Remote and Local operation, logging?

Neal Pollack, N6YFM

I have a Maestro for my Flex 6000 series radio, and so far only use it locally in the shack.
I am considering trying remote operation for the first time, from a different part of the house, using a different computer for DAX, digital mode software, and logging.

For people that use the maestro in two locations, with two different computers, what do you typically do to keep your logs in sync?   My main shack computer uses Ham Radio Deluxe logbook, but I am not married to that.    Do you guys manually merge the logs from the two different computers, or have some other kind of automated merging?

Thanks,

Brian Denley KB1VBF

The Maestro interfaces directly to the Flex.  No computer (except the one in the Maestro) or am I missing your point?

Justin W4JTD

Neal Pollack, N6YFM

Paul - K6HR

Like Justin KL2D, I also use a 'central' logfile that is accessible to all my devices. I have DXLab configured on each device to open the same logfile. They all share and update the same logfile, DXL also saves a backup copy onto the current device, just in case.

David-N5PSM

i use the HRD automatic backup and sync directories

K2KXK

I also use HRD Logbook and as others have mentioned, I keep the Access database on iCloud so I can access my log from anywhere including remotely via the Internet.  Works great.

George KF2T

Cloud works well provided you use the same logger at each location.

David

JohnK2CIB

David Hickman

Dave AA6YQ

Bob KC9RF

JohnK2CIB

Thank you, Dave.  I didn't say I couldn't copy the installation, just that it was difficult - it is.  Perhaps a task to be automated?

Dave AA6YQ

For most users, only 5 steps are required to setup DXLab on a new computer:

1. install the DXLab Launcher on their new computer
2. direct the Launcher to install the other DXLab applications
3. copy their Workspace folder
4. direct the Launcher to extract their application settings from that Workspace folder
5. copy their log file

The rest of the steps listed in the above-cited documentation are optional, required only if you make custom versions of band definition files, mode definition files, the DXCC database, etc.

Compared to other enhancement requests in the queue, further automating this infrequent task is relatively low priority.

N2WQ

N1MM has built-in sync function that works across all networked computers. It is seamless and bulletproof. It also works over the internet.

Steven WA8Y

I export an ADIF file from N1MM+ after a contest. Then open DXLab and import the file to DXKeeper. I use the Maestro remote. I control the rest of my station including N1MM+ with a laptop.

Jeff Schwartz

DX Labs rocks! It interfaces with my Flex from across the room or across the country. I have it on three computers which includes my laptop for remote activity. I have done CW, RTTY, FT8 and SSB remotely with Flex and DX Labs at the helm. It’s a simple process to filter and transfer any remote activity to the base station log with a thumb drive which is how I handle it when I get home. I also backup each hamming session to a couple thumb drives while away. At home I have four on-site off the main PC drive log backups. After a computer hard drive failure in the past I learned my lesson the hard way.... never again I say.

Neal Pollack, N6YFM

Paul:   So, if I understand correctly, you use network attached storage path or cloud location for the path setting of the log file inside DXkeeper configuration?

Neal

Neal Pollack, N6YFM

Ken:    if you already have a local HRD logbook database, is it possible to move it
to dropbox or iCloud or something, and then modify setting for the PATH inside HRD logbook app?    Any tips or pointers on how to move/modify the settings?

Cheers,

Neal