N3fjp logging software in an unprecidented move, fd chairman chuck wa1nbu authorized a change in the logging program used by sovarc at field day 2009. This change will make the sps disappear from the screen when you work them, so only sps you need to work are shown. I have never done any computer networking before but i have read a bit and have managed to network two computers together to use the n3fjp field day logging software. Created as a quick start for folks brand new to my software and arrl field day, this video covers the very basics of using my arrl field day contest log program. Not op, but the left screen is hdsdr top 14 and n3fjp bottom 34, while the right screen is wsjtx. Thanks for visiting our amateur radio software website.
It doesnt do everything hrd does, but not everybody wants or needs that. Field day logging program this program checks for duplicates including partials, lists the sections which change color when they have been worked, lists all contacts, writes ascii log, dupe and summary files, and provides many current statistics by n3fjp. I admittedly have favored ham radio deluxe logbook in the past, but this combination of software works very well together. Ham radio deluxe is starting to get my attention, however. For those logging with the popular n3fjp amateur radio software. Contacts made with my digital mode software, mixw or digipan, i import into aclog using the adif file interchange. To verify that you have the new version of the files, try to log the callsign version and then look in the country field in the logging window normally on the right. There are many other logging programs out there that support satellite contacts to some degree or another. Scott davis, n3fjp, has announced his completion of the rewrite of the popular logging program called amateur contact log, version 4. Created as a quick start for folks brand new to my software and arrl field day, this video covers the very basics of using my arrl field day. I am trying to use my flex 6500 for field day, using n3fjps logging software. This site is the home for the fdlog field day logging software. It cohesively ties the whole field day site together and facilitates not only logging but coordinating operations and band. We now have windows 10 laptops with solid state drives and the latest n3fjp field day software.
Arrl field day contest log is a software program developed by n3fjp software. Fldigi logging tips integrating with lotw eqsl and local loggers. N3fjp this is an easy to use windows based general logging program. For the last few days i have set up the laptops in the network configuration we will be using this weekend and tried to get jtalert to play nicely with n3fjp fd logging software. I became an amateur radio operator in 1976, at the age of 14 and have been enjoying many facets of amateur radio ever since.
One machine is a dell 2400 desktop and laptop is a toshiba 5205. Now add a computer and logging software, and you have a few things to integrate. Since various contests have different cabrillo output format requirements that are contest specific and because ac log is designed with general logging in mind, ac log doesnt have a cabrillo output function. For example, if you are working 20 meters sideband under the call k8daa, entries would be logged to a file called k8daa20mssb. It listens to wsjtx or jtdx decodes and displays them on a map for linux, mac, and windows. Every day contacts with individuals i enter directly into aclog. The problems were intermittent and only appeared after operating for a while. The main category is ham radio logging software that is about log program for ham radio log books software.
The options give you a setting to connect to a locally running aclog, and while this works for a local n3fpjs aclog app, it doesnt for n3fjps field day logger. For the last few days i have set up the laptops in the network configuration we will be using this weekend and tried to get jtalert to play nicely with n3fjp fd. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Fast install of n3fjp field day logging software youtube. Genlog contests and as a general logger and swl also. To update all of n3fjps software, download all three files. N3fjp software field day contest log quick start youtube. I operated both cw and phone, using a cw keying interface and rig control for my elecraft k2. Can i use ac log to create a cabrillo file for contest submission. Once you have the software installed, start the n3fjp logging program. I suggest you consider changing the color of the statesprovinces you have worked. N1mm contest software in field day mode this was used in 2011 with the same network with complete success. Software description download fidigi great for psk31 free n3fjp field day logging software version 5.
We have set up the n3fjp software email group to communicate with all users of n3fjp software regarding free upgrades, enhancements and new products. I am using an ethernet crossover null cable between the two machines. Na contest logging program logging program for msdos computers, primarily. N3fjp field day network logging software version 2. And while i am sticking with hrd as my general use log, i use n3fjps fine field day log every year for that event. Arrl field day contest log by n3fjp software should i. My choice for logging software is n3fjp as they have a specific log program for winter field day. N3fjp software how to submit your arrl field day results to. The goal of this video was to do a quick and simple install of the n3fjp field day logging software which greatly simplifies submitting the actual contact logs to arrl. This program interacts with each field day station operator and synchronizes the log database across multiple computers via the usually wireless network.
Display on a large second monitor in your amateur radio club, hamfest or as a demonstration in a classroom. Wsjtx is for making digital mode contacts using the ft8 mode. Some, like dxkeeper have the correct fields built into the software already. It is definitely usable, and the problems are minor. Amateur contact log by n3fjp software should i remove it. About field day logging program the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. N3fjp field day software, setup and networking youtube. N3fjp is logging software the official arrl field day logging program, or so im told. The program tracks your worked all states, worked all counties, and worked all countries progress. Serving the amateur radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. About n3fjp products windows xp windows 10 support. Describe your experience with the ac log by n3fjp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. N3fjp field day log is probably the most popular program, and its easy to use. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 2. The arrl field day software is designed for the arrl field day in june and wont work for this weekends winter field day contest. Amateur contact log is a software program developed by n3fjp software. Logging satellite qsos with logbook of the world amsat. The blue boxes are the linksys wrt54g routers running the ddwrt firmware. About n3fjp logging software event vs normal setup operator and logger responsibilities statistics.
Included is a database of counties and countries, by n3fjp. Amateur contact log overview acl n3fjp bob wb4son june 12, 2017. This program is designed for the arrl field day event held in june. It connects to the radios easily and we hardly have any trouble with it. You should see a different country name come up for each country file release. This is easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand takes some knowledge related to pcs. For more information on my content please visit my website at. N3fjp field day contest log has always been a very nice, simple program for everyone to use. Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. Hi all, i hope that you all are hunkering down, staying safe and doing well. Winter field day contest log is an application by the software company n3fjp software affirmatech.
This video is a step by step tutorial how to submit your field day results to arrl. The logging program will accept the bandmode from the 6500, but i cant get the logging program to change the bandmode. If youre still in the dark about how to use the logging software that your club or group will employ this weekend, these videos may help. Wsjtx to n3fjp log adapter written in python written by dave slotter, amateur radio callsign w3djs. Announcements page for n3fjps amateur radio logging and contesting software. For those logging with the popular n3fjp amateur radio software, developer scott davis, n3fjp has posted an 11minute quick start video that should be sufficient to get you going. The logging program acl and the n3fjp contest logs are tcpip socket servers. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is.
My personal preference for my general purpose logging software was aclog by n3fjp. I find it hard to believe that the previous logging software, wr9r lasted as long as it did. Configuring wsjtx to log to n3fpj for arrl field day. I like all n3fjp software because it is so simple to use and it is very reliable. We have five operating positions each with a laptop that network connects to a master laptop where the actual logging file exists. Dx international contest logger from n3fjp ms windows 95 or later versions. N3fjps amateur contact log n3fjp aclog combined with wsjtx and jtalert are a powerful combination for the digital mode operator. Squirl field day logger makes all log entries to easily readable text files based on your callsign, band, and mode. Just buy the suite and you will support a worthy ham, have good logging software, and always have up to date units for most all contests. Basic introduction to the n3fjp software, including how to use networking. The dupe checking and statistical elements saved us many hours when preparing our logs for submission. Setting up your n3fjp software to interface with fldigi for winter field day in this tutorial, i show you how to interface your n3fjp logging. I had used the field day logger before, and it was ridiculously easy. You should start the n3fjp acl or contest software before starting fldigi.
I put n3fjp software to work in the texas qso party. We used a combination wireless and ethernet based network running the n3fjp field day program. Our club has a comprehensive license on the n3fjp software so that was updated at no cost. However, last year we experienced a problem with windows networking. The next step after installing jtalert is to select aclog n3fpjs main logging app in the settings. In the bar on top, select options, appearance, colors and change. N3fjp log for winter field day amateur ham radio how to.
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