HamLog
HamLog Instructions (LZ/LZ64)
HamLog is a PSION Organiser II Contact Logger Utility for Amateur Radio Enthusiasts to log details;- Callsign / Frequency / Date time etc…
Amateur Radio enthusiastic Psion Organiser II LZ users looking for access to the full HamLog contact logging utility can leave a message for Martin who will discuss the options. Organiser II XP owners please see the bottom of this page
Those Armature Radio enthusiasts who don't have an Organiser II but would like to try the HamLog utility can download the the OPK below and can upload it into Jape (Jaap's java script emulator.) Put the HamLogJP.OPK in slot B: and then select the spreadsheet from the 'packs' drop down list and place that in slot C: Use this link for the Organiser PacK image HamLogJP.OPK
HamLogTips.pdfSOTA Activators
Summits On The Air is a scheme that encourages amateur radio operators to go portable and work from high places around the country, and around the world. Operators don’t need to be a mountaineer to take part, and if the idea of climbing mountains and hills in the name of amateur radio doesn’t appeal, then they can be a ‘chaser’ sitting comfortably at home working the more adventurous SOTA operators.
For activators along with their Radio Equipment and battery other equipment can come in handy, such as a GPS device, a decent compass and set of maps, a first aid kit, torch and waterproof clothing. Logging is important, so an LZ Organiser II fitted with HamLog would help with this rather than pen, paper, clipboard which is difficult to keep dry. HamLog can record all the reverent details needed to Submit the Activation Log.
Printout your Contact Logbook
Morse Code Tutor
HamLog contains a utility to practice receiving Morse code transmissions. A selection of short scripts are included on the programme pack and the utility transmits them at random for the user to write down what they 'hear' and then check with what was actually transmitted.
Download and try this sound clip mp3 (here).
Check ITU Call Sign Database
Check a Callsign prefix against the 300+ record ITU database.
Contact Registered HamLog Users
QuizPack - Amateur Radio Quizzes
PSION Organiser II LZ/LZ64 owning Amateur Radio Enthusiasts may also want to check out the QuizPack additional questions pack MoreQUIZ which includes questions prepared for them to test their knowledge or for a bit of fun. The MoreQuiz datapak contains amongst other things Amateur Radio Foundation Level (3 tests x 20 Questions) and Intermediate Level (2 tests x 20 questions) quizzes. The Questions are gathered from internet published practice test papers then retyped to fit the Organiser Screen and produced in good faith and not for profit.
HamLog for Organiser XP Owners
Those PSION Organiser II XP owning amateur radio enthusiasts who wish to put their XP to use logging their radio contacts but cannot run the HamLog programme above could try. (1) Jotter Utility or (2) The the pocket spreadsheet. The re-published Jotter Manual (here) includes a section on how you might integrate the radio Logs into the Jotter notebook.
Using the PSION Pocket Spreadsheet
Those that have used a simple spreadsheet will appreciate how the PSION Organiser II (XP) pocket spread sheet could be used to log contacts.
Using Jotter Notebook
xpTOOLS_Tips.pdfxpTOOLS
An issue for those enthusiasts that want to use their XP for this logging is the poor file handling functions of the standard CM/XP Organiser. xpTOOLS is a program pack that combines Peter Houppermans MultiDIR function with Jaap's xFiles and Info routines, along with a few extra Comms Functions.
The Organiser Pack Image (OPK) is (here) for those that have the ability to 'MAKE' a pack. Others can use the contact information (here) to see if a pack can be made for them.
Once you have this pack installed you will be able to see, access and store the Jotter or spreadsheet files along with the CM/XP Diary and other system files. Pop out the guide for further information.