[LOGic] Frequency in Logbook

Mon Feb 11 09:39:39 EST 2008

I am a long time ham but a newbie when it comes to contesting. I have 
only done 3 contests, 2 CQWW contest and the IL QSO party contest.
Where does Logic 8 fall short in being a logger for contests? Since it 
has 75 contest forms built in I had assumed it would at least be 
"adequate" for contesting.
If not Logic 8 for contesting then what logger is "adequate" for 
contesting? There are at least 80 or so loggers out there. I don't want 
to make a $$$$$ Mistake.
In other words what features are important for logging in contests?
I am primarily interested in CW contesting. Mostly do search and pounce. 
Presently I have Mixw2 interfaced to Logic 8.
Thanks for any input,
Stan K9IUQ
Jim Brannigan wrote:
> 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
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