I do not want to be forced to run a Windows PC or Windows VM just to do Ham Radio logging, and it is a huge help to me that I can use MacLoggerDX natively on the MacOS. I really appreciate using the MacLoggerDX on an iPad while operating portable from my car. It is super helpful to me to be able to use MacLoggerDX on a MAC because all my main computers are Mac. I use Mac products and Windows PCs extensively, and for a multitude of reasons, I prefer to primarily use the MacOS and run Windows Virtual Machines using VMWare or Windows PCs as needed. The User Interface, breadth of options, and SQL database on MacLoggerDX put it in a class by itself among excellent competition. I am an automation controls engineer and use software of all types for my job. I am continually amazed at the features in MacLoggerDX. The support from Don has been great, quick responses and often adds new features and fixes based on feedback. I've documented my setup in detail, there's a link to it on my QRZ page. Removes the Apple script PTT workaround for Fldigi, I was unable to get the included Apple logging script to work properly, I found a python script that works great. Hamlib is easily installed via homebrew, start rigctld from Terminal with Flrig as the rig type, and Flrig's xmlrpc port (e.g. The solution I came up with uses rigctld as a bridge.įlrig owns the CAT control, rigctld supports connecting to Flrig, MacLoggerDX supports connecting to rigctld using the Hamlib NET rigctl option. All the digi apps I use support Flrig as an option, but MacLoggerDX does not. One thing I got stuck on until recently is I like to use Flrig which is a great rig control app, especially if remoting into the shack mac. QSL card printing is another feature I make use of. And JT-Bridge which syncs with the log to filter for new entities/states/grids etc when using WSTJ-X. I've been using MacLoggerDX since late 2022, it's been a great application - especially the auto log uploads to LoTW, QRZ, Club Log etc.
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