Day 1

#52

I ran 40 phone 11 am - 1 pm yesterday and logged 264 contacts. FT8 on 15 in the 3 to 5 pm slot was another story. Calls were pretty constant and all but one or two completed successfully but I still logged only 59 contacts in 2 hours. My problem during that slot was not allowing my concentration to drift. Staying focused had not been an issue during the phone run! A lot of Europeans called on 15. Thunderstorms started right after I signed off at 5 pm so I was lucky to have been able to finish out the whole time slot. I’m using the N1MM+ 13 Colonies UDC with the WSJT-X plug-in. Backed up the log to ADIF after each slot.?

Keep having fun! 73, Kay N3KN

Re: First session

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The RAC contest is today.? Tomorrow should be not so crowded.

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Rick

N1RM

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Terry KC4DV via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2022 11:10 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] First session

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40 Meter phone 144?Contacts? 7:00pm? to 9:00pm? ? 40 meters? Slow speed CW only 6 contacts between 9 and 11pm. Kept getting stomped on by faster Ops taking over my frequency.?
Knocking the rust of the fist is harder than I thought. Using a new Bengali Camel Back purchased at Hamvention this year.?

Re: 40 CW

#50

Stu:

I almost wore out PG UP and PG DOWN on the N1MM keyboard!  I think the range I heard was from about 16 to 30 WPM, with all sorts of "accents".  I agree that it is fun to listen to the variety and hear folks working on their skills.  I never hesitate to QRS in this event.

Run 'em!

73,
Rick
N1RM

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Stu Mitchell via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2022 11:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [K2B-13Colonies2022] 40 CW

Lots of QRN! Worked about 120 on my first shift and sometimes, it was pretty hard to pull out the weak ones. It's interesting to see the variety of CW skill levels compared to a contest. I tried to run around 25WPM and I had all kinds of responses from straight keys, bugs, unstable VFOs, awful CW and all kinds of speeds. I think that's one of the reasons I really like doing this event. Variety!

Looking forward to future shifts.

Stu2, W7IY

Re: First session

Terry KC4DV

#49

40 Meter phone 144?Contacts? 7:00pm? to 9:00pm? ? 40 meters? Slow speed CW only 6 contacts between 9 and 11pm. Kept getting stomped on by faster Ops taking over my frequency.?
Knocking the rust of the fist is harder than I thought. Using a new Bengali Camel Back purchased at Hamvention this year.?

40 CW

#48

Lots of QRN! Worked about 120 on my first shift and sometimes, it was pretty hard to pull out the weak ones. It's interesting to see the variety of CW skill levels compared to a contest. I tried to run around 25WPM and I had all kinds of responses from straight keys, bugs, unstable VFOs, awful CW and all kinds of speeds. I think that's one of the reasons I really like doing this event. Variety!

Looking forward to future shifts.

Stu2, W7IY

Re: Time Slot Question

#47

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David, I've been on since 9.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David Wright <dwright@...>
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 9:36:39 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Time Slot Question

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KG4DTM at 3947.
Fun to be able to listen to K2B op's.
I spotted a couple times.
Guess there's no good TV on tonight, big pile-ups.
David, K2WPM

Re: Time Slot Question

#46

KG4DTM at 3947.
Fun to be able to listen to K2B op's.
I spotted a couple times.
Guess there's no good TV on tonight, big pile-ups.
David, K2WPM

Re: First session went great!

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Just finished 20 cw.?? Condx poor but still managed? 57 and a few in Europe.??? David,? may I assume you want one log at the end and not daily or after each shift ??? I can send you whatever you want.

George K4GM

On 7/1/2022 8:26 PM, David Wright wrote:

200 contacts in 90 minutes!
Wow, 20 meters was hopping.
Lot of Europeans, I'm surprised.? Hmm ...
May turn the beam around tomorrow.
Thank you, Mercury IIIS ...
Can't wait for the 75 meter late shift!
Davd, K2WPM

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Re: Time Slot Question

#44

Carole, are you going on 75 meters?
A couple 13COL stations really doing great guns.
I can get on, if you can't.
David , K2WPM

Re: Logs

#43

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Thanks Bird Man.

Yes post-event I need to get a lot of this straight … since people come to me for confirms.

So far, not too much sat guys.

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David, K2WPM

K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve (KS1G) via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 6:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

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Steve (KO4ENU):

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I used N1MM and hand-massaged the resulting log after the event to send in to David.? I am using the N1MM "DX Satellite" log, NOT their "13 Colonies" log.? I feel the generic DX sat or DX VHF logs give me more flexibility to enter the other station's data (I think the 13 Colonies log is better for chasing 13 Colonies stations).? Do not connect N1MM to the radio - it interprets any frequency changes for Doppler correction as a QSY and may clear the call field.? Before a pass, I enter the uplink frequency (435000 or 145000 are good enough) and the mode (CW, SSB, FT8) in the call window.? During the pass, I log the other station, their grid if they provide one, and enter the satellite and any other info I want to record in the "satellite" field.? N1MM does not output the data in an LOTW-ready format, so some post processing will be needed for satellite QSOs to be logged correctly by LoTW.??

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Complicated: yes.? I'm open to suggestions.? I'm familiar enough with N1MM that it's my logger of choice for this use.? Some of the other satellite ops are using other software; ask Ant, NU1U for his ideas.??

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For paper QSLs, David should include the satellite name somewhere on the card so the other station can use to get credit towards satellite VUCC, WAS, or DXCC.?

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73 Steve KS1G

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On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 5:47 PM Steve KO4ENU <steveramlogan1@...> wrote:

David,

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this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

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Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

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TQSL/Logbook of the world

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13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

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Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

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From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

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David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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Re: Logs

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Steve, anything you give me, my friend, I can handle.

I usually prefer adif, but no matter.

Tnx

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David, K2WPM

K2B Coordinator – 13 Colonies

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve KO4ENU via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 5:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

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David,

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this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

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Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

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From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

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David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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Picked up 20 Meters at 8:00

#41

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Managed to get 32 before the band dropped out on me. Will start my 40 meter shift at 9:00.

Good luck everyone!

Blue Skies!

Linwood

Linwood Campbell

linwoodcampbell@...

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Re: First session went great!

#40

200 contacts in 90 minutes!
Wow, 20 meters was hopping.
Lot of Europeans, I'm surprised.? Hmm ...
May turn the beam around tomorrow.
Thank you, Mercury IIIS ...
Can't wait for the 75 meter late shift!
Davd, K2WPM

Re: Logs

#39

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? I will switch to N1MM "DX Satellite" log. I am using N1MM in stand alone mode.

Steve R

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On Jul 1, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Steve (KS1G) <ks1g04@...> wrote:

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Steve (KO4ENU):

I used N1MM and hand-massaged the resulting log after the event to send in to David.? I am using the N1MM "DX Satellite" log, NOT their "13 Colonies" log.? I feel the generic DX sat or DX VHF logs give me more flexibility to enter the other station's data (I think the 13 Colonies log is better for chasing 13 Colonies stations).? Do not connect N1MM to the radio - it interprets any frequency changes for Doppler correction as a QSY and may clear the call field.? Before a pass, I enter the uplink frequency (435000 or 145000 are good enough) and the mode (CW, SSB, FT8) in the call window.? During the pass, I log the other station, their grid if they provide one, and enter the satellite and any other info I want to record in the "satellite" field.? N1MM does not output the data in an LOTW-ready format, so some post processing will be needed for satellite QSOs to be logged correctly by LoTW.??

Complicated: yes.? I'm open to suggestions.? I'm familiar enough with N1MM that it's my logger of choice for this use.? Some of the other satellite ops are using other software; ask Ant, NU1U for his ideas.??

For paper QSLs, David should include the satellite name somewhere on the card so the other station can use to get credit towards satellite VUCC, WAS, or DXCC.?

73 Steve KS1G

On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 5:47 PM Steve KO4ENU <steveramlogan1@...> wrote:

David,

?

this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

?

Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

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From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

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David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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Self Spot Failure

William Buchholz

#38

DXScape will not send me a password (I've tested my connection to ARRL.NET). With no effective self spotting, I'm only wasting my effort. I'll try again tomorrow, but I've never had good luck spotting with DXScape. At the best, my spots appear with an astericks.? I've reached my daily quota for frustration. Hope you guys have a ball.

Bill/K8SYH

Re: First session went great!

#37

I pulled in on 17M behind you Jim.? It was hopping to everywhere.? EU, JA, VK.? I couldn't point the beam in enough directions.

I just quit early due to the thunderstorm over your QTH.? The QRN is awesome.

Chuck, K4QS

On Friday, July 1, 2022 at 05:03:20 PM EDT, Jim N3JT <jim@...> wrote:

From 3-5 pm today I worked 20m, 17mm and 40m.?? Relatively few takers on any of the bands, but EU was strongest on 17m (as Bill notes).

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Jim, N3JT

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bill Daniels via groups.io
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 1:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] First session went great!

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Rick,

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I am working 17 meters.? It is strange that I am getting Brit stations.? The QSB is strong and makes it tough to copy.? I am temporarily off tje air because of a storm.

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73, Bill

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-----Original Message-----
From: N1RM - Rick Miller <rick@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2022 1:02 pm
Subject: [K2B-13Colonies2022] First session went great!

Nice conditions and good ops on 40M CW.

Don't forget to spot yourself - it really helps!

If you use N1MM and are already connected to a cluster, just put K2B in the callsign field of the entry window and hit ALT-P.? Then don't forget to hit CTL-W to erase the entry so you don't log yourself :)

73, have fun, run 'em!
Rick

N1RM

Virus-free.

Re: Logs

#36

I think it's fine Ray, and may be easier than what I am doing.? I didn't want to quick-learn another logging program :)? David needs a usable ADIF file. How we create it is up to us.

73 Steve KS1G

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On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 6:09 PM Ray Crafton via <crohtun=[email protected]> wrote:

I’m using Log4OM based on the youtube tutorial produced by Ant NU1U. At the end of the event I should be able to produce a .adi file that has the following 8 fields that will satisfy LoTW?for a satellite QSO:
Band (tx)
Call
Mode
Propagation Mode (satellite)
QSO Date
Sat name
Submode (in case of FT4)
Time on

It was my understanding going into this that this was an?acceptable way to log for the event. Please let me know asap if not. Thanks!
Ray KN2K

On Friday, July 1, 2022, 5:47 PM, Steve KO4ENU <steveramlogan1@...> wrote:

David,

?

this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

?

Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

?

From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

?

David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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Re: Logs

#35

I’m using Log4OM based on the youtube tutorial produced by Ant NU1U. At the end of the event I should be able to produce a .adi file that has the following 8 fields that will satisfy LoTW?for a satellite QSO:

Band (tx)

Call

Mode

Propagation Mode (satellite)

QSO Date

Sat name

Submode (in case of FT4)

Time on

It was my understanding going into this that this was an?acceptable way to log for the event. Please let me know asap if not. Thanks!

Ray KN2K

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On Friday, July 1, 2022, 5:47 PM, Steve KO4ENU <steveramlogan1@...> wrote:

David,

?

this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

?

Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

?

From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

?

David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

?

Re: Logs

#34

Steve (KO4ENU):

I used N1MM and hand-massaged the resulting log after the event to send in to David.? I am using the N1MM "DX Satellite" log, NOT their "13 Colonies" log.? I feel the generic DX sat or DX VHF logs give me more flexibility to enter the other station's data (I think the 13 Colonies log is better for chasing 13 Colonies stations).? Do not connect N1MM to the radio - it interprets any frequency changes for Doppler correction as a QSY and may clear the call field.? Before a pass, I enter the uplink frequency (435000 or 145000 are good enough) and the mode (CW, SSB, FT8) in the call window.? During the pass, I log the other station, their grid if they provide one, and enter the satellite and any other info I want to record in the "satellite" field.? N1MM does not output the data in an LOTW-ready format, so some post processing will be needed for satellite QSOs to be logged correctly by LoTW.??

Complicated: yes.? I'm open to suggestions.? I'm familiar enough with N1MM that it's my logger of choice for this use.? Some of the other satellite ops are using other software; ask Ant, NU1U for his ideas.??

For paper QSLs, David should include the satellite name somewhere on the card so the other station can use to get credit towards satellite VUCC, WAS, or DXCC.?

73 Steve KS1G

Show quoted text

On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 5:47 PM Steve KO4ENU <steveramlogan1@...> wrote:

David,

?

this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

?

Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

?

From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

?

David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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Re: Logs

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David,

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this is what our input interface looks like for SATOPS using TQSL/Logbook of the World.

I have a paper log but I have also been entering in N1MM using the 13 Colonies template (see below image).

In your previous email I know you wanted the logs in Cabrillo format if possible and that is why I went with N1MM. The N1MM is limited to Call, RST, S/P/C, Name (I have been using the name field to input the name of satellite). I agree, that it is limited by “birdwatching standards” it does capture the official exchange for event.

?

Would these N1MM fields satisfy the requirement?

?

What was done last year for satellite logging?

?

TQSL/Logbook of the world

?

13 Colonies generic interface on N1MM

?

Steve

KO4ENU

Sent from for Windows

?

Show quoted text

From: Steve (KS1G)
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [K2B-13Colonies2022] Logs

?

David - Will we (e.g. you) be submitting logs to LoTW in addition to paper QSLs?? If we are also doing LoTW, satellite QSOs are slightly different (they add the "SAT" propagation mode and the "SAT_NAME" fields.? RX Band, freq are optional). If you need LoTW, one of us satellite ops can send you a sample file to give you an idea of what to expect.??

73 Steve KS1G

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