[CQ-Contest] Another LoTW gotcha

[Rajiv Dewan, N2RD]

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 at 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 at ispwest.com>
> To: "RTTY reflector" <rtty at contesting.com>; "Contest reflector" 
> <cq-contest at 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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