Not until I got a radio that connected to the computer, so it would automatically log the frequency and mode, did I really warm up to it. I kept paper logs for years, and tried a couple of times unsuccessfully to change over to computer logging.
And, finally, logging this way is more prone to human error.Īll in all, I think I’ll stick with the computer. With a computer, it’s all right there on the screen in front of you. You’d have to dig out the index card, then the appropriate paper log. It would also be harder to look up information on previous QSOs. Of course, it is more work to do this, and if you’re a contester who might make hundreds or thousands of contacts during a weekend, it’s probably impractical to record every single contest QSO. I thought that was a pretty ingenious way to get some of the benefits of computer logging while I at the same time preserving the practice of paper logging. He could then presumably look up the previous contacts in his paper logs. On the card, he’d right the date (and maybe some other info) of each contact with that station. I worked one guy who, in addition to his paper log, kept an index card file with a card for every station he ever worked. Paper logging is more “charming” as he put it, but if the information isn’t readily at hand, then all that “charm” is for naught. The, it struck me that he had hit on the primary issue of whether to log on paper or on a computer. That’s really great! I log on paper so it has some charm but not much logistical practicality ! I’m always impressed when someone is able to tell me that we have talked before.ĭo you know the dates of those contacts? Id like to see if I can find them in one of my paper logs.
My computer says that our QSO yesterday was our third. When I typed his call into my computer log, the two previous QSOs popped right up. Great to meet you and look forward to catching you down the log. I worked a guy yesterday, who emailed afterwards. StumbleUpon For many, if not most, hams, a computer has become a necessary accessory in the shack.
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