Managing LoTW Locations in TQSL
My (overly) fastidious approach to logging my ham radio contacts has been well-documented. Since I upload all of my contacts to the Logbook of the World (LoTW), I like to reflect my locations...
View ArticleAdding Custom Fields to an ADIF File
I’m not much of a programmer. I’ll be the first to admit that. But, now and then, I manage to cobble together a useful script using the Python programming language to make short work of repetitive,...
View ArticleMy Favorite Apps for Portable Operating
I do the majority of my HF operating while out at portable locations. Like most people these days, I always have my cell phone handy. While I have a bunch of apps installed, there are a few that I use...
View ArticleAnother JS8Call Newbie
Yep, that’s me. At an ARES-RACES meeting the other night, a few fellow members were discussing JS8Call. I decided to download the software and give it a whirl. After installing the software and looking...
View ArticleLogging: Keeping Track of it All
Going all the way back to my Novice days in the mid-70s, I’ve always been a bit anal… er… diligent, when it comes to logging contacts. Years ago I started using logging software and that diligence...
View ArticleFast Log Entry (FLE)
I recently discovered a very useful piece of software. Fast Log Entry (FLE) is a small text editor that lets you quickly get your QSO information from paper logs onto your computer. I originally...
View ArticleYFKtest Logger
I’m planning to take part in ARRL’s National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) event next year. In fact, I plan to activate Valley Forge National Historic Park on New Year’s Day. It will likely be cold so I...
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