Tom,
I have the free callbook data too. The only real difference is that it isn't
"real time" so you don't get anything newer than the last time you
downloaded the data. I guess you could download the whole free database
every night if you wanted. Also, it takes space on your hard drive but most
PCs and laptops have large drives these days and it really isn't *THAT* much
data.

73, Jim


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Scott Gillen
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 3:55 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: A C Log Question

Tom. One of the choices you have with the AC Log databases is free. That is
w= hat I installed and it appeared to work fine for U.S. calls.=20

Scott

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On 29/01/2014, at 3:01 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thanks for this additional info, Kelvin.
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> Given my A C Log usage plans at this time, I'm not sure the annual QRZ  
>subscription is something I'll go for right away.  However,  it's a 
>good  possibility to keep in mind once I determine how A C Log is going 
>to behav=
e
> with the automatic lookup function.
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> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>=20
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]=

> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A C Log Question
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> Hi Tom,
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> As a normal member you get a subset of what is available, but you need 
>to  pay an annual subscription to get everything.
>=20
> Of course, I'm talking about the info being automatically pulled into 
>the  log, by AC Log.  I can't remember exactly what you miss by not 
>subscribing=
,
> but certainly, the State field does not come down unless you 
> subscribe.  Y=
ou
> might get the name though, but I can't remember.
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> Subscription is about $30 a year for the XML user account with ads.  I 
>don=
't
> even notice the ads though, and assume these are shown when you use 
>the  website, and I assume every non paying member gets them anyway...
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> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>=20
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>=20
> www.active-elements.org
>=20
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]=

> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: 28 January 2014 00:47
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A C Log Question
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> Kelvin:
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> When you say you must subscribe, am I correct in assuming that you are  
>saying you must subscribe to QRZ.com to get all lookup facilities  
>automatically downloaded?
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> I am a QRZ member, so I'm hoping that is sufficient.
>=20
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]=

> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 10:22 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A C Log Question
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> Hi Tom,
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> I only occasionally dip into the N3FJP reflector, but I think the 
>issue wa=
s
> with another internet callbook, that QRZ had proved to Scott's 
> satisfactio=
n,
> had stolen QRZ data.  I believe from version 4.3 onwards, the option 
>was  removed from AC Log.  QRZ.COM still works fine, but you must 
>subscribe to  get all lookup facilities automatically downloaded.
>=20
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>=20
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>=20
> www.active-elements.org
>=20
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
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