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It seems, at least for the networked logging programs I've seen thus far, the programs rely on the PC's networking or filehandling services which really aren't suited to be fault tolerant. Maybe it's expecting too much of a "free" program to handle these kinds of network issues. To go through all the setup and then keep a network and application tech on hand during Field Day to handle the issues doesn't sound like it's making life easier. Maybe at some point there will be a logging program that will be as easy to set up as the mesh nodes, without going through machinations of fixed IP's and accommodating latencies. Now that mesh is becoming a popular Field Day activity maybe these issues can be adequately addressed going forward. I know one group that used N3FJP software via mesh and "lost" a number of contacts. N3FJP has addressed some of this with his newer TCP based method but it still doesn't sound like it's quite there yet.
Mark K5LXP Albuquerque, NM
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