What finally moved me off the mark was discovering the excellent mentoring K5WH and others are doing using Zoom on the Web. Clearly there were reasons to get these modes working in my station. After the contest, I looked up my call on PSKReporter and was amazed at how far away my signals were heard. I also used FLDIGI to work an RTTY contest last year, and was impressed with how efficient each contact was. After reading several articles though, I realized it could give me some tools for understanding how my radios and antennas were working. I’m not necessarily interested in using the digital modes for my daily hamming. WSJT-X for Weak Signal and Propagation work PSK Reporter: WBØMMC, 10 Meters, Feb.
#Macloggerdx setup software#
I knew it was also capable of integrating with some of the newer digital mode software - I just hadn’t tried it yet.
#Macloggerdx setup plus#
This is something I intend to get working on the Ten Tec Omni VI Plus and Paragon.
I could control my Elecraft K3 remotely while capturing its operating parameters for the log. It also integrates with QRZ.com for call sign lookups. While it doesn’t try to do absolutely everything like HRD, it handles logging and online QSLs very well, connecting easily with services like Logbook of the World (LOTW) and eQSL. So, a couple of years ago I began using MacLogger DX. Yes, There is decent Ham software for the Mac MacLogger DX I really wanted something simpler that would meet my modest needs without all the extra work. That was mostly ok, but it was more trouble to keep up with two operating systems, and there were endless streams of Windows upgrades to install. To that end, I had Parallels running on the Mac Mini I use in the shack. The problem of course is there are far more Ham radio apps for Windows machines. I used to run a Mac IT shop for the local university, and Macs have always been best for my personal interests in electronic music, photography and public speaking. I’ve dabbled some over the last few years, and even had a pretty complete Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) installation working. Lest you think I’m completely old-school or only work on old Ten Tec gear, I decided it was finally time to get on top of a digital mode like WSJT-X.
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