[CQ-Contest] Borrowing callsigns / location / awards?

[Gerry Hull]

The no-brainer these days is to use Clublog integration, which will update
LOTW.   There is also the connector for N1MM that will do Clublog updates
in real time (probably not a good idea during contests!).  We are using it
for our VY1AAA, CI1AAA, XK150YUKON and XO1X operation, and it is fantastic!

73, Gerry W1VE

On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Jim Brown <k9yc at audiosystemsgroup.com>
wrote:

> Right. I'm trustee for W6BX and KU6W, both of which get used exclusively
> for contests, including portable setups in different counties, grids, and
> states. I upload each log with a location file showing the right county,
> grid, and state.
>
> For 7QP, W6GJB, W6JTI, and I have done multiple portable setups in
> different counties. We signed N7N, which Glen held for the two weekends. I
> used AD1C's utility to split the log into the individual counties, one ADIF
> for each, and Glen did the upload to LOTW (because he held the call).
>
> One thing I find VERY disappointing is that most of the teams that do
> extensive mobile operations for state QSO parties fail to put their logs on
> LOTW, and fail to do what we did for 7QP.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
> On Fri,6/2/2017 8:19 AM, Gerry Hull wrote:
>
>> Yes, he is responsible.  I use W1VE and WR1ST from all the New England
>> states, and when I upload, the log is for a specific location.
>>
>> 73. Gerry W1VE
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 10:45 AM Dave Edmonds <dave at pkministrywebs.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> HI Guys,
>>>
>>> I just worked the WPXCW and ended up with 394 Qs on 40m. I just updating
>>> my
>>> contacts into my master log program..
>>>
>>> Here's my problem...
>>>
>>> With WPX and many other contest, there is no exchange of location. So, I
>>> have no idea where the station is located.
>>>
>>> Example...
>>>
>>> I worked KU1CW in the WPX. I uploaded my log to LOTW an I received a
>>> confirmed qsl. Here are the details on LOTW record.
>>>
>>> *Station* *Call Sign* WN4AFP *DXCC* UNITED STATES OF AMERICA *CQ Zone* 5
>>> *ITU
>>> Zone* 8 *Grid* EM84UU *State* South Carolina (SC) *County* GREENVILLE
>>> *Worked
>>> Station* *Worked* KU1CW *DXCC* UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (291) *State*
>>> Kansas
>>> (KS) *County* JOHNSON *Date/Time* 2017-05-27 21:11:56 *Mode* CW (CW)
>>> *Band* 40M
>>> *QSL* 2017-06-02 13:42:27
>>> <https://lotw.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=840175882>
>>>
>>> I have just confirmed a QSO via LOTW with KU1CW located in Kansas and
>>> Johnson county.
>>>
>>> Did I really work Alex in Johnson county Kansas?
>>>
>>> If I needed Kansas for WAS, I now have a QSL via LOTW for Kansas.
>>>
>>> After looking at 3830scores, I learn that KU1CW callsign location was in
>>> Virginia.
>>>
>>> So my confirmed LOTW contact with Kansas is not valid. I can obtain a WAS
>>> award from the ARRL without working Kansas. By the way, this station was
>>> 599+ on 40m during the day... doubtful it was Kansas.
>>>
>>> Bottom line... If I'm trying to work all counties or any awards how can I
>>> be confident that a contact is really valid for WAS and other
>>> awards.What's
>>> the solution?
>>>
>>> Is KU1CW responsible for informing LOTW that on May 27/28 he was really
>>> operating from Virginia? I don't know where he was?
>>>
>>> Anyone else experience this problem?
>>>
>>> 73s Dave WN4AFP
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