Discussing logging software is a dangerous venture. It is such a personal,
controversial and religious topic. Nonetheless, here are my thoughts.
1. Cost is irrelevant in choice of logger. Think about it. Even
Writelog's $30/year fee or Win-Test's 30 Euro fee every few years is exactly
equivalent to N1MM's "freeness". Logger cost is insignificant compared to
all the other costs of this hobby. It should not be a factor in choice of
logger.
2. The MicroHam Router requires a separate profile for each logging
program, but that learning curve is nothing compared to learning a new
logger. Conclusion: this is also not a factor in deciding what logger to
use.
3. Any logger has a long learning curve to become really proficient and to
be able to get through any issues that arise. Each logger seems to have
little secrets that are not clearly documented but are learned with many
hours of use. Take away: don't switch lightly.
4. Because of the high cost of switching loggers (your time), only consider
doing so if there is one or more show-stoppers in your current logger.
Based on your email below, Phil, I would simply renew your WriteLog
registration and keep using version 11 until it is no longer supporting the
features that are in version 12 and you want those features. At some point
the version 11 support will decrease as well, so another reason to move to
version 12. However, moving to version 12 is nothing like moving to a new
logger. Very short learning curve, so don't hesitate to do it.
Ed W0YK
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From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Phil Cooper
Sent: 10 May, 2016 14:17
To: rtty@contesting.com
Subject: [RTTY] Pondering an issue
Hi all,
I am after some advice..........
My Writelog subscription is due now, so I need to pay up, but as yet, I have
not delved into the world of v12. I am currently using V11.32D, which works
OK.
I am currently running a Win7 Pro 32bit PC, with a MicroHam MKII for all my
digital radio stuff. I use MMTTY and 2Tone with Writelog for contesting.
My dilemma is: Do I make the change to Writelog v12, or do I consider N1MM+?
I am happy to pay for WL v12, but as N1MM+ is free, I wonder if this is the
way to go, but will I need to set up another profile in the MicroHam unit to
cater for N1MM+?
Any suggestions, or advice would be welcome to me personally, rather than
the group.
73 de Phil GU0SUP
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