Re: Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
HI Joe.....I tried your SQL line on my log and somehow it is showing only 4 qsos (out of 14k qsos) with LOTW_QSL_RCVD = 'V'
How does this happen? I thought I had never downloaded my credits as the download screen
showed a last date downloaded of "never"??? What happens if I tried to download all my 200 dxcc credits again??
Will it screw up these 4 Qs somehow?? Is a download of credits from ARRL the only way that setting changes to a 'V' normally?
Any answers appreciated as it appears I never did download the credits even after applying for the awards.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: March 9, 2025 5:08 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote: Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to
search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd flag
set to "V"?? App_DXKeeper_LotW_QSL_RCVD='V' 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote: Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to
search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd flag
set to "V"??
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist,
credits and I hit the download button I got a report of all zeros....
the last download date on the bottom left corner said "never" at the
beginning But todays now so I assumed I had never downloaded the 200
credits I should have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong??? Should the top line of the DXCC Credits
Granted screen be all blank? It has a complete qso listed in the boxes
there for some reason. The credit filter line is Any Any Mixed
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ
Sent: February 13, 2025 5:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DXLab] Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hi Dave....I used the link you provided and checked the process for
verifying the original submission I made
4 years ago. I had done this entirely through LOTW submissions and I
followed the instructions on page 5 of your doc Where I was in the
Check progress tab and submission tab, checked the LOTW contribution
box, hit the verify submission button And nothing happened that I saw.
+ Clicking the "Verify Submission" button is only effective if you had
+ assembled a Submission - a set of QSOs whose "QSL Rcvd" or
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S'. If there no QSOs in your log
whose "LoTW QSL Rcvd" items are set to 'V', then there weren't any
QSOs whose "LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S' when you click the "Verify Submission"
button.
When I check the DXCC progress report, first section verified Honor
roll countries shows 5 mixed.
Next section Confirmed DXCC countries shows 265 mixed (whats the
difference
here?)
+ "Honor Roll Countries" do not include now-deleted DXCC entities,
+ whereas
"DXCC Countries" do include them.
How do I find out what I got credit for 4 years ago from ARRL??
+ By directing DXKeeper to download your DXCC award credits from the
+ ARRL
and link them to your logged QSOs, as explained here:
0Grant
ed%20window
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
+ AA6YQ comments below
So, if you do not have an image backup from before the update, then what? Even if you do you are going to have to update any app changes you made SICE THEN THAT YOU WAT.
+ It should be standard practice to direct Windows to create a system restore point prior to installing an update. You can also direct Windows to uninstall an update - which is probably implemented by reverting to the system restore point that Windows Update created before installing the update. ? ? ? ? ? Dave
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
So, if you do not have an image backup from before the update, then what? Even if you do you are going to have to update any app changes you made SICE THEN THAT YOU WAT.
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ via groups.io Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 4:28 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install" + AA6YQ comments below Is it safe yet?? I have paused the updates for about 8 weeks now. + Not according to Perplexity, with whom I consult when considering a Windows 11 update. The only updates I've been applying are those for Windows Defender. Perplexity's report on Windows 11 version 24H2 is appended below. "Are you feelin' lucky?" 73, Dave, AA6YQ There have been several adverse reports regarding the reliability of Windows 11 version 24H2 (H2 2024 update), highlighting various issues that users and Microsoft have acknowledged. Below is a summary of the key reliability concerns: ### Major Issues Reported 1. **Blue Screens of Death (BSOD):** - Incompatibility with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors has caused BSODs. - PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs and Z890 motherboards (e.g., MSI, Asus) also encounter BSODs[1][3]. 2. **Internet Connectivity Problems:** - Users report losing network connectivity due to invalid IP addresses, which cannot be resolved by updating drivers or resetting network settings. Using static IPs has worked as a workaround in some cases[1][3]. 3. **Audio and Bluetooth Issues:** - Conflicts with audio devices and Bluetooth connections have been common, especially after the January 14 Patch Tuesday update. Devices with Dirac Audio technology are particularly affected[1][3]. 4. **Printer Compatibility:** - ARM-based Copilot+ PCs face issues with printers from manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Brother, rendering them unusable after the update[1]. 5. **Gaming and App Conflicts:** - Some modern games fail to work due to conflicts with Easy Anti-Cheat and AutoHDR features[1][5]. - Citrix components and specific camera applications also face compatibility problems[1][3]. 6. **Update Installation Failures:** - Certain ASUS devices fail to install the update, leading to blue screens during the process. Additionally, using media created with October or November 2024 updates can prevent future security updates from being installed[5]. ### Microsoft's Response Microsoft has released multiple patches to address these issues: - Updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have resolved some bugs but introduced new ones. - A compatibility hold has been placed on affected devices to prevent further issues during installation[1][3][5]. ### User Feedback While some users find Windows 11 stable overall, others report sluggish UI performance and unreliable taskbars in version 24H2, even on capable hardware[8]. Many recommend waiting for further fixes before adopting this update widely[2][6]. In conclusion, while Microsoft is actively addressing these problems, Windows 11 version 24H2 has faced significant reliability challenges that may impact its usability for certain users and configurations. Citations: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] -- W0MN EN34rb 44.08226 N 92.51265 W Hierro candente, batir de repente HP Laptop
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
+ AA6YQ comments below
.... comprehensive explanation of spelling changes was provided by Dave AA6YQ.
Dave:
This helps me greatly in managing my supplemental statistics. Your efforts in writing and supporting DXLabs are far understated.
+ I haven't ever pursued the "Worked All USA Counties" award, but I know what would someone pursuing that award would face if he or she had to manually correct the variations in county names reported by callbooks. So I built a simple mechanism that made it easy to add corrections as they were reported. It's been a long while since logging a QSO with a U.S. station has resulted in DXKeeper reporting an invalid county name that it couldn't correct.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
.... comprehensive explanation of spelling changes was provided by Dave AA6YQ.
Dave:
?? This helps me greatly in managing my supplemental statistics.? Your efforts in writing and supporting DXLabs are far understated.
?
Many thanks and 73,
Neil W3ZQI
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Re: DXKeeper: New County Lookup
+ AA6YQ comments below
QRZ.com and the US Postal Service list a particular Louisiana Parish exactly as Saint Tammany.? In contrast, countyhunter.com, HamCall.net, and DXKeeper Capture use the spelling of "St. Tammany".? That works out well for my county chasing. ?Numerous county spelling differences occur nationally.? QRZ.com XML is used by me.My question: what magic does DXKeeper do to actually make this spelling adjustment from QRZ.COM to DXKeeper Capture when logging a contact?? Or something else is in the mix.? Any comments will be appreciated
?
+ DXKeeper applies several spelling corrections to all U.S. county names in order to comply with the county names specified with countyhunter.com, the web site associated with the sponsor of the USA-CA "Worked All U.S. Counties" awards:?
+ A candidate county name is converted to upper case, an then check against these rules: 1. remove the word County from the end of the name 2. ST => St. 3. SAINT => St. 4. MC => Mc. + DXKeeper also applies state-specific spelling corrections. It applies these 7 for counties in Louisiana: 5. LA,EAST BATON, LA,EAST BATON ROUGE => LA,E. Baton Rouge" ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 6. LA,EAST CARROLL => LA,E. Carroll" ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 7. LA,EAST FELICIANA =>LA,E. Feliciana ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 8. LA,ST. JOHN THE BTS => LA,St. John the Baptist ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 9. LA,WEST BATON, LA,WEST BATON ROUGE =>LA,W. Baton Rouge ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 10. LA,WEST CARROLL =>LA,W. Carroll ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? 11. LA,WEST FELICIANA? =>LA,W. Feliciana +Rule 3 above is what put Saint Tammany into proper form. ? ? ? 73,
? ? ? ? ? ? ?Dave, AA6YQ
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+ AA6YQ comments below
Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box list of the active satellites. I realize you can type a non listed name in the box. The new SO-124 satellite has been added to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a new version of DXKeeper add it to the list in the "Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown?
+ Yes, as Bob and Joe have pointed out, you can edit the file from which DXKeeper loads satellite names into its Satellite selectors, and then restart DXKeeper.
+ The next version of DXKeeper includes SO-124.txt in its DefaultSatellites.txt file, so it won't disappear when you upgrade.
+ The time between releases is a bit longer than usual as I'm extending DXKeeper and SpotCollector to provide realtime award tracking for the new IOTA HF and VHF award categories.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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From the Help file:
<>
Defining Satellite Names:
<>
Edit DefaultSatellites.txt in DXKeeper\Databases to add your
custom satellites names and save the file as Satellites.txt
to prevent DXKeeper from overwriting it on the next update.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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On 2025-03-10 5:04 PM, n4qwf . via groups.io wrote: Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box list of the active
satellites. I realize you can type a non listed name in the box. The new
SO-124 satellite has been added to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a
new version of DXKeeper add it to the list in the
"Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown?
Thanks <<John N4QWF
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
+ AA6YQ comments below
Is it safe yet??
I have paused the updates for about 8 weeks now.
+ Not according to Perplexity, with whom I consult when considering a Windows 11 update. The only updates I've been applying are those for Windows Defender.
Perplexity's report on Windows 11 version 24H2 is appended below.
"Are you feelin' lucky?"
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
There have been several adverse reports regarding the reliability of Windows 11 version 24H2 (H2 2024 update), highlighting various issues that users and Microsoft have acknowledged. Below is a summary of the key reliability concerns:
### Major Issues Reported
1. **Blue Screens of Death (BSOD):**
- Incompatibility with Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors has caused BSODs.
- PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs and Z890 motherboards (e.g., MSI, Asus) also encounter BSODs[1][3].
2. **Internet Connectivity Problems:**
- Users report losing network connectivity due to invalid IP addresses, which cannot be resolved by updating drivers or resetting network settings. Using static IPs has worked as a workaround in some cases[1][3].
3. **Audio and Bluetooth Issues:**
- Conflicts with audio devices and Bluetooth connections have been common, especially after the January 14 Patch Tuesday update. Devices with Dirac Audio technology are particularly affected[1][3].
4. **Printer Compatibility:**
- ARM-based Copilot+ PCs face issues with printers from manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Brother, rendering them unusable after the update[1].
5. **Gaming and App Conflicts:**
- Some modern games fail to work due to conflicts with Easy Anti-Cheat and AutoHDR features[1][5].
- Citrix components and specific camera applications also face compatibility problems[1][3].
6. **Update Installation Failures:**
- Certain ASUS devices fail to install the update, leading to blue screens during the process. Additionally, using media created with October or November 2024 updates can prevent future security updates from being installed[5].
### Microsoft's Response
Microsoft has released multiple patches to address these issues:
- Updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have resolved some bugs but introduced new ones.
- A compatibility hold has been placed on affected devices to prevent further issues during installation[1][3][5].
### User Feedback
While some users find Windows 11 stable overall, others report sluggish UI performance and unreliable taskbars in version 24H2, even on capable hardware[8]. Many recommend waiting for further fixes before adopting this update widely[2][6].
In conclusion, while Microsoft is actively addressing these problems, Windows 11 version 24H2 has faced significant reliability challenges that may impact its usability for certain users and configurations.
Citations:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
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In the DXLab/DXKeeper/Databases folder there is a file named
DefaultSatellites.txt
On 3/10/2025 4:04 PM, n4qwf . via
groups.io wrote:
Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box
list of? the active satellites. I realize you can type a non
listed name in the box. The new SO-124 satellite has been added
to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a new version of DXKeeper
add it to the list in the "Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown?
Thanks <<John N4QWF
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Is it possible for a user to edit the drop down box list of? the active satellites. I realize you can type a non listed name in the box. The new SO-124 satellite has been added to the ARRL list for LOTW credit. Will a new version of DXKeeper add it to the list in the "Propagation/Satellite/Name" dropdown? Thanks <<John N4QWF
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Re: "The Windows January updates are a mess; here's why you should wait to install"
Is it safe yet??
I have paused the updates for about?8 weeks now.
+ AA6YQ comments below
One good way to control/prevent Windows updates is the free utility from Gibson - InControl:
<>
+ Nice! I've added a reference to this tool in the " Controlling Windows and Anti-Malware Updates" section of
? ? ?73,
? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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DXKeeper: New County Lookup
Hello Dave:
? As always, thank you for a great series of software.
?
QRZ.com and the US Postal Service list a particular Louisiana Parish exactly as Saint Tammany.? In contrast, countyhunter.com, HamCall.net, and DXKeeper Capture use the spelling of "St. Tammany".? That works out well for my county chasing. ?Numerous county spelling differences occur nationally.? QRZ.com XML is used by me.
My question: what magic does DXKeeper do to actually make this spelling adjustment from QRZ.COM to DXKeeper Capture when logging a contact?? Or something else is in the mix.? Any comments will be appreciated!
?
Many thanks and 73,
Neil W3ZQI
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updated eQSL AG, LoTW, and RDA databases are available ...
... via the Databases tab of DXView's Configuration window. Terminate DXKeeper and SpotCollector before directing DXView to update
these databases.
?
? ? 73,
?
? ? ? ? ? ? Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd
flag set to "V"??
+ AA6YQ comments below
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits and I hit the download button I got a report of all
zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left corner said "never" at the beginning But todays now so I assumed I had never
downloaded the 200 credits I should have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong???
+ Did you determine your DXCC account number and configure DXKeeper accordingly, as described in step 1 of
<>
?
+ If not, I urge you to first review
+ and then follow the step-by-step instructions in
+ as managing DXCC Credits is a complex process.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote: Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my entire log (14k Qs) for anything having the LOTW rcvd flag
set to "V"?? App_DXKeeper_LotW_QSL_RCVD='V' 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-03-09 4:59 PM, Ted Boerkamp wrote: Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my
entire log (14k Qs) for anything
having the LOTW rcvd flag set to "V"??
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits
and I hit the download button
I got a report of all zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left
corner said "never" at the beginning
But todays now so I assumed I had never downloaded the 200 credits I should
have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong??? Should the top line of the DXCC Credits Granted
screen be all blank? It has a
complete qso listed in the boxes there for some reason. The credit filter
line is Any Any Mixed
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ
Sent: February 13, 2025 5:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DXLab] Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
+ AA6YQ comments below
Hi Dave....I used the link you provided and checked the process for
verifying the original submission I made
4 years ago. I had done this entirely through LOTW submissions and I
followed the instructions on page 5 of your doc Where I was in the Check
progress tab and submission tab, checked the LOTW contribution box, hit the
verify submission button And nothing happened that I saw.
+ Clicking the "Verify Submission" button is only effective if you had
+ assembled a Submission - a set of QSOs whose "QSL Rcvd" or
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S'. If there no QSOs in your log whose
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items are set to 'V', then there weren't any QSOs whose
"LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S' when you click the "Verify Submission"
button.
When I check the DXCC progress report, first section verified Honor roll
countries shows 5 mixed.
Next section Confirmed DXCC countries shows 265 mixed (whats the difference
here?)
+ "Honor Roll Countries" do not include now-deleted DXCC entities, whereas
"DXCC Countries" do include them.
How do I find out what I got credit for 4 years ago from ARRL??
+ By directing DXKeeper to download your DXCC award credits from the ARRL
and link them to your logged QSOs, as explained here:
ed%20window
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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Re: Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total
Hi Dave...Can you tell me if there is a button or SQL I can use to search my
entire log (14k Qs) for anything
having the LOTW rcvd flag set to "V"??
When I went to the Check Progress tab, DXCC , Challenge & toplist, credits
and I hit the download button
I got a report of all zeros.... the last download date on the bottom left
corner said "never" at the beginning
But todays now so I assumed I had never downloaded the 200 credits I should
have for DXCC 4 years ago.
What I am doing wrong??? Should the top line of the DXCC Credits Granted
screen be all blank? It has a
complete qso listed in the boxes there for some reason. The credit filter
line is Any Any Mixed
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Ted VE3SS
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ Sent: February 13, 2025 5:11 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [DXLab] Using Dxlab to submit more DXCC entities to total + AA6YQ comments below Hi Dave....I used the link you provided and checked the process for verifying the original submission I made 4 years ago. I had done this entirely through LOTW submissions and I followed the instructions on page 5 of your doc Where I was in the Check progress tab and submission tab, checked the LOTW contribution box, hit the verify submission button And nothing happened that I saw. + Clicking the "Verify Submission" button is only effective if you had + assembled a Submission - a set of QSOs whose "QSL Rcvd" or "LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S'. If there no QSOs in your log whose "LoTW QSL Rcvd" items are set to 'V', then there weren't any QSOs whose "LoTW QSL Rcvd" items were set to 'S' when you click the "Verify Submission" button. When I check the DXCC progress report, first section verified Honor roll countries shows 5 mixed. Next section Confirmed DXCC countries shows 265 mixed (whats the difference here?) + "Honor Roll Countries" do not include now-deleted DXCC entities, whereas "DXCC Countries" do include them. How do I find out what I got credit for 4 years ago from ARRL?? + By directing DXKeeper to download your DXCC award credits from the ARRL and link them to your logged QSOs, as explained here: ed%20window 73, Dave, AA6YQ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com
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On 2025-03-09 7:25 AM, eddy on5jk via groups.io wrote: Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped. The SF/A/K data is transmitted by the cluster network every three hours. If you are not seeing updates, either the operator of your cluster has turned it off or you have set your user settings on the cluster to turn it off (e.g. "Set WWV OFF" for AR Cluster nodes). My login script (initial command) for each cluster generally includes the command to turn on WWV data and show the last 12 (36 hours worth) of WWV data in case I was away with the computer off or in event of an internet failure. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2025-03-09 7:25 AM, eddy on5jk via groups.io wrote: Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped. Values of SFI,K,A, stays unchanged.
In the "history" we can see that.
Eddy ON5JK
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Dave, i noticed that starting 1 march the info stopped. Values of SFI,K,A, stays unchanged.
In the "history" we can see that.
Eddy ON5JK
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Thanks, Dave. That is EXACTLY what I wanted to see.
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On Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 3:34 PM, Dave AA6YQ <aa6yq@...> wrote: + AA6YQ comments below
Is there a way to sort and filter my log so I can see each country I have worked, but just the first time I worked them? An "ATNO list", if you will.
+ If you haven’t been uploading your QSOs to Club Log, do so and wait a few hours before proceeding.
+ Then log in to Club Log. In the vertical menu bar on the left, select Timelines in the "Your Log" section.
+ On the "DXCC Timeline" page, click the "First Worked dates" button.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
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