N1MM Logger for total Beginners - DX or Contest Logging
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2022
- Many people ask me what logging sotware I use. It's N1MM and is exremely popular with both DXpeditions and Contesters alike. I use it both for general logging and when I enter contests too. You can also keep your FT8 logs safe. I only scratch under the surface of N1MM. The capabilities are huge. Enjoy! Callum, M0MCX.
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Lee WB4QOJ just emailed me. I have been using his cluster node for some time on my laptop and I keep forgetting the node address.. It's this one: wb4qoj.no-ip.org and port 7373. Lee's had a DX Cluster Node since 2014! Now I won't forget!
Hi Callum, I would definitely appreciate more in depth n1mm videos. Thank you for this one
Noted!
Me2. New laptop just delivered back home. I'll be downloading it for sure😊
Cal, Thank You! I stayed up all night Thursday night getting familiar with N1MM and on Saturday I ran N1MM for 12 hours during the 2022 Ohio QSO Party. Love the software and it is very user friendly! Now I need to dive into the more technical aspects of it.
My Saturday setup was on the fly as my shack is being built from the ground up. I threw up a ZS6BKW Antenna, unboxed a brand new Yaesu FT-DX10, MFJ tuner, and power supply. My work was cut out for me Saturday morning and the funny thing was that I had to set up all the audio settings on the fly during the contest! Must of had a great signal because I had about a 2 hour long pileup!!
73,
Adam KB8VOM
Fabulous!
Adam, look up "N4HNH Radio" here on RUclips he has around 80 video on setting up the Yeasu FTdx10, It helped me and Great radio by the way
@@frankmarks3595 I have seen most of them and once the radios, two of them, are permanently installed I will circle back around to them. I might leave the audio alone and ask a couple friends of mine to listen to me on air. 10M or 6M SSB would do the trick!! I have a video of the radio and antenna on my channel of the temp setup. It is temporary all right HAHA!!
73
@@DXCommanderHQ Love all your content Cal, keep up the excellent work!! When my shack gets completed I would love to try to work you on a Friday Live Stream! I have short videos of my shack coming together slowly but surely!
@@DXCommanderHQ Hey Cal, I just realized something and have started to dive into some with N1MM. Back in the day I used to use Ham Radio Deluxe for all my logging.
I liked the feature of QSO start and end times. Is that an option to have the end times in N1MM or am I missing something?
Thanks and 73,
Adam KB8VOM
Callum, I've used N1MM for about a year -- self taught. YOU, sir are a much better teacher for me than I was! I didn't know what I didn't know. Thanks, sir!
Tnx Ken!
Looking forward for the "Advanced Logging" video
You and me both!
Great service Lord Callum, I always enjoy your videos. Happy Holiday. 👍🏽
Thank you!
Thanks Callum - Super video - as always! If you have time, more N1MM videos would be very helpful.
More to come!
Great video, Callum. Always nice to “muck around” a program to see what its capable of. All the Best.
Yes, no harm done on this one..!
Once again, a super helpful and easy to follow video… thanks Callum
Glad you liked it!
Great intro Callum, thanks. I’m off to download now!!
Enjoy!
Was using another program for contests and regular logging, but it was totally unsuitable for contests. Finally moved to N1MM, and no looking back for contests. Great program. Learned a few things here, great.
Thanks so much for the great information on the ins & outs of N1MM logging. I downloaded it a couple of days ago & messed around with it & was thinking of going back to an older version of HRD. Not now! Thanks again Callum for another great informative video.
Great to hear!
Thanks for this Callum, never knew it could do so much!
And yes please, an ‘in depth’ follow-up would be great!
OK, we'll give it a go. I'll add it to the list!
Thank you Callum! I'm entering my first state QSO Party this weekend and N1MM had me flummoxed. I understand the basic functionality much better now, thanks to you!
Great!
Awesome Callum! More videos Please. Thanks
More to come!
Thank you - just what I needed to help get me started with N1MM.
Brilliant!
Don't know how in the hell I missed this one Callum, absolutely fracking Brilliant, my friend. I want to get a deeper dive on this... thank you for the video. One of the best videos I have seen on N1MM. Cheers!
Go for it!
Thanks Callum. With so many rig control/logging programs available any overview is a huge help in sorting out which works well for me. I currently have a novice understanding of N1MM, HRD, and FLDIGI. That is I have used each at least once. Still not sure but N1MM is in the running.
Hey Ed! I found that once I had one program working, I could get them all done!
Thank you Callum. I am not good with computers, I will have to replay it a few times taking notes, but you have given me a good start. Thank you.
Glad to help! PS - More to come on this one..
I'm glad to see this video because I've been looking at switching to N1MM for a while now.
Ah OK!
Thanks for the intro Cal! Just getting back into the hobby after a long absence and getting used to this logging program. Getting a "CONNECTION ERROR OCCURRED" when trying to get telnet into the cluster. I'll get it figured out. Many thanks for what you do and I'd like to shake you hand for re-sparking my interest in the hobby. Best 73!
OK, good luck with connection issue. Yeah, I've had that before. Can't remember remedy now!
Purchased the classic today from you , I’ve had a second hand one for a while so looking forward to that ….. n1mm looks interesting I’ve been using log4om up until now but it’s been buggy lately so I’ll follow your instructions and give it a go …..thanks for all your help 2e1paw 73 ……
Tom's "new thing" made me chuckle.
Had no idea that N1MM had so much in it! I Just downloaded and I'll have a play!!
Great video Callum
Cal, Just revisited this vid. I installed and was playing with N1MM yesterday (really dead 20 and 40). This was really useful. Thank you.
Hi Peter.. Yes excellent :)
This is really useful, thanks! I've been considering log programs recently and this is an ideal intro to this well known logger. Logger sorted... still shack building, should be good to go for Winter.
Great to hear!
very helpful since first time to use N1mm on CQ contest this weekend
Great to hear!
Perfect timing! I was just looking for a video like this today. Mint! cheers.
Enjoy!
Hey Callum, super useful video, just getting in to the N1MM logging and has some pieces of the puzzle that you placed in the right location for me. Thanks
Oz5kr
Great!
Thank you Callum, As always, great, to the point walk throughs. I found a $92 windows laptop open box and it seems up to the task. I am a mac user mostly but not biased. Got N1mm to talk to my IC 705 and that opens doors. N1mm is really immediate. Lots to learn still of course. Lots of fun. Thanks 73 Greg
Nice one!
wow! thanks Callum, I just downloaded N1MM to use for my first ARRL Field day! Been a Tech for almost 3 years and I just upgraded to General last weekend! I am looking forward to spending the weekend with my local club for a trip up to the mountains to run in the field. Should be a blast! 73! Matt
Great to hear!
Thank you for doing this. My friend recommended this a while ago and then left it at that. This video, as your other videos are very helpful.
No problem!
Good info. I am planning to try N1MM out. Thanks!
Go for it!
Hi Callum, a I’m following your channel vor about 3 months now. Just saw this video, that’s great got my license last week so now I need a logger Programm. Thanks for the vid I liked it.
Fantastic!
Thank you! I was looking forward to this one.
More to come!
Thanks for the Informative on n1mm logger! While im a big N3FJP user I need to expand my horizons a little.
Very helpful! Thanks for posting!
You're welcome!
Another great video thanks Callum
My pleasure!
@@DXCommanderHQ I am curious although I may have missed it on the stream , is you radio display direct input into OBS as a video stream like the 2 camera feeds?
I’ve been meaning to install this and now I shall
Up and running thanks to you! Your pace is perfect along with directing video in real time at the same time.... with all that coordination, you could be a drummer! lol
Drumming.. Now there's an idea!
Super handy. I downloaded N1MM recently, and started working through the manual. I thought there must be a video guide. And here it is. Thanks. Please do a more in depth video. Mike AD0L
More to come.. I've been scratching away at it the last day or so!
Thanks Callum, I have been using N1MM but you have shown me some more tools to play with. Cheers Trevor ZL1UTH
Great to hear!
This is a superb tutorial and overview of the logging capability of N1MM. Thank you very much!!! Best wishes Cal, 73 VE3NAP recent subscriber from Ontario, Canada, working toward getting back OTA grid KN14tg
Many thanks!
Thanks again, Callum...huge help!!
Any time!
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Fantastic work Callum ive just watches this video about 8 times setting up N1MM. Ive just set up and now in putting my CQWW results but going back to put the correct dates and times. Will use this next year for cqww. Might try and connect the 817. I didn't want a setup/micro shack at home as i am a port ops. Secind year trying the contest.
Will have another go next year using this setup. Only managed wbout 30-35 contacts. XYL just gave me the eyes as i was in the lounge next to the tv shouting 😂
Great work 😊
73
OK.. good luck!
@@DXCommanderHQ morning. I managed to got the contacts in I managed a whopping 37 😂 entered the contest as QRP below 5w and a rookie.
Managed to get across to the states at the weekend so really chuffed about that with 5w. Antenna used was a long wire and a 9:1 taped to the side of your classic mast I think. I bought it about a year ago and it came with two antenna o e being the 9:1. Want to get the expedition at some point.
73
Brilliant intro Cal… I am going to give it a go :-) … Best 73s - Andy
Have fun!
Excellent info! Would like to see more, focus on the spectrum & the cluster tags. I am having a little puzzle getting mine to go, w the 7300.
Spectrum needs an SDR toy.. I finally worked out rhe cluster - and I was all ready to make a video - then I mostly forgot all the fun stuff!
PS… ordered your masts the other day. Here in no time at all! They look good. Can’t wait to deploy.
And I got a loogbook for my qso's. Thx Callum. See you on bands M0ADM
I like your ending, something to the effect of... If I have earned and like or comment that is up to you. I get that stuff is important to people, but I am not keen on people begging for, expecally at the beginning of a video.
Awe thanks!
Thanks Callum you took the Poop out of N1MM Logger! Got N1 running lovely and smooth...Now for some Rare DX Contacts! TY 73
Excellent
Excellent tutorial!
you are a great source of knowledge I'm new to ham radio have just got my license a short time ago and have learned so much since I found your site just wanted to say THANK YOU 73's from KI5YYh
Woo-Hoo! Thank you :)
Hi Cal,
Learned a few new things and I've been using it for a few years. Great FREE logging software. You and the family stay safe. 73 WJ3U
Don, thanks friend. Stay safe you guys too!
Good old N1MM. Works well for multiple operator stations too. Cheers.
Yes it does! We ran it that way a few weeks ago when were we up the hills.. We couldn't get the TS-2000 "on" for some reason, so we ran it in manual mode.
I appreciate the work
Good evening Callum I really enjoyed the video and when I get into a contest I use The same program and I really like it a lot. But I didn’t know you can do so much more with it. Hope you have a great week.
73
WD5ENH
Steve
Very interesting. As a newbie, it's nice to know this stuff and where to find it. Thanks.
Welcome!
I think you made this video for me! Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Nice one Callum, I was wandering what it was all about and you have enlightened me to N1MM and I feel I have been missing out now. Thanks for the great video. 73 Ellis M5AEI
Great to hear!
Wonderful...thanks!
Excellent. Thank you.
You are welcome!
I use N1MM as my daily and contest log...has everything thing needed...create and adif anytime an upload to LoTW, QRZ etc
Hi Calum love these videos, they have convinced me that I really want to get into contesting if I can. I am bewildered by all the technology so was wondering what suggestions you have for entry-level radios that would be suitable for contesting and work potentially with N1MM. I am a foundation licence holder at the moment but looking to progress to Intermediate. Many thanks!
OK, almost ANY radio will work - as long as you have CAT control (USB or RS232 port) so that your radio and computer can change frequency together etc.
Thanks very much :), that should get me started
Best of luck!
Thanks for sharing the knowledge :-)
Anton! :)
Another great video Callum do you have to download drivers for your radio for the program to work thanks de W9US
No.. Just make sure you have a working COM PORT (that could be USB to Serial Port adaptor). FInd it in Device Manager.
Thank you for this. What do you use for general logging? Was that the dx bit?
Yes it was :)
super fine demo cal ,you did wonderful job.....
Thank you very much!
Thank you
Ask and ye shall receive! Thanks Callum.
No worries!
I haven't been able to use N1MM. Hope this helps!!!
Well me too!
Great video! Helps me alot. Question: How do I place my call sign on the spotter so others can see me online and start transmitting to me?
OK, that's called Self Spotting and not really encouraged.. Best thing you can do is ask someone who contacts you to put you on the cluster. Some logging programs have that - alternatively, there are some websites that interface. Just Google "DX Summit" for instance. Good question!
Hi Callum, does this software need to have the radio connected to the computer or can it be used separately.
It CAN run without a radio, yes.. You have to type in the frequency actually inside where the callsign goes.. So if you want to be on 14.278, then just type 14278 and it will lock on to that freq.
(2E0HXF) - Thanks for the "intro" Callum, can N1MM upload to other databases like QRZ, eQSL & LBOTW?
Yes you can! Just hit the Export button (or import) for ADIF compatibility.
Good stuff Cal! 73s de ki5gx
Thanks!
thank you
You get 2 thubs up, love the N1MM logger abd still earning it. this will help a little bit. Is there a way to automate a upload to qrz?
Automate? No - just export ADIF file and send it off.
Just downloaded it. N1MM
Can i ask! Does this program show a map of the contacts reached in a set time period. Like day week month year so on. As i see many posting on Facebook showing map of world and contacts they have reached out to.. 🤷🏼♂️ thanks.
No.. For toys like that, yku can export your file and import it to all sorts.. Beyond the scope here but there are lots of toys and log programs that do this.
@@DXCommanderHQ many thanks for the reply, just starting out here had my foundation a couple of weeks and still unsure of a radio or antenna to get 🥺 I'd rather not rush than buy something I would regret. But I'm liking the FTDX10. Could you advise of a antenna that would be a good match for that radio?
So I always struggled getting this program set up and running on my laptop. Ive been using HAMRS for all my logs and its been great. I wanted to give n1mm a shot again and used it all afternoon and made like 20 contacts no complaints once i got rolling it was great! I went to QRZ to upload and when I was done the names were only what i input for the qso. is there an import for any of the databases? or is that just how n1mm operates?
Bill, you need to configure the export.. For instance, File > Export > By Date works and all info is exported as an ADIF file which is normally read by all other logging programs..
All of my contacts were logged succesffuly. But the "name" field only contains what i write. No last names or anything. Its not the end of the world just not what im used to seeing. Im trying to clarify that im not missing something in the various drop down, sub menu, option tabs.
Great intro 73s
Follow up video please!! I've been stumped on the voice keyer option !!!
Voice Keyer.. In the video log!
If I assume there needs to be a cable connection between my TS-590SG for n1mm to react to changes in the transceiver will it be able to share the connections made to be allow wifi control from another computer elsewhere in the house/
Yes.. It's cable to the radio and wifi to the router.. Maybe I don't fully understand but you need FIRSTLY to connect your 590 to your computer..
@@DXCommanderHQ Thanks Callum, it is my intention to remote control my TS-590SG to avoid extensive coax wiring. I am living with my son and will have a ‘shack’ in a heated attached garage but want to operate from my quarters. I surmise that the connection for the computer will be shared by the Kenwood remote control software and the n1mm software and the DRV connection will allow me to connect a RSP1A as a visual waterfall.
I'm currently looking into and studying for my ham.
I've seen multiple references to logging requirements. (I'm in the States.)
Although this video is informative about a logging software, I would like to see something directly about logging. What information is required? How to keep and maintain logs. How long do I have to have said logs on file?
You know, the legal stuff about logging. (Obviously, it would be generalized coming from you as we're in different regions of the world and there will likely be variations to contend with regionally specific to countries and so forth.)
By the way,
I have learned a lot from your antenna videos. You have helped me develop an antenna that gets me "out my front door" so to speak.
I'm currently on an older Realistic 40 channel cb. Your information and theories took me from little receive on a poorly assembled dipole (horizontal) to what we call skip (over here in the states) receiving on a 1/4 wave grounded single beam vertical made from an old window covering rod. I'm not sure what kind of transmission range I'm getting but, my goal was only to talk to a buddy a couple of miles away and I'm making that trip.
So,
Thank you for providing the information that you give us.
OK.. In the UK it is not a requirement to log. I Think that is the same in USA however it's great fun keeping a log and it means when you bump into someone 20 years later, you can have a good laugh.
@@DXCommanderHQ
Thank you for your reply.
I have saw the same information here in the states too but, as recent as a few months ago, the guys that help us aspiring operators pass the test have included it as if we're still required to log.
I did see one guy say that he logs to protect himself in the event of a neighbor complaint.
An FCC investigator said something similar too.
I suppose that could be why many trainers still tell us that logging is a requirement.
Can you show us various data fields that can be captured? for instance does N1MM calculate distance of the QSQ? On the logging pane can you control (add or eliminate) data fields for entry? POTA park, etc.
Arthur, I could do a VERY in depth video but to be frank with you, give it a go yourself. If you fire up the VHF side of things, you can put in Maidenhead Squares etc.
Newly (back) in ham radio--new to logging software. Curious about N1MM, I downloaded and installed. Nothing I can do fixes the immediate abort w/ message like "computer has moved the subdirectory to the OneDrive Cloud." Followed the directions for the fix--spent an afternoon. Nowhere that I move, create or put that subdirectory will start the program. Gave up.
OneDrive.. That's not N1MM, that's silly-billy settings in OneDrive.
Disable OneDrive
Thank you Callum for a very helpful video. It's a little intimidating this program but will get it down eventually. Thanks for the guidance. 73 KL5NU 👌
You can do it!
Thanks for time Callum helped me a lot do you have buy me a beer option at at lol ?
Deal!
For some reason I cant get the spots from the cluster to show on my bandmap. Im connected to the cluster, click the sh/dx button and the spots are coming though. Also my filters are setup correctly but they just wont show on the bandmap.
Oh bugga.. Maybe drop a line to the N1MM support forum?
I figured it out, I had to set the operation type to assisted in the log properties. Thanks for replying anyway!@@DXCommanderHQ
Hi Callum, can you transfer data from N1MM to QRZ log as I do want to keep using that too. Thanks, de M3SLU
Yes.. Just File > Export > Adif (also same in reverse)
@@DXCommanderHQ Thank you
I keep getting "N1MM Logger Lost Communication with Radio 1. "Radio # 1, FT-710 on COM 6 is not responding. Restore the radio interface polling connection and click Retry below, or right-click on the Bandmap for this radio and choose 'Reset Radios' to restart the connection." What? I am stuck. Any help would be appreciated.
It's a comms error. Normally happens when the interface loses it's marbles. Could be the cable, your USB / RS232 port or the computer.. I would change the port and the cable over myself.. It's the same error you get when you switch the radio off.. So it's definitely an accurate error. Sorry I can't help further.
I've tried to get it working here with no success. I've two radios - it moans that they both have the same number yet won't give me the choice to name the 2nd one Radio 2. It also doesn't talk to my Anan 7000 even though they say to use the Flex settings. And I can't get any comms between it and the TS890 either.
Oh heck Andy.. Getting comms is the first thing.. Try again then everything will fall into place. You will need USB to Serial Port converter (ideally to make it easy) although MAYBE the Ethernet port can do it too.. Have you got the ARCP 890 software working? That's the Kenwood thingy? Drop me a line bcz your comment will be buried..
Can n1mm be used to transcribe contacts from paper logs?
Yes, easy.. Although the time would be wrong..
I never knew how contesting works. I have never done it.
It's pretty easy. I made a video about it..
Must this be connected to a radio?
Must it be connected to the internet? Can I do all my contacts on paper and then afterwards input it to M1MM?
It can work while not connector to radio. You certainly do not need internet.
N1MM does some stuff the 7300 can do? Nice. I have older rigs.
AH-ha! OK< good luck!
How do you turn on the 2nd vfo so it's visable?? I have ft1000mp two vfo two antenna but can't get 2nd vfo to show lol
On an FT1000MP.. I had one.. Is it the blue Dual button?
@@DXCommanderHQ no I don't think so, at work can't remember from memory. Assumed there would be a second as all other software shows both. I can listen to both I just need to select my tx side when transmitting. (Mkv version 200 watt)
Prob not possible on the model just though I would ask as almost run out of hair lol. Thanks for the reply all the same.
If you don't configure any radio the program simply doesn't run. Is that true?
Nope. It still runs.
Great video... I just can´t figure how to set N1MM to immediately show the OMs name when I type in his call sign.. Any clue?
How can I fix this. In order to know his name I ned to get in QRZ... How do I make N1MM show his name? Also, how do I record a CQ call? Thanks ,... 73.. CU3AU
OK, so what is happening with me is that it is looking up a PREVIOUS QSO that I have had and automagically adding it. Unless you have had a contact with them before, it won't auto-populate sorry.
@@DXCommanderHQ Thank you so much for your help. 73.. CU3AU
Thanks. Amazing work as always. 73 N7JSX
Thanks again!