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
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre VanWyk" <kr5dx@yahoo.com>
To: <ke6qr@comcast.net>; <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: February 04, 2013 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?
I have been using the DXpedition mode for general logging for many years. I
think the latest version has a general logging module if my memory serves
me right, but will have to check.
It loads up to LOTW just fine via Email too.
73
NJ0F
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From: <ke6qr@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 4:59 PM
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Subject: [WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?
Is it possible to use writelog for general day to day casual contacts?
What would be the best module to use? Thanks! Ke6qr
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