Good points, Lloyd.

This is part of the reason why I put the name field right next to the call
field, just to personalize things a bit.

As I understand things, the only required pieces of info for W1AW Centennial
QSO Party contacts are call, date, time, band, and mode.

And, I suspect that once the final ADIF files are uploaded into L O T W,
that software brings the rest of the information in to the data base anyway.

I'll let everyone know what I discover as I prepare for things more.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lloyd Rasmussen
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 11:06 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: A C Log Update

I doubt that it is necessary to have the lookup working.  Nice to have, but
not necessary.  And sometimes, in contests, pre-filled information is
inaccurate because an operator is not at his home QTH, is using a nickname
instead of his regular name (such as NA QSO party and NA Sprint), etc.  So
far I haven't bothered with this kind of data, preferring to get it directly
from the operator on the air if it is needed.
73,


Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 10:20 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: A C Log Update

Hi, everyone.



I just thought I'd let you know that things have gone extremely well with
the N3FJP A C log program so far.



I now have version 4.6 installed, and working.



I configured the voice navigation option to play the wave file for only the
call field.  This gives me a good reference point for each contact.



I then set up the tab ordering for name, and then time on, so that when I am
done with each contact, I just hit enter, and the contact is logged.  This
way, I don't have to worry about the remaining data fields.



I also have the rig interface working, so that band, mode, and frequency are
automatically entered for each contact.



My next task will be to download the free data lookup, and make sure that
works.  I tried it tonight, but seem to be getting some sort of an error
message, that I'm not quite understanding.  Will try to troubleshoot that
tomorrow.



After that, I think I'll be ready to finally have some fun, and get on the
air!



I understand that you can do your own little operation for the ARRL
Centennial QSO Party if you have an official position with the ARRL.  I'm a
certified  V E license examiner, so I think that counts as five points for
those who work me.



If I do this, I'll forward my log to our W1AW/8 Michigan coordinator in ADIF
format, just to be sure he will be able to use it.



I do have one small question about A C log. . What does the quote other
quote field refer to?



Thanks to all who have been helping me with this.



Tom Behler: KB8TYJ