What do you all run for log books? It is much more fun to run a base and write down some info. Do you just use a blank notebook, or a spreadsheet? I'm just trying to figure out the most efficient method of documentation before I get too deep.
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Log book setup?
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You know I was thinking the very same question and I wonder if there is an app on the phone that can do this
I don't think QSL logs like that are for CBers using CB radio's.
That's a nice logging program you use for Linux though.
If you are stepping into the Amateur world soon, there are plenty of logging programs. Most are free but there are some good paid ones. N1MM logger is a free popular one. I use Ham Radio Deluxe which is a paid one. This has full radio control, DX clusters, logging program, and digital modes operation along with remote servers so I can run my radio using my laptop anywhere I have internet connection.
Most of these logging programs have rig control integrated software so it will automatically populate a lot of the information from your radio's data and info from the DX cluster spot so all you do is click on a DX spot, and your radio changes to that frequency. After the QSO just hit the save button and the QSO is logged with accurate data such as call signs, band, frequency, mode ,time, date, etc. From there most logging programs let you send this data to other log files if you want to collect awards from ARRL'S LOTW or QRZ. Only confirmed contacts are eligible for rewards meaning the other end of the QSO logs your contact and submits it are recognized as confirmed QSL's.
On both LOTW and QRZ websites, you can pull up your logbook and see all of your contacts and see which ones are confirmed.
You need a modern HF rig with CAT control to do this. Nearly all of them have this capability.
Most of these logging programs have rig control integrated software so it will automatically populate a lot of the information from your radio's data and info from the DX cluster spot so all you do is click on a DX spot, and your radio changes to that frequency. After the QSO just hit the save button and the QSO is logged with accurate data such as call signs, band, frequency, mode ,time, date, etc. From there most logging programs let you send this data to other log files if you want to collect awards from ARRL'S LOTW or QRZ. Only confirmed contacts are eligible for rewards meaning the other end of the QSO logs your contact and submits it are recognized as confirmed QSL's.
On both LOTW and QRZ websites, you can pull up your logbook and see all of your contacts and see which ones are confirmed.
You need a modern HF rig with CAT control to do this. Nearly all of them have this capability.
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Been using these for going on 53 years.
Been using these for going on 53 years.
I'm really not sure how I want to do it for now, but at least I know my options. I guess I will stick to the pen for now and see what happens.
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