[CQ-Contest] Another LoTW gotcha

[Bill Coleman]

On Feb 9, 2005, at 10:48 AM, Rajiv Dewan, N2RD wrote:

> 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.

If you can log into the web site, you can download your active 
certificates, if you happen to misplace one. Although they do encourage 
you to save your p12 file and back it up.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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