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AC
Log Comments
"I've been using Amateur
Contact Log for the past 6 months and have loved it
since the first ten minutes it was installed on my pc. You've done an
incredible job here - and it just improves with each update.
You exemplify what I enjoy and respect most about the majority of amateur
radio operators I interact with, whether in person, online, or on the air.
Your willingness to tinker and experiment, always looking for improvements,
is matched only by your tireless willingness to further the hobby and others
enjoyment of it. (Let's face it folks - Scott and Kimberly can't be getting
rich from all the time and concern they lavish on ACL and associated
applications - though they SHOULD be!)
I think you've crossed the line from labor of love to CULT. I know I'm
proselytizing and spreading the word every chance I get. Please keep up the
great work, and know you are appreciated!" Kip -
N6NVP
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say how
happy I am with your AC Log. I’ve been an avid computer
hobbyist for longer than I care to remember, and I have rarely run into such a
clean, well-written piece of software. The installation and registration were
straightforward, and the program performs flawlessly without hogging system
resources or creating memory leaks. Moreover, it does exactly what it was
designed for very well, does it quite fast, and without unnecessary bells and
whistles. Being a new ham, I really appreciate the clean and easy to understand
interface. Also, the conversion and installation of the FCC and RAC databases
went perfectly! Thanks much, and I will be recommending your software to my
friends." Chris -
KG4TPQ 
"Scott, I have gotta hand it to you. I
have been searching for a good
logging program. I came across your Field Day log this
year
and decided to give AC Log a try. I love it! No silly bells and
whistles
which you really don't need - just all the info in a very intuitive data
entry form... AC Log is exactly what I was looking for, so much so that it made me, a loyal
Apple Mac user, pick up an old Wintel machine to run the program!" Rich -
KC9BAV
"I've sure
enjoyed using your AC Log, Scott. Can't wait for a contest so I can
use your contest logs. Really been
having fun with the prefix lookup feature, like what is A3? Well, Tonga,
which I worked tonight, or A2, Botswana, which I worked last week, all with my
100w and vertical antenna! Thanks!" Randy -
W6SJ 
"Yeow!
Right-clicking on DX-Spot works GREAT!! Of course, you have already set up
everything so that it is pre-filled in the log...FANTASTIC! You might need
to change the name of this software package to, say.... ACC - Amateur
Communications Complex or ACHQ - Amateur Communications Headquarters... What
an array of features, and they all work great! Congratulations on a great
software package! I thought the picture on your website showing a QRP'er using
AC Log was also proof that your software package has become a defacto standard
among hams." Bruce
- KC5LZB 
"Scott,
I ordered your AC Log about 9 months ago. Everytime I use it, I say, "MAN,
this
guy made one user-friendly log!" Particularly when I use the
"calculate"
function and use the county pull-down windows. I know getting all that
data in there wasn't easy. Thanks for making a great program. AC Log
is
my ONLY log from now on. None others compare in ease of use and
aesthetics, too. You take OM, and hope to catch you on the air one
day.
Peace and Goodwill..."
Buzz -
AC7RG 
"You're a life saver! A couple of days ago I spent several hours searching
various links trying to find a decent logger. I downloaded a few, but none of them were much good, even the more expensive ones. Most did some
jobs very well, but had glaring gaps in their performance. The documentation
for all of them was inadequate. I'm not 'knocking' the amateurs who produced
them but saying that though their efforts were a lot better than
anything I could produce, they were still way short of how things should be.
Getting desperate, I really didn't expect your AC Log to be any better, but I am pleased to report that it exceeds my wildest
expectations. It's not just that it works well and is easy to use. Your
'help' file is genuinely helpful; it is written in a manner which shows that
you really care about the user and want the product to work well for him/her. You seem to have the knack of getting inside the mind of the ordinary
radio enthusiast and translating his every need simply, concisely and
effectively.
Thanks a million, Scott!"
Frank -
GW3CNM 
"Scott,
I want you to know that I'm extremely pleased with your program. I have
checked on just about every log program out there, and I prefer yours above all.
In ease of use, I think it far surpasses all the high priced ones. (I gotta
tell you - I think you undercharge for yours.)" Rich
- K2RVM 
"Your AC Log program is vy good, and I want the password!
Tnx for all..." Liviu Cismasu - YO3DLL

"When I started playing with the different features of AC
Log and realized how easy it was to use, the term "very impressive" became
an understatement. I am currently converting data from paper logs and will use
AC Log for all logging. Thanks
again for your help and support. In today's world, where "customer
service" tends to be secondary, you make it a primary concern. It's nice
to know someone still does." Paul
- KC5RFU

10
-10 Contest
Log Comments

"...Without going on at length, you are not charging nearly enough
for your products. I have spent much more for less impressive programs.
Yours is the best. It was the recent QST article on your 10-10 Contest
Log that took me to your website.
Although I have never publicly raved about a product, it is my intention to
review it on e-ham and QRZ with straight 5's.
Keep up the good work."
Scott - KC8MWE 
10
Meter Contest Log Comments

"...thanks for the ARRL 10 Meter Program. I have
been off the air for the last 10 years, have NEVER used any
kind of logging software, and had a brand new radio to boot.
The odds were stacked against me! I ended the contest
with over 1,000 Q's and 750,000 points...overall, I rate this
9.5 out of 10!" Mark -
WA0MHJ 
Club Comments

"Thank you for your time and effort in developing such
wonderful software. The Baltimore Amateur Radio Club and
myself wish to register with you for the logging programs. The
club and myself are currently using ALL of your software. As
an avid contester for 25 years, I would personally like to thank
you for software that is so easy to use. Please keep up
the good work. Your
software is GREAT for clubs to use. It is one if not the only software I
know of that I do not have to spend hours trying to explain it to people when
we are in a contest. A brief minute or two and even the most novice of
contesters can be making contacts and logging. Thanks for all of your hard work
and your true devotion to Ham Radio." Bill - N3WD 
"The Hamfest Certificate arrived (THANK YOU, AGAIN), and I
announced it at our club meeting last Wednesday - everyone applauded you!
The Portage Amateur Radio Club hamfest is tomorrow (Sunday - July 28th),
and we are using your certificate as our 4th prize. It's too good to be
just one of the hourly prizes! Thanks - and keep up the good work!"
Tom - KB8UUZ

CQ
WW Log Comments
"Hoooray...your programs are the best by far, and the code and voice
modules put you into a league of your own. I ran the CQ WW Log this weekend and
was very pleased with
its performance. The GUI is well laid out and gives the info an op needs, no more no less.
Looking forward to putting your programs thru the paces.
Having written the CW module for QRPDupe, I know where the gremlins can
hide." Brian -
K9WIS 
Field
Day Comments
"We used the Field Day Network
Log on six computers on an
802.11b network - worked flawlessly and even told us with a pop-up
when we were talking to YOU! The software was the talk of the
event! The map feature impressed the public safety
committee that visited the site from our county government. As they
watched early in the event, they could see the additional sections
being worked. We techno-nerds really impressed them...again THANKS!"
Bob
- N2RXK 
"The club had a
record number of
contacts this year - 1710 - blew away the old record by over 320 QSOs. We ran
3A, using one CW and 2 Phone stations. Your
software worked great with the 802.11B network. Even the Tribal Elders loved it,
and some of them had never used a computer! They said it was very easy to use
and had great features. Thanks
again for a great program. You did good!"
Tom Lower -
K9GPC 
"Our club (WA0DX) had a great field day this year
thanks in no small part
to your fine Field Day program. We used it on 2 computers and combining
the logs was a no brainer, as was generating and uploading the summary
and dupe files.
The members who were logging were very complimentary of the user
friendly interface. It's a great program and made FD logging and
operating very easy this year. This is our first year with it, but not
the last.
Thanks again for a really useful and useable program!" Terry
- WA0ITP

"I just wanted say that our Field Day group loved
the FD software. Previously we had been using another software package which no
one liked and struggled to use. A bunch of our guys purchased your software and
spent the weekend voicing their praise. Thanks!" Dick
- K3IIN 
"The Xerox Amateur Radio Club
(W2XRX) purchased and used your networking software for Field Day.
Everything worked perfectly. The club members raved about how easy it was
to use (not so with a previous program) how it prevented mistakes and actually
sped up the logging process. It was especially welcomed during the late
hour cases of "Field day dyslexia". Visitors were impressed
with the map and graphs; the coordinator liked the statistics, and the dupe checking
was great. The ability to know what band the other operating stations were
on was a great advantage and saved a lot of foot traffic. Many of
the club members asked if you wrote other software, and I gave them the pointer
to your webpage. Once again thanks for a job well done, and we look forward
to using your program(s) in the future." Mike -
KE2LU 
"Field Day
was an absolute joy this year because of your software. EVERYONE
was highly impressed with its ease of use and ease in merging the different
operating positions logs into the master log. Wow!!!!! Best purchase I have made in a very long time.
THANK YOU,
from the bottom of my heart, for a GREAT PRODUCT. CW
keying was excellent and made operating so much easier." Stormy
- K4NOC

"Our
club, the Alford Memorial Radio Club, switched to your Field Day Log this year.
As one of
the ops that used it, I have to say I LOVED IT! For
years we had used another program. It seemed a bit cumbersome to me, and I never
really cared for it that much. I was
introduced to your software by a friend who was demonstrating the network
advantages. I was hooked, and then I discovered that it would be the logging software of choice for our club. It
installed flawlessly on my old P200 laptop, and it had no problem with my
homebrew rig interface for my Yaesu FT-890. I love the AC Log, too!"
Kevin - KQ4LE

"Scott,
just wanted to say how much our club enjoyed using your Field Day software. Excellent doesn't cover it! We just finished the event today, and
everyone thought you have done a super job with it. I sent
this to say thanks for a nice product to the amateur community. Very well
done!"
Bob - K5DZE,
Advisor/Trustee W5CBC, Central
Bible
College ARC 
"Thanks,
Scott, for all of your hard work! I really appreciate all of the software
you design. At home here, I normally use your AC
Log and during
some contests that my club has participated in, we have tried out some of your
other programs. You might be interested to know that this year I stopped
by the Field Day on the Microsoft Campus here in Redmond, WA, and every
single radio had a laptop by its side running your Field Day Network software!
Also, all of the computers were networked wirelessly. It was a cool
sight! Anyway, thank you very much for creating
software for the ham community!"
Ben - NW7DX 
"Scott, I was asked by our club to look into finding a
computer logging program for our Field Day event this year -
something to replace the old, tedious way of doing it all by
hand. Another area club member tipped me off to your website. I downloaded your Field Day Log and
did a demo on a laptop at one of our meetings prior to Field
Day. Everyone was impressed, liked what they saw and said,
"Let's do it!" We had the most successful event
so far, using your program really helped all around. It
made it more fun and enjoyable for all. Our club thanks
you for providing us with this program to use." Jack -
K8IUV (Chain-O-Lakes ARC) 
"I used your Field Day Log and just wanted to tell you that it was outstanding
- very easy and fast to
use! The
screen was just perfect for my laptop PC, and using it was a pleasure. It
made the whole FD experience a better one and was simply a delight."
Bob - K7ZB 
"Excellent"
- that's the unanimous response of the N3SH/WA3SH crews to the FD Network and
stand alone software. Thanks for
making our FD more pleasurable."
Larry - K3VX
for Wireless
Assn of South Hills 
"Scott,
I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I love the
Field Day Log. This has been the easiest Field Day for logging and reporting in my 23
years as an amateur. Easy to use and super easy to report to the League!
You can bet as I get into contesting again I will be checking back into your website and
purchasing more of your products. Thanks again for you hard work. You
have a loyal customer here!" Tom - KY8I 
"My wife and
I worked Field Day from home this year using emergency power. We made 1094
contacts, and your logging program worked terrific. Both my wife and I were
impressed. Keep up the great work." Art
- K8ET 
"I just got back from our
Field Day event and wanted to let you know about my
experiences with your software. Had everything else today worked as well as
your Field Day Network Log, even that 31 Alpha on the East Coast wouldn't
have had more contacts to log! This FD was plagued with problems, but one thing
we could absolutely count on was your software! It performed without a
glitch, even under circumstances not ideally suited for computers. This
is one of the best purchases I've ever made for
the hobby!" Mike
- N9KZU
"I just wanted you to know what
a pleasure it was using your Field Day Log. The
program is very intuitive. I was most impressed by the fact that anyone could
sit down at the keyboard and in seconds, not minutes, be very comfortable using
the software. Several operators asked me for more info about your logging
programs, and I was only too happy to direct them to your website. Your Field Day
Log is a WINNER!" Reed -
WW3A 
"I
just wanted to let you know that my club, Sporadic Ham Radio
Club, K2FA, used your Field Day Network Log. It worked flawlessly
and installed easily. We even boldly used an XP machine as the
server! We ran the contest as class 3D low power - one CW station,
one SSB station and one Multi. Our total was around 3000 points.
We worked it for 18 of the 24 hours. We credit a big part of
our point increase over last year (1800), to your software."
Pete
- KF2U 
"I used your Field
Day log with my laptop this year. As Field Day was kicking off
quite a few of the guys in the group looked at me kind of funny when I told
them I was going to be logging on the computer for FD and not keeping a paper
log. About an hour later, after they had seen how easy your program was to
operate, and how easy it was to pick up dupes, I had to fight to keep my laptop at
my station. Thank you very much for the great software, and you will be
hearing from some of the guys that I spent the day with!" Kevin
- N2ZPY 
"Congratulations on a great program. This is the second year using the
Field Network Log, and our club members love it. It is intuitive
to
use, and the ability to just type the entries (tab optional) is
great. One of our members is blind (and a great cw operator BTW), and he
was
able to log a fair number of contacts by himself due to not needing to tab
between exchange elements.
Keep up the good work."
Dave - KV4CN

General Software Comments

"Hey, I just entered my first contest ever
- about 8 hours
worth - what a blast! Your software makes it a joy. I just typed in the
call and the name and state, and I'm done. It took 2 seconds to make both
files needed to send off for a score and to import... I would never have tried a contest
without your super programs. I really like all your stuff. Now if I could
only type.." Tom
- N6AJR 
"Your software is terrific!
The main reason I purchased the package was to replace a competitor's
product that I had used for Sweepstakes. I was really
pleased with your software - much easier to use, smooth operating, status very
clear, no stopping to fix glitches, etc. This encouraged me to get on two
contests I had never done before (CQWW and ARRL 10 Meter), and I had a
ball! Although I am not a "big gun", I am sure I'll be trying
more contests as a result.
Thanks, and keep up the good work!" Kaspar
-
K1KAV 
"You
are awesome. Your software is so easy to use, and with these
enhancements, this kid is in contest heaven. I use your software
for all the contests you support. The software works! Check
my scores in QST and CQ, and I am only a second year contester!"
Patrick
- KK5VN 
"Last year I ran 160M SB in
that
same ARRL event, using Scott's software on an old Toshiba 150 Mhz
Pentium. Not only did I win World Wide, but also broke the all time
record, by a very healthy margin, for World class on 160M. My radio
was an Elecraft K-2, which I built from a kit.
My point is not to brag, but to show that Scott's software is indeed quite capable of handing in a record breaking performance. It's just
not only for Newbies at all. If I can do it, so can anyone!" Brian -
K7RE
Ham
Club Database Comments

"This is what I've been looking for because my wife is
our club's secretary, and she can use this program often...I would like to thank you for all the programs that you
have made available to me, and the price is unreal." Harry
- KB8UBQ 
IARU
HF Contest Log Comments

"Just finished up using the program for IARU in the CD pack I
bought. It further convinces me I made
the right choice. No glitches, no extra keystrokes, etc. Fantastic. Ended contest,
punched a few buttons, looked it over, sent via e-mail...done. With the other program I had to figure it all out and then submit. LOVE IT."
Dan - W4NTI 
Net
Manager Comments

"Scott,
first of all let me say GREAT JOB! I am the Net Manager for
the Missouri HF ARES Net, and your Net Manager Log has made
that job much easier for me...Our net has over 250 members so
you can see how difficult that could be. I also enjoy your Amateur
Contact Log - great for DXing and ragchewing alike. Thanks again,
and please keep up the good work. It is a service to the Amateur
Radio community." John
- N0XG 
November
Sweepstakes Comments
"Again,
outstanding job on the November Sweepstakes Log! I ran it with a rig
interface for both computer control and CW keying, and it performed
flawlessly! I love the
mods you've made to the program. This was so easy, it shouldn't
be legal. I don't remember a contest like the one that ended tonight
being less work! The little
map you have is great. It showed the XYL, who thinks my contesting habit
is a waste of time, all the neat little colorful sections I worked. "Look, Honey, at all the places I talked to today!"
That was a nice feature you didn't have to put in, but you did. Software
should be basic and user friendly. Great
job with the ADIF features. It's not even an hour since Sweepstakes
ended, and I've transferred the contest log to AC Log, exported the ADIF to LoTW, uploaded it, and already received 7 QSLs on the LoTW site. Super job and very easy to use. Again, my best to
you, and keep up the fantastic work!" Eric Stover
- K0EWS 
"I
have found a great source for great software at a great price.
(How about that...3 greats in one sentence!) I don't make a
dime out of this for recommending it to you, so this is purely
a "Seal of Approval". I used the November Sweepstakes
in the CW portion, and it is great! I plan on checking out his
other wares, too, and I'm sure I'll be purchasing the software
package!"
Rob
- WJ5K 
"Just wanted to let you know
that I had a GREAT sweepstakes, and your
software worked FLAWLESSLY! I am using a Macintosh iMac SE/DV with Virtual PC (Win98).
Your program was just perfect throughout the
entire contest. Thanks again, and I'm sure that I'll be getting more of
your software as contests come up. Thanks for all your hard work." Todd LeMense
- KK0DX 
"I heard about your software last weekend when
one of our club members
downloaded and registered the November Sweepstakes software...The biggest
complaint I have had with all the logging software is it is complex and
difficult to edit on the fly. Generally, I try to learn the logging
program
the day of the contest which means it needs to be straightforward and
simple.
Yours on the other hand is perfect. I give it a 10. The first time
I
needed to edit an entry ... I wondered what would happen if I just double clicked on
the
entry (using common sense). Scott, you must be full of common sense
because I realized that is exactly how you edit the entry. Simple and
very
fast, much more so than any other logging program I have seen or used.
Another great, and very critical feature, is that the log saves to the hard
disk with every entry. Having had linear amplifiers fail in every
November
Sweepstakes, we know about Murphy's law and equipment failure. We also
know what it is like to kill a computer or lose power and realize you have
not saved the last hour of entries.
Additionally, the incorporation of the tool tips in your program means
finding out what a button does is much quicker than looking it up in help;
very important in the middle of a contest.
Needless to say, after ten minutes, I was hooked. Keep up the good work."
Brad - AC5YM 
"Scott,
I just
wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed using your logging software during Sweepstakes. It's the first time I logged with a computer program; in the past
I've used a spreadsheet or just pencil and paper. I had a
ball! I operated QRP and worked 430 contacts in 78 of 80 sections, for a whopping
score of 67,000 points. It was a pleasure to be able to concentrate on the
exchange and not on the computer program for copying it down. It's a great program, and I'm really glad I found it. You might make a diehard
rabid contester out of me! I used to be just a casual contester that my wife
could live with!" Steve -
N8WL 
"Scott, I
appreciate your kindness and your attitude very much. I am an old retired
programmer so I know how much fun it is, but I also know how much hard work goes
into doing it properly - particularly in designing it properly. You are
a great programmer and a good business person, and you obviously have the real
ham spirit. I will continue to spread
the good word about your products and your great supportive attitude. I wish
you every success." Don -
N4TN 
"I
won the Atlantic Division for the low power
category in last year's SS. I also made REGIONAL Top Five (I was #4). Made over
1000 contacts with a clean sweep, and the software performed beautifully and
helped me immensely. The QSO rate, stats, color coded section tracking, and the
timekeeping functions also kept me on track. It's flexible, intuitive and fast.
It's smart enough to let you jump from field to field without hitting TAB or
ENTER. Handled the 100+ per minute runs without bogging me down at all. I
highly recommend it." Steve
- W3SY 
"I have used the SS Contest program for the last
3 years. It's very simple
and intuitive to use. Easy to set up and to operate, the steps required
for
the contest are very few. I don't know how I worked in the SS without it." Scotty - N7HJ

"Just wanted
to let you know how well your software worked in the Sweeps! Oh yeah, and
get out the broom...my first clean sweep! Also, the
CQ WW DX Networking software you provided us with worked great. We ran
three transmitters with three networked computers, and it performed flawlessly!"
John - NS2P

"Thanks for your efforts for
finally, a line of very user friendly software. I'm now 60 & been away
from hamming for 21 years. Coming back into competitive contesting is a cinch
with your software!" Michel - VE2CU
"Scott... just
thought I'd drop you note. I was the top operator in the Vermont section in the
Nov Sweep's last year (2000) for low-power, single-op, multi-band, and I
was using your Sweepstakes logging program. I like your program because it's easy
to use and not cluttered with stuff. It has just enough info to
keep you abreast of where you are during the contest. Keep up the good
work...(you can use my e-mail anywhere you'd like to promote your
software)." Steve - W1NEK 
"...I have used AC Log for quite awhile. I used the Sweepstakes
software last year. The SS software saved me many hours
of work converting files for submission using conventional spreadsheets.
Unlike other software, your programs have a "simple
elegance" that makes them very attractive. Keep up the
good work!" Joe - WA2PJI 
State
QSO Log Comments

"Just came
off 2 days of TQP. On our route
around Texas,
we made a stop at 4 guys sitting on a tri-county line operating 2 rigs. We went up to say hello and noticed both rigs using your TQP software. I
thought that was great. Also, at the after party gathering here in Houston, folks were
really touting your software. We used it, and it worked flawlessly. I did virtually all cw and was apprehensive about using F keys but didn't take long to get the hang of
it. Thanks for the great software, and I really admire all the hard work
you put into supporting your software. Your software is well liked in Texas!"
Danny
- N5BE
VHF
Contest Log Comments

"... I am satisfied with the
speed of your response, and that shows me that not only do you back up
your product 150%, but that you care about your customer's satisfaction and the
hobby of Amateur Radio as a whole. I know I will be a return customer and
will highly recommend you to other friends for your programs! In testing out the VHF Log, giving it a dry run,
I found that it is simplistic enough in its operation and functionality to allow one
to concentrate more on the contest, but it has lots of bells and whistles, too.
Keep up the good work! After all, I like to think that HAM is
an abbreviation for Helping All Mankind. That is what you are
doing in your own way with your programs for the hobby." Seth
- N2XDR 
"Just finished the Jan. VHF contest...I loved the fact
that by 2 minutes after the contest was over, I had my results
sent in! WOW! It used to take me months to get it done...Thanks for your work. It's guys like you that push the
hobby and the art forward." Ron - K7RJ 
"Well, I just
opened my mail and found that I won 6 meters, 2 meters and 432 in the 2001
September VHF/UHF contest for Los Angeles, and the wall paper was hand stamped
"division leader". I had never seen this before, but it must be
a very good thing! I don't think I could have done it without your
software. I don't know of any other software you can install an hour into
the contest, get it going and win the whole thing. It is very intuitive
and easy to be instantly proficient." Chris
- AC6TA 
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