Propagation and path information shows up easily. It logs contacts and interfaces with popular services like Logbook of the World. Non-essential information that is worth recording. It is unwise to mix UTC and local times and dates together in the log use one or the other. Of course, you are free to use local time as long as you indicate this clearly in the log. They keep UTC date and time straight automatically. It controls my Flex 6300 through the popular OmniRig CAT module. This is an advantage of the computerized logging programs. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. But it does what I need and seems easy to configure. Log4OM does not do as much as DX Lab Suite. Log4OM Ham Logging Program – Simple and Integrated It only took ten minutes to install, import my log, and get up and running. Developed by an Italian ham – Daniele Pistollato, IW3HMH – Log4OM is a single, highly integrated program. So, I installed the Log4OM ham logging program. I am a fairly sophisticated software user, but I longed for something simpler. It’s online documentation seems to go on forever. The amount of configuration options is staggering. The main challenge with DX Lab Suite is that is tries to do too much in too many separate modules. Although highly rated, I found I spent more time trying to configure this software than actually using it. Now, while I have enormous respect for volunteers who contribute free programs to the community, I was continuously challenged by this suite of 8 separate programs. When I got my new Flex radio I switched to DX Lab Suite, as described previously. I dislike “renting” software so I looked for a free alternative.

However, a few years ago this free software went commercial under a subscription model. My original ham logging software was Ham Radio Deluxe.

Radio logging software free