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| Reviews Summary for N3FJP Contesting Software |
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Reviews: 46
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $6.00
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Description: A collection of Contesting modules that work with or without N3FJP's AC
Log software to make contesting almost run itself! November
Sweepstakes Log 3.8 (System Requirements - MS Windows 95, 98, NT,
ME, 2000, XP or Macintosh under Virtual PC!)
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.n3fjp.com
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KJ4QAN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 29, 2011 19:23
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Blessedly uncomplicated.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a uniquely uncomplicated piece of software. Today it seems that everything in ham radio has to have as many bells and whistles that the kitchen sink will hold. This is especially true of logging programs. I tried all the shareware and freeware out there. After 22 years working in software and hardware development, I'm tired of all the steep learning curves required to use a program, when all I really want to do is some simple thing... like log contacts. You will never feel that way with this logging program. It is elegantly simple and has absolutely no learning curve. Install it and start logging. I especially like the Possible Duplicates feature that does an active string search on callsign as you enter it. And if you already worked that station on another band, it automatically fills in the class and section. I also like the statistics outputs.
This program runs under Windows 7 just fine and there isn't any conflicts with other programs running simultaneously. When you install it, use full administrative privileges and use XP service pack 2 compatibility. You won't have any problems.
Scott and Kimberly bend over backwards for customer support. Bellsouth.net wouldn't allow wouldn't allow their emails through that provide the password, even though I had gone online through AT&T/Yahoo mail server to see if they had been spammed. Nothing there. Bellsouth.net is notorious for this kind of behavior. Turn spam blocker off at your online mail account if you are expecting am email with your password! (I didn't know this at the time.) Anyway, Dave sent me the password in the mail to resolve the issue. They are great people to work with.
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AJ4RW
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 8, 2011 16:24
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Great program for contesting
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have used this program for the last 2 contest and I love it. It makes contesting a breeze as far as keeping score and submitting the proper forms for a contest. The only thing I need to work on is making it interface with my FT-2000 so when I change bands I won't need to change the setting to reflect the correct band but I'm working on that. It also provides you with a ongoing tally of your score so you can see what contacts will give you the best score. This program is a definite must for contesting.
Randy AJ4RW
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K3ROJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 30, 2010 16:16
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Satisfied Customer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought the entire suite a few years ago and used the main logger for a while. Then I read about nGENLOG being so good and bought it. It did work well for a while but then all of a sudden it would no longer load. It was a headache trying to get info from them to get it going, so I gave up and now back with N3FJP. I had lost my passwords since I had a new PC but in a matter of 20 minutes, Scott E-Mailed them to me. Talk about good support. Am sticking with N3FJP from now on. Oh, by the way, thanks to his documented help, I was able to get LOTW going which I could never do before.
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K8PTT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 31, 2010 07:45
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Great support!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Some years ago, I purchased the CD of Scott's software, based on a friends recommendation. This was purchased under my old call (KA8PTT). Since my purchase I had lost my list of activation codes for the various programs. An email to Scott and within minutes a new list was sent. Today, a Saturday, I emailed Scott and told him of my upgrade and new call. I asked what the fee would be to get an updated list of codes for my new call. I had checked his site and was prepared to pay the full cost. Within MINUTES, I had a response to my email, with a new list of activation codes, and a note that I didn't have to pay anything further, and my records with him have been updated. ON A SATURDAY!!!! As others have said, his software is not 'flashy' like others on the market, and is not as expensive, and IT WORKS!! The customer support is GREAT! Other vendors should take a lesson from this!! I would recommend his software to anyone, anytime!!
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K7NG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 28, 2010 11:36
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Great product!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Based on the reviews, I downloaded (and registered) N3FJP's Field Day logging software. Couldn't get anyone to come over and try it out before the big weekend, but during this year's Field Day several people operated at the club's site and nobody really had any trouble figuring out what to do. Easy to use, hard to mess up, easy to edit entries if you do mess up. Hard to ignore dupe warnings. Maybe there are other equally good applications out there, but for the price, I have to declare this one a big winner! I'm not shopping for contest software anywhere else.
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W4PAH
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 12:10
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nice to try before you buy
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've used N3FJP's software for my general log (AC Log) as well as a few contests (ARRL Field Day, NC QSO Party). I have found it robust and very user-friendly. Our local club recently chose to use his Field Day logging program for our operations in 2010, too.
The great thing about Scott's programs is the fact that you can try the programs before you buy them. There are no limitations in the programs during this trial, except in the number of contacts you may log.
If you are planning on using the software for a contest, then download (or order a CD of) the program, try it out, and decide for yourself.
One thing that has been an issue, which the reviewer N8RGQ brings up, is that Scott has not been able to change the programs as the contest rules change. This is definitely a limitation; however, he usually does not make the software available to purchase if it does not contain the most recent rules. Perhaps N8RGQ had an older version of the software or perhaps Scott wasn't able to remove the outdated software from his site. Hope he has now, so other folks aren't "burned".
(Although, in the spirit of being prepared in advance of the contest, if you download the software and get familiar with it before the contest then you should know its limitations and make another choice of logging software instead.)
There is also a helpful user community on Yahoo Groups. Check the N3FJP website for details. Have fun!
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VE2CU
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 07:55
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I love it!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Been using the general logging program and in a few contests for 8 years now. Intuitive, soooo easy to use & dirt cheap,this program works flawlessly. It simply never fails. Thank you Scott, great stuff!
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KG4RUL
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 07:20
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FANTASTIC Suite of Programs!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Great software! I use it for general logging and for Field Day. I have the complete package and, while I don't use all the programs, those that I have used have been easy to use and dead reliable.
OTOH - Unlike the disparaging comments from N8RGQ, I appreciate that Scott has a life beyond Amateur Radio. Having been a programmer for many years (retired now), I can only support his decisions regarding his plans for extensive program updates.
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W6TRI
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 07:02
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Great logging software
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using all of Scott's software since 2005 for contest as well as everyday logging and am extremely happy with it. No problems or complaints whatsoever!
The bottom line is that is works and it works well for me.
Amusingly, I 'discovered' that if you happen to work Scott during a contest the software will let you know that you're qso'ing with the author of the software. A nice personal touch IMO...
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WU5E
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 04:44
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super!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used his contest software for 6 years. No issues. What so ever!
Jim
WU5E
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