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Getting Started

Cloudlog Aurora in less than 5 minutes​

Cloudlog Aurora is a desktop application that allows you to log QSOs or Radio data to Cloudlog using a variety of methods. These include via a TCP Server, WSJT-X UDP Protocol, SatPC32 DDE, Winkeyer support, TCL Protocol Radios, and Hamlib for rig control to name a few.

The main application screen gives you a quick overview of the current status of the application showing a selection of most relevant details we believe to be useful to users.

Cloudlog Aurora Screenshot

Requirements​

  • Microsoft Windows 7 or later
  • Microsoft .NET 9.0 Desktop Runtime
  • Cloudlog 2.4.1 or later

Installation​

Step 1: Download Cloudlog Aurora​

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Download Format

The download is a ZIP file containing the application files. There is no installer - you simply extract and run the executable.

Step 2: Extract the Files​

  1. Create the installation directory:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Navigate to C:\ drive
    • Create a new folder called Ham Radio (if it doesn't exist)
    • Inside Ham Radio, create a folder called Cloudlog Aurora
    • Final path should be: C:\Ham Radio\Cloudlog Aurora\

  2. Extract the ZIP file:

    • Right-click the downloaded ZIP file
    • Select "Extract All..."
    • Browse to C:\Ham Radio\Cloudlog Aurora\
    • Click "Extract"

Step 3: Create Desktop Shortcut (Optional)​

  1. Navigate to the installation folder:

    • Open C:\Ham Radio\Cloudlog Aurora\
    • Look for Cloudlog Aurora.exe

  2. Create desktop shortcut:

    • Right-click on Cloudlog Aurora.exe
    • Select "Send to" → "Desktop (create shortcut)"
    • A shortcut will appear on your desktop

  3. Alternative method:

    • Right-click on Cloudlog Aurora.exe
    • Select "Create shortcut"
    • Drag the shortcut to your desktop

Step 4: First Launch​

  1. Run Cloudlog Aurora:

    • Double-click the desktop shortcut, or
    • Navigate to C:\Ham Radio\Cloudlog Aurora\ and double-click Cloudlog Aurora.exe

  2. Configure the application:

    • Go to File → Settings to configure your Cloudlog connection
    • See the Settings section for detailed configuration instructions

  3. Start logging:

    • Once configured, you can start logging QSOs or sending radio data to Cloudlog
Installation Location

While C:\Ham Radio\Cloudlog Aurora\ is the recommended location, you can install Cloudlog Aurora anywhere on your system. Just make sure to extract it to a permanent location (not your Downloads folder) and create shortcuts accordingly.