John (JK) Kalenowsky, K9JK wrote:
> A "diversion" from the present thread...are there any ROVERS who have
> used/are using LoTW?
>
> As I understand...a "Separate" "Key" (or security certificate) is needed for
> EACH Location (Grid Square) from which a ROVER wants to enter QSOs...a real
> PITA (that's Pain In The Anterior or you may select a different "A" word) if
> you ask me. Seems like there's GOT to be a BETTER way to to do that withOUT
> degrading the "integrity" of the LoTW system.
>
> If my understanding is wrong, I welcome correction/clarification!
>
> 73, JK
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No you don't need a separate certificate for each location. You do need
to set up a separate location (QTH) for each place you operate. You
also need a certificate for a rover call (AA1AA/R). After each contest
you then need to create a separate .tq8 file for each location and
upload it.
I did it for a while but was getting such a low hit rate I've become
rather lax at doing so. Now I usually only upload from somewhat rare
grid squares.
Another problem you will encounter. Some people will log a rover with
out the /r. This results in a mis-match in LOTW, IE not a confirmed
QSL. With eQSL you see these QSO as un-confirmed contacts. While I was
uploading to eQSL, I got almost as many QSL without the /r as with. I
suspect the same thing occurs with LOTW but have no way of knowing.
73, Tom K6EU aka K6EU/r
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