Tom. One of the choices you have with the AC Log databases is free. That is what I installed and it appeared to work fine for U.S. calls.
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.
>
> 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 behave
> with the automatic lookup function.
>
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> -----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
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> As a normal member you get a subset of what is available, but you need to
> pay an annual subscription to get everything.
>
> 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. You
> might get the name though, but I can't remember.
>
> 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...
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----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
>
> Kelvin:
>
> 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?
>
> I am a QRZ member, so I'm hoping that is sufficient.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----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
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> I only occasionally dip into the N3FJP reflector, but I think the issue was
> with another internet callbook, that QRZ had proved to Scott's satisfaction,
> 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.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
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