I did not realize that backing up the tq* files is not enough if you
change computers. You have also to create a p12 file and back that up.
Here is what happened to me: I backed up all the tq* and other LOTW
files and changed computers in the shack. Then I got the renewal
notice. I tried to follow the procedure and tried to renew within the
expiration period. It would not work as I had not followed the proper
procedure for backing up. So I had to request a new certificate. The
new certificate was for n2rd01 while my old log and DXCC were under the
call N2RD. It took a while to get it all fixed.
Hope this helps someone,
Raj
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Rajiv Dewan, N2RD
n2rd@arrl.net
FN13fc
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On Feb 8, 2005, at 11:17 PM, Russell Hill wrote:
I guess I was lucky-- the ARRL sent me heads up messages for all 3 of
my calls. I wonder if that is a member service?
Rusty
na5tr
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Turner"
<dezrat1242@ispwest.com>
To: "RTTY reflector" <rtty@contesting.com>; "Contest reflector"
<cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:20 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] A little LoTW gotcha
Did any of you know that your LoTW certificates have to be renewed
every
year? I found out the hard way last night after trying to upload my XE
RTTY log. The program continually crashed for no apparent reason, just
before I tried to sign the .adif file. After much head scratching, I
found my certificate, which I originally got on Jan 20, 2004 had
expired.
Normally, one can renew the certificate easily by selecting a menu
option, but once it has expired, that option no longer exists. You
have
to apply for a new one. Too bad one does not get a warning of any
kind -
at least I didn't.
So check your certs, guys, and don't get caught short like me.
--
Bill, W6WRT
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