[DogParkList] Fwd: MacloggerDx review

[Don Agro]

Hi Radhammes,

I have forwarded your interesting comments on ke4yzn's eHam review of  
MacLoggerDX to the MacLoggerDX list.

If the program has fallen as far behind as you seem to think, it is  
probably best that I discontinue it and leave the task to younger and  
smarter minds.

While it is true that the countless updates since version 3.5 may seem  
minor in nature they were all FREE.

I should also point out that two of the very serious bugs reported in  
KE3YZN's eHam review were in error and are not faults in the program  
but a failure to read the manual...

  1) You CAN choose amongst free Internet Lookup, HamCall and QRZ  
Online services with one popup in the Station Info Dialog.

  2) The DXCluster "Clack" is very easy to silence and the solution to  
that one has been in the FAQ for over a year.




Begin forwarded message:


> From: Radhamés Bonilla <hi3ab at hotmail.com>

> Date: July 28, 2008 4:26:26 PM GMT-04:00

> To: <ke4yzn at charter.com>

> Cc: <dagro at dogparksoftware.com>, <laussana at une.net.com>, <hi3ab at hotmail.com 

> >

> Subject: MacloggerDx review

>

>

> Hello OM Ken, KE3YZN:

>

> I did have read your review in aham.net today about MACLOGGER DX as  

> follow:

> ============================================

>

> "I have been using MLDX for 3 years. Is it a good program yes but it  

> not a great logging program for everyone. It has some nice features  

> and it has some problems. Sure you control your rig with it, that’s  

> great. You can look at your qso in the map section in 3d if you  

> choose to by that option. There is no grid map support though. The  

> program works well as in most mac software, but the things that are  

> missing bother me. Like if you work a new grid on VHF there is no  

> indication that tells you that your working a new grid, same thing  

> for DXCC no indication, You can not change the call sign lookup  

> site. Although a free internet look up is provided it can be slow.  

> There is no way to use another site like QRZ or Eham. You can use  

> the QRZ cd. One other thing in the dx cluster there is an annoying  

> alarm that sounds like someone tapping on the glass of the monitor  

> when a spot is posted. I have been unable to turn it off. I have  

> also found no way to delete the address in the label printing area  

> of MLDX. It lists every stations logged address so when you print  

> out labels there are a lot of wasted labels there should be a way to  

> delete them. There is no ability to print out your worked dxcc and  

> grids worked also.

>

> The program I believe is geared for contesters it has some nice  

> robust features for that.

> MLDX supports the control of most radios. It has a nice QSL printout  

> feature. But all in all it is a average logging program at best.  

> There are PC logging programs that have more features and more user  

> friendly. To be a great all around 5/5 logging program a facelift is  

> needed. With more features, better users manual. This program has  

> not really changed over the years others in the PC market have. No  

> new features have been added to MLDX. Just new radios have been  

> added and bug fixes in the software updates. It is time for a face  

> lift for MLDX. It is well over due. For a logging program that costs  

> $90.00 it is dated, Customer support ok, It is really the only game  

> in town for mac and that is a shame. This program rates a 3/5  

> because of a combination value, lack of some features. If you’re a  

> contester it would rank higher."

>

> ============================================

>

> I think it seemed very fair to me.

>

> I am a HAMLOGGER DX user also and I agree with  must yours comments.

>

> I think the best of HLDX is the fabulous support. It is great,  

> but..............

>

> I feel program have not been upgraded in many main aspects in the  

> last years, as you said, and only minor changes you can to see in  

> the last 10 or more upgrades.

>

> Looks as Don Agro, HLDX designer, is a little tired and maybe he  

> would wish to abandon it,  ore really maybe he don´t want wast too  

> many hours for get a true upgrade. Maybe I am wrong...Or maybe not.  

> I don´t know.

>

> I would add to your review of today in eham.net someone observations  

> I sent to Don long time ago, as follow:

>

> a) He  should add  add multicriteria search function.

> b) It is unacceptable that the first time You open the program it  

> has an invisible qsos saved, because possibly the languaje programm  

> used for it create an internal #1 qso;

> c) Users can change the field position: Does not possible drag the  

> fields in the main window (I don´t know if Don got users can hide  

> and unhide fields yet)

>

> d) MLDX it is the more expensive logging program in the Mac platform  

> (around $100) and  it is the better of both world (Mac and PC) in  

> many aspects, but it is  worst that someone commercial pc logging,   

> in others aspects. Someone free window logging software are better  

> of MLDX in others aspects (*)

>

> e) And so on....

>

> I would like to see MLDX more friendly use in all the aspects,  

> specially when users are entering manually their qsos.

>

> Otherwise you might have to agree with me that does'´t exist many  

> programs in both platforms with the MLDX interface, but it is not  

> enough.

>

> It is sad, but I never have used seriously HLDX as my first logging  

> software.

>

> I feel myself a true Mac fan, and it is sad I have to use an Window  

> logging program instead of MLDx.

>

> I hope someday Mr. Agro work very hard and deep in his program. It  

> will great.

>

> I am member of   Mac group users and I think, sooner or later,  that  

> big changes in HRDX are coming.

>

> Good luck Ken and hope to copy on the air sometimes.

>

> Will fine Mr. Agro read carefully your review of today, because MLDX  

> continues been a good program but a little poor as logging, as you  

> said.

>

> Radhames, hi3ab

>

>

> 73,

>

> Radhames, HI3AB

> (*) I don´t like hear Mr. Agro say to me: "Then, go to the  

> Window.........", because I am a very serious Mac user and I hate  

> Window platform. Will find he accept our health critical. I thing  

> both  We are claim a best Mac product. Probably We would pay easly  

> more of $100 for it.

>

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