Thanks very much guys.

This is enough to get me started and has helped me feel more confident 
in what I am doing.

Hope to work you guys this weekend.

Don

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On 13-Oct-15 7:44 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Don:
>
> I'm sure others will chime in via e-mail, or whatever means can be worked
> out between now and this week-end, but here's my two cents worth to get you
> started.
>
> As you say, the N3FJP logging software does support LOTW, so, if it were me,
> I'd probably stick to that as a means of electronically confirming contacts.
> As of yet, I personally haven't done too much with LOTW, but I know others
> on the list have, with good success.  Working more with LOTW is definitely
> on my "to do" list.
>
> The n3fjp logging software might support uploading into qrz.com, but I'm not
> sure of the accessibility of that process.
>
> Regarding submitting your contest log for the New York QSO Party this coming
> week-end, most contests prefer that your log be submitted in Cabrillo
> format.  If you get the most current N3FJP logging software for the New York
> Qso Party, you will have the save as Cabrillo option under the usual file
> saving menus.  I just checked, and it is version 1.2.
>
> I can tell you how to get to the file saving options if this is the way you
> want to go.
>
> Again, this is, by no means a complete summary of everything you need to
> know about the ins and outs of contesting, but my advice would be to just
> get on the air, and do what you can. ... That's how I, and I'm sure all
> others, got started, and I still have very much to learn.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Don Breda
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 7:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Questions about contesting this weekend:
>
> I m actually going to operate in the New York qso party this weekend.
>
> I am truly not a contester although I can operate a contest very well.
>
> I have decided after many requests to operate this weekend since people tell
> me New York county is so rare.
>
> I want' to use n3fjp logging software or the separate n3fjp new your qso
> party software.
>
> He seems to support LOTW and e q s o but not logging on qrz.
>
> Is it possible to upload the logs to qrz?
>
> What do I do wiht the logs n3fjp creates to prove my entries in the contest
> and confirm the contacts so the other guy gets his or her points as well.
>
> Got it guys I am a true amateur when it comes to contesting and I am lost!
>
> 46 years a ham but there is still so much to learn.
>
> A phone call or skype or yep good old fashion radio contact would be great
> to educate me in this regard.
>
> I don't expect or want anyone to write the bible on contesting via email.
>
> Tjats probably to much to ask.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Don