The PZTLog project came about, in early 2012, because I wanted an easy-to-use logging application with simple/quick entry of various QSO fields plus the ability to export the data into a mapping format – at the time, GoogleMaps allowed you to reference a KML file in the search box and it would display the contents.
Over the years it has been refined into a solid logger with a couple of extra goodies bolted-on: Telnet DX Cluster, PSK+RTTY plus DX Stats and more…
PZTLog serves as a general-purpose logger (whether live or typing-up later) for ragchews as well as helping me keep track of contest QSOs on HF/VHF. There’s built-in PSK31 (and 63/125) + RTTY Datamodes, QRZ.com XML lookup, GoogleMaps KML output (eg: display QSOs in Google Earth), ADIF export, eQSL upload, DX Spot database with archive facility, CQ Voice Keyer, Contest “dupe-checking”, WSJT-X viewer and more. The software can run over a network, such as a multiband contest with a shared log and dupe/new-band alerts.
There are 2 “modes” that you can run PZTLog in: Full Mode offers a single-window with all of the log/cluster/datamode functions whilst Simple Mode offers a “windows” feature with a low-profile logger and optional Datamodes, DX Cluster and Log Viewer windows which can be moved/sized accordingly.
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Despite the variety of features, PZTLog is easy-to-use and great for Club-events as an alternative to paper logging. The Flexi-Input allows for rapid-entry of QSO details so great for single-op working or even the non-computer-literate! You are given Logbook Entry, LogView, DX Cluster and Datamodes in a single window. A separate Log Viewer window is also available. This caters for most requirements, screen resolutions as well as operating preferences.
PZTLog Downloads
This software is free to use and offered here on the basis that you may find it useful – I do not provide any support for it but I do issue updates from time-to-time, so please check the version you are running against the one below.
The software works best when installed to C:\PZTLog. Some of my programs have their main EXE file compressed which can cause enthusiastic virus scanners to complain.
If upgrading from an existing install of PZTLog, you are advised to keep a spare copy of your PZTLog.exe , PZTLog.ini (settings) and Log.mdb (logbook file, or whatever you have called it)
Download PZTLog v1.46 Setup.exe [31st May 2023]
This can be used by new and existing users – Simply run the installer (as Administrator) and enjoy. Your existing settings+logbook will remain in place.
Most recent changes are:
- Added : GPX Export to Log Viewer
- Added : ZQ* to DXCC prefix database (Gibraltar)
- Added : Datamodes now has a larger (and coloured) button-set for Set Callsign/Locator/Name/QTH rather than a right-click menu.
- Added : Solar Data (SSN, SN, A/K levels) to bottom status-bar in “Full Mode”.
CAT Control : Requires OmniRig – download from here… OmniRig test client
(if you can’t get any CAT functions from PZTLog, try the test client software to verify CAT connectivity)
CW Keyer : Requires CWType – download from here
PZTLog Simple Mode – Logbook Entry
Datamodes Skimmer – 5 additional channels of PSK/RTTY decoding
Supports “click and log” so ideal for simple split operating