
      (Disclaimer and Copyright Information is found at the end.)


HAM LOG v.4 is an extremely comprehensive Log program, designed for use
by Amateur Radio Operators, as well as Short Wave Listeners. Ham Log has
a vast array of features, yet is simple and fast to use. Ham Log is
fully menu driven, with extensive context specific help and information
available by pressing the F1 function key. Professional, highly
acclaimed internationally, Ham Log is a great asset to every station.

It is difficult to summarise the features of such a vast program,
developed over much of a decade, but let me try to be succinct.

Information is calculated automatically as each QSO is added (e.g:
U.T.C. times and entity details) plus much data can be pre-set (such as
Mode, Frequency, even reports!) and applied to new QSOs.

Up to six separate logs (each with two different modes) may be kept,
with provision to combine logs (including creating a log from an
existing log based on frequency, modes and other data). Entity QSO and
QSL statistics are available separately for each log.

Details of all entities worked and confirmed, in both of a log's modes
are available. All current DXCC prefix (including ITU) and entity
information is provided. (It is updated as the need arises.)

In the Ham Log's "Contest Mode", QSOs are extremely quick to add (with
details of any previous contacts with a station shown). There is
provision to record points and multipliers. The Contest Mode is also
used for DXpeditions.

Apart from a log's complete entity details, the statistics also show the
number of contacts, entities worked, entities confirmed, per mode, per
band.

Ham Log has virtually an unlimited number of different types of useful
lists available.

Most information can be shown on the screen, or sent to a printer or
file. Sending information to a file allows you to use the information in
other programs such as a word processor or spreadsheet etc. Text from
other programs (such as PACTOR or other digital modes) can be imported
into Ham Log and associated with any specific QSO.

Ham Log will keep track of your QSLs inwards and outwards. For printing
QSLs, several standard label formats are provided, as well as a special
Custom Label Format, where you specify exactly what you want printed for
special layouts on "smart" QSL cards.

When you work an entity, Ham Log will not only tell you whether to say
Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening, but often how to say it in their
foreign language. Translations for many common phrases and words are
provided for more than 150 entities.

Ham Log includes an excellent generic system for amateurs chasing the
multitude of awards available. This allows a QSO to be "tagged" for one
or more awards, while remaining in a "main" log. Those QSOs can then be
found in the main log easily, and grouped together when needed.

At any time, a separate new log can be created, which contains just
those QSOs for specific awards, as you wish. Ham Log's clever awards and
contest logging was designed knowing that it is virtually impossible for
a logging program to have the details for multiple awards, and, at the
same time keep their criteria UP TO DATE. If out of date, a program can
be more of a hindrance than benefit.

The latest Entities and Prefixes are available for Ham Log. As such,
classic awards such as DXCC are fully catered for.

A vast amount of useful information is available virtually at any time
throughout the program. This may include items such as H.F. Band Plans,
H.F. beacons, WWV Data, Temperature and metric conversions, Q code, C.W.
abbreviations and more. You can also add to this your own information
such as NETS, Scheds, Repeaters, Rig Memory data - anything you wish.

Ham Log's development began in 1991 and is regarded by most as the
definitive logging program. I am sure you will find Ham Log an immense
benefit to your shack. Please take the time to read the comprehensive
manual - it is large because there is so much to Ham Log. This latest
version of Ham Log is the result of many years work, incorporating the
suggestions and wishes of amateurs who have used the program over those
years. I know that you will enjoy it.

Ham Log is mature, but retains youth. I have many amateurs throughout
the world to thank for their immense contributions for this latest
release. Some have used Ham Log for years, some just months - all have
been of great assistance.

Together with those involved since Ham Logs' inception, please accept my
grateful thanks.

Robin Gandevia VK2VN

Sydney, January 1999


Comments and suggestions about the program are most welcome. Indeed, Ham
Log would not be where it is today without such constructive feedback.

Please contact:


  Mr. Robin Gandevia,  VK2VN                 E-Mail:  rhg@BigPond.com
  Applied Bytes
  76 Carrington Road
  WAVERLEY  NSW  2024
  AUSTRALIA

  Telephone:  9369 2218 (BH)                   Fax:  9369 3069  (24 HR)

  (Sydney - UTC + 10:00)      (Intl. Code: +61 2)      (Local STD:  02)

  (Applied Bytes is a division of Dr. Hi Fi Pty. Ltd.  ACN 002 266 239)


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               HAM LOG DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT INFORMATION


  HAM LOG is the program designed for use by Amateur Radio Operators and
  Short Wave Listeners to record details of other radio stations worked
  or received, and has a wealth of information.
  
    * * *   IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE   * * *
  
  No guarantee is given as to the accuracy of any of the program's
  calculations or information. It should be noted that information
  concerning entities can only be valid at the time of the program's
  release. Updates will be available to registered users of Ham Log.
  
  HAM LOG is produced by Robin Gandevia and copyright (c) 1992-99 by
  Robin Gandevia, 31 Park Ave., Randwick NSW 2031, AUSTRALIA  (Sydney).
  
  Phone: (Intl: +61 2; Local: 02)  9369 2218   -    Fax: 9369 3069
  
  E-Mail: rhg@BigPond.com
  
  Acknowledgement is given to information derived from the:
  
        American Radio Relay League  (A.R.R.L.)
  
  Ham Log may be copied for back-up purposes only. No modifications are
  permitted to either the program or any of the printed materials.