[WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?

[Frank Fallon]

Good point, Gary.

  But there is another alternative which avoids downloading another 
logging program.  It's a little bit more cumbersome, but I solve the 
problem by having Writelog export my general DX log as an ADIF file to a 
folder I named "LOTW" and then I call up TQSL and ask it to sign the 
entire file.  At a point in the process I then have the ability to 
specify start and end dates.  Using that feature enables me to send a 
much smaller file.  Yes, it takes more time but avoids using another 
logging program.  Yes, It certain would be great if the date range 
features was directly available in Writelog.  (hint hint nudge nudge).

Frank...N2FF....


On 2/5/2013 5:02 AM, Gary AL9A wrote:
> There is a problem with using the both the DXpedition mode and General 
> DXCC tracking log keeper and exporting to LOTW from these modules.  
> Whenever you do a File/Export/Trusted QSL file... you are exporting 
> the ENTIRE log to LOTW, not just the latest QSOs.  Unlike a true 
> general logger, WriteLog's various modules lack the ability to select 
> just some QSOs in the log by specifying a range of dates to be 
> included in the upload.  This is not a problem for uploading a contest 
> log as you do want to upload the entire record.  But...
>
> If your log is small this is not a big problem.  However, if your log 
> contains thousands of QSOs you are needlessly uploading thousands of 
> duplicate transactions to LOTW with each update. This is an enormous 
> waste of LOTW computer resources and needlessly causes delays for the 
> entire LOTW community.  A far better approach would be to find a good 
> general purpose logger, either a freebee from the internet, or a low 
> cost product that offers the features necessary to control which of 
> your log records are going to be uploaded to LOTW.  The DXLabs suite 
> at http://www.dxlabsuite.com/ comes to mind as it is a powerful 
> package that is free for the asking.
>
> If you have need of a general logger and want to use one of the 
> WriteLog modules fine.  Just be a considerate amateur and don't 
> utilize the LOTW upload directly from these modules.  Instead find 
> another way to create a tq8 file that contains only the few new QSOs 
> that you need to upload.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
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