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C-pher said:
That's what I was thinking...I was going to do it because so many other people do it.
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Unless you're really banging out HF contacts with people who need the QSL for contests and you don't want to QSL direct, or unless you're going for a contest and people don't QSL direct, I wouldn't bother.

You can always add old logs if your focus changes.
 
Newb question: I Said "QSL". Now What?

Today I made my first non-repeater contact. I used my HT and a hand-held Yagi to bounced off of Satellite AO-51 (very fun). I managed to get all 4 call-signs' contacts and grid coordinates. Durning the fast action I said "QSL" twice, for which I was thanked.

I thinks this means I need to get a LoTW account and enter the contacts. Correct? Is there another way I should get them their QSLs? Do I even know what I'm talking about.[thinking]
 
cockpitbob said:
Today I made my first non-repeater contact. I used my HT and a hand-held Yagi to bounced off of Satellite AO-51 (very fun). I managed to get all 4 call-signs' contacts and grid coordinates. Durning the fast action I said "QSL" twice, for which I was thanked.

I thinks this means I need to get a LoTW account and enter the contacts. Correct? Is there another way I should get them their QSLs? Do I even know what I'm talking about.[thinking]
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Who knows if they even use LoTW. There are several ways to QSL. One is through the Bureau, which I don't do. Another is through eQSL, which I use. LoTW is another. Look on their QRZ page. Often they'll list how they prefer to QSL. You could also QSL direct. Just mail them your QSL card and include a self-addressed stamped envelope, and they'll mail you one back.

Many people don't use LoTW or eQSL, so if you enter it there, they may never receive it.
 
C-pher said:
I've got it installed upstairs...but I don't know what I'm doing with it..

I'm now trying to get it installed on the downstairs PC by my radios and I can't get it up with the Cert that I was sent...

I need some help...
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YO C_PHER any questions about ham radio call my dad he know evrything lol
 
OK. I'm getting much closer to going HF. SO I figured that I would start getting the PC down there ready for contacts as I go...

IS there an online logbook. Or a program that's free that I can use that will work well for keeping contacts?
 
C-pher said:
OK. I'm getting much closer to going HF. SO I figured that I would start getting the PC down there ready for contacts as I go...

IS there an online logbook. Or a program that's free that I can use that will work well for keeping contacts?
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Sure. I keep a paper log as well, but I also use eQSL and DM780's logging program. It automatically loads to eQSL if you want it to. The HRD side has one as well.
 
Martlet said:
Sure. I keep a paper log as well, but I also use eQSL and DM780's logging program. It automatically loads to eQSL if you want it to. The HRD side has one as well.
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I've been using the logbook that is integrated with HRD. I've never used anything else so I have no way of knowing if it's 'good' or not. Anybody have any experience with that one?
 
Martlet said:
Their certs are funny. Can you use the same cert on multiple computers? I hate LoTW and use it only because others request it.
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So, I figured out that you can export a .p12 file. I then used that to import into my copy on the PC downstairs and it worked.

Martlet said:
Sure. I keep a paper log as well, but I also use eQSL and DM780's logging program. It automatically loads to eQSL if you want it to. The HRD side has one as well.
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Realtor MA said:
I've been using the logbook that is integrated with HRD. I've never used anything else so I have no way of knowing if it's 'good' or not. Anybody have any experience with that one?
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I'll also have to look into those as well. Thanks guys for the tips.
 
Martlet said:
Who knows if they even use LoTW. There are several ways to QSL. One is through the Bureau, which I don't do. Another is through eQSL, which I use. LoTW is another. Look on their QRZ page. Often they'll list how they prefer to QSL. You could also QSL direct. Just mail them your QSL card and include a self-addressed stamped envelope, and they'll mail you one back.

Many people don't use LoTW or eQSL, so if you enter it there, they may never receive it.
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Martlet, great advice. Only 1 of the 4 QSOs mentioned a preference on their QRZ.com page (LoTW). I looked into LoTW and I understaind why people don't like it. The Quick Start is 2.5 pages of finely detailed procedures (ugh). I loaded it and sent for the Cert anyway. It looks like I'll probably do eQSL as well as LoTW when needed, and use QSLmaker to make some cards for fun...then I guess I need HRD for logging and other stuff. Geezze, this is getting complicated.
 

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