Sometimes I go to time on and delete the numbers, then shift tab up, 
and when I make contact tab to time on, then when done hit enter.
Mike    KD2CDUAt 03:37 PM 3/9/2014, you wrote:
>Hi Tom and All,
>
>All the info we share on AC Log makes me wonder if we should arrange a Skype
>conference for AC Log users, to ask and hopefully answer questions...
>
>
>On the time issue, I think I will need a detailed example unless you figure
>it out <smile>.  The Time Off is set when you log the contact, but the Time
>On is set when you tab into the Time field.  If you take 20 minutes to crack
>the pile up, having tabbed into the Time field, this will cause a 20 minute
>difference.  This could be an advantage if you want to record the time you
>are transmitting, but might cause you to miss your LOTW match, as you only
>have a 15 minute over-lap from when you work the station.
>
>For my own AC Log layout, I have moved the Date and Time fields further down
>the tabbing order.  Having them as the second and third fields is fine when
>you are running the frequency, but is hopeless when you're waiting to work a
>busy station.  In AC Log, many things are triggered when you tab away from
>the Callsign field, and so having the Date and Time field second and third
>can set the time before you are ready.
>
>Sometimes I'm in a pile up for an hour, trying to work an expedition, and I
>only tab into the Time field when I've worked them!
>
>My field order is Callsign, Name, Power, RST Sent, RST Received, and then
>Date and Time.  Because my typing is not fluent at the moment, as I injured
>my finger, I find this works for S&P.
>
>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: 09 March 2014 13:55
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Kelvin:
>
>What I find is that when working W1AW portable stations, my time on stays
>constant, while my time off either stays constant, or switches to the
>correct time once I log the contact.
>
>As you know, these are very short contacts, so time on and time off are
>going to be basically the same, unless, of course, the minute changes during
>the few seconds of the contact.
>
>I'm just not sure why the time on and time off values don't agree.
>
>I can adjust the time on and time off values manually so that they do
>correspond in the log, but it seems like that should not be necessary.
>
>Does this help?
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
>Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 8:32 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Hi Tom,
>
>Is the time difference plus or minus a few minutes?  Can you give a step by
>step example.  Off hand, I can only think that time difference is due to AC
>Log maintaining the initial time, when you first tabbed into the field.  If
>the QSO is 3 minutes, the time will not be advanced.
>
>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: 09 March 2014 01:17
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Question On Propper Time Recording In A C Log
>
>Hi, all.
>
>
>
>Now, I guess it's my turn to ask a question regarding A C Log.
>
>
>
>As I am working various W1AW portable stations for the ARRL Centennial
>Event, I'm noticing a weird problem in A C Log regarding proper recording of
>QSO times.
>
>
>
>When I did my own W1AW/8 operation two weeks ago, I found that if I tabbed
>to the time on field, and hit enter, qso times would be properly recorded.
>
>
>
>However, I'm not finding that to be the case now, when I'm using a new log
>within A C Log to keep track of the W1AW portable stations I work for the
>QSO Party event.
>
>
>
>If I hit enter at the time on tab, I often find the time to be incorrectly
>recorded by several minutes, and have to enter the correct time manually.
>
>
>
>I can't figure out what might have changed in the software between now, and
>the time I did my own W1AW operation.
>
>
>
>Is there something I need to double-check in configuration settings, or am I
>missing a step here?
>
>
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>