January 8, 2022

SkookumLogger v3.2.7 now available

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Bill Myers, K1GQ has released version 3.2.7 of the contest logging software SkookumLogger for macOS.

SkookumLogger is a full-featured contest logging program suitable for the most demanding contester. It runs on MacOS, supporting single-mode and and mixed-mode events on 13 bands between 160m and 23cm. SkookumLogger requires a K1EL WinKeyer or a YCCC SO2R Box to send CW.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Apple changed something, since 3.2.5, that sometimes breaks getting SkookumLogger updates from the App Store. The update fails with an Alert about “unable to install, try again later”. One user found that trashing the version in the Application folder, and any other versions found with a Finder search, then restarting the before trying the App Store update again, resolved the problem. Alternatively, you can download this latest release here.

Some SkookumLogger Features

Any number of QSOs per log
Two QSO entry boxes supporting interleaved SO1R, SO2V, SO2R/2BSIQ with one keyboard
Duplicate checking as callsigns are entered
Exchange Archive (personal call history file) for exchange pre-fill
Partial callsign matching against log, Exchange Archive, and Super Check Partials (SCP) database
Integrated download of the SCP and cty.dat databases
Separate activity table windows (like band maps) for each contest band
Multiplier checksheets for countries, regions, prefixes, zones, grids, other
Time Tracker and Rate Tracker panels
Score window with band breakdown and scoring for most contests
Bidirectional DX Cluster packet spotting interface, with skimmer and QSX support
CW call type-ahead and CW keyboard mode
Context-sensitive, queued message sending for CW, SSB (using radio DVR), FSK/PSK (using radio encoder)
Great circle maps with terminator and antenna pattern overlays
SkookumNet networking for multi-operator/multi-transmitter configurations
Amplifier standby/operate and drive power controls
Rotator direction display and control
Elecraft P3SVGA panadapter display with graphical known-activity overlays
YCCC SO2R Box+ and YCCC SO2R Mini interfaces including their WinKeyer emulations
YCCC MOAS antenna switch interface
XK-24 Keypad interface with red/blue backlights
Cabrillo export for submitting log entries
ADIF and CSV export for moving contest QSOs to a general-purpose logger
Automated log submission via Apple Mail and via web browser
Statistics report for post-contest analysis of your contest log
CW Practice mode for developing your running skills off the air

New

The support page now contains a work-around for when downloading updates from the App Store doesn’t work with the unhelpful “try again later” outcome.
K4 TCP fixes a mode tracking bug and now supports bumping filter width up and down, toggling spot, and the SkookumLogger Panadapter.
The Steal Frequency command, previously available only via the XK-24 Keypad, is now available in the Log menu.
The YCCC SO2R window now displays the device name and firmware date when you enable the connection to a Mini. This requires new firmware; see the “About the YCCC SO2R Mini” item on the Hints page of the web site for details.
In Practice mode, all callers that have the same number of matched characters now call again when the sent callsign isn’t exactly matched. Thanks JH5GHM.
Added the File > Export Calendar… command, which creates a .csv file listing the start dates in the current year for the 338 events supported by SkookumLogger. Use Numbers to open the file and make a pretty table.
Added support for the RGO One radio to the Other group in the Radio Types lists. Thanks DF9TS.

Changed

Several internal changes to Morse keyer code to improve behavior in stressful scenarios, including aborts, use of PTT, and interleaving paddle sending with messages. These changes require updating the firmware if you are using the YCCC SO2R Mini. Thanks JH5GHM and W2RU.
In 1T*R, messages that automatically log a QSO now delay performing the log until the entire message has been sent.
Updated many RSGB and UKEI contest rules for 2022 changes. Thanks GØDVJ.
Updated Ontario QSO Party for 2022 changes. Thanks VE3CX (the very first time any contest sponsor has proactively notified me about a change).

Bugs