Spots may be entered in th 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 drawn from an inbuilt band plan. Logger 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.
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.Logger32, which is updated and enhanced at regular intervals, is available for downloading
here.
Latest official version is 3.15.0 released on 24 November 2008. Read and re-read all instructions carefully before installing/upgrading software!
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LogPrint
LogPrint is a stand alone program which allows for the printing of Amateur radio 
log files from ADIF file format and/or the printing of simple QSL labels from a similar file format. The program was written initially by J.B.Edmonds N4NQY and modified by Charlie Sutton W1MCP to provide Logger32 with a set of basic print routines for the hard copy printing of the log and the making of QSL labels.
Although the original design intent was for the program to run with Logger32, it is in fact a stand alone program and will run with any logging program that is capable of generating log and QSL files in ADIF format. It should be noted at this early point that LogPrint does not operate on the log databases themselves. It is necessary to output the detail required for printing in either one of the two formats mentioned above and then imported to Logprint.
LogPrint runs under Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT and Windows XP (these program names are all the copyright of the Microsoft Corporation)
The latest version is 2.9.6 released on 13 June 2008.
Logging
Although many countries throughout the world had dispensed with the need to keep ham radio logs, within the United KIngdom operators of amateur radio stations were required by law to keep a record of all contacts made with other amateur stations. Regulations specified exactly what type of records had to be kept, and the format in which they were to be recorded. The requirement to keep such a log was amended in 2006 and compulsory log keeping is now no longer necesssary although Ofcom may, if it feels it desirable, require individual operators to continue maintaining a log of their ham radio operations.
Many hams do however continue to keep a record of their activity. A well maintained log is essential if QSL exchanges are to be made and the information held in a log can provide valuable insight into propagation patterns over a long period of time.
A good log will contain certain essential information such as date and time of transmission, callsign, name and QTH of station worked, power level and mode of transmission used, reports exchanged, whether QSL cards were sent/ received , the band/frequency used and such general comments as may be necessary to enable meaningful QSL exchanges.
All times are recorded in UTC irrespective of the time zone in which operators live and work.
Logs may be kept manually in a book or electronically on a computer. Computerised logs offer many advantages over manual logs especially when searching records for QSL or statistical purposes. It is imperative that any electronic logging system utilises the internationally recognised ADIF format for the fields recorded since this enables records to be transferred to utilities such as LogPrint to enable computerised printing of QSL labels or cards.
Updated 24 November, 2008 20:31:00 GMT