[VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF

[Chet S]

Then something is wrong. 
I uploaded my log the day after the June contest.
There should have been a match with you on the lower 4 bands. 

Chet, N8RA

-----Original Message-----
From: VHFcontesting [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf
Of Walt Murphy
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:47 PM
To: Dave Olean; vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF

  I just uploaded 750+ qso's from June VHF for the W2LV operation.

  LoTW had about 150 matches on 6 meters, none on 2 or above.

  The problem as I see it is VHF types do not upload current or old QSOs to
LoTW. It is the same as with the traditional QSL methods. You can send a
card (Upload) but if the other stations do not reciprocate No Confirmation.

  I upload all W2LV logs from Field Day, Sweeps and VHF. I do the same for
my call, N2WM.

  LoTW is not just an asset to HF operators, but VHF also if they would just
join LoTW.

                     My 2 Cents

                     Walt    N2WM
                                Trustee of W2LV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Olean" <k1whs at metrocast.net>
To: "Peter Laws" <plaws at plaws.net>; <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF


> About 5 1/2 years ago, I joined up on LOTW.  I had entered most all of my 
> EME and VHF DX contacts on 144and other VHF bands  into my computer 
> logging program. I went back to 1974, and have about 75% entered up to 
> now. (I think I have a logbook or two outstanding)  The results on LOTW 
> were staggering. I had almost no correlation between my QSOs and the 
> confirmations on LOTW. I really am not upset as I do not chase any awards 
> now, but many HFers do and they use LOTW at a much greater clip than 
> VHFers. I use LOTW to keep them off my back.
>    It does seem that the VHF participation is improving, but it is still 
> BAD. I am up to 29 states worked via LOTW on 144. ( achieved 144 WAS  in 
> 1978!) LOTW says I have 49 on 50 MHz. It gets worse as you increase 
> frequency.  Not sure what will help other than word of mouth. I find 
> uploading and checking to be very easy now with the new TQSL program.
>
> Dave K1WHS
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Peter Laws
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 3:22 PM
> To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF
>
> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tom Haavisto <kamham69 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>> Yes - cheaper with the bureau, but still a fair chunk of change just in
>> postage.
>
> Ah, yes.  Canada Post Corporation.  I'll just leave it there but
> having lived in H9H at one time, I feel your pain.  I think, like VIA
> Rail, their purpose is to dissuade you from using their service.  :-D
>
> Is there a buro for the Ultra Highs?  Can we convince someone to start
> one?  I'd send envelopes!  :-)
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train!
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