CommCatLive/QSXer Comparison

Web/Program Features

CommCatLive

CommCatQSXer

Information Shown

Show operating status on World Map

Yes

Yes

Personal Web Page

Yes

Yes

Activity (Frequency, Mode) refresh

6 seconds

60 seconds

Time since last updated refresh

6 seconds

N/A

Latest logged QSO's

4

N/A

Log stats

Yes

N/A

Local and UTC Time

Yes

Yes

S-meter refresh

3 seconds

60 seconds

S-meter reading

Max, average, min

Max

DX Bearing refresh

6 seconds

N/A

Rotor Bearing refresh

6 seconds

N/A

Cell phone lookup of operating status

Yes

N/A

Audio

Audio player

Yes

N/A

Upload audio clips

Unlimited

N/A

Streaming audio

Continuous

N/A

About

Bio

Yes

Yes

Photo slide show

Unlimited

N/A

Google Map

Yes

N/A

Contact

Secure e-mail

Yes

Yes

Instant Contact List

Yes

N/A

MyQSX Forums

Info and Tech Support Forums

Yes

Yes

Blogs

Yes

Yes

Private Messaging

Yes

Yes

Polls

Yes

Yes

CommCat Features

Live Chat room

Yes

N/A

Synchronize radio to Live user

Yes

N/A

View Live Info panel and S-meter

Yes

N/A

Active user list

Yes

N/A

Google Calendar link

Yes

N/A

Back up log on web site

Yes

N/A

HTML Editor for Live Bio

Yes

N/A

Compatibility

CommCat

CommCat, TRX Manager, Ham Radio Deluxe, Logic, HAM-LOG, manual logging

Price

CommCat ($49.95 one time, free updates) plus Live Subscription (starting at $30 for first year)

Free