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 Logger32 is a logging program developed by Bob Furzer,K4CY and is currently available as freeware downloadable from the internet. I have been using Logger32 for some years now and find it to be an excellent , flexible and comprehensive program. It does takes time to configure but once set up, is extremly easy to use. Spots may be entered in the DX cluster directly from Logger32 whist double clicking on a desired spot in the program's dxspot window has the effect of making the rig QSY to the frequency of the selected spot and also enters the wanted stations callsign in the log entry window. Logger32 reads the frequency directly from the rig, whilst mode of operation is normally drawn from an inbuilt band plan but in the case of digital ooperation, may be derived from the soundcard to decode signals. Logger, utilising an external interface, can also select and enter information on the station worked from QRZ.COM, a very useful facility to have.
BPSK31, BPSK63, FSK, GMSK, MFSK and RTTY modes can be worked directly from within Logger 32, with stations worked being automatically placed in the log. Many different awards can be tracked and submitted using Logger32. The program offers a comprehensive search facility, whilst printing the log, or parts thereof is extremely easy although a secondary program is used for this. QSL Labels can be prepared from data held in the log or, if preferred, information may be printed directly on QSL cards although this requires some preparatory work to achieve. Facilities to upload to eQSL.cc and LoTW are also available.
The digital modes may also be operated using Digital Master 780, a software program closesly associated with Ham Radio Deluxe. DM780 can be directly linked to Logger32 (via a DM780/Logger32 interface and HRD virtual port connection). This link means that all QSO's made using DM780 are automatically recorded in Logger32. The Logger32-DM780 program may be found here while guidance on how to establish the HRD virtual port connection is available in pdf format here. Another useful program for the digital modes is FLdigi.exe and like DM780 it may be linked directly to Logger32 for logging purposes. The link is much easier to establish than that for DM780. Fldigi.exe and the L32-Fldigi link may be downloaded from N2AMG's place. Logger32, which is updated and enhanced at regular intervals, is available for downloading here. Latest official version is 3.38.32 released on 25 January 2012. Read and re-read all instructions carefully before installing/upgrading software! If after installing the upgrade and you are using Windows 7 (or Vista), Logger does not run or the soundcard returns the message "Error 450" try opening Logger by right clicking and select "Run as Administrator". Remember to also recalculate your statistics immediately you update Logger32. Also if, after updating/installing Logger32, you can not open the help file, or when you click on a subject you receive the message "The page cannot be displayed. The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings." You can correct this problem - Using Windows Explorer, go to the Logger32 directory and right click on the Logger32.chm file. Select properties and UNcheck the message at the bottom of that screen saying "this file was downloaded from another computer and may be blocked."
A copy of my log is stored and available for searching online. Enter your call in the box below and click the search button to see if you are in my log.
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