Below are categories of software that I use and why I chose them. I am in no way associates the the companies who produce the software. These have worked well for me in the past based on my operational requirements. 

Logging Software:

N1MM logger + https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/

Supports CAT connection and integration into WSJT-x, FLDigi. 

Setup is tailored towards contesting and maximizing scores.

Digital Software:

• RMS Express https://www.winlink.org/

Winlink program to access the worldwide radio email service. 

• FLDigi http://www.w1hkj.com/

Digital software suit with multiple modes and CAT integration.

• WSJT-X https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html

Low signal communication mode. 

• PC ALE- Automatic Link Establishment program for making my radio ALE compatible

NTP Server:

• BTK Time Sync Time synchronization software https://www.maniaradio.it/en/bkttimesync.html  

Thats my basic setup for operations

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