[MiQP-Mail] EI5DI logging software

[Hank Greeb]

I see that N3FJP software claims to work on Windows 7.  If you're 
interested, register with the N3FJP software reflector on Yahoo
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N3FJP_Software_Users and ask a few 
questions before you actually plunk down $$'s.
N3FJP is very intuitive, but few bellzandwhistles.  A trial version, 
useful for up to 30 Q's, is free.  For a complete version single 
contests are ~$6, and a whole array of contests may be had for something 
like $29 USD.

N1MM is free - quite a steep learning curve if you're used to "typical" 
software, but is very, very powerful, all sorts of bellzandwhistles.  My 
problem for a novice user is that the "help" files and the "operating 
manual" seem to be written by the experts for the experts.  I learned 
what I know from a couple very helpful Elmers, one locally, and another 
on the MRRC reflector.  Many other times, before the "Elmers" stepped 
forward, would say "read the help manual" and consider me an idiot (to 
which I totally agree) when I can't find the answer in the documentation.

W3KM General Logger claims to work.  It is free.   It has several 
deficiencies when compared to the "high powered" logging software like N1MM.

To me, it's a matter of getting used to something, familiarity is worth 
quite a few $$'s, and limits frustration during the heat of a contest.

73 de n8xx Hg


On 4/2/2012 10:36 PM, K9TM wrote:
> From the EI5DI web site...
>
>             SD *is free and unrestricted in the following contests*.
>
>     RSGB Commonwealth (BERU)
>     CQIR - Ireland Calling
>     CW Open
>     CWops Mini Tests
>     FOC Marathon
>     FOC QSO Party
>     INORC
>     IRTS 80m Counties
>     WAPC (China - both sides)
>
> In all other contests, logging is delayed after 30 QSOs if you have 
> not registered.
>
> Based on this, it would appear that it costs to use the program for MiQP.
>
> NA is a DOS based program.  Depending on what version of windows 7 you 
> have installed it can be made to work but will take some effort and 
> may require downloading other software to get dos emulation.
>
> Many people use N1MM because it is free and it does support MiQP. 
>  This isn't an endorsement only an observation.  Use at your own risk 
> and seek support from the n1mm site or perhaps some n1mm users here on 
> the miqp list can help.
>
> 73, Tim K9TM
>
>
> On Apr 2, 2012, at 9:57 PM, Scott Meister wrote:
>
> Wondering if anyone uses this for the MIQP?  The other program listed 
> would not run on windows 7.  Is it free or 25 EURO's.
>
> Any input appreciated
> 73
> Scott
> wb2rei
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