Here is a description of WriteLog version numbering conventions. What is a PGP Sig?

Description PGP
Sig		 Size
WriteLog version 11 requires that Microsoft Installer version 3.0 or later be installed. First try to run the WriteLog installer. If you get a message about needing Microsoft Installer version 3, the oldest one that will work can be downloaded from here. Note for Windows 98/SE/ME and Windows 2000 users. WriteLog version 10 installed as a FULL install of version 10.56 or later uses the Microsoft MSI format. This requires your system have the Microsoft installer components already on your machine. If you have installation problems with WriteLog, get the latest version of the installer from Microsoft here.
wl1101fmsiupg.exe (12/01/01)WriteLog version 11.01 is a free upgrade for anyone who has purchased a full WriteLog download since January, 2011. If you are running an earlier version, go here to purchase a new registration code.Instructions: download the .exe file and run it. In the window that comes up, do not change any of the default settings–just click the UnZip button. The installer will check whether whether you have a current code and will not install, but request you type in a new code. See revision history for list of changes. .sig 17.5 MB
ROOK_Aug_2011.zip (11/08/19)This contest module works with versions of Writelog back to 10.78.Instructions:
For versions 10.78 through 10.87: download the above link and unzip the the downloaded files into WriteLog’s \programs folder. It will replace ROOK.dll		 .sig 28kB
wl-dstar-1.0.0.4.exe (09/07/24)This contest module works will all versions of Writelog back to 10.50 or so.Instructions:
Do not install this module on WriteLog versions 10.78 and up–it is already included.If running this module on version 10.77, there is a file you must move manually. (Only on this version did the installer not put the file in the right place.) The file “dstar.ini” must be moved from WriteLog’s /Programs directory to the WriteLog Program Data directory, which is in different locations on different Windows versions. Look in writelog.ini for [multipliers]Location= and that is where to move the dstar.ini file. Or else just upgrade to WriteLog version 10.78 or later and this move is automatically handled by the installer.For versions 10.77 and lower, download and run the above link.		 .sig 63kB
WriteLog11_01F.pdf (11/12/24) PDF file of the WriteLog help files for V11.01. 109 pages. If you want a manual, this is it! Converted from the help files. 2563KB
WriteLog10_90A.pdf (11/12/24) PDF file of the WriteLog help files for V10.90.  116 pages.  Converted from the help files. 1759 KB

Multiplier files

WlWebUpdate.zip (11/11/24)This file is the complete set of WriteLog’s country files and other multiplier files in a single download. It now includes .gus files for getscores.org real time score uploading. This zip file is the same file you get from WriteLog’s File Web Update Data Files menu (10.46 and later). If you want to manually install these, here are the instructions: Download the above. Unzip into the proper WriteLog folder.

  1. WriteLog Version 10.76 and earlier.
    Unzip into WriteLog’s \Programs folder, which is normally c:\Program Files\WriteLog.
  2. WriteLog Version 10.77 and later.
    Unzip into WriteLog’s folder in its program data directory. For Windows 2000 and later, you can find this directory by typing this magic string into Windows Explorer: %ALLUSERSPROFILE% and press ENTER. If you see an “Application Data” directory open it to find the WriteLog directory.

No need to run Convert CTY to WriteLog after installing this download

 1.7 MB
WL_CTY.DAT at http://www.country-files.com/cty/The country files are maintained at the above URL. Instructions:

  1. For WriteLog versions 10.77 and earlier, download WL_CTY.DAT from the above link. For those versions, make sure you place the file correctly.
    • For versions 10.76 and earlier, the location is WriteLog’s \programs directory.
    • For versions 10.77 the location is the WriteLog Application Data directory. This directory is different on different operating systems. On Windows Vista and Windows 7, the directory is normally C:\ProgramData\WriteLog. On Windows 2000 and later you can browse to this directory by typing this magic string into the file selection box: %ALLUSERSPROFILE% and then ENTER. If you see the “Application Data” directory, open it. At this point you should see the WriteLog data directory.
  2. In the Start menu, under WriteLog V10, you will find an entry “Convert CTY to WriteLog”. Run It.
    • For versions 10.78 and later, there is a Download button. Click it first. It will put a copy of WL_CTY.DAT
      in the correct directory.
    • Click OK.
    • After a few seconds, the message “ALL DONE” appears in the dialog. Now click Cancel.
Namedmul21Apr2010.zip
This file, maintained by Jerry, W6IHG, contains the multiplier names for contests that have a fixed list of multipliers, like ARRL SS, ARRL 10m, ARRL 160m, CQWW RTTY, etc. It is important to use the correct list of multipliers when you submit a Cabrillo log.
A copy of this file is installed whenever you install the full instlal of  WriteLog, but not the upgrade. The download above is an individual install of only the latest version.
Instructions:Download this file.Unzip it into WriteLog’s \programs folder. It will replace namedmul.ini.Close any file you had open with WriteLog and re-open it. WriteLog will re-read namedmul.ini and update its multiplier list accordingly.		 7 kB
InstallVkNaCty.zipThis update provides two additional CTY files for use with WriteLog version 10.40 or later that will provide beam headings and sunrise/sunset for North American (Canada and US) and Australian call areas. These files and installation procedure were tested with WriteLog 10.40J. Thank you to Bob, W1QA for creating the DAT files in this download. Updated 30 Sept, 2003.Instructions:Download the InstallVkNaCty.zipfrom the link above. Note the location you have saved the file to. For example: D:\Software\WriteLog\Misc\InstallVkNaCty.zipUnzip the archive – suggest to the same directory that the downloaded zip file is located. Run the setup program, e.g., D:\Software\WriteLog\Misc\Setup.exe. The setup program runs and displays the following message:CTY files installed and registered with WriteLogYou may now choose to delete the archive and installation files from the temporary download directory. To verify that WriteLog is using the new CTY files: Launch WriteLog either using a previous contest or start a new one. In the callsign field, enter a US or Canadian call:VY2ZM – should show Canada PEIIn the callsign field, enter a Australian call:

VK1LK – should show VK1 ACT (Canberra)

 16 kB

Other Downloads

Description Size
Contest support provided by third partiesSeveral authors have written a number of modules for contests not in WriteLog. Third party modules do not need a particular version of WriteLog. Upgrading WriteLog does not affect your ability to run them.These modules are supported by their authors and not by N9OH or W5XD.