I use Ham Radio Deluxe coupled with my FT-2000, and that suits me fine. I use eQSL for all electronic (Planet saving) QSL cards, and the QSL manager for all the “important” or “rare” contacts I make.
So what’s the problem ?
To be honest it’s not so much a problem but more a duplication of effort. I now find myself having to support 3 log file systems to ensure I get the all important QSL confirmation. This may not seem so important, but for me I love chasing that DX, and enjoy the confirmation of the QSO. So to keep up to speed I have to support QRZ new logbook facility, HRD Log and the in built Log book on HRD.
So let’s look at each one in isolation and see where the real problem is. But first a word about LoTW.
LoTW (Logbook of the world)
I have no interest in using this logbook. And why should I? HRD / eQSL does all I need. Except there is a long running debate that tests the legality of sending electronic QSL cards like those sent from eQSL. In fact I’ve noticed 2 camps of operator. Pro eQSL, or Pro LoTW. Rarely do I see the 2 systems supported by any operator. So my choice is set. However am I missing a trick here? Should I support LoTW ? at the end of the day its only available to ARRL members ?
QRZ Log book

So for now the solution is simple, every month I take a extract (ADIF) and load it into the QRZ system. It’s an admin pain, and 1 that could be easily removed if they look to the next active log book.
HRD logbook
It’s a web only system that automatically updates itself when you switch on HRD. It’s great, as I have an online carbon copy of my logbook, and needs no maintenance, or administration. It’s even better because it allows other hams to connect to me via Facebook or Twitter. The system also allows me to keep a back up of my log book. This is exactly what i need. If anything ever goes wrong with my logbook back at the shack, I know I can recover from it.
And finally

So what is my conclusion to all this.
Well if you do keep a log, and in the UK its not required (unless asked by OfCom) . way up the options of various logbooks. I used the first thing that was available to me, and really haven’t looked back. I have no doubt that soon a clever person will think up a way of merging all online logbooks, and share the data between themselves. But until then, I’ll just keep plodding on.