Re: [IRCA] B-Log

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

I converted 2+ years ago from Excel to Access. That way I have single entry
for everything, and can generate reports at will. I believe that any
linking which can be done in Excel can also be done from an Access table.

Russ Edmunds
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On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 12:02 PM, Chuck Hutton <charlesh3@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Les:
> Don't give up on Excel. Any cell can be a hyperlink with 1 click. FCC info
> can be saved as a csv file and directly imported into Excel. I'm not sure
> what "searchable" means to you but would the standard "find" feature of
> Excel be sufficient? Formatting of the FCC info can be done with a simple
> macro..
> Bottom line is that I find Excel very easy to use for logs and versatile
> also.
> Chuck
>
> > Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 00:24:08 -0500
> > From: les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [IRCA] B-Log
> >
> > That article about "High-Tech DXing" brought back some memories. I too
> > can remember when all of that seemed revolutionary. :-)
> >
> > I'm wondering if B-Log still exists or if anyone has found anything
> > similar that works well for Broadcast DXing. I'm currently using Excel
> > for AM Logs (have since 1991), FM Logs, NOAA Weather Radio Logs, and TV
> > Logs.
> >
> > While Excel works, it's not the easiest tool to work with...and it pales
> > in comparison to some of the features of my ham log programs.
> >
> > I'd love to have something that can connect to the FCC database, fill in
> > blanks automatically, and allow for a searchable database. Ability to
> > hyperlink to short clips is a huge plus too.
> >
> > Anybody got a favorite that works well for them?
> >
> >
> > --
> > 73,
> >
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > Maylene, AL
> > EM63
> >
> > Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle
> > Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA
> >
> > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, Clifton
> > Lab Active Whip,
> > Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector
> >
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