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public:radio:active:logging [25/07/23 08:25 BST] – [Workflow] johnpublic:radio:active:logging [09/03/25 15:26 GMT] (current) john
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 I usually don't (but sometimes do) log Digimode QSOs on paper, as fldigi has its own ADIF logbook. However I've moved/installed/upgraded/deleted various fldigi installations on so many different PCs that I've actually lost all the logs anyway. I've recently started logging **all** QSOs in the paper logbook. There's no chance of "accidentally deleting" a real, paper logbook, after all. I usually don't (but sometimes do) log Digimode QSOs on paper, as fldigi has its own ADIF logbook. However I've moved/installed/upgraded/deleted various fldigi installations on so many different PCs that I've actually lost all the logs anyway. I've recently started logging **all** QSOs in the paper logbook. There's no chance of "accidentally deleting" a real, paper logbook, after all.
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 +=== Update July 2023 ===
 +
 +  * I initially started to make notes of each day's activity and QSOs here, in the wiki
 +    * Later I moved all diary entries to blog : for example : [[public:blog:2023:1]]
 +  * This became a chore, too many separate things to do during/after a QSO
 +  * I ditched the wiki-diary idea but want to have more of a record of QSOs, and other notes on condx etc. than a simple one line entry in the logbook
 +  * I started keeping a paper "journal" - basically a more carefully created scratch-pad - with entries being done **during** the QSO - my notes done at the time.
 +  * The left hand page of the spread is a scribble/rough notes area and the right hand page of the spread has notes of activity, CQs made, CQs replied to, QSOs, callsigns, propagation data (SFI, A, K etc), beacons heard, anything really.
 +  * I still add an entry to both paper logbook and Xlog, but they don't need too much additional detail, as it's all in the "journal"
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 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
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 ===== Electronic Logs ===== ===== Electronic Logs =====
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 I have also discovered that fldigi will automatically add each logged QSO to Xlog, if they are running on the same machine, which means I can now ensure my digimode QSOs are recorded alongside my CW and SSB QSOs. I have also discovered that fldigi will automatically add each logged QSO to Xlog, if they are running on the same machine, which means I can now ensure my digimode QSOs are recorded alongside my CW and SSB QSOs.
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 +<note>
 +As of August 26th 2023 I no longer keep an electronic log. 
 +
 +I have ceased LOTW uploads. QSLs are now **direct only** if anyone wants/needs confirmation of a QSO 
 +</note>
  
 ==== LOTW ==== ==== LOTW ====
  
-While I was adding all my historical QSO data to an electronic log I decided to "join" the ARRL Logbook Of The World and add my QSO data. I did it in various stages, but I think I've now got all my QSO records uploaded to LOTW. This is mainly to assist others in their paper chasing goals, as I'm not generally interested in getting QSLs in order to claim awards (I've //only// got 84 DXCC "confirmed" on LOTW for "Mixed", with 65 in Phone and 65 in CW). If my uploads allow other people to reach targets, without me needing to write and post physical QSL cards, then it's easy enough to oblige with LOTW.+<del>While I was adding all my historical QSO data to an electronic log I decided to "join" the ARRL Logbook Of The World and add my QSO data. I did it in various stages, but I think I've now got all my QSO records uploaded to LOTW. This is mainly to assist others in their paper chasing goals, as I'm not generally interested in getting QSLs in order to claim awards (I've //only// got 84 DXCC "confirmed" on LOTW for "Mixed", with 65 in Phone and 65 in CW). If my uploads allow other people to reach targets, without me needing to write and post physical QSL cards, then it's easy enough to oblige with LOTW.
  
-I had to download the sourcecode and compile the latest version of TQSL from the ARRL website to run on Linux. I forget how I got the necessary certificates from ARRL.... +I had to download the sourcecode and compile the latest version of TQSL from the ARRL website to run on Linux. I forget how I got the necessary certificates from ARRL.... </del>
  
 ==== Club Log ==== ==== Club Log ====
  
-<del>I created a ClubLog account and I also upload my ADIF exports at regular intervals. I embed the "last 30" QSOs on my qrz.com page, and here [[public:radio:clublog|]]</del>+<del>I created a ClubLog account and I also upload my ADIF exports at regular intervals. I embed the "last 30" QSOs on my qrz.com page.</del>
  
 === Update July 2023 === === Update July 2023 ===
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   * I decided it's too cumbersome, and with no obvious benefit, to upload ADIF files to ClubLog as well as to LOTW   * I decided it's too cumbersome, and with no obvious benefit, to upload ADIF files to ClubLog as well as to LOTW
     * ClubLog has no purpose, really, for me at the moment     * ClubLog has no purpose, really, for me at the moment
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 +=== Update August 28 2023 ===
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 +  * I have decided to drop **ALL** computer logging
 +    * this means no LOTW either
 +  * I want a simpler radio shack, without reliance on computer for logging or any other purpose.
 +  * Logging :  paper log book
 +  * Notes : on paper in separate "diary" made during QSO - these can be dated and kept as a reference
 +    * Notes on radio setup, antennas, beacons etc., solar conditions etc. are in the same "diary" - as a record of day to day activity alongside any QSOs etc.
 +  * No RBN checking, no QRZ.COM checking.
 +  * Re-start card-index of stations worked, if not too time-consuming?
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 +/*
  
 ===== Integration ===== ===== Integration =====
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   * fldigi can still be run - and configured to use **RIGCAT** as usual (not flrig) and there's no conflict with Xlog   * fldigi can still be run - and configured to use **RIGCAT** as usual (not flrig) and there's no conflict with Xlog
     * in general fldigi isn't used very often, as I'm now almost 100% CW (July 2023)     * in general fldigi isn't used very often, as I'm now almost 100% CW (July 2023)
 +*/
 ===== Workflow ===== ===== Workflow =====
  
   * <del>start flrig & ensure correct communication with IC-7200</del>   * <del>start flrig & ensure correct communication with IC-7200</del>
   * <del>start fldigi & ensure it controls the IC-7200 via flrig</del>   * <del>start fldigi & ensure it controls the IC-7200 via flrig</del>
-  * start xlog & ensure it shows the correct radio frequency (when the freq. log button is pressed) +  * <del>start xlog & ensure it shows the correct radio frequency (when the freq. log button is pressed)</del> 
-  * have QSOs in fldigi or CW and log as appropriate +  * have QSOs  in <del>fldigi or</del> CW and log in paper logbook <del>as appropriate</del> 
-  * export log ADIF file from xlog - selecting the latest QSO numbers, rather than the whole log +  * <del>export log ADIF file from xlog - selecting the latest QSO numbers, rather than the whole log</del> 
-  * use TQSL to sign and upload this latest ADIF export to my LOTW account+  * <del>use TQSL to sign and upload this latest ADIF export to my LOTW account<?del>
   * <del>use the ClubLog website to upload this latest ADIF export to my CLubLog account</del>   * <del>use the ClubLog website to upload this latest ADIF export to my CLubLog account</del>
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 --- //John Pumford-Green 19/06/23 12:55// --- //John Pumford-Green 19/06/23 12:55//
  
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