Important: Although installing the logger on your machine is not difficult, it typically involves more steps than simply downloading and invoking the installation executable. More specifically, the CQ-WE logger requires Microsoft .NET Framework, version 4 in order to run. This infrastructure software is used by many programs and some variant of it comes standard on all versions of Windows since Vista. However, version 4.0 must be loaded onto your machine, or brought up-to-date, prior to installing the CQ-WE logging software.
The logger's documentation describes in detail how to load the .NET software. Please read the installation section of the documentation and make sure you follow the steps outlined in order. Be aware that installing .NET may take some time — on some machines it may take over 30 minutes — so be sure to set aside enough time when doing this installation.
It is also advised that the logging software be installed and tested on your system in advance of the contest weekend so there is ample time to obtain support if needed.
If you encounter a difficulty during the installation phase or have a question while using the logger software, please drop us an email at cqwe-logger-support-2011@cboh.org. We want your CQ-WE experience with the new logger to be a good one.
Again, we think you'll like the new logger software. So, let's get started...