Jeepers, didn't think I'd ruffle so many feathers...
73, and everyone have a great day!
Brian
W8BYH
>
> From: KE4TEG <ke4teg@bellsouth.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: 2002/06/06 Thu AM 11:28:15 EDT
> To: <bharen@bellsouth.net>, tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] N1MM Logger
>
>
> Hello Brian,
>
> Like I said in the first reply to your post, if you want Ten-Tec rig
> control, buy a commercial product like PDA LOGic 6.0
> (http://www.hosenose.com). If your going to be cheap and use shareware,
> don't waste everybody's time complaining that it doesn't do this and
> doesn't do that. When you buy a product you get what you get, but have some
> company to complain to. When you use shareware you get what you get but its
> a whole lot less and you have nobody to complain to. Now all you shareware
> groupies just stay in the trees, I am not bashing shareware. I use
> shareware for what it is, a means to an end.
>
> BTW, if you have suggestions or complaints about LOGic 6.0, Dennis at LOGic
> is more then happy to listen. And who knows maybe you will see your
> suggestion end up in a future version. I like to compare the progress of
> LOGic 6.0 to Porsche, but more specifically the 911 Porsche. Just like the
> Porsche 911 is designed by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts,
> this software is designed by Hams for Hams.
>
> 73,
> Keith de KE4TEG
>
> At 01:13 PM 06/04/2002 -0400, bharen@bellsouth.net wrote:
> >All,
> >
> >Time to wax prophetically...
> >
> >A few weeks ago I posted a message to this group asking for
> >recommendations for a good logging program to use with the Jupiter. I got
> >lots of responses - thanks to all of you who took the time to write!
> >
> >One program in particular that I'm drawn to is N1MM Logger. Although it
> >is 'freeware', it has lots of great features, a clean interface, is
> >written 32 bit code, is stable and is a collaberative effort much in the
> >spirit of Linux. It is contesting oriented, but can be used for general
> >logging (does not track awards like WAS, etc.). It's great drawback,
> >however, is the lack of an interface for TT radios. The developer of
> >NIMM, Tom (N1MM himself!) apparently focuses on bug removal and making
> >sure the software is ready to support various contests and their ever
> >changing scoring/operating requirements. Rightfully so - he's supporting
> >his major 'customer base'. Several others have inquired about a
> >Jupiter/Pegasus interface, and Tom has gently informed them that it's not
> >a priority. He did hint that if a competent VB programmer was willing to
> >tackle the project he'd provide the source code.
> >
> >With the release of Jupiter firmware 1.18 and N4PY's development of a
> >'Jupiter Logging Mode' for his great software I think the time is ripe for
> >development of a Jupiter/Pegasus interface for N1MM Logger.
> >
> >However, I'm not a programmer, just a user. There wouldn't happen to be a
> >bored, talented VB programmer lurking on this user's group who would be
> >willing to tackle this interface? You'd be helping to marry a great radio
> >to some great software, and earn the undying gratitude of millions (OK,
> >just hundreds) of Jupiter and Pegasus owners.
> >
> >73!
> >Brian
> >W8BYH
> >
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