[WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?

[Gary AL9A]

Frank,

Yes, I've seen that work around mentioned on the reflectors before.  It will 
work, provided the pilot is as conscientious as you and makes note of the 
start and end dates to be uploaded each time.  I agree this is a cumbersome 
process and would hope a fix could be provided so WL can export the date 
ranges itself rather than have to produce the entire adif and then hone it 
down further outside of WL.  Many opportunities for something to go wrong or 
for inexperienced/lazy pilots to just upload the whole shooting match each 
time!

73,
Gary AL9A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Fallon" <n2ff at optonline.net>
To: <writelog at contesting.com>
Sent: February 27, 2013 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog for general logging?


> 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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