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Computer Logging and Logbook of the World (LOTW)(an update)
Federal Way Amateur Radio ClubApril 2009
Presented byDan Camp, AF7O
Contest Logging Software
● Real Time Scoring– Even in a Multi-User Environment!
● Help with Rules Compliance● Multiplier Tracking● Real Time Dupe Checking● Easy Log Submission via Cabrillo files
– Standard contest data format– Recognized by LOTW Software
● Memory Keyer/Voice Keyer● Rig Control● Packet Spotting: “Assisted Mode”
Specialty Logging
● Net Control Op● Specialty Operations
– 10-10– Lighthouse Chasing
● “Exotic” modes—Logging often built in– SSTV– Satellite/Meteor– PSK31
General Purpose Logging
● Keep track of your day-to-day contacts● Replaces the paper log● Import data from contest & specialty
logs● Keep track of award progress● Upload LOTW and e-QSL data● Rig control● DX-Cluster support● Info from previous QSOs, QRZ address
and “Etc., Etc. and So Forth!”
LOTW—Logbook of the World
● ARRL's Logbook of the World
● You do NOT have to be and ARRL member to use LOTW
● Hosted/Supported by ARRL HQ Staff on ARRL servers for the benefit of amateurs worldwide
What LOTW Isn't
● Not an online QSL Card exchange– For card images, try e-QSL
● Not a Buro● Not a bulletin board for QSO info● Not a replacement for “collecting
wallpaper”● Also
– Not unsupported– Not all that hard to use!
What LOTW Is
● Secure means of matching QSL information submitted by two stations to confirm QSOs
● Designed with INTEGRETY in mind– Open Source & Peer Reviewed code base– Safeguards for operator verification
● As of 9 April, 2009– 26,000+ users– 40,000 Certificates– 218,000,000 QSO Records– 20,000,000 QSL Records
Requirements
● Current address in the FCC database– If address is not current it must be updated
before proceeding– Other mailing requirements apply for non-
US Hams● Computer
– Windows, Mac & Linux/Unix all Supported● Copy of TQSL installation file for your OS
– Download from the ARRL website● Logging Software HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED– Hand entry possible, but unnecessarily
complex.
TQSL 101
● TQSL comprised of two modules
● TQSLCert—manages your certificates
● TQSL—manages your QSO Data
● Both install from the same installer package
TQSL 102
● Certificate– Electronic “ID Card” stating that you are
who you say you are– Issued by a “Certifying Authority”
● ARRL only authority currently issuing certificates● System is designed to allow other entities to
participate– RAC?– RSGB?– FWARC?
– Used by TQSL to mark QSO data as genuinely from you
“Sign Me Up”
● Download/Install TQSL Package● Run TQSLCert● Enter Pertinent Data
– Call Sign– Date of Issue
● Generate Certificate Request – Creates *.tq5 file
● Email .tq5 file to [email protected]● “Stop, oh yes, wait a minute, Mr.
Postman”
“It Came, It Came!”
● Enter password from postcard on LOTW website
● *.tq6 file emailed overnight● Open .tq6 file● YOU ARE NOW CERTIFIED!● BACK IT UP!
– Create *.p12 file– Keep it on another machine—or offsite
Now What?
● Import QSO data– From logging software– ADIF Format– Cabrillo Format
● Individual QSO's can entered in TQSL's data entry tool
● Sign the data with your certificate.
● Email signed data to LOTW
Matching Criteria
● Same Calls● Same Band● Same Mode● Same Date/Time in UTC
– Allowance made for small clock errors● If it all matches, It's a QSL!
Awards
● DXCC & 5BDXC● WAS● “Triple Play” Award● Other awards can be added to the
system– Not limited to ARRL based awards
● Awards based on QSL Records● Paid for with “Payment Credits”
– $.15-$.25/QSL