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VA3NMI
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2010 07:31
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Don has THE flagship Mac program
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I am fairly new to amateur radio, licensed just over two years as of this writing.
I was somewhat worried about finding useful software for my Mac, given the preponderance of Windows (and even DOS) based programs in use.
Don, the author of MacLoggerDX is one of the Mac believers, that uses the best the platform has to offer to produce an excellent piece of software.
MacLoggerDX is a swiss-army knife program, does clusters, logging, mappiing and more. I know I have not used all of it, but the parts that I do work well for me.
Don is very responsive on the support Yahoo group, and on those few times that there is actually a bug in the program, instead of a user-misunderstanding, upgrades are regular.
I cannot give any comparison to similar products, but with a free trial available, if you have a Mac, you should give it a try!
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W6BK
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 30, 2009 11:07
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MacLoggerDX just seamlessly does what you want it to do.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This logging program has so many neat and useful features that it is pointless to describe any of them here. It is very useful to view the screen shots and the video on Dogpark’s website. This is a very good and complete description of the program.
I first started using MacLoggerDX about two years ago when I got my first Mac. My interests are varied and my station setup is rather complex with three radios, a SteppIR antenna, a Yaesu rotator, and an Expert computer controlled linear amplifier. MacLoggerDX handles all of these simultaneously. Anything I want to do seems to be provided for.
The author, Don Agro is readily available and extremely helpful. Problems are solved in days, often in hours. This software is constantly being upgraded. New features are added almost weekly. MacLoggerDX is at the top of the list of things that enhance my amateur radio experience.
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AH6FC
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 19, 2009 14:56
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Buy it
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using this for a couple years, ever since switching to Apple. Quite simple and straight forward to use, even for computer illiterates like me. Some times the call look up is a bit slow, but that may be my internet connection. Lots of good features. Support is excellent; quick response and help which is appreciated.
I'll be upgrading to the newer version 5 in the next month when my iMac arrives...I've been using it on a Mac-mini...but it works fine.
I would give a 5 but I haven't seen any software that deserves a 5. This program is as good as any PC based program, without question
At least in my experience, it's not useful for contest work. Yes there are some suggestions and contest feature but I've not been successful in their implementation (remember computer illiterate), so I use a PC based contest program.
The downside of Apple continues to be a somewhat limited menu of software, Ham radio included. However, the MacLoggerDX is just as robust as PC based programs, easy to use, and very stable. Highly recommend.
73, Bill
AH6FC/7
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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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