Contest logging software for winning CW, SSB, RTTY, and PSK31.

Technical Support

There are lots of helpful hints available in the WriteLog Reflector archives. Or tap into the real-time experience of WriteLog users by joining the WriteLog e-mail reflector.

Are you a new user needing help getting started?

Scot, K9JY, maintains a web site with a great tutorial for first time users. See http://www.k9jy.com

WriteLog networking on Windows XP and/or Windows 2000

More setup instructions.

WriteLog installer gives ComponentMovedata error

..and gives an error message naming atl.dll. The problem is that the file atl.dll is marked Read-only. Using the Windows File Manager, browse to the directory named in the error message and find the file atl.dll. Click on the file to highlight it, then right click and choose Properties in the menu that pops up. Find the button labeled "Read-only" and be sure the button is off. Click OK, and re-run the WriteLog installer.

LPT ports with Windows 2000/XP

WriteLog does not support use of the LPT port on Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. However, third party solutions are available.

http://www.direct-io.com. This product is shareware and currently priced at $29.00. Setup instructions for direct-io with WriteLog can be found at http://www.direct-io.com/kb/q600003.htm.

Alternatively, a freeware product is available:

UserPort.zip is freeware. Instructions on how to use it are here. But UserPort does not always work on all XP systems, and for those where it doesn't work, the usual symptom is a Windows system crash.

SO2R setup

WriteLog fully supports SO2R operation. Here is documentation on how to wire up your station.

Windows 2000 network setup with version 10.19

WriteLog version 10.19's packet windows will not network properly on Windows 2000, but you can fix it.

WriteLog and Windows 2000

If you are considering an upgrade to Windows 2000, there are a couple of things you need to know.

WriteLog and Telnet

Jay, WS7I, provides a few tips on getting WriteLog packet spots from an Internet telnet cluster.

How to setup your system for Sound Board Operation

WriteLog can automate SSB and RTTY operation using your sound board, and it can receive CW as well.

WriteLog Port Setup Example

Need more ports? Here is an example of how WriteLog was configured to use COM1-6 and LPT1-2!

Connecting a Microphone to WriteLog

A quick overview by KV1W on how to connect your microphone for using WriteLog for Phone contests.

What to do about IRQs?

Are your contest PC operations IRQ limited? Follow the link to find an answer.

Problem with Logging Time off by One Hour?

How to avoid daylight savings time changes and other "surprises" of how Windows keeps time.

Have a Suggestion?

WriteLog is under continuous development and your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Send your comments directly to Ron at k5dj@writelog.com

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