[CQ-Contest] Logs - Upload don't email

[Tom Haavisto]

Hi Frank

One thing to always look for is the confirmation email from the robot.
 That makes sure they got it, and if you don't receive confirmation,
try again.

Small consolation after the fact - I fell into the same trap once or
twice over the years,

Tom - VE3CX



On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 1:14 AM, Frank Hunt <2bfrank at orcon.net.nz> wrote:
> I'm pleased to note that more and more contest organisers have a log
> upload facility rather than just accepting log email attachments. In view of
> what happened to me recently I will be uploading when ever possible.
>
> My wee tale of woe - as usual operated in the 2012 ARRL 10m contest,
> sent my log by email and sat back. Having just checked the scores I noted
> my log was not counted. A little research revealed that I had sent my log to
> 10m at arrl.org instead of 10meter at arrl.org. Okay it's all my fault, but
> surprisingly the ARRL email server didn't send me a "your email is
> undeliverable" message.
>
> I'm annoyed with myself because my log of 919 contacts and claimed
> score of 441,100 would have been the second highest DX CW HP score.
>
> Had a quad heart bi-pass operation just four weeks before the contest, so
> was feeling quite pleased with myself that I had managed to operate for 30
> hours.
>
> Oh well, there's always another year, but you can betcha I'll be uploading
> my log not emailing it!
>
> 73, Frank ZM2B/ZL2BR
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