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| Super Duper | The best contest logging software for the unassisted contest operator, from our own EI5DI. Supports many contests types, and includes rig control but no packet support. Requires 386, 4Mb or better. Win 3.11/95/98 compatible. Free to download. Excellent support service and user's reflector. |
| N1MM Logger | This free, Windows-based contest logger demands a visit to the site just to view the many features available, which include packet and 2-radio support, soundcard DVK and great band-maps. Its fast becoming the industry standard, and the one that all others have to watch! |
| CT | K1EA's multi-op contest program, with networking and packet interfacing. Old v6 version available as free demo download. |
| CT Resources | CT resources from contest-station K1TTT. |
| TR | The 'other' multi-op contest logging program, with a great practice-mode for the weekdays. Limited-contest full-function demo available. |
| NA | Another popular American contest logger with its own reflector. Limited-contest limited-function demo available. |
| WriteLog | This contest software sticks to the multi-windows style perfected in DX4WIN. Manual and some screen shots available for download, but no demo version. |
| K9JY's WriteLog Support Site | If you get stuck trying to work out how to use and configure Writelog, you'll need to pay a visit to Scott's WriteLog User Support Site which provides some, if not all of the answers. |
| WF1B's RTTY | The RTTY contest software used by most of the world's top contesters. Multi-functional. Supports a large range of contests and terminal-units. Requires 386, 66MHz, 1Mb or better. Compatible with Windows. Has just been made available Free ! Note (2006) the wf1b.com website has disappeared, but the program is till available courtesy of OK1YM. |
| OH2GI | RTTY Contest Software. Also supports CW, AMTOR, PACTOR, PACTOR-II (SCS PTC-II), G-TOR (KAM) and PSK31 (SCS PTC-II). Simultaneous operation of two HF radios is provided. Requires 386/Dos V5.0 or better with hard drive and colour display. Note: this site has LOTS of other contester info too. |
| DX4WIN | A superior logging package for the serious or casual DXer; too many features to contemplate. |
| Prolog | A much used DX logging program and QSL database system. |
| Log-EQF | A logging program available for Dos/Win3.1, and a true 32-bit version for Win95/98. Shareware versions available. |
| DXtreme Station Log | A versatile logger with multimedia features. Compatible with ARRL's Logbook of the World. Excellent QSL and reporting capabilities. WinXP only. |
| ADIF Explained | If you need more information about the Amateur Data Interchange Format, this site lists the history, the specifications, who to ask for help, and a big list of programs that support it. |
| WT4I Contest Tools | The WT4I Contest Tools are a suite of programs designed to manage contest logs in the Cabrillo format. Written primarily for contest managers and log checkers to help them check logs, they will also be of great use to any contester. |
| DF3CB's BV | QSL management and label printing software - its free ! |
| WB8RCR's QSL-Maker | QSL design software for single-sided cards you can print at home. Many features - its also free ! |
| PSK31 | The official homepage for the most exciting digital mode since CW. |
| LogSearch Applet | G4ZFE's useful log search applet for a website without CGI facilities. |
| PED | A CW pileup-trainer from Japan - its great ! Note: 2006 The original page seems to be down at the moment, but you can also get PED HERE. |
| RUFZ | The CW operating program that even has its own contests ! New WindowsXP version available. |
| CYBER CW | A CQWW contest simulator program. |
| CW Freak | CW Speed Training Software, similar to Rufz(XP) by JI0VWL. |
| MorseRunner | Contest simulator for Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP from Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA. Change speed and pitch, and add QRM, QRN, QSB, flutter, and even LID's, as required! |
| PileMania | No, its not a medical condition, but freeware Contest Training Software from JA1DYB. |
| G0RUR's HamWare | A large collection of ham software and links. |
| HF.Org | A large resource center for ham software. |
| QRZ.Com | Another huge ham software collection. |
| RCK Rtty | RTTY, PSK31, Pactor, Amtor and CW with a soundcard. Simultaneous transceiver control and Packet operation. Qso or Contest mode. Win95/98/2k. Demo version available. |
| MMTTY | This excellent free RTTY software runs on a Pentium PC with soundcard, and can be integrated into other logging or contesting programs. |
| Soundblaster Software | DL9QT's huge collection of soundblaster software covers Packet, RTTY, Multi Mode, FAX, SSTV, Hell, CW and much more. |
| FBB | F6FBB's AX25 Packet-Radio BBS for Dos, Windows, and Linux. Freeware. |
| G0RRW's Packet Page | A fine collection of Packet Software available for download. |
| Sound Card Packet | Not got a TNC ? KC2RLM's article explains how to do it all on a soundcard, using the free utility AGWPE, written by SV2AGW. |
| HFWIN | The U.S. Department of Commerce NTIA/ITS Institute for Telecommunication Sciences has made their High Frequency Propagation Model Software available here. DOS/Win3/9x. |
| Master Callsign List | Most contest logging programs can utilise a master callsign database, to help you determine an uncertain callsign. A variety of these databases can be found here, to suit different contest entry-classes. Compliled by K8CC. |
| RTTY Callsign List | A similar database to the one above, but compiled for RTTY contesting, by Eddie, W6/G0AZT. Also resources for the newcomer to RTTY operation. |