One use case, of mine, might be of interest to you regarding QRZ.com "xml data subscription".
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First, I use DXKeeper for my logbook.? Which enables me to set specific fields of interest for display after I log a contact.
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DXKeeper also enables me to automatically query the qrz.com data base (with the xml data subscription) when you enter a new contact.
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DXKeeper ALSO allows you to customize key information you would like displayed AFTER a query to qrz.com xml database.
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for example, after a query, my log book, for the relevant call sign, will show
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callsign? ? Date/Time? ? Band? ? Mode? ?Operator Name? ?QTH? ?Grid Square? ?DISTANCE
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DISTANCE, on the right, is always of interest for me on any given day.? ?
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All of the above information emits from a xml data query made by DXKeeper and all for some tiny payment.?
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I obtain a 5 year subscription which worked out to be not much a year (I don't recall but even for my very tight budget it is not a big deal).
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I hope this helps.? I personally think xml data subscription is required for any ham operator if you are even slightly interested in who your most recent contact was AND enabling a log with some detailed information so you can look back later.??
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Like I say, I am always excited to make contact 5000 miles away.? ?Still seems magical and my shows the magic via the xml query from DXKeeper to qrz.com.??
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Thank you for reading.??
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Mike KM2B
