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W6NSA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 27, 2009 14:39
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Outstanding support!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought this application a few weeks ago to use with my IC-7200 and was immediately impressed by the features, ease of use along with the Mac look and feel.
This week I decided to try it with my Drake R8B receiver and noticed it wasn't loading 6 meter frequencies properly. I posted an inquiry on the Yahoo MacLoggerDX Group to see if anyone else experienced the same issue. Several email exchanges from Don and two betas later the problem was solved.
I can't imagine how this could have been a better experience and remain stunned by the eleven hour turn around for a working solution!!!
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K9JRI
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 27, 2009 15:35
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MacLoggerDX total integration
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The latest MacLoggerDX beta (V5.11 b40) has added a very nice voice keyer feature. I have been using it to call CQ on 10 meters today with good results. A few days before the voice keyer was added the CW keyer appeared and both are quite excellent.
These two keyers make remote operation of the station even better than ever. Integrated with cocoaModem and MultiScan SSTV MacloggerDX provides the smoothest radio interface I have seen.
When MacLoggerDX is used to follow the DX Cluster incoming spots are automatically looked up via your favorite database site (I use QRZ), their photos placed on the Logging screen, their call and location verbally announced and their location plotted on any one of three different maps.
If you are a contester, which I am not, it will provide all of the support required for most if not all awards.
I have been a ham since 1957 and have used a computer in the hamshack since 1979. The integration of MacLoggerDX, cocoaModem, MultiScan SSTV along with the Micro Ham digital interfaces (I use the digiKeyer) provides the best interface I have ever used.
If you have a Mac then MacLoggerDX is a MUST HAVE. If you don't have a Mac then you really should get one :)
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AI5C
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2009 20:40
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Just keeps getting better
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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When considering the purchase of any software solution, there are two very important characteristics that can be difficult to ascertain: how frequently the software is updated, and how responsive the developer is to support requests. I've been using MLDX since version 3.x and Don Agro's relentless improvements as well as consistent and dedicated customer support keep it firmly entrenched as the premier ham radio logging and control solution for OSX.
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EA2BJM
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Rating: 3/5
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Apr 27, 2009 03:38
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Map could be better
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Hello:
You can configurate the speech in the Alarms in pref window DXCC not in the log but you can’t see in the map if a DXCC is or not in the log.
In the map, by colours you can see:
# Red - Less than 5 minutes old.
# Yellow - Between 5 and 30 minutes old.
# Gray - Older than 30 minutes.
But could be a great tool if you can see if a DXCC or a CQ zone is or not in the log:
For example:
Blue is in the log
Black is not in the log.
White is not confirm in the log.
The rest of the software is great.
Thank you. 73.
Miguel (EA2BJM).
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KB1IIX
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 14, 2009 15:52
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Fantastic!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Anything I would say would echo all the rave reviews already here. Don and the software he develops is simply unbelieveably great! This man never sleeps! I had some problems (mostly my stupidity) and he went way above the call to help me. I just can't say enough good about him and his software. If you're a ham and have a Mac, buy now! Brand new, dual core iMac and it runs great. VERY fast.
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KI4TJY
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 14, 2009 09:04
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OUTSTANDING v5 Even Better
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using MacLoggerDX since I was first licensed. I use an Icom 756 Pro III with the MicroHAM DIGIKeyer as the interface to my MacPro running MacLoggerDX and cocoaModem for some digital modes. I have had nothing but great results with MacLoggerDX. Early on I had a problem with the radio interface – sent Don a question – and his quick response fixed that operator error.
Needless to say with customer SERVICE like this I upgraded to version 5.0 when it was first available. I could not be happier with its performance – even better than v4. The newest version has been rock solid from its first release.
Today I found a small problem with v5.03 (i.e., double click on the station line on the DXCluster and some frequencies with small decimals (.1) tuned on radio was off frequency by less than 1Hz due to a rounding error) definitely not a major issue but Don’s response was nothing short of spectacular. I emailed a description of this to Don and got a response 12 minutes later along with a new beta that fixed the error. I know every fix can’t be expected to be this quick but when it can be what an impression it leaves.
I can tell everyone from experience having been a software engineer since 1965 this type quick of a fix in several hundreds or thousands of lines of source code is pretty amazing. This sort of customer SERVICE is outstanding and my hat is off to Mr. Agro. He is one of the most prolific software engineers I have ever had the pleasure to come in contact with. He supports his product and his customer base. Don’t we all wish other companies would take this lead.
Thanks Don, for your dedication to the Macintosh users Amateur Radio community and the creation and support of MacLoggerDX a great product!
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VIGGEN61
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 31, 2008 10:20
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A Must-Have for Mac Hams!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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When I first got into HF (about 2004), I picked up MLDX and a MicroHAM USB interface for my Icom 718. The experience was amazing. MLDX talked to the 718 right off the bat, with no issues. Logging was made extremely simple with the Call lookup capability, frequency reading, and the spotting all in one package.
Over the years, MLDX has seen continual improvement, from new features to new radios. There is an active online message board that everyone should join, if they use MLDX.
I recently submitted my entire set of logs to LOTW and eQSL. Export was easy, and I haven't seen any problems yet.
I can't wait to pick up a new HF rig, and a new MicroHam interface. Sometimes I think MLDX misses my old 718 when it shows me 00.000000 in the frequency display!
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N4GW
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2008 05:41
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Great software
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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My computer died a few months ago so this time I bought an iMac. I was wondering if I could find some good Mac software for my HAM Radio hobby. Well I came across this software and have been very pleased. This is great software. It interfaces with my old Kenwood TS-850SAT with ease. It plots locations of contacts on a world map, has DX spotting and can tune automatically to DX spots. I have not been dissapointed in this software. I have had non-HAM friends see it in action and wtahced there jaws drop open. If you have a mac, this is the one to go with. You will not be dissapointed
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W0WG
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2008 03:17
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Bye-bye Windows !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'm a brand new Apple iMac user and was concerned about finding something to replace DX4WIN on the Windows platform.
Not to worry ! MacLoggerDX is an excellent, easy-to-use program with many nifty features. It is very easy to install and setup. For example, as soon as I entered my city and state, it automatically entered my Lat/Lon and grid square. I am using it with a ICOM IC-7700 connected with a West Mountain Radio RigTalk USB-to-ICOM adapter cable. The software includes a DX-Cluster "spot" database and free internet station lookup. It's really neat to HEAR a spot announced, see it's address and it's location plotted on a world map and have your radio tuned to the spot frequency! AND, if you have a compatible antenna rotor, it will even turn it to the appropriate direction. Last but not least, the support is top notch. Very rapid response to emails and easy to follow instructions. A trial version is available, but once you try it I think you'll buy it. You won't regret it.
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M0XDF
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 7, 2008 01:46
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Still the best and my only Logger
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I stand by my 1st and 2nd reviews (search for 2E0XDF & M3XDF).
MLDX is still one of the best pieces of s/w I have used on a Mac (since 1985!) and a great logging program. The support is unbelievable and the cost minor compared to the service (free upgrades approx 1/month for 5 years, including the Intel version).
Features, bug fixes and support for new rigs are produced very quickly (within 1 day for the K3) and the service is personal.
This was my last review:
I posted the below in May 2005 when I was 2E0XDF, I still stand by every word today
I've been in IT for 36 years and this has got to be the best supported program I've ever seen and that goes for all DogPark software . Don's support/service/responce etc is second to none.
I've been using Macs since 1985 and this is one of the best programs I've seen on a Mac (in fact, on any of I don't know how many platforms).
I'm a relativily new ham (Sep'03) and this program has helped me get started and contiunes to do more than I can currently foresee me needing. That's not to say its over complicated, its extremely easy to use, yet very comprehensive.
* 3D Maps have got to be seen to be believed! *
Questions to Don always result in a clear answer and if I don't understand, further questions get the same fast, clear responce.
Suggestions for features etc get added within days (sometimes within hours, one today within minutes!), but if you're the kind of person who likes to wait a little before upgrading, thats not a problem. There has never been a "must upgrade" comment. And MaxLoggerDX is writen to accommadate this.
*** I can't praise MLDX enough. ***
Well done Don and thanks for such a great program with fantastic support.
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