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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