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VE5OA
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 2, 2008 20:59
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great support
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Don is right on the ball with support. He is likely the most patient man in the business. And...the product is super - First Class. Beautiful interface.
It's a product worthy of being used on a Mac.
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K3SF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 29, 2008 12:33
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MacloggerDX Rocks
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been a longtime Mac user and Macloggerdx user. I have seen it evolve over the years.
for me it just ROCKS..
I use it on a day to day basis for casual operating. and also in dx contesting..two extremes of ham hf operating and it works well in both these modes.
for example, while payng bills using quicken, i have hf rig fired up and mldx running at the same time..dxcluster setup to announce any new country i might need...does this mode work...yep..work BS7H on 20 m cw while paying my mortage.. wow what a payoff
this program has helped me make the most of my ham operating time and is easy to use..
just read the manual and if you dont understand, just drop don agro an email and he will help you along..
the program works as advertised..
not only that you can try it before you buy it.. i did this because i wanted to be sure it would work with my computer/comms/radio setup
i was able to troubleshoot my setup without spending any $$$ up front...once i was convinced it was the right stuff..i bought it and havent regretted one bit (pun intented)
i use it in conjunction with cocoamodem, work cw and digital modes and never place a hand on the radio..keyboard and mouse operations
try it.. the demo is free and full featured..it just timesout after 10 minute..start it again and keep on playing with it...you can do this indefinitely..
find out what you like and what you dont...
doesn't cost you anything
as i said before MLDX ROCKS
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KE4YZN
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Rating: 4/5
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Jul 29, 2008 06:42
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Harsh Review Face lift needed.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I need to address some mistakes I made in my last review.
Don was nice enough to bring it to my attention. First Don told me how to shut off the bell in the dx cluster, then he showed me were to choose the site to look up call signs.
Both were issues that were addressed in my earlier review. I was wrong and you can change them. Please disregard those statements in my last review.
Macloggerdx is a good program I was a little harsh by saying it needed a face lift. I realize a logging program may not fit everyone’s operating needs. Like Don said “it is not VHFlogger”. That’s a good point. It a all around logging program not a custom logging program.
All though it may lack some futures that other logging programs have it also has some real nice features that other don’t. Don seems committed to improving MacLoggerDX and his commitment and support of his products is excellent that is a good thing for all users.
With that said my 3/5 rating was harsh but because of my operations it is not the perfect logging program for me. But because of Don and the support it is still one of the best logging programs out there. Because of that will rate it 4/5.
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KE5AQD
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 12, 2008 07:24
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Complete rig control for the Mac
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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MacLoggerDx is the most full-featured and complete rig control, logging program for the Mac. In addition, there are extensive memories and schedules to make sure that you never miss a net. The one feature though that sets MLDX apart is its Applescriptability. This feature allows it to integrate with other Mac programs (cocoaModem for example) to automate logging. If you are a Ham with a Mac, MLDX is a must-have!
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WA6L
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 23, 2008 10:30
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Unbelievable Support!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The support for this product exceeds anything I have seen for any software on any platform.
Most recently, I purchased a used TS-60 with the optional RS-232 interface. I thought that the existing driver for the TS-50 would work with MacLoggerDX. It didn't.
I emailed Don and within 12 hours he had written a driver for the TS-60 and posted it to the web site. This is absolutely stunning.
The longer I use this software, the better I like it. More than any rig or any accessory, it is the cornerstone of my station. Logging is just the tip of the iceberg as I use it for contesting, award tracking, and QSL'ing.
If you are a Windows user, it would be worth buying a Mac just to use this software. It is that good.
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2E0PIE
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 26, 2007 13:29
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Terrific
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I've been using Macs for nearly 20 years and I didn't plan to change just to get free Windows logging software. MacLoggerDX was the obvious choice when I got my licence and it's been in use in this shack for nearly a year. I like the interface, the features and the flexibility, but most of all I like the rapid response to problems of its developer, Don Aggro. No matter how dim my question, or how how badly I have screwed some procedure, he's always there to reply crisply and effectively within a few minutes. I'm not sure if there's one Don or a whole bunch of them. It doesn't matter; for the modest outlay, this is superb software. On the few occasions it hasn't worked - operator error, inevitably - I've felt bereft. In short, a terrific product and customer service way beyond the norms.
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HI8HA
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 2, 2007 13:11
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great product with all the information a ham may need.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My english is not as good as I would like it to be, in order to say all the good things there are to be said about the MacLoggerDX. In the almost two years that I have used it, not once have I had any problems with it, and the times when I have fouled up things, Don's response has been practically immediate, very courteous and accurate.
Since using MacLoggerDX, I had no further use for a prefix, a map, and QRZ links that I was always referring to. A click to look up button gave me all the needed information. All the information imaginable a ham may need or want is contained in the program.
All that I can say is, if you have a Mac, get it, if you don't, get one, so that you too can use this unsurpassable program.
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KC2MJT
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 3, 2007 06:14
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Buy It!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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MacLoggerDX has been in my shack in daily use for over 6 months. Although my QSO count isn't stellar, I use the software during casual QSOs and occasionally in the heat of a CW sprint. I find the package feature reach, stable and intuitive to navigate e.g. a clean interface with fields logically grouped and sequenced. The software permits customization of features such as ordering the fields in the log book. Data entry is easy, and like any mouse driven environment, your speed of use will increase if you learn to use the tab key and keyboard shortcuts.
I haven’t had much use for customer support as I found the online manual sufficient to either answer my questions or get me so close that with a little experimentation ( ‘poke & hope’ ) I could figure it out. This streak ended one day as I searched my online callsign provider from within MacLoggerDX. MacLoggerDX threw an error message at me and stared back; that blank stare you get when all the fields go blank and the error message means nothing to you. I suspected a problem with my online provider, but being the typical end user my first contact was the company responsible for the software I was using at the time of the problem. To my surprise on a Friday night, I got a response within an hour or two of my email. Not only did I get direct contact with the developer, he worked me through the problem even though both he and I knew the ultimate resolution would come from my third party callsign provider. Don Agro, the developer of MacLoggerDX, asked the right questions to guide me down the path of enlightenment. Don helped me ‘learn’ a little about how his software works, and in doing so he helped me resolve my own problem. This was all accomplished without condescending mightier than thou techno babble and defensive posturing occasionally found from software developers both small and large. Don takes pride in his work and I believe he is genuinely happy to help his customer base. Needless to say, I have nothing but kind words for Dog Park Software; the company and individual.
I’ve played with other logging packages for both Windows and Linux. In my opinion, MacLoggerDX is the most flexible and feature rich package available on the market for the price. The laundry list of features is long, from rig interfacing ( I haven't used yet), award tracking, eQSL/LOTW submissions if that’s your bag, and a built in Telog screen for use with your favorite DX spot. The dynamic map is an added bonus that I find particularly attractive. The map displays the location at the other end of the QSO on a well crafted digital image of the world – this of course all assumes the other op is sitting at his QTH.
Although I haven’t ‘tested’ all of MacLoggerDXs features, I can say for my day-to-day use the software exceeds my expectations. I surmise from the reviews of others they too find the software easy to use and stable. It would be nice to dynamically resize the display fonts and window dimensions from within the package without going through the OS. It might be in there, I'll have to look for it. Needless to say, there were small data entry details that took a bit of use to get comfortable with, but it only takes a day or two of casual use before it becomes second nature.
Recommendation: Buy It.
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KC2PMX
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 30, 2007 11:30
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Rock Solid Very Professional Fun to use
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After using this program for 2 months I have to say it is a fantastic program that works smoothly and puts some fun into even basic logging. In 2 months even when running multiple tasks like DX clusters Logging and internet lookup it has never crashed. It is a very stable program with all the features you could want. Type in a callsign hit lookup and get all the information you need. Click the map panel & see where it is. No more pulling out maps to see where Palembang? is. Run the DX clusters to see if any rare DX station are on the air. Just click on the station and it will tune your radio there. Contest Helper is great to check for duplicate contacts without performing a search. Send out EQSL's or print our cards & labels. I'm leaving out a lot but don't want to go on forever. You will never find tech support and problem solving anywhere like you get from Don. He knows the program inside & out and is always fast to respond with an answer to every question. I emailed him on a Saturday expecting answer on Monday. I had an email 1/2 hour after I sent it! If you have a PC throw it out buy a Mac & get this program. If you have a Mac what are you waiting for. I saw one review that said this is unfinished software. I have to disagree. It works great as is and is constantly being improved and updated so it never gets old.
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W7TEA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 27, 2007 13:53
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Unbelievable!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After 30 years, I decided to move to computer logging. While I've used windows for most ham applications, when it comes to "mission critical" apps and files, OS X is the clear choice here. So, I bought MacLoggerDX. What an incredible program! After three weeks I am still learning all this program can do. And the support.....unbelievable.....Don Argo has answered my emails during the wee hours of the morning, holding my hand thru one little question after another. I am very very pleased--with the program and the support.
They say software should drive hardware choices. Getting an Intel Mac so you can run MacLoggerDX and your favorite windows programs makes even more sense now.
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