YFKtest 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...
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 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 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 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 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 ArticleManaging 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...
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