Overview

XMLog is an amateur radio logbook system for Windows XP through Windows 11.

There is no charge for using XMLog. Permission to distribute XMLog for profit is prohibited.

Special Notes - Please Read

Every XMLog user should upgrade to the current (version 7.xx). See the notes in the Downloading XMLog section below.

Version 7.22 contains a fix that for a problem that caused the LoTW app "TQSL" to produce error messages about invalid "MY-COUNTRY" values. For more info see the notes in the Downloading XMLog section below.

XMLog Features

• Flexible Log Searching - Any log fields can be used to select a subset of your log. For example you could select entries for a single country for which you have sent QSLs but haven't received responses or you could select all RTTY QSOs on 40 meters during October, 1995.
• Awards Tracking - Tracks DXCC, WAZ and WAS. The QSL sent/received status is tracked as well as the submission status to the award sponsor. LoTW crediting is supported for DXCC and WAS.
• Reporting - For each award XMLog can produce a report showing:

  • QSL sent/received status summary by band and mode.
  • QSL sent/received status details by band, mode and country/state/zone.
  • QSL award submission status summary or details.
  • Countries/states/zones needed by band and mode.
  • Critical QSO summary. This report lists QSOs that if confirmed would boost your totals.

There is also support for county hunting, IOTA, and grid square awards.

• Callbook Lookups - XMLog supports callbook lookups via QRZ.com, WM7D.net (US/Canada calls only), HamQTH.com, or via CDs provided by Radio Amateur Callbook
Important Note: As of June 2010 QRZ.COM is no longer supporting free lookups via HTML. QRZ.COM now requires a paid subscription for lookups via XML (see the Callbooks section of XMLog help).
• Label Printing - QSL and mailing labels can be created based on info from log entries or callbooks. Labels can be created using standard layouts or from custom layouts of your design.
• Log Importing/Exporting - XMLog can import and export ADIF files. Log entries can also be exported as an Excel spreadsheet or to a CSV file (appropriate for apps like Open Office).

Packet Window

XMLog can display a separate window that interfaces to Internet PacketCluster nodes or to a packet TNC.

Packet Window features:

• History - XMLog maintains a history for the Packet Window which is saved and restored between sessions.
• Scripts - Scripts allow automated logins to PacketClusters or bulletin boards.
• PacketCluster Spots - XMLog can scan PacketCluster spots and give a vocal or CW alert for needed QSOs based on the status from your log. PacketCluster spots can also be displayed is seperate windows as band maps or in 'spreadsheet' style.
• Rig and Rotor Memories - Memory buttons can be programmed to set your rig frequency/mode or control your rotor.
• Callbook Lookups - Callbook lookups can be made via a dialog or by double-clicking on calls displayed anywhere in the Packet or Spot Windows.
• CW Keyboard - XMLog allows you to send CW from the Packet Window or from a separate CW Keyboard Window.
• CW Messages - Pre-programmed CW messages can be sent using function keys.

Rig Support

When creating log entries XMLog can get the frequency and mode from your rig. You can also set the frequency and mode from PacketCluster spots displayed in the various packet windows. Here's a list of currently supported rigs:

• Alinco - DX-77
• Elecraft - K2, K3, K3S, KX3, K4
• Flex - All
• Heath - SB-1400
• Icom - IC-78, 703, 706, 706MkII, 706MkIIG, 707, 718, 725, 726, 728, 729, 731, 735, 736, 737, 738, 746, 746Pro, 751A, 756, 756Pro, 756ProII, 756ProIII, 761, 765, 775, 781, 821, 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300, 7400, 7410, 7600, 7700, 7850, 7851, 9100
• JRC - JST-135, 145, 245
• Kenwood - All
• TenTec - 535 Argonaut-II, 516 Argonaut-V, 539 Argonaut VI, 536 Delta-II, 599 Eagle, 538 Jupiter, 563 Omni-VI, 588 Omni-VII, 565 Orion, 585 Paragon-I, 586 Paragon-II
• Yaesu - FT-100, 450, 747, 757GXII, 767, 817, 840, 847, 857, 890, 897, 900, 920, 950, 980, 990, 991, 1000, 1000D, 1000MP, 2000, 3000, 5000, 9000
• This list isn't up to date and the control commands used for older Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu radios work with their newer versions.

CW Support

XMLog provides a CW interface to your transmitter using a serial port compatible with the Writelog, N1MM or other contest loggers.

XMLog also supports the K1EL WinKeyer using a serial or USB port.

Downloading XMLog

Current XMLog Version

xmlog723.zip - This .zip file contains the current version of XMLog, version 7.23

XMLog Version Notes

- XMLog version 7 includes a change on how dates are treated. Prior to version 7 a two-digit year value of 20 or greater was treated as 19xx instead of 20xx. For example, 01/01/20 would be treated as 01/01/1920 instead of 01/01/2020.

The new strategy is:

2-digit year values 41-99 will be mapped to 1941-1999
2-digit year values 00-40 will be mapped to 2000-2040

For more details use XMLog's "Help/Display changes.txt" menu item.
Every XMLog user should upgrade to version 7.

- XMLog version 7.22 includes a fix for a bug that caused the ARRL LoTw app "TQSL" to give error messages for badly formatted "MY_COUNTRY" values. For more details on this change use the XMLog menu item "Help/Display changes.txt".

XMLog-TwoDigitYears.rtf - provides some more details concerning this change.

Beta XMLog Version

Beta test versions of XMLog are posted at: www.xmlog.com/beta

XMLog Files - Voice Alerts

WAVES.ZIP - This .zip file contains the XMLog voice alert files. WAVES.ZIP is required if you want to use the voice alert feature for PacketCluster spots. After you install XMLog create a folder named "Voice" in your XMLog install folder and extract the files from WAVES.ZIP into this folder. See the help file section on PacketCluster Alerts for more information.

XMLog Files - Manuals

There is no separate manual for XMLog but the help file is available online at www.xmlog.com/help

XMLog Files - Misc.

XMLog-LOTW.rtf - This file is a clip from the XMLog help file that describes the LoTW features added in XMLog version 6.00.

The XMLog Group

There is an XMLog group at groups.io/g/XMLog. You can visit this site to subscribe, ask questions, or search the group archives.

To display all the archived postings, select "Messages" in the upper right of the page.

If you subscribe to the group you can reduce the number of email messages you receive by collecting all the messages for a day into a "Daily Summary". To enable this feature go the the main XMLog group page and click on "Subscription" (in the upper right) to display all your current settings. Then choose the "Daily Digest" option. There are other options that let you further restrict the number of email messages you receive.

XMLog Support

If you have any questions you can visit the XMLog group as described above, send email to support@xmlog.com or mail me at:

Michael McAmis
433 Hanover Center Road
Etna, NH - 03750

Donations

Although XMLog is freeware any help you can provide for continued XMLog development and maintenance will be greatly appreciated. If you find XMLog useful you can make a donation by using your web browser to navigate to paypal.me/xmlog

W1ECT

For a look at W1ECT: www.xmlog.com/shack