Joe, it could be something as simple as the addition of a new field in the log
file itself.... "LOTW qsl sent." With that flagged, it would only send those
whose flag isn't "Y." Stupidly simple idea, but I don't know how much trouble
it would be to implement it. I know a couple of other logging programs do
that..... But having very limited experience with writelog to this point, I
don't know if it is already there and I just don't know it...... I leave that
for you guys with more product time to tell us :) :)
Mike AB7ZU
Kuhi no ka lima, hele no ka maka
On Feb 27, 2013, at 19:28, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com> wrote:
>
>> I agree this is a cumbersome process and would hope a fix could be
>> provided so WL can export the date ranges itself rather than have to
>> produce the entire adif and then hone it down further outside of WL.
>
> It could be something as simple as storing the date/time of the last
> exported QSO in each log and then not exporting anything prior to
> that unless the user confirmed an "override": "You have already
> signed the QSOs before YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM for LotW. Are you sure?"
> (for "General DXCC Tracking Log") or "You have already signed this
> log. Are you sure?" (for a specific contest log).
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 2/27/2013 9:14 PM, Gary AL9A wrote:
>> Frank,
>>
>> Yes, I've seen that work around mentioned on the reflectors before. It
>> will work, provided the pilot is as conscientious as you and makes note
>> of the start and end dates to be uploaded each time. I agree this is a
>> cumbersome process and would hope a fix could be provided so WL can
>> export the date ranges itself rather than have to produce the entire
>> adif and then hone it down further outside of WL. Many opportunities
>> for something to go wrong or for inexperienced/lazy pilots to just
>> upload the whole shooting match each time!
>>
>> 73,
>> Gary AL9A
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Fallon" <n2ff@optonline.net>
>> To: <writelog@contesting.com>
>> Sent: February 27, 2013 3:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?
>>
>>
>>> Good point, Gary.
>>>
>>> But there is another alternative which avoids downloading another
>>> logging program. It's a little bit more cumbersome, but I solve the
>>> problem by having Writelog export my general DX log as an ADIF file to
>>> a folder I named "LOTW" and then I call up TQSL and ask it to sign the
>>> entire file. At a point in the process I then have the ability to
>>> specify start and end dates. Using that feature enables me to send a
>>> much smaller file. Yes, it takes more time but avoids using another
>>> logging program. Yes, It certain would be great if the date range
>>> features was directly available in Writelog. (hint hint nudge nudge).
>>>
>>> Frank...N2FF....
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2/5/2013 5:02 AM, Gary AL9A wrote:
>>>> There is a problem with using the both the DXpedition mode and
>>>> General DXCC tracking log keeper and exporting to LOTW from these
>>>> modules. Whenever you do a File/Export/Trusted QSL file... you are
>>>> exporting the ENTIRE log to LOTW, not just the latest QSOs. Unlike a
>>>> true general logger, WriteLog's various modules lack the ability to
>>>> select just some QSOs in the log by specifying a range of dates to be
>>>> included in the upload. This is not a problem for uploading a
>>>> contest log as you do want to upload the entire record. But...
>>>>
>>>> If your log is small this is not a big problem. However, if your log
>>>> contains thousands of QSOs you are needlessly uploading thousands of
>>>> duplicate transactions to LOTW with each update. This is an enormous
>>>> waste of LOTW computer resources and needlessly causes delays for the
>>>> entire LOTW community. A far better approach would be to find a good
>>>> general purpose logger, either a freebee from the internet, or a low
>>>> cost product that offers the features necessary to control which of
>>>> your log records are going to be uploaded to LOTW. The DXLabs suite
>>>> at http://www.dxlabsuite.com/ comes to mind as it is a powerful
>>>> package that is free for the asking.
>>>>
>>>> If you have need of a general logger and want to use one of the
>>>> WriteLog modules fine. Just be a considerate amateur and don't
>>>> utilize the LOTW upload directly from these modules. Instead find
>>>> another way to create a tq8 file that contains only the few new QSOs
>>>> that you need to upload.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Gary AL9A
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -
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