SkookumLogger 4+
Willard Myers
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- Free
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Description
SkookumLogger is a contest logging program for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, supporting single-mode and and mixed-mode events on 13 bands between 160m and 23cm. You can find lists of supported radios and supported contests at https://k1gq.com/SkookumLogger/index.html.
Some features:
◆ Any number of QSOs per log
◆ Two QSO entry boxes supporting interleaved SO1R, SO2V, SO2R/2BSIQ with one keyboard
◆ Duplicate and needed multiplier checking as callsigns are entered
◆ Exchange pre-fill from log and from Exchange Archive (personal call history file)
◆ Partial callsign matching against log, Exchange Archive, and Super Check Partials (SCP) database
◆ Integrated download of the SCP and cty.dat databases
◆ Separate activity table windows (like band maps) for each contest band
◆ Multiplier checksheets for countries, regions, prefixes, zones, grids, other
◆ Time Tracker and Rate Tracker panels
◆ Score window with band breakdown and scoring for most contests
◆ Bidirectional DX Cluster packet spotting interface, with skimmer and QSX support
◆ CW call type-ahead and CW keyboard mode
◆ Context-sensitive, queued message sending for CW, SSB (using radio DVR), FSK/PSK (using radio encoder)
◆ Magic Message, like ESM with user-defined trigger key
◆ Stateless ESM triggered by the return key
◆ Voice Keyer using text-to-speech and Personal Voice Apple technologies to send SSB messages
◆ Audio recorder for QSOs, entire contests, arbitrary snippets
◆ Great circle maps with target vector, terminator and antenna pattern overlays
◆ SkookumNet networking for multi-operator/multi-transmitter configurations
◆ Amplifier standby/operate and drive power controls
◆ Rotator direction display and control
◆ Panadapter and mini-pan displays with graphical known-activity overlays and radio frequency control
◆ K1EL WinKeyer with KEY1/KEY2 management
◆ YCCC SO2R Box+ and YCCC SO2R Mini interfaces, including their WinKeyer emulations
◆ YCCC MOAS antenna switch interface
◆ XK-24 Keypad interface with red/blue backlights status indicators
◆ Cabrillo export for submitting log entries
◆ Automatic Cabrillo upload to support SCP
◆ ADIF and CSV export for moving contest QSOs to a general-purpose logger
◆ Automated log submission via Apple Mail and via web browser
◆ Statistics report for post-contest analysis of your contest log
◆ CW Practice mode for SO1R and SO2R/2BSIQ, simulating run and pounce pileups with realistic propagation
What’s New
Version 4.9
New
◆ SkookumLogger now tries harder to guess and pre-fill exchange fields as a call sign is entered. Information sources other than logged QSOs and your Exchange database are consulted, such as oblasts in the Countries file and IARU societies in a list of society codes for DXCC codes. Pre-fills now include "DX", "--", and the DXCC country code for the call, depending on contest rules. As before, SkookumLogger does not block you from logging a QSO with an empty exchange field, but does flag the QSO as Suspect.
◆ The "Do not use the Exchange database" Logging setting prevents using your exchange database as an information source for exchange pre-fill, for contests that prohibit use of call history files.
◆ The ESM (Enter Sends Message) feature introduced in SkookumLogger 4.8 has been modified to use stateless logic similar to that in the DxLog logger. The Guide describes the logic and how to use it.
◆ KPA1500 Serial, like KPA1500 TCP, now supports pre-setting the amplifier antenna tuner per-antenna and per-band. This feature is requires beta KPA1500 firmware and is currently disabled; contact me for details.
◆ The title of the Activity window for a radio now includes the name of the radio, unless less both radios are on the same band. Don't do that.
Changed
◆ Updated for rules changes for the Salmon Run QSO party.
Fixed
◆ Zone multipliers edits in IARU HF Championship were logged correctly but the prefilled value was use in scoring, as shown in the Zone Checksheet and possibly in the Notes log column. Thanks W6FB.
◆ Cleaned up handling of zone entries to pre-fill with leading zeros suppressed and ignore leading zeros when user logs them.
◆ Prevent crash when using the voice keyer in 1T2R Pounce mode. Thanks JH5GHM.
◆ The Run Partials pane overlay for Partner Mode was hidden behind the pane. Thanks GØDVJ.
◆ SkookumLogger was getting into a confused state requiring a restart if the Reenable button was chosen in the Alert that appeared when radio polling timed out while the serial connection was still functioning. That button is gone. To quickly recover from a radio polling timeout, click the radio's status button in the Log window's status bar. Thanks JH5GHM.
◆ The Z(one) multiplier column in the Log table was hidden for contests like IARU HF Championship where zone is entered in the Info field instead of a dedicated Zone entry field.
Ratings and Reviews
Great accessibility and support from developer
I (AI7SK) am VoiceOver user and found that this app has a great support for VoiceOver. Every control has a proper label and hint test. Navigation in dialogs is very reasonable. There was one instance where VoiceOver didn't work correctly, I contacted developer and we worked together a solution that was implemented in very timely manner. Bill is very respoinsive and was willing to address the issue I had. The way He implemented much better solution than I expected. In addition to good VoiceOver support, the app also has a lot of keyboard shortcuts, while this is common for contesting software, it is also very helpful for accessibility (for visually impaired users). I am using this app for contesting quite successfully.
Happy User Since 2014
Full Disclosure: The developer, Bill, is a long time friend and contesting mentor of mine for almost 20 years.
While SkookumLogger is new to the Apple Store, I have been using SL since 2014 just as Bill started implementing support for Single Operator Two Radio (SO2R). I've used SL as my primary contest logging program from my home QTH from casual to full-time contesting efforts ever since. Stable, great features, and excellent support of Elecraft K3(S) radios. SL has all the features you need to mount a successful contesting effort.
Great Software and Great Support
I have been using SL for several months with several different brands of radio. The program has been almost perfectly stable and has worked wonderfully with several different brand of radio. The continious updates and support the developer have be great!
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Information
- Seller
- Willard Myers
- Size
- 62.1 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Bill Myers, K1GQ
- Price
- Free