Wow! Thanks a bunch!
I truly appreciate that Steve.
I was kind of surprised that the qso party software doesn't access
callbooks like qrz or hamcall as the regular n3fjp log software does but
that isn't a big deal.
Thanks will call on the phone if absolutely necessary but I think I am
now pretty well set.
Don
On 14-Oct-15 7:51 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
> Don,
>
> Good luck. When conditions are right, you have a very good signal
> from your location. The height of the building really makes the
> difference. I've worked guys from New York City trying to run wires
> hanging out of windows. Not always so hot.
>
> Be sure you get the list of county abbreviations from the party web
> site. Your software is going to expect the proper 3 letter county
> abbreviation for each of the 62 NY counties. Some of them are pretty
> odd. There may also be a list readable within your N3FJP software,
> but I'm not positive.
>
> You can work anyone in state or out of state. In state will give you
> signal report and 3 letter county abbreviation. Out of state will give
> you signal report plus 2 letter US state or VE province. Other
> stations will send signal report and "DX".
>
> If I can help with anything, give me a call at 610 544-7053. Any time
> except for 5 pm - 9 pm Wednesday evening.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> On 10/14/2015 5:11 AM, Don Breda wrote:
>> 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
>>
>> w a 2 i w c
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
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