Logic correctly.
>> Thanks
>> Stan K9IUQ
>> Ben N6FM wrote:
>>>> I would think that the easiest key to press would be the TAB key since it
>> sets into motion callbook lookup, time stamps, etc. My response was to 
>> his
>> statement that sounded like that he expected the frequency entry in the 
>> log
>> to follow the radio window when he stated:
>>>> " The little rig window is realtime. I can spin my radio's vfo and the 
>> rig
>>>>>> control window frequency changes. BUT the freq in the log form does not
>> change. Same with mode change from radio.
>> The log form doesn't catch a mode change or freq change in "real time".
>> At least it doesn't on my setup."
>>>>>> I think that kind of change is unrealistic and it has not worked that way
>> since Logic 4 that I know of. Perhaps in an earlier DOS version it might
>> have, but that would be like comparing apples to oranges.
>>>> Ben
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