Typical contest logging software includes features for postcontest processing of the log to prepare it for submission to the contest sponsor. I am considering the microham micro2r and the top ten dx doubler. The full version of the program contains all the tests and utilities. In win 10, if the title bar is grayed, then the window is inactive. Cw via comlpt, ssbrtty via soundcard, trcvrsteuerung 2tx for so2r etc. So2rduino a usb so2r box paul young, k1xm while most so2r boxes connect with a computer via traditional parallel lpt.
Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Win test is a contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. One transmit led and one receive led should be lit. Since various contests have different cabrillo output format requirements that are contest specific and because ac log is designed with general logging in mind, ac log doesnt have a cabrillo output function. Set the keyer and so2r ports to one of each port pair. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r interfaces ezmaster from ham radio solutions i4ufh and mk2r from microham. The support software consists of two simple programs that work alone or with your logger. Wintest a french twist on contest logging wintest is a relatively new entry in the windows contest logging field. With wintest contesting software and only one usb cable i have control of two radios, two band decoders they are part of the box for sixpak wx0b antenna switch, dvk triggered by any popular contesting software, k1el winkey and advanced so2r capabilities. Project leader olivier le cam, f5mzn is a very active contester, deeply involved with fy5ke contest efforts.
Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with win test via a usb port. With one exception, usbtoparallel adapters will not work here. Win test, n1mm, sd and writelog all do this some better than others. Win test is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. Wintest, n1mm, sd and writelog all do this some better than others. You can change which leds are lit by using the two switches.
As i have heard other flex owners say, it is like operating in the dark, when trying to use a rig without the visual interface. Once the software is loaded the arduino will become an so2r box. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Oct 18, 2011 reuploaded in hd an introduction on how to use the win test contest logging software. The purpose of this presentation is not to recommend logging software. Mar 20, 2010 logging software wintest made everything easy. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, qsorder, vkcl contest log, lm log post processor.
File without a wintest file opened file with a wintest file opened edit. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the cqww dx ssb contest for the first time this year. Since win test version 3 was released it now has the added support for rtty contests using the mmtty engine which is used in most windows based contest logging programs. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase. Recommended by organizers rdxc by ua1aaf free software new version 2010 year is available. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, win test, and writelog. If no new multipliers are found, use the windows to find new qsos. This is a new version of rdxc software for operating in russian dx contest, for postcontest logging qsos and for play in the contest for training yourself in cw. Windows installable file with the so2r box interface program, so2r box utility, and so2r box manual. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the cqww dx. You may want to check out more software, such as comodo firewall pro, securecrt or vmware server console.
The definitive contest software not only another contest logging software. Some software programs include specific features for single operator two radios so2r operations. Collected funds by wintest sales are exclusively dedicated to the nonprofit association rack. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with wintest via a. Inside the hamschack theres operating position equipped with yaesu ftmp markv radios and om power amplifiers and so2r system with wintest logging software and microham mk2r so2r device. Writelog contesting software contest logging software for. In addition you can train morserunner in so2r mode as well. I am new to wintest and i am moving to it because of comments i received from k3lr and other contesters. Can i use ac log to create a cabrillo file for contest submission. Ppt single operator two radio powerpoint presentation. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. Dx log has some nice features for so2r with scripts and flexible switching functions for audio from radios in different ears. An introduction on how to use the wintest contest logging software.
Anyone tried to use dx log and so2r with 6000 series. Mar 26, 2020 win test is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. Listed under the software contesting category that is about ham radio contest software. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, wintest, and writelog. Contest logging software refers to specialized computer software programs designed for use by. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Datadog log management accelerates troubleshooting efforts with rich, correlated. This is a new version of rdxc software for operating in russian dx contest, for postcontest logging qsos and for play in the contest for training yourself in cw russian oblasts are detected automatically. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Dont be surprised if the relays switch a few times when you connect the so2rduino to the computer.
Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. Wintest and similar logging programs some terminology the open tworadio switching protocol. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. The yccc box provides sixteen outputs and wintest can take advantage of this. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. Software for so2r must cater for tworadio operation wintest, n1mm and writelog all do this must interface with so2r controller. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Describe your experience with the wintest contest logging software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Im not sure about their program naming choices but. Most handle microham, wintest handles ezmaster as well. Inside the hamschack theres operating position equipped with yaesu ftmp markv radios and om power amplifiers and so2r system with win test logging software and microham mk2r so2r device. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Below is how to setup win test for rtty operation in the quickest and simplest way.
Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control. Writelog has everything you need to run complete so2r operation with only. If home brew controller, assertion of lpt pins 14 rig select, 16 ptt and 117 cw essential. Since wintest version 3 was released it now has the added support for rtty contests using the mmtty engine which is used in most windows based contest logging programs. Overall it is a robust contesting software package. This will work with writelog, n1mm logger, and wintest.
I want to try out s02r, and need some inputs on so2r controllers. Im not sure about their program naming choices but the programs do the job. What inspired this change is that win 10 is particularly bad at visual cues to show you which window is active. This is the last version which works with windows xp or vista. Below is how to setup wintest for rtty operation in the quickest and simplest way. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author. With win test contesting software and only one usb cable i have control of two radios, two band decoders they are part of the box for sixpak wx0b antenna switch, dvk triggered by any popular contesting software, k1el winkey and advanced so2r capabilities. Were confident you will agree that it truly is the next generation of high performance contest logging software. Logging software windows on same side as radios dedicated antenna. By collecting metrics, events, and logs from more than 250 technologies, datadog provides endtoend visibility across dynamic, highscale infrastructure. Wintest is a contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. Must interface with so2r controller most handle microham, wintest handles ezmaster as well.
In addition, writelog has a plug in software interface for high level automation that is exploited by the writelogrunmode component that is published as open source on github. Multiple antennas available flexible antenna switching flexible audio switching more automation is better compatible logging software identical or similar radios ergonomic station layout high quality comfortable headphones. Contest logging software for winning cw, ssb, and rtty. So2r box software installation 43 fsk installation 49 rtty interface 50 interface 50. Basics of so2r operation randy farmer, w8fn dfw contest group presented at hamcom 2014 plano, tx. Reuploaded in hd an introduction on how to use the wintest contest logging software. Datadog is the essential monitoring service for hybrid cloud environments. So2r box utility is intended for setup functions without a logging program and so2r box is for runtime control with a logger.
Most contest logging software packages will also compute a running score for the contest during operation and will help track which multipliers have been worked and which have not. You should now be able to control the so2r box plus from the logging program. Although winlog32 is general purpose logging software, it has a definite slant on dxing on both hf and vhf with comprehensive tracking of various awards programs like dxcc, iota, waz etc. Using logging software to record example is from wintest others briefly recording to mp3 using the fraunhofer codec builtin to windows, but hidden compressed audio files win test. The so2r box interface program uses open two radio switching protocol otrsp commands for radio switching and winkey commands for the keyer. It connects to the computer through a usb interface. N1mm loggers so2v interface is essentially identical to the so2r. In dx log you may choose radio as flexradio but nothing more with respect to any model number. Has anyone got it to play well with flex 6000 series. Check out the features of writelog compared to the competition.
The station is built for so2r contesting, but allows to operate some multioperations as well. Wintest contest logging software resource detail the. Writelog can make contesting more fun and help improve your scores. While contesters in france and elsewhere in europe have. Building a contest station norfolk amateur radio club. I am new to win test and i am moving to it because of comments i received from k3lr and other contesters. Oct 16, 2011 an introduction on how to use the win test contest logging software. Writelog contesting software contest logging software. The board has three surfacemount parts which we solder before we ship them.
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