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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
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VA3NMI Rating: 2010-01-24
Don has THE flagship Mac program Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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!
W6NSA Rating: 2009-09-27
Outstanding support! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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!!!
K9JRI Rating: 2009-07-27
MacLoggerDX total integration Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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 :)
AI5C Rating: 2009-07-17
Just keeps getting better Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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.

EA2BJM Rating: 2009-04-27
Map could be better Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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).

KB1IIX Rating: 2009-03-14
Fantastic! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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.
N4GW Rating: 2008-09-30
Great software Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
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
W0WG Rating: 2008-09-30
Bye-bye Windows ! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
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.
VE5OA Rating: 2008-08-02
great support Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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.
KE5AQD Rating: 2008-02-12
Complete rig control for the Mac Time Owned: more than 12 months.
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!