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CTU PresentsReview of Contest Logging Programs
Pete Smith, N4ZR
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The Field is Crowded
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And Time is Limited, So…
I’ll limit this review to three programs --WriteLog, N1MM Logger, and Win-Test
Why?Most widely accepted by contesters todayRun on modern operating systems – Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Win 7Cover all three main contest modes – CW, SSB and RTTYCover many contestsDevelopment and/or support are likely to continue
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What This is NotA sales pitch, or a set of opinions about the relative merits of the programs
What It Is (I hope)• Identification of what’s important in a contest logging program
• Unbiased description of what each program has to offer
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What’s Important
Real-Time User NeedsQSO entryDupe checkingMultiplier statusBandmaps
Other information resourcesTactical decision-making supportDX Cluster interface
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What’s Important - moreSpecial Topics
ESMRTTYSO2RMulti-OpsVHFSerial numbering – SO2R and Multi-ops
“Infrastructure”Contests CoveredDownloading and installation/setupSupport
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ESM – a digression
What it isN6TR invented it, and, his TR Log contest software was the first to popularize it
Ideally, how it worksAfter entering callsign, press [Enter] to send each next needed message, whether running or S&PWhen all info logged, [Enter] to log QSO and (if running) send QRZ
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Example
[Enter]Confirm/QRZ
KeyboardCopy exchange
[Enter]Send exchange
KeyboardEnter caller
[Enter]CQ
RUN
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Or…
[Enter]Send exchange/log
KeyboardCopy exchange
[Enter]Call station
KeyboardEnter call
S&P
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In Brief
Programmed by F5MZN, F6FVY
Programmed by N1MM, N2AMG, N2IC, K3CT, NA3M, others
Programmed by W5XD, N9OH
CT-like user interface, full Windows environment
Unique user interface, full Windows environment
CT-like user interface. Many features added since but basics unchanged
First public release 2003
First public release 2000
The first Windows contest logger -begun in 1994
Win-TestN1MM LoggerWriteLog
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WriteLog - QSO Entry
• Works like CT – function keys, [INS], [+] for running, [Space] as smart tab
• Log separate, with separate editing function
• 10 stored messages per mode (CW/SSB/RTTY)
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WriteLog - Dupe Checking
• Displays all possible calls
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Why Multiplier Status
Importance varies by contest, but in most it is essential to know quickly:
When you are S&P, helps decide how long to try to break a pileupWhen running, SO2R or multi-op, you may want to move the station to another band or mode
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WriteLog - Multiplier Status
• Mult window shows mult status, who was worked for that mult; no indication for double mult, as in CQWW
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WriteLog - Bandmaps
• Floating windows, fixed frequency range, but can be resized and re-centered
• Color-coded, colors can be changed to taste
• Double-click to capture call to QSO entry area
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WriteLog – Decision-making Support
• Displays rate over time or rate over QSOs (last 10 min/last 10 QSOs, etc.)
• Running Time On/Off display assumes 30-min interval between QSOs
•“Mult worth” – QSO rate versus point value of chasing a mult
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WriteLog – Cluster Interface
• Spot display color coded – double-click to capture call and QSY there
• All-band/single-band, other options
• Separate Packet Terminal window for commands to cluster
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WriteLog - ESM Option
Run only[Enter] sends [INS] and [+] keysIn “normal” mode, [Enter] is “silent logging” key, doesn’t send message
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WriteLog - RTTY
Uses MMTTY plug-in (as do the other two) for full-featured, sound-card-based RTTYWide range of hardware terminal units supportedSee W0YK presentations for authoritative review of RTTY capabilities
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WriteLog - SO2R
•Two identical QSO entry lines and bandmaps - Up/down arrow keys or mouse click switches entry focus
•Green highlight shows which radio’s audio you will hear
• Stored messages sent by radio with the transmit focus
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WriteLog – Multi-ops
Uses Windows networkingDistributes cluster spots across networkSupports inter-station gabSupports lockouts, band change counters
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WriteLog - VHF
Supports ARRL VHF SS, VHF QSO Parties, and UHF ContestSupports Rover operation and multiple fixed station QSOs with RoversWorked grid displayTransverter offsets
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WriteLog – Serial Numbering
Serial numbers reserved when op begins to enter a QSO. Cleared if QSO aborted.Possible for logged and sent serial numbers to differ through operator error.
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WriteLog – Contests Covered
Covers most major national and international contestsCovers many US QSO parties, some for stations in-state and outThird-party authors with programming skills have written a number of additional modules, available for download
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WriteLog – Downloading and Installation/Setup
Download, pay, obtain and enter registration code – good for 12 monthsSetup via “Setup” menuSome advanced setup requires editing of well-documented “.ini” fileWindows Help file 100+ pages
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WriteLog – Support and Upgrades
Moderately-active reflector –[email protected] releases since October 2010 – mostly bug fixes but a few new features
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N1MM Logger - Entering QSOs
• Choice of CT emulation, alternate keyboard characters, or ESM; mouse or hot-keys; 24 stored messages per mode; call frame
• Log appears in a separate window, edit last QSO in Entry window with Ctrl+Q
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N1MM Logger - Dupe Checking
• Either N+1 or exact match
• Highlights exact match or 1-letter differences; also known callsign errors
• Dupes flagged in Check and Entry windows
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N1MM Logger - Mult Status
• Available Mults and Qs window uses color coding to display dupe and mult status when call entered or spot received
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N1MM Logger - Bandmaps
• Resize-able, zoom-able with mouse wheel
• Same color codes as Available window
• QSY and enter call with single click, or navigate from keyboard
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N1MM Logger – Decision-making Support
• Available mults and Qs window displays number of Qs and mults available on each band; Info window displays rates versus goals.
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N1MM Logger – Cluster Interface
• Lower pane displays spots as received –clickable, sortable on all columns
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N1MM Logger - Cluster (more)
• Buttons for control of cluster, filtering
• Editable open-ended cluster list
•Info window reports when you’re spotted
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N1MM Logger - ESM
• Highlights next function key message to be sent when [Enter] is pressed
• Repeats and fills use function keys or [=]
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N1MM Logger - RTTY
Uses MMTTY, MMVARI or FLDIGI for RTTY, other digital modesSupports some hardware terminal unitsSee W0YK presentations
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N1MM Logger – SO2R
Two identical Entry windows, two BandmapsSwitch with single keystroke or automated by function key macrosEither window can be used for running or S&P, or for dueling CQsAdvanced SO2R (and SO2V) modes Supports MicroHAM, OTRSP, or LPT port control of SO2R boxes
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N1MM Logger – Multi-Ops
Uses Windows TCP/IP local/wide area networkingSupports lockouts, band change counters, inter-station gab and reflects real-time status, rates of each station
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N1MM Logger – VHF
Calculates bearing and distance from center of grid squareMultiplier window shows grids workedSupports ARRL contests, 12 European VHF/UHF contestsSupport for rovers and QSOs with rovers
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N1MM Logger- Serial Numbering
Not possible for logged and sent serial numbers to differ through operator errorSerial numbers reserved when op begins to enter a QSO. Cleared if QSO abortedIn SO2R, SO2V and multi-ops, serial numbers may be skipped or out of sequence, but contest sponsors don’t care
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N1MM Logger – Contests Covered
Covers virtually all international contests and QSO parties, in and out of stateUser Defined Contest feature permits users to develop full-featured modules for contests without involving programmers
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N1MM Logger- Downloading and Installation/Setup
Download Base Install and Latest Update All setup through Configurer/MenusMS Access database format used for all data, including logs
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N1MM Logger –Support/Upgrades
“Agile development” means frequent upgrades/bug fixes – 17 January - March 2011, over 50 in 2010Very active reflector, closely monitored by programmers –[email protected]+ page wiki manual/references, updated daily
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Win-Test – Entering QSOs
• Looks and works like CT – function keys, [INS], [+] for running, [Space] as smart tab
•Log above entry line, edit on-screen.
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Win-Test – Entering QSOs (more)
Combination of text entry (like CT), mouse and hotkeys for real-time commands7 automated keys per mode (CW/SSB/RTTY), plus 12 function keys each
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Win-Test – Dupe Checking
• Choice of Exact or N+1 match, or both –begins after 2 or 3 characters entered
• Result color-coded in Check Partial or N+1 windows
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Win-Test Mult Status
• Mult window shows mult status, who was worked for that mult, exchange
• Band/QSO info is in Check Call window -needed to decide whether to move station
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Win-Test - Bandmaps
• Choice of list or bandmap, with single/double mults color-coded
• One list/bandmap per radio
•Double-click captures call, QSYs radio
• Bandmap zoomable with mouse wheel
•List format sortable, clickable
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Win-Test – Decision-making Support
• Extensive rate/analytical displays
•Propagation prediction-based advice on QSY/skeddecisions available through QSY Wizard (uses VE3NEA’s Hamcap)
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Win-Test DX Cluster Interface
Separate Telnet client, can run multiple, simultaneous instances for multiple spot sourcesCan set up to start with main programUp to 10 different servers can be pre-defined
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Win-Test – ESM
ESM available for Run or S&P on either radioMay be customized through Lua (programming language) scripts.
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Win-Test - RTTY
Uses MMTTY
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Win-Test – SO2R
• Uses secondary radio window – Caps Lock to toggle, or hold [Shift] as temporary switch
• Multiple pre-programmed scenarios anticipate SO2R situations and modify behavior to suit.
• Supports MicroHAM, EZMaster, OTRSP, LPT
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Win-Test – Multi-ops
Distributes cluster spots across networkUses Windows networkingHas band change counters, flags band-change violationsSupports inter-station gab in lower pane
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Win-Test VHF
Wide coverage of US and European VHF/UHF contests; detailed grid mapping
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Win-Test – Serial Numbering
No number reserving functionPossible to send serial number different than what is loggedBut will not skip serial numbers or send them out of orderWork-arounds needed for multi-singles and SO2R in serial number contests
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Win-Test – Contests Covered
Quite wide coverage of international CW and SSB contests.One US QSO party so far, and one RTTY-only contest Generic contests defined, but no provision for user-defined contests
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Win-Test – Downloading and Installation/Setup
Download and activate with codeFree updates for current version – minimum one yearInstallation and Setup menu-driven
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Win-Test - Support
Active reflectorVolunteer and developer support500+ page manual and references, updated daily
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And Finally…
For more information, see …WriteLog - http://WriteLog.com/N1MM Logger - http://www.n1mm.com/Win-Test - http://www.win-test.com/