For field day the exchange is just the operating class and the arrl section, so i was 1d tn. Configuring wsjtx to log to n3fpj for arrl field day. Results will be posted on the winter field day association website as. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. With one month to go before 2020 arrl field day, june 27 28, the arrl programs and services committee psc has adopted two temporary rule waivers for the event. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Free hpm 150th birthday event logging software now available. This video is a step by step tutorial how to submit your field day results to arrl. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 2. Posted below with the arrls permission is an article entitled get on the satellites for arrl field day written by sean kutzko, kx9x, and published in the june 2018 issue of qst. Cabrillo web forms use these forms to manually enter log data to produce a cabrillo file and submit it to a contest sponsor. Thanks for visiting our amateur radio software website. During 2006 the suggestion for spar to sponsor a winter field day was made and after discussions in the forum, rules and a date were set. It might be a good option for logging with a smallfootprint 1b station.
Created by the arrl letter on 20190801 scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day softwarethat bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program forarrls happy 150. N3fjp software how to submit your arrl field day results to. Free hpm 150th birthday event logging software now. Hiram percy maxim birthday celebration ontheair event that gets under way on august 31 and runs for 9 days. Free hiram percy maxim 150th birthday event logging software now available.
Scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for arrls happy 150. Our wide area wireless network worked pretty well and every station could monitor progress of the whole group. Its a straight forward intuitive great program for clubs, groups or individuals. Aio by wd8knc all in one aio contest logging software by wd8knc. The callsign in the file name for the log must be the same as the callsign used in the contest. Some of these applications can directly upload your qsos to lotw, and update logged qsos to reflect their acceptance and confirmation by lotw. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. If you are going to operate field day and have not used this software we suggest you download it. If you are not familiar with field day, the objective, from the leagues site. Our club uses his fd software for field day, networked to many different os with no problems. N3fjp software field day contest log quick start youtube. Arrl changes rules for 2020 field day kb6nus ham radio blog. We have used n3fjps network field day program but his adif format is not compatible with my mixw 2.
W3km freeware hfvhfuhfmicrowaverover contest logging software. It will then briefly check your log for proper formatting and completeness before uploading to the logchecking database. Jul 31, 2019 scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for arrls happy 150. Although the bonus point documentation can be submitted at a later time, its recommended that you submit both at the same time. May 27, 2019 to use ft8 for field day, wsjt has a setting to customize the exchange to include the required class and arrl section. W3km freeware hfvhfuhfmicrowaverover contest logging. The logging systems are networked together using a wireless lan based on ddwrt running on a set of wrt54g wifi routers. All of the applications listed below can export a file that can be digitally signed by tqsl. Computer logging specifically for arrl field day qrz now. The form software will automatically recognize the correct contest from your log file no need to select the contest. For the arrl field day up through 2010 my club used the network version of the n3fjp fdnet software. Mobilelog by n0hr this is a pocketpcwindows mobile pda.
Davis calls his software hiram percy maxim contest log 1. You can upload to lotw your contacts and then confirm the contacts. From here you can access everything from the starting bell of a contest to your postevent hardfought certificate of accomplishment. Can you do the same thing when running the networked version of arrl field day log. Participants are reminded that the preferred method of submitting entries after field day is via the web applet. Jun 14, 2017 n3fjp field day software, setup and networking.
Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, minos, tlf contest log, qsorder. The process differs some depending on the logging program you use but the basics are the same. If youre still in the dark about how to use the logging software that your club or group will employ this weekend, these videos may help. Last weekend was also my first time participating in field day. This program interacts with each field day station operator and synchronizes the log database across multiple computers via the usually wireless network. This software is just what you need for quick and efficient logging for the most important day of the year in amateur radio.
I have to do a lot of editing to get it all to work after the contest. If you have the above software installed, the latest revision below is available at any time. The arrl does not recommend one application over another. This tutorial assumes that you already have a lotw account, callsign certificate, and the tqsl software installed. Jun 29, 2016 ive only been using lotw for a few weeks. On january 14, 2007 the first annual winter field day was held and based on comments from participants. This is the field day logger that will work for you. Fdlog by wb6zqz field day logging software that runs on windows, linux and macintosh using python. N3fjp log for winter field day amateur ham radio how to.
N3fjp software hi all, kimberly and i hope that you had. For folks not operating in the delta class, version 6. Configuring wsjtx to log to n3fpj for arrl field day part 1. To test logging a qso, enter a test call in the dx call field and press the log qso button. If youre still in the dark about how to use the logging software that your club or group will employ this weekend. Results will be posted on the winter field day association website as we check and score them. Squirl field day logger a nofrills, easy to use software logger designed for.
If your logging software is not connected to your radio, any inband frequency is fine. Use the navigation tabs on the left to access information about specific contests. It would probably work best on a small tablet with a wireless keyboard. Jun 12, 2015 created as a quick start for folks brand new to my software and arrl field day, this video covers the very basics of using my arrl field day contest log program. For those logging with the popular n3fjp amateur radio software, developer scott davis, n3fjp has posted an 11minute quick start video that should be sufficient to get you going. To foster ham camaraderie, field operation, emergency operating preparedness, and just plain on the air, outdoor fun in the midst of winter for american, canadian, and dx amateurs. Fdlog is a very simple to use logging program for field day and vhf contestants has just been updated. N1mm and writelog are two contest logging programs i am starting to use more often. Announcements page for n3fjps amateur radio logging and contesting software. Dont let those winter doldrums keep you locked up in the house get out and play some. Fwiw, the iosandroid app hamlog has a built in field day logger. Logging satellite qsos with logbook of the world amsat. About field day logging program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Field day amateur ham radio how to configure n3fjp logging.
I am looking for a good networkable field day logging software program. They have the single program model with customizations for each supported contests rules. Note that the field day exchange is class and arrl section most sections are states, but there are several exceptions suggest keeping a list of arrl sections handy also. The arrl field day software is designed for the arrl field day in june and wont work for this weekends winter field day contest. Serving the amateur radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. The main category is ham radio logging software that is about log program for ham radio log books software. N3fjp software hi all, after a lot of hard work, i have. Arrl field day contest log n3fjps amateur radio software. To test out the config so far, start the apps in this order. I have played with it, but never actually used it for logging during field day so ymmv. It will then briefly check your log for proper formatting and completeness before uploading to the log checking database.
If the qso isnt logged when enter is pressed, one of the entry fields is wrong likely the section. Setting up your n3fjp software to interface with fldigi for winter field day in this tutorial, i show you how to interface your n3fjp logging. Welcome to the new arrl contests portal your onestop shop for all of your arrl contest interests. Arrl field day contest log is a software program developed by n3fjp software. Im struggling with the best way to ask this question so bear with me. This site is the home for the fdlog field day logging software. Temporary rule waivers announced for 2020 arrl field day. May 31, 2015 5 free amateur radio logbook programs worth a try. For example, if you are working 20 meters sideband under the call k8daa, entries would be logged to a file called k8daa20mssb. Jun 21, 2010 with the arrl field day just around the corner, i decided, in the spirit of my own linux odyssey that i should find and use a new logging program.
Arrl field day contest log by n3fjp software should i. This program is designed for the arrl field day event held in june. May 28, 2019 one of the things i like about scotts contesting software is the ability to go to setting transmit cw setup and populate the function keys with various cw contest exchanges. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday sep 7 2000, and till today field day logging program has been followed for a total of 2505 times. May 29, 2020 arrl is contacting logging program developers about the temporary rule waivers so developers can release updated versions of their software prior to field day weekend. Arrl is contacting logging program developers about the temporary rule waivers so developers can release updated versions of their software prior to field day weekend. You can get it up and running in no time and dont need a manual to learn to use it. I became an amateur radio operator in 1976, at the age of 14 and have been enjoying many facets of amateur radio ever since. Scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for. Created as a quick start for folks brand new to my software and arrl field day, this video covers the very basics of using my arrl field day. This year we extensively used the operator initials field in the n3fjp field day network 2. I am connected to the network, the arrl field day logging software starts but i do not see any log entries be sure the logging software is connected to the shared log file and not a local file on your laptop.
On the fourth weekend of june, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Kb6nu arrl changes rules for 2020 field day radiobanter. The forms are designed for contesters who used paper logging or logging software that doesnt produce a cabrillo file. Use this form to submit your cabrilloformatted log to the arrl for log checking. Arrl field day arrl field day is the most popular ontheair event held annually in the us and canada. P articipants are reminded that the preferred method of submitting entries after field day is via the web applet. Many people just use the arrls tqsl software to upload their sat qsos. If you are going to operate field day and have not used this software we suggest you download it and try it out before field day weekend. Submitting qsos from a logging application arrls logbook.
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