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Review Summary For : MacLoggerDX
Reviews: 172MSRP: 95.
Description:
General-purpose logging software with interfaces to many radios, internet DXClusters, TNCs, and QRZ CD ROM database. Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX.html
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
551724.8
WM2F Rating: 2012-01-01
Upgrade Issue Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have to agree with the others that MacloggerDX is the best Logging program for the Apple interface. So why the 1 Star.
I have used this software for about 5 years and paid full price and for one upgrade. I'm running 4.3.5 version on a Power PC machine. I wasn't active for the past 2 years and getting back into the hobby now. So I looked around for changes. I saw that there was a Version 5.33 that would work for my old machine(iMac G5). I only saw the new price of 95.00 US. Full Price!
I understand that there has been a lot of changes but its not my fault that Apple switch to Intel processors and a major rewrite was needed. Its not clear what will happen if my old machine breaks and I run a new Lion machine. Will I have to buy it a third time.
I contacted Don Argo and was told that the upgrade was dropped mid 2010. Gee, I guess he has the market.
How to resolve. Buy a cheap Windows laptop and run some of the shareware or programs that are half the price. Too bad, this guys software is good but not the only game in town.
K4TM Rating: 2011-11-06
Outstanding Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I had a problem getting MacLoggerDX to recognize my K3/P3 and I sent an email to DogPark Software at 11am on a Sunday morning. Within a few minutes I had a response from Don Argo at DogPark with a suggestion on what to do. His suggestion worked FB and I am stunned at the outstanding customer service, a rarity in this day and age.
As to the program, it does what it says it will do and does it very well. I highly recommend it!
H. Cary, K4TM
KB6CA Rating: 2011-10-05
Fantastic Support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
When I became a ham again a couple of years ago after almost 50 years, I knew I wanted a logging program for my Mac and chose MacLoggerDX after reading all the great reviews. Now I'm writing one of those reviews and understand why the program gets all those rave reviews. MacLoggerDX, for myself, brings my contacts to life. I see their pictures, the map of their location, their names, all this info the instant I type in their call sign. But one of the most significant aspects of MacLoggerDX is the support by Don Agro. I swear he never sleeps! I have emailed him at all hours and usually get a reply within minutes if not faster. I am not a tech guru, and his support is priceless. Buy his program and you'll be glad you did.
K5LLA Rating: 2011-08-27
Great Mac logging program Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I'm fairly new to amateur radio. Saw the reviews of MacLoggerDX and decided to try it. I'm glad I did. It does everything I want for logging QSOs. A wide range of features as you can see on the dogparksoftware.com web site. It works as advertised. Supports control, etc for a wide range of tranceivers. Lots of features under one software roof.
Support from creator Don A. is as good as I've ever seen for software - anywhere.
Try it - you'll like it.
K5REZ Rating: 2011-05-22
Mac Users - This is the ONE Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I'm not a computer savvy guy.

This is a WONDERFUL program! More bells and whistles than I'll ever use. Love it.

Worth every penny. Quality, updates.. please read the reviews by other computer savvy people for their comments.

Again, wonderful. Helps me make the most of my radio and contacts whether DX chasing or rag chewing.
VA3DPA Rating: 2011-05-02
Great Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I've used this now for about 6 months, with an IC-7200. Connected to the iMac with a USB cable direct from the radio. Works great.
I like the look up using QRZ.com.
KI4SVQ Rating: 2011-03-15
FANTASTIC Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Don Agro is nothing short of fantastic!
MacLoggerDX is nothing short of fantastic!
I will let others review all the details but you will not be disappointed with the product or the customer care.
There are two essentials in my shack that I would never want to be without :
1) Band Scope ( 756 Pro III )
2) MacLoggerDX
Together a potent combo for Contesting/DX hunting and just everyday Ham Radio Enjoyment.
W7TEA Rating: 2010-10-27
Incredible support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've used this program for a few years and have seen it only improve and improve. Last week I wrote Don saying that I was looking at getting a new rig, just introduced. He asked for the CAT commands which I pulled from the manufacturer web site and within two days he had a new driver for the TS 590S. Incredible support!!
K2CUB Rating: 2010-07-31
Great Product with Great Support Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
After logging on paper for 37 years i joined the electronic generation. Committed to using my MAC in the Shack i decided on Don's product. I also coupled it to my radios with the Black Cat interface. The support from both of these products has been superb. Responses to queries are prompt and the Yahoo user site is very helpful. Does it have every feature you can imagine?? Of course not, no software package does, however i am very satisfied with my choice and would recommend it to others. Thanks Don!
KY6R Rating: 2010-05-22
Version 5.27 Superb! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Version 5.27 adds a really great spotting window with alarms, entering QSO's in the log window is much easier now, the program on the whole is faster, the interface if much nicer (it was always good before - now even better), and the new mapping features are really superb.

There is a whole bunch of contest logging stuff - but I'm just a little pistol DX-er. For DXCC chasing - this program is my all time favorite - on the best platform!