Software RCKLog 3.2.1

RCKLog is a comprehensive logging program for SSB, CW and RTTY contesting with features for rig control and real-time packet operation.

RCKLog is a feature-rich program providing maximum data security for your log. It is designed for single-operator to multi-multi contest stations.

RCKLog runs under Windows 98*/ME*/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8 (* = with restrictions).
A minimum PC speed of 800 MHz and screen resolution of 1024x768 is recommended.




You do not need to be a registered user to try out the software.
The only limitation with unregistered copies of RCKLog is the number of QSO's which can be logged.


Supported Transceiver control:

• Kenwood (all)
• Elecraft K2, K3
• ICOM (all)
• JST (all)
• PowerSDR (FlexRadio and other)
• TEN-TEC: Argonaut V, Orion
• Yaesu FT-DX 9000, FT-2000, FT-1000MP, FT-1000D, FT-1000, FT-990, FT-950, FT-920, FT-900, FT-897, FT-890, FT-857, FT-847, FT-840, FT-817, FT-767, FT-450, FT-100
• Via a SCS-PTC-II controller: Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu
• Transverter control with 28MHz ZF

DX-Cluster connection via:

• TNC's with Terminal-Mode or WA8DED Hostmode (The Firmware)
• Telnet TCP/IP, Internet

Supported RTTY, BPSK Hardware:

• PC Soundcard
• SCS - PTC-II, PTC.....

Main features:

• PTT and CW keying through COM and LPT ports (parallel port pin assignments like are similar to CT or TR and other logging programs).
• CW support for normal and electronic keyers as well as a CW Keyboard Mode.
• Extensive audio messages can be sent via a soundcard using simple WAV files (Auto-CQing, QSL 73 CQ de ..., etc.)
• Control of DVK (Digital Voise Keyer) units via the LPT port.
• Possibility to control the CAT and PTT of a transceiver with only one COM-port of a computer (e.g. notebook).
• Multilingual program support:
  German, English, French, Czech, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian,
  Swedish, Slovenian and Dutch languages are available.
• The Windows help file has been written in both English and German.
• Automatic Internet Update of the program and setup files.
• Full, partial and N+1 call searching using the "Master.dat" database with color-coded results.
• Separate windows can display all possible multipliers listed by band (e.g. States, Provinces, Zones, DXCC, DOK's ....)
• Connect to DX Clusters with filtering for DX spots via Telnet or a TNC.
• RCKLog can grab DX spots by setting your radio to the proper frequency and inputting the spot information in your log with a simple keyboard command.
• Multiple band maps can be opened simultaneously to see what is happening on more than one band.
• Special list for available multipliers and QSO’s incomming from a DX-cluster.
• Graphical overview with QSO rates of a contest session.
• All bands from 160m - 70cm are supported.
• Online scoring for all bands and for each single band can be displayed siumtanously.
• Full mouse and keyboard support (keyboard commands are similar to those of the CT contest program).
• Customized S&P and RUN modes with a fast QSO logging mode for running stations.
• Callsigns may be corrected in the CW buffer in real-time even after a CW transmission has begun.
• Frequency/band can be read from the transceiver.
• Frequency/band control over transceiver
• Transverter for 2m or 70cm control if a 28MHz ZF is used and the TRX is PC-controlled (frequency/band read/set).
• All necessary contest reports and statistics are generated automatically.
• Logs can be exported in the Cabrillo and STF log formats along with the special log entry formats of supported contests.
• Single-Op Two Radio (SO2R) operation or Multi-Multi station operation with up to 12 networked stations.
• Network monitoring window displaying logged QSO's, Band, Frequency, Mode, and RUN/S&P status of every station in the network.
• Network Talk window to exchange messages between the network stations.
• Special networking option which allow to connect up to 12 stations together via the Internet.
• S&P and Running modes with advanced features.
• Fully programmable function key messages.
• Separate message configurations can be saved for CW and SSB modes.
• Real-time DXCC, country, WPX, CQ zone, ITU zone lookups with local time display with use of a CTY.DAT file.
• Beam heading display oo all countrys, with individualized call area lookup W, VE, VK, JA, ZL (e.g. W1, VE2, W6, ...).
• Post Contest Mode with many special functions.
• Displayed distances to other stations in either kilometers or miles.
• Automatic CQ generation with user-defined timing and text for all modes separately.
• Quick real-time editing of the last 10 logged QSO's in the main operation window (you do not have to exit the program).
• Advanced edit, sort, and print functions for log files.
• Import/export log files from ASCII/ADIF.
• Each QSO can be sent to the printer during a contest.
• Calculated operating hours display on the main log form.
• Sound alarm for incoming DX spots from the packet cluster.
• Interface to the RAC and Buckmaster CD-ROM callbooks with automatic import of callsign data e.g. state or name.
• Full management of QTC traffic for the WAEDC Contest with online/offline QTC input, editing, automatic scoring, and variable sent texts for CW and SSB modes. All major and many minor features for this fine contest are available.
• Online web logging - sent save QSO's in real-time to EQSL.
• WinKey by K1EL (external CW keyer).
• Full support of the “USB micro Keyer” from microHAM, OM7ZZ.
• Support of a SAMS Antenna-Tuner via a COM-Port.
• Full SO2R - Support in all available modes.

RTTY main features:

• Look at a >>> Screen Shot <<< for the first impression.
• Full mouse support, single mouse click operation.
• Colored displayed callsigns for DUPE, Multiplier, already worked and normal QSO (self configurable).
• Automatic call sign detection and correction in receiving text using the “Master.cal” file specially for RTTY.
• Automatic callsign detection and transfer to the QSO-fields.
• Single mouse click on received call transfers same into call field and allows "simultaneous" sending of a user defined text depending on RUN or S&P mode.
• Single mouse click on received text transfers same into QSO-fields
• Font type, font size and font color for each program window selectable.
• The soundcard operation will be done with the very good software modules MMVARI and MMTTY from Mr. Mako Mori.