ARRL Int DX Contest Log Upgrades Now Available for HamDash!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that...
ARRL Int DX Contest Log Upgrades are Now Available for HamDash!
ARRL International DX Contest Log 5.1.4 (for USA and Canadian users) and?ARRL International DX Contest Log 3.7.4 (DX Version for users outside of the USA and Canada) are now available!? These upgrades include:
-? Support for HamDash?
-? Ability to sort the Notes list (Ctrl + H) by clicking on the column header
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site.
https://www.n3fjp.com/intdx.html
HamDash - The Better, Stronger, Faster Version of Club Score Processor!
You're probably wondering what HamDash is all about.? In short, HamDash is a new club (or individual) platform for enjoying contests with your friends and club members, as you each operate from home.? HamDash is vastly improved over our existing Club Score Processor program.? It displays real time scores throughout the contest and updates as you enter each QSO.? It displays fun status graphics, a ticker of calls being worked and a leader board that can be easily filtered just for your buddies or club!
HamDash can be enabled in one click!? Your friends or club no longer need web hosting space and you don't have to configure and run our legacy Club Score Processor software anymore!? It couldn't be easier for a seasoned contester or first timer to join in the fun with HamDash!
I've always loved contesting, but before I created Club Score Processor, I really missed sharing the experience on contest weekends.? I've written at length how contesting virtually together, using Club Score Processor as a team and seeing our buddy's scores and achievements in real time has really reinvigorated our local club.? ARRL even published my article on it in August 2016!? There's lots more on that here:
And here:
One of our goals has been to provide Club Score Processor functionality with a one click solution and no user supplied web space required.? We believe that we have achieved it with HamDash!? Now, any individual or club can easily join in the HamDash fun!
Rather than going on with a lengthy description, whether you are in a club or not, please try HamDash in ARRL DX SSB this weekend and experience it first hand!? The more the merrier!
Configuring HamDash in N3FJP Software
After you download the contest software, please click Settings > Setup and select SSB (since the contest this weekend is SSB).? Then click Settings > Web Contest Upload > Other Online Sites.? By the HamDash (N3FJP Scoreboard) option on the upper left, click Test.? You should see a 200: OK message.? Aside from leaving HamDash enabled, that is all you have to do.? Just operate the contest normally and enjoy HamDash!??
The HamDash Display
You can visit HamDash anytime before the contest to test your upload and see how you are doing during the contest here:
Just click on ARRL Inter. DX Contest SSB to view your data upload.?
As you enter a QSO, you should see your score flash green and update almost immediately.? It is fine to test before the contest with test data, which will clear when the contest starts.? You just won't see the rates display until the contest becomes active.? While the contest is active, you will see additional columns including the graphics, rates and optionally frequencies.
At the HamDash site, click the gear button for your settings.? You can select different display themes, enter your call and select a club for the other club members to be indicated by a club graphic.? You can filter for just your club members as well.? You can also select the option for Non-Assisted view, which will hide the frequency displays, if you plan to operate Non-Assisted.
A few other usage notes about HamDash..
-? If you don't see your club in the drop down list, simply click Test to do an upload with your club in the Club Name field.? Even if you and your buddies aren't in an official club, you can make one up on the fly.??
-? Not in a club?? That's fine too!? Just leave the club filter blank to see all who are participating.? Everyone is welcome!
-? If you have clicked test and don't see your upload, make sure that you have selected the SSB contest in the International DX Contest software (Settings > Setup).
-? On the HamDash display, graphics include:
Zz = No QSOs for over 60 minutes
Coffee Cup = No QSOs for over 20 minutes
Up arrow = 20 min QSO rate 35% higher than 60 min rate
Down arrow = 20 min QSO rate 35% lower than 60 min rate
Fire = Fastest 20 minute QSO rate on the board
Club = Other members of your club
Person Running = Station is running a frequency (appears after logging 6 consecutive QSOs on the same frequency)
This graphic was capture while beta testing HamDash with CQ WPX RTTY:? ??
A Few More Notes
There are several great scoreboard options available including Contest Online Score and CQ Contest.? We've supported them for years and we are really excited to add HamDash to the list of available platforms.? They each do certain things well, so please continue to upload to them all!? The HamDash concept in particular has done wonders for our club and we hope it will have the same affect on yours, too!
The dates for the upcoming contests are generously provided by WA7BNM Contest Calendar, for which we are very grateful.??https://www.contestcalendar.com/
We plan to publish the HamDash API specifications soon, so that any contest logging software developer can interface with HamDash.
Lord willing, very soon, we hope to have new versions for all the rest of our contest logs in the N3FJP suite to support HamDash, so please stay tuned!
We hope to see you on HamDash this weekend and good luck in ARRL International DX SSB!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements...? ??
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software and Amateur Exam Study Buddy!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!? We hope that you continue to have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season!!!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
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1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
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EU-DX Contest Log 1.0.3 Now Available for Cabrillo Formatting Correction!
Hi All,
Just a quick note to let you know that a Cabrillo formatting error came to light on submitting my EU-DX log.? I also discovered that the country multiplier was not being added, in addition to the zone, for EU countries, so I have corrected that as well.
If you participated in the contest this weekend, you will need to use EU-DX Contest Log version 1.0.3 to create your Cabrillo file in a format that will be accepted by the contest robot (File > Write Cabrillo File).
Next time you start the EU-DX contest log, it should detect the new version and offer to upgrade for you, but if you have any trouble, you can download the latest directly from the web site:
http://n3fjp.com/eudx.html
On submitting with EU-DX Contest Log 1.0.3, the robot accepted my QSOs fine and our score calculation was in sync with the robot's.
Enjoy!
73, Scott
N3FJP
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Amateur Contact Log 7.0.7 Now Available, WFD Reminder, VOTA and More!
Hi All,
Kimberly, Chris and I have several announcements for you!
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.7 is Now Available!
AC Log 7.0.7 includes the following enhancements:
- Added 10 memory fields to the Frequency Change form (Ctrl + F)
- Option to silently detect and download AD1C country list updates (File > Download Country Files from AD1C > Ask Before Download)
- Upgraded behavior of Watch List alert form (clears automatically, continued access to main form, click Go to tune to spot)
- Detects POTA in user customized settings file name and offers to properly configure Other field titles automatically, if necessary
- Links added to WXWarn and Amateur Exam Study Buddy from AC Log's View menu
- ADIF satellite tags (SAT_NAME and PROP_MODE) on LoTW download, filling fields in AC Log if they are currently empty
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps:
https://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html
Please be sure to use Winter Field Day version 2.8.5 next weekend!
Winter Field Day is next weekend!? Please be sure to upgrade to version 2.8.5 of our Winter Field Day software in advance, so that you can log the new Canadian section abbreviations and latest rule changes.? There are several Canadian section abbreviation changes effective January 1, 2023 and you won't be able to log these abbreviations or the newly allowed categories for this year unless you upgrade.
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site.
Additional Amateur Exam Study Buddy Enhancements Now Available!
Since releasing Amateur Exam Study Buddy last month, we've received lots of enthusiastic encouragement and great suggestions!? We've incorporated as many of your enhancement ideas as possible into the latest version, including:
- Added graphics for questions as referenced
- Exam mode for simulated exams
- Ability to retry missed questions
- Ability to select responses by keyboard
Amateur Exam Study Buddy is free,? there is nothing to download, it is operating system agnostic, will run entirely in your browser?and will even work on your phone!? Use Chrome or Firefox for best results.??Whether you want to upgrade your own license or help a prospective ham along, you will find Amateur Exam Study Buddy here:
https://study.affirmatech.com/
Contest Program Updates Now Available!
The following contest program updates are now available:
All Asia DX 2.2.4 - corrected Cabrillo output format
West Virginia (in state 3.3.4 and out of state 3.3.4) - point value QSO rule change
New Mexico (in state 2.2.4and out of state 2.1.4) - contest exchange change where RST replaces name
These upgrades are free!? Just use the same upgrade procedure as detailed in the Winter Field Day section above.
ARRL Volunteers on the Air (VOTA)!
There's been lots of excitement?for ARRL's 2023 year long VOTA event!? If you remember the ARRL Centennial in 2014 on which VOTA is structured, you know why!? If you are new to Amateur Radio since 2014, you are in for a treat!? Following the 2014 Centennial, I had multiple folks tell me that was the most fun year in Amateur Radio that they ever had!? I loved it too!
Like the early days of the Centennial, many folks have been wondering if we will write a separate program for VOTA, but since ARRL tracks everything on line based on LoTW uploads, Amateur Contact Log works perfectly as is and will do everything?we need!
For folks operating W1AW/X, we put together a FAQ page that will answer all of your common questions here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/news/news2014-03-24.html
For the rest of us, just keeping making lots of QSOs, whether casual or contest and then uploading to LoTW with Amateur Contact Log!? ARRL will create the leaderboard and do all the heavy lifting behind the scenes to track our progress for us!? More details on VOTA are here:
https://www.arrl.org/volunteers-on-the-air
For help in finding VOTA points in 2023,?one of our local NEMARC club members, Fred, W3FR, manually compiled?an AC Log WatchList.txt file with all of the ARRL officers listed on pages 15 and 16 of the January QST magazine.? If you wish to download the VOTA Watchlist file, please visit:
https://www.n3fjp.com/vota.html
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements...? ??
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software and Amateur Exam Study Buddy!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!? We hope that you continue to have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season!!!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Amateur Exam Study Buddy Now Available & Winter Field Day Upgrade Reminder!
Hi All,
Kimberly, Chris and I hope that you are having a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday season!
Amateur Exam Study Buddy is Now Available!
When our sons Chris and Brad were young and started showing interest in Amateur Radio, to help them along with their studies, I wrote a simple program to cycle through all the questions in the Technician question pool. While I was at it, I realized the program might be useful to others as well, so I provided it freely and also included the General and Extra question pools, too.? Roughly two decades later, we are still receiving e-mail from folks using the software, reporting our study program has been an integral part of their success in obtaining their Amateur Radio license, as well as upgrading to General and Extra!??
Since the original program was written in VB6, which is no longer supported, Chris and I have completely rewritten Amateur Exam Study Buddy!? It is incredibly cool to have Chris, who originally used this software to help obtain his license, now take the lead in rewriting it!? This new version functions much like the original, but is now a web based tool with a fresh new look, that will run on any browser and even your phone!
We like to think that Amateur Radio is the gift that keeps on giving!? This Christmas and Holiday season, we would like to give the gift of Amateur Exam Study Buddy!? This free site will help newcomers to the hobby obtain their very first license, or help existing hams upgrade to a new one!? And more hams on the air gifts us all more potential QSO's and QSL cards on the wall!
Even if you already hold your Extra, please give Amateur Exam Study Buddy a good look and be sure to tell your friends about it!? ?There isn't a manual, but the functions are basic enough that you should find it very intuitive.? You can click Feedback on the home page to report a successful experience, any problems or suggestions.
You will find Amateur Exam Study Buddy here:
Winter Field Day Upgrade Required!
Winter Field Day is only 33 days out!? Please be sure to upgrade to version 2.8.5 of our Winter Field Day software in advance, which we've modified for the new Canadian section abbreviations and latest rule changes.? In case you missed it in our last announcement, there are several Canadian section abbreviation changes effective January 1, 2023.? You won't be able to log these abbreviations or all the categories unless you upgrade.
As always, upgrades are?free?to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start.? If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site.
https://www.n3fjp.com/winterfieldday.html
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements...? ??
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software and Amateur Exam Study Buddy!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!? We hope that you continue to have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season!!!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Upgrades for New RAC Sections Now Available!
Hi All,
Just a quick note to let you know that we have updated?Canada's new RAC section abbreviations?in all our affected contest programs.? Details on these changes are here:
http://va7eca.ca/radio-amateurs-of-canada-making-changes-effective-jan-1-2023
These upgrades are required to properly log Canadian sections in contests effective January 1, 2023, so please be sure to install the latest versions.? The affected programs include:
ARRL 160 Meter Contest Log? 5.0.3
ARRL Field Day Contest Log? 6.6.5
ARRL November Sweepstakes Contest Log? 7.3.5
Pennsylvania QSO Party Contest Log? 4.8.4
Winter Field Day Contest Log? 2.8.5 (additional rule changes also incorporated)
We have also updates these state QSO party programs for miscellaneous rule changes:
Arizona QSO Party Contest Log (Out of State)? 2.4.4
North Carolina QSO Party Contest Log? 3.3.4
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start.? If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements...? ??
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!? We hope that you have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season!!!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
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WXWarn 2.0 Now Available & Future Visions for N3FJP Software!
Hi All,?
Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that...
WXWarn 2.0 is now available!??
WXWarn taps into the National Weather Service real time weather data feed, constantly monitors NWS weather updates and displays just the alerts that are important to you as they are issued.
Whether you simply want a "heads up" to unfolding forecast weather conditions in your own county, or you would like statewide, region wide, or severe weather alerts for the entire US, you can easily configure WXWarn to display just the information that you are looking for!
WXWarn 2.0 is a complete recreation from our previous version 1.8, is operating system agnostic and will run entirely in your browser.? There is nothing to install and it will even work on your phone!? Use Chrome or Firefox for best results.
You can begin using the latest version of WXWarn from this site:?
Developing and supporting WXWarn is a labor of love, but it requires resources, time and a lot of work!? Severe weather can develop anywhere, anytime and we would like to keep WXWarn available for anyone who needs it.? Rather than requiring registrations, we would like to continue to provide resources and support for WXWarn by your generous donations.? Please help us keep WXWarn freely accessible for everyone.? Chris, Kimberly and I are very grateful and deeply appreciate your continued support!??
http://www.n3fjp.com/donations.html
Thank you!
Reasons for WXWarn Rewrite
Since the core of what we do is Amateur Radio logging and contesting software, you're probably wondering why we decided to invest significant?time and energy into completely rewriting WXWarn...
-? While WXWarn is weather software, thanks to my son Chris, KB3KCN's adept coding skills,?redeveloping WXWarn from the ground up has given us the opportunity for testing the implementation of many brand new approaches for our future logging software creations!??We've been able to develop, test and implement the latest technologies that we can apply to our logging software's future vision!
-? Before hurricane Ian, we had already started the WXWarn project.? We were then were further motivated, as Kimberly's sister lives near Ft. Myers, Florida, which is very near the worst of Ian's impact (their house took damage, but they are fine).? As Ian's forecast track continued to deviate and decisions for riding out the storm or evacuating had to be made, receiving the latest storm forecast updates as soon as possible was essential.? That's a big part of what WXWarn is designed to do.? If WXWarn helps keep one person safe, it will have been more that worth our time for that reason alone.
-? It's been over a decade since we've written a line of code for WXWarn, so while the old version 1.8 still functions fine, it has become quite long in the tooth.? Even so, we've continued to receive?support and encouragement from enthusiastic WXWarn users.? We wanted to thank all those that have continued to support us by upgrading the software to a far better look and functionality.
Future Visions for N3FJP Software
Our WXWarn 2.0 release is our first tangible step towards the vision we have for our Amateur Radio software, so we wanted to share what we envision with you.? First, a couple prefaces.? We have every intention of continuing to develop and support our existing C# versions of our Amateur Radio logging software for as long as it is sensible, which, Lord willing, will likely be a very long time.? The Amateur Radio logging programs you are using right now will continue to be available and we plan to keep improving them.? Second, we have by no means conquered all the coding challenges for what we envision, so there is no certainty that we will accomplish this path.? We have very little idea how long it might take, but the potential benefits make the attempt more than worthwhile to try.
The two most common questions we receive almost daily are:
-? Will you write versions of your software for (insert favorite operating system)?
-? Will you add support for contest (insert favorite contest)?
We are so very thankful for the passionate enthusiasm you have for our software, wanting more contests supported on additional operating systems!? We share the desire to have a customizable, multi platform, easily deployable program that can be quickly configured for every contest.? This will be a fresh, major, multi-year project that is in the long term planning process.? It is at least several years out and still in the earliest brainstorming phase, but a single, customizable program that will be more easily adapted to new and currently unsupported contests is definitely part of our long term, future vision!? We have a long way to go, but we have begun the initial feasibility steps and research to make this vision a reality!??
Our WXWarn release is our first real world step towards our future vision.? It will run on any browser (even phones) and there is nothing to install, so please give it a try!? Then let us know how WXWarn is working for you by clicking Settings > Feedback.
Thanks in advance for helping us to test out what, Lord willing, will?be an important branch of our Amateur Radio logging software's future path!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Support for ICWC MST, New Contest Program Upgrades and More!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that we have some new upgrades and enhancements for you including...
Support for ICWC Medium Speed Test is Now In CW Open 2.2.3!
The weekly ICWC Medium Speed Test has the same scoring rules and exchange elements as CW Open, with the only difference being the order of the exchange.? We've added an option on the setup form so that when you select MST, the exchange fields on the main form will reorder appropriately to support the Medium Speed Test.
As always, upgrades are free to registered users!? You will find CW Open 2.2.3, with MST support here:
https://www.n3fjp.com/cwopscwt.html
Upgrades to New Contest Programs Complete!
Back in May, we let you know that we had already released a couple programs with several new features and were working through the rest of our 120+ program package over the course of this summer.? We've now completed that project and the latest versions are on the web site!? The new features include:
- Added Super Check Partial upload to all contest software (Settings > Super Check Partial)
- Added ability to send CW via rig interface with ASCII to hex character conversion using {} to encase converted text
- Added option for CW cut numbers A = 1, N = 9, T = 0
- Added ADDADIFRECORD command for API
- Added Clear on QSY (Tune Away)
- CTRL+Shift+J Overrides List option buttons of Last 20 or All (for blind hams, contesting programs only)
- Corrected map pin location for country environment locations using comma instead of decimal point
Other Updates
- NAQP 5.3.3, which supports? K1USN SST modified to accept CWA for CW Ops students
-?Washington Salmon Run 4.3.3 updated for elimination of Digital modes,?elimination of 2M?and limiting DX mults to 10.
Upgrade Steps
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can uninstall the previous version from Windows Control Panel and then install the current version from our web site.
Reminder - ARRL Rookie Roundup RTTY is Sunday!
Our ARRL Rookie Roundup software is completely free, so please encourage the new hams in your club to give it a try this weekend in ARRL Rookie Roundup RTTY!? Veteran or rookie, please be sure to get on the air and give the rookies your QSOs this Sunday!? You will find our ARRL Rookie Roundup software here:
https://www.n3fjp.com/rookieru.html
Password Recovery
Whether you've misplaced your passwords or need an updated password list to include the newest programs that we've added to the package this year, you can recover your password list anytime here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Hi All,
RSGB IOTA is starting now!? Just a quick reminder that since we've recently added the RSGB IOTA Contest Log to our software package, it may not be in your password list.? Upgrades and additional programs that we add to the N3FJP Software package are always free to registered package users.? If you need an updated password list for RSGB IOTA this weekend, please request that here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
You will find the RSGB IOTA software here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/rsgbiota.html
Enjoy!
73, Scott
N3FJP
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Amateur Contact Log 7.0.6 is Now Available!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that...
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.6 is Now Available!
We've upgraded AC Log 7.0.6 to include direct access to the online QRZ Logbook service.? The new QRZ Logbook interface functionality works almost identically to AC Log's interface with eQSL and similarly to LoTW.
When you upload records to QRZ Logbook, a 'Q' will be added to the Sent Confirmed By field of each record, so that it is not duplicated on future uploads.? Similarly, a 'Q' will be added to the Received Confirmed By field for confirmed records downloaded from QRZ.??You may also optionally mark the uploaded and downloaded records as QSL Sent and / or Received.??Make sure the records you are uploading are in the log date range that you have specified in your online QRZ Logbook settings.
QRZ requires a paid QRZ account, such as the QRZ XML callbook lookup service, to allow other applications such as AC Log to access your online QRZ Logbook data.? Please visit https://shop.qrz.com/collections/subscriptions for more details.
In Amateur Contact Log 7.0.6, click eLogs > QRZ Logbook to use this new feature.??We have lots more setup details, including a short video here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/qrzmenu.html
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps:
https://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html
Enjoy!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott
N3FJP
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Reminder: ARRL International Digital Contest this Weekend and Field Day in 24 Days!
Hi All,
We have two important reminders for you...
ARRL's Inaugural?International Digital Contest is This Weekend!
With this weekend's brand new ARRL International Digital contest upon us,?we've been receiving lots of password requests from N3FJP Software Package users.? As always, upgrades and new programs that we add to the package are free to registered users.? If you are a package subscriber and still need a password for our ARRL International Digital Contest Log, please request that here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
You will find our International Digital Contest Log here:?
http://n3fjp.com/arrldigital.html
Since you will likely be interfacing digital software with our contest log, don't wait until the last minute to get set up!? Take some time before the weekend so that you are all set when the contest starts.? Our quick step guide to interface digital programs with our software is here:
http://n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html
And ARRL's contest rules are here:
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-digital-contest
ARRL Field Day Starts in 24 Days!
As we approach Field Day weekend, groups from all over the continent will be making final preparations, getting equipment, generators, food, rigs and computers together, antennas airborne, coordinating operating schedules and all the little things that make Field Day go.? In many cases they will be on the air for many hours, striving to both show off the amazing hobby of Amateur Radio and turn in a competitive score.? It is a huge amount of fun and a heck of a lot of work!? Please help reward their great efforts by providing plenty of QSOs for their logs!
If you aren't already part of a group and would like to be, please reach out to your local club.? It's likely they will be thrilled to have you participate with them!? You can find clubs in your area here:
http://www.arrl.org/find-a-club
Even if you aren't a contester and you only have an hour to spare from home, please fire up your rig and give as many stations as you can a contact.? Everyone you call will really appreciate your QSO and it will make their Field Day that much more enjoyable!? In addition, you might be able to pick up a few more states towards your Worked All States Award.
Our ARRL Field Day software is here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html
You will find a quick start video for using our Field Day log here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEIXuoKWqc
If you can't find your Field Day password, please go ahead and retrieve it here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
If?you plan to use a network for Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking our Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here.
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html
Please take a little time well before Field Day, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking!
Enjoy!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort support, coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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EU-DX Contest Log 1.0, Amateur Contact Log 7.0.5, WX Warn & More Now Available!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I have several announcements to share!
EU-DX Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!
We just completed another brand new addition to the N3FJP Software suite!? EU-DX Contest Log 1.0 has all the features that you've come to expect in N3FJP Software. You will find our EU-DX Contest Log here:
https://www.n3fjp.com/eudx.html
As always, upgrades and additional programs that we add to our N3FJP Software package are free to registered package subscribers. You can request your updated password list that includes this new program here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.5 is Now Available!
For Amateur Contact Log, this is primarily a maintenance release to correct map pin locations for users in countries that use a comma instead of a decimal point, but there are a few other new goodies as well, including:
- Added ability to send CW via rig interface with ASCII to hex character conversion using {} to encase converted text (for rigs that support this feature, such as the Icom 7610).
On the CW setup form, using the RI: method with rigs like the Icom 7610, you can transmit characters and wild card contents by encasing the string to send (which must be converted from ASCII to HEX for some rigs) in curly brackets {TEXT TO SEND} like this:? RI:FEFE00E017{<CALL> <SERIAL> MDC}FD
- ADDADIFRECORD command for API (at the request of other developers, to enable additional interface functionality).
- Added Clear on QSY (Tune Away).? With a call in the call field, if you tune more than 400 Hz CW or 1 kHz SSB in either direction, the fields will clear.? You must click Setting > Rig Interface and select Clear on QSY to enable.
- On the Awards form, you can find the date range for records by clicking on the blue From Rec and To Rec labels.
You will find Amateur Contact Log here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html
As always, upgrades are free to registered users.? If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start.? If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps here:
https://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html
Addition of Super Check Partial and Other Enhancements to Contest Software in Process!
Last time I let you know that Chris and I have completed coding for the new Super Check Partial ADIF upload method as requested by the SCP developer and we are now in the process of updating the rest of our contest software accordingly.? Lord willing, we plan to keep ahead of the major upcoming contests and have all the programs updated before the fall / winter contest?season.? We have just released CQ WPX? 4.9.3 and Field Day 6.6.3 with the new SCP upload feature, as well as the other applicable new enhancements, detailed above, in the AC Log enhancement list.? If you wish to submit your contest log to the SCP database, after exporting your log in ADIF, just click Settings > Super Check Partial to proceed.
If you aren't familiar with the Super Check Partial lookup feature that has existed in our contest software for years, it is well worth using!? Whether you are running a frequency or searching and pouncing, it is a great tool that adds additional confidence to the accuracy of the call sign you are logging. Just click Settings > Super Check Partial and follow the directions on the form that appears.? Lots more details on SCP are here:
https://www.supercheckpartial.com/
As always, upgrades are free to registered users!? Upgrade steps are provided in the AC Log section above.
WX Warn Now Included In Our Software Package!
And an extra bonus!? While WX Warn has always been free, it does require a registration to remove the ad space.? Our WX Warn software may be a bit long in the tooth and you will need to update some of the user customizable image default URLs, but the basic program still works fine and it is now included?free?for all package users!??You?can request an updated password list that includes the WX Warn software anytime here:
And you will find the WX Warn software here:
Enjoy!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software!? In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!
Hi All,
Just a quick note to let you know that...
ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!
We just completed a brand new addition to the N3FJP Software suite, to support the newly announce?ARRL International Digital Contest!? This program has all the features that you've come to expect in N3FJP Software.? You will find our ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0 here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/arrldigital.html
Methods to easily interface ARRL International Digital Contest Log with other digital programs here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html
And ARRL's contest rules here:??
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-digital-contest
As always, additional programs that we add to our N3FJP Software package are free to registered package subscribers.? You can retrieve your updated password list that includes this new program here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
Super Check Partial (SCP) Upload!
The Super Check Partial developers recently asked us to support their new method for users to upload Cabrillo files directly to SCP.? Chris and I have completed this new upload feature and it will be available in our next global release of all our contest software, Lord willing, before the fall contest season.? It is available now in ARRL International Digital Contest Log 1.0.? Just click Settings > Super Check Partial to proceed.
If you aren't familiar with the Super Check Partial lookup feature that has existed in our contest software for years, it is well worth using!? Whether you are running a frequency or searching and pouncing, it is a great tool that adds additional confidence to the accuracy of the call sign you are logging.? Just click Settings > Super Check Partial and follow the directions on the form that appears.? Lots more details on SCP are here:
https://www.supercheckpartial.com/
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
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All New Contest Logs are Now Available!
Hi All,
Earlier this week, Chris, Kimberly and I let you know that we released Amateur Contact Log 7.0.4.? We?are very excited to tell you that updates for all our contest logs are available now too!
The new features now available in all our contest software include:
- A world map? (View > World? Map)
- A gray?line map? (View > Gray Line Map)
-?Easy access to?hundreds?of common help questions via our Juliet chat bot? (Help > Ask Juliet)
- Notes (Ctrl H) added to Band Map (with rig interface enabled).
- Ability to enter a transverter offset value? (Settings > Rig Interface)
In addition to the global enhancements above, we have upgraded the following specific contest logs as follows:
- ARRL Field Day Contest Log 6.2.2 - Removed option to disallow Class D to Class D for points, since allowing D to D stations for points is now a permanent rule change.
- Arkansas 2.4.2 - New scoring implementation
- Idaho 2.2.2 - In state multipliers do not include counties (software corrected to reflect existing rules)
- Michigan 4.4.2 In State and 4.3.2 Out of State - New, non serial number exchange
- Ontario 2.2.3 - Bonus station points calculation
- Wisconsin 4.5.2 - Digital and CW now independent for duplicate checking
All the details on the enhancements specific to the contest software and your free upgrade instructions follow.? These words are very similar to the details we provided in Monday's announcement for Amateur Contact Log, so if you already read that announcement, you are all set!??
Just be sure to click View > World Map before you start ARRL DX SSB this weekend and enjoy the ride as you work the world!
World Map
When you tab from the Call field, the world map will fly to and display the location of the station you are working with a red pin.? When you enter the QSO, the red pin will turn blue.? ?Red pins will fade over the next 15 minutes and blue pins fade over the next 60 minutes.? You can also optionally display DX Spots as purple pins, which will fade over 15 minutes.??
The world map displays QSOs you have logged and DX Spots received since opening the map.??Your station location display is based on the coordinates you enter in Settings > Setup. Remember, western longitude values are negative.
In the contest software, the pin location of the station you are working is based on Jim's AD1C country list prefix coordinates.? After you press enter to log the QSO, if a USA or Canadian state, province or section is part of the exchange, the pin will move to the location provided in the exchange.
Keep in mind that most DX countries each have one set of coordinates in the AD1C country list, but it still gives you a neat idea of where in the world you are working!? The contest programs don't have a callbook lookup feature because contest sponsors require the full QSO exchange to be completed over the air.
You can optionally display DX spots as purple pins. In addition, needed contest multipliers will have a red center.? With rig interface enabled, you can click on the pin to tune your rig to the spot frequency.? Right click any of the pins to remove them.
The world map use case philosophy for the contest software and AC Log may be different.? For general logging, it is fun to see the stations we have worked in the last hour, but for contesting, with lots of DX spots rolling in, you may wish to use the "Hide Logged QSO" button at the top of the map.
The control buttons and band filters at the top of the map should be self explanatory.? Just be aware you have three options for the DX Spots button:? Off, On and Needed Only.? When DX Spots Needed is selected, that will only will display DX Spots that are needed multipliers in the contest software.
A Gray Line Map
While our World Map also displays the gray line, you may be zoomed in to an area of the world, making it harder to keep track, so we have also added a separate gray line map which you can optionally display.
Easy access to?hundreds?of common help questions via our Juliet chat bot
Need help with a quick question?? Juliet, our help chat bot, is happy, ready and willing to help!? Over the last 9 months, Juliet has learned thousands of question phrasings for hundreds of commonly asked?questions.? Juliet is still learning, so if her answer doesn't seem quite right the first time, please try rephrasing your question.??Very brief phrasings?of just a couple words, such as "how to set up DX Spotting" work best.? Of course, if Juliet is unable to answer your question, you can always e-mail us for help, but we will be very grateful if you would please start with Juliet first.? Just click Help > Ask Juliet.
Notes (Ctrl H) added to Band Map (with rig interface enabled)
With a call in the call field and rig interface enabled, when you press Ctrl + H to add the call to the notes list, a DX Spot for the call and frequency will also be added to the band map.? That makes it even easier to keep track of calls you wish to circle back to.
Ability to Enter a Transverter Offset Value
To enter a transverter offset value, click Settings > Rig Interface and enter the offset for your transverter.
Affirmatech Extensions Setup
The world map, gray line map and connection to our help chat bot Juliet use our new Affirmatech Extensions (AE) component, that allows us to integrate web tools right into our software.? When you click on a function requiring AE, the program will offer to install it for you.? You only need to install AE once, for it to be available to all our software..??
For our future plans, we need the ability to incorporate web technologies into AC Log / N3FJP Software to take advantage of these additional feature sets.??This opens up a world of possibilities for our software that we are really excited about!
ARRL International Digital Contest Log Under Construction!
We have received numerous inquiries from folks hoping that we will support the newly announced ARRL International Digital Contest.? Yes, we have already begun building the ARRL International Digital Contest Log and Lord willing, we fully expect to have it ready well before the June event.? Stay tuned!
Upgrade Steps
As always, upgrades are?free?to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start.? If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can uninstall the previous version from Windows Control Panel and then install the current version from our web site.
Enjoy!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
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p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
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Amateur Contact Log 7.0.4 is Now Available & More!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I are very excited to let you know that Amateur Contact Log 7.0.4 is now available, ARRL International Digital contest log is in the works and that, Lord willing, all new contest software versions are coming very soon!??
We have added some neat new features that are now available in Amateur Contact Log including:
- A world map? (View > World? Map)
- Additional Parks on the Air (POTA) template and support? (Settings > Edit Fields Displayed > Load as Saved Configuration:? Select POTAConfig.efl)
- A gray?line map? (View > Gray Line Map)
- An awards map? (Awards > States, Counties, Countries)
- Rapid display of your entire log
-?Easy access to?hundreds?of common help questions via our Juliet chat bot? (Help > Ask Juliet)
- Notes (Ctrl H) added to Band Map (with rig interface enabled).
- Ability to enter a transverter offset value? (Settings > Rig Interface)
- Option to immediately upload after an All Since download on the LoTW form? (eLogs > LoTW)
- Additional listing options? (List...)
All the details follow...
World Map
When you tab from the Call field, the world map will fly to and display the location of the station you are working with a red pin.? When you enter the QSO, the red pin will turn blue.???Red pins will?fade over the next 15 minutes and blue pins fade over the next 60 minutes.??You can also optionally display DX Spots as purple pins, which will fade over 15 minutes.??
The world map displays QSOs you have logged and DX Spots received since opening the map.
Your station location display is based on the coordinates you enter in Settings > Setup. Remember, western longitude values are negative.
In AC Log, the location of the station you are working is based on either the coordinates returned from any of the callbook lookup options (such as Hamdb's free lookup service or QRZ's premium service), or Jim's AD1C country list prefix coordinates. In AC Log, Click Callbook from the menu options to select your callbook data source.
If you don't have a callbook lookup service enabled, or you are displaying the world map from the contest software, the call sign prefix coordinates provided by the AD1C country list are used.? In the contest software, after you press enter to log the QSO, if a USA or Canadian state, province or section is part of the exchange, the pin will move to the location provided in the exchange.
Keep in mind that most DX countries each have one set of coordinates in the AD1C country list, so the location plots will be less precise when using the country list as the data source, but it still gives you a neat idea of where in the world you are working!? The contest programs don't have a callbook lookup feature because contest sponsors require the full QSO exchange to be completed over the air.
You can optionally display DX spots as purple pins. In addition, needed DX Spots (unworked or unconfirmed in AC Log and needed multipliers in the contest software) will have a red center.? With rig interface enabled, you can click on the pin to tune your rig to the spot frequency.? Right click any of the pins to remove them.
To see all the locations that you have worked historically, in AC Log, click Awards > States, Counties, Countries.? Then click Calculate and click the View Map buttons that appear.? More details are in the Awards Map section below.
The world map use case philosophy for the contest software and AC Log may be different.? For general logging, it is fun to see the stations we have worked, but for contesting, with lots of DX spots rolling in, you may wish to use the "Hide Logged QSO" button at the top of the map.
The control buttons and band filters at the top of the map should be self explanatory.? Just be aware you have three options for the DX Spots button:? Off, On and Needed Only.? When DX Spots Needed is selected, that will only display DX Spots that are new or unconfirmed in AC Log and needed multipliers in the contest software.
Additional Parks on the Air (POTA) Template and Support
We've made it even easier for POTA enthusiasts to quickly configure AC Log for POTA activations and chases, by including a POTA template.? You no longer have to configure all the fields yourself or download the POTA template file from our web site.? Instead, just click Settings > Edit Fields Displayed > Load a Saved Configuration and select POTAConfig.efl.? Then complete the other simple steps detailed here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q107
At the request of POTA log checkers, we have also added the ability for you to easily list duplicate contacts with the same station, that you may have worked during your activation.? Based on selectable criteria, you can easily review any duplicates before deciding whether you wish to delete any of them or not.? Just click List > Duplicates.
A Gray Line Map
While our World Map also displays the gray line, you may be zoomed in to an area of the world, making it harder to keep track, so we have also added a separate gray line map which you can optionally display.
An Awards Map
After you click Awards > States, Counties, Counties and then click Calculate, the View Worked Map and View Remaining Map buttons will appear.? All countries worked (blue) and needed (red) can be displayed on the awards map.
Rapid Display of Your Entire log
While the time required for the underlying processes has not changed, AC Log will now display your entire log file rapidly!? So rapidly in fact, the List > Last 50 function is no longer needed!
Easy access to?hundreds?of common help questions via our Juliet chat bot
Need help with a quick question?? Juliet, our help chat bot, is happy, ready and willing to help!? Over the last 9 months, Juliet has learned thousands of question phrasings for hundreds of commonly asked?questions.? Juliet is still learning, so if her answer doesn't seem quite right the first time, please try rephrasing your question.? Very brief phrasings of just a couple words, such as "how to set up DX Spotting" work best.? Of course, if Juliet is unable to answer your question, you can always e-mail us for help, but we will be very grateful if you would please start with Juliet first.? Just click Help > Ask Juliet.
Notes (Ctrl H) added to Band Map (with rig interface enabled)
With a call in the call field and rig interface enabled, when you click Ctrl + H to add the call to the notes list, a DX Spot for the call and frequency will also be added to the band map.? That makes it even easier to keep track of calls you wish to circle back to.
Ability to Enter a Transverter Offset Value
To enter a transverter offset value, click Settings > Rig Interface and enter the offset for your transverter.
Option to immediately upload after an All Since download on the LoTW form.
On the LoTW form, under the Download heading, you will find a check option to Upload after Download.? When checked, AC Log will immediately upload any QSOs not previously verified as uploaded, after you click the All Since download button.
Additional listing options?
You can now perform additional queries from the List menu item including:
List > QSOs by Confirmation Status > (multiple options)
List > Duplicates
List > QSOs by Contest ID
Affirmatech Extensions Setup
The world map, gray line map and connection to our help chat bot Juliet use our new Affirmatech Extensions (AE) component, that allows us to integrate web tools right into our software.? When you click on a function requiring AE, AC Log will offer to install it for you.? Simply click yes to proceed, and AC Log will do the rest.??
For our future plans, we need the ability to incorporate web technologies into AC Log / N3FJP Software to take advantage of these additional feature sets.? This opens up a world of possibilities for our software that we are really excited about!
ARRL International Digital Contest Log Under Construction!
We have received numerous inquiries from folks hoping that we will support the newly announced ARRL International Digital Contest.? Yes, we have already begun building the ARRL International Digital Contest Log and Lord willing, we fully expect to have it ready well before the June event.? Stay tuned!
Upgrades of Maps to Contest Software Coming Very Soon!
We are working diligently and hope to complete the integration of the world and gray line maps in all the contest software by the end of this week, so you can enjoy the new map features this weekend in ARRL DX SSB.
In beta testing, I found the world map particularly useful for keeping my QSO rate up during ARRL DX CW, by clicking on spots on the map in geographic regions where it was clear we had good propagation at that time.? While we can accomplish the same thing using the band map (as long as you are familiar with country prefixes and geography), it is simply easier to see on the world map display.? Just listening to signals as you click on spots in different regions of the world gives you a clearer picture of what propagation is doing at any point in time.? It is very cool!? Hopefully we will have the announcement that the contest software is ready for you in just a couple of days!
Amateur Contact Log Upgrade Steps
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start.? If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html
Enjoy!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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AC Log 7.0.3 & New Versions of All Contest Software Now Available!
Hi All,
We hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and that you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season!??
Having begun serving you with Amateur Radio software in 1997, I simply can't believe how quickly we've reached our quarter century milestone?here in 2022!? In addition to having Kimberly with me from the start, now that we also have the joy of sharing this adventure with our son Chris (who was 7 when this all started and now can code circles around me), Lord willing, I am more excited than ever for the future of our software!
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.3 and New Versions of All Our Contest Software Are Now Available!
Chris, Kimberly and I have some exciting new features to share with you!? We know that many of you love our traditional default color scheme.? That hasn't changed, but all our software now also includes an easily selectable, fully customizable Dark Theme option!? To give it a try, just click Settings > Appearance > Reset Colors to Dark Theme.? Here are a couple of examples:
Amateur Contact Log
CQ World Wide DX Contest Log
Being able to quickly transition to Dark Theme during night time operating sure helps give our eyes a rest, reduces fatigue and helps keep us in the chair longer.? If you would like to further enhance the colors we've selected, you can modify them any way you like by clicking Settings > Appearance > Colors and Fonts.
In addition to Dark Theme, other new features that you'll find in this global release include:
-? Ability to save color schemes.? After clicking Settings > Appearance > Colors and Fonts and customizing the color scheme to your preference, you can save the scheme to easily recall in the same program, or use in different programs.? Just click the Save Settings button at the lower left.
-??Ability to set alternating backcolor on the main list, instead of being limited to the default backcolor.
-??Option for 24 hour local time display in AC Log (Settings > Appearance).
-? Rig interface?for the?Yaesu Newer and Newer 2 options:? Added ability to check for the active VFO by using Yaesu's VS; command for rigs that support it, such as the Yaesu FT DX 10.
-??Ability to disable beep when you are spotted (Settings > DX Spotting > Configure).? This feature was already in the last release of AC Log,? Now that it is also an option in the contest software, we moved the selection of this option to the DX Spotting setup form in AC Log for consistency.
-? Added a SETOPINFO Application Program Interface command, to set various operator variables from the connected program.? Details are here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/api.html
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, the program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install directly from the respective program's download page.? You should not have to uninstall your previous version first.??
Programs Modified for Rule Changes:
In addition to the features detailed above, we've modified these programs, at the request of the contest sponsors, to accommodate contest rule changes:
Winter Field Day Contest Log 2.8.1 (updated for new bonus point values).
http://www.n3fjp.com/winterfieldday.html
Wisconsin QSO Party Contest Logs (in state and out of state)? 4.5.1 (addition of digital mode option).
http://www.n3fjp.com/stateqsoparty.html
The free upgrade instructions, detailed above, apply here as well.
RSGB IOTA Contest Log is Now Available!
We have added support for the RSGB IOTA contest to our software suite!? As always, new programs that we add to the package are free to registered package users!
If you are a package user and would like an updated password list to include our new RSGB IOTA software, please request your updated password list here:
https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords
And you will find the RSGB IOTA software here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/rsgbiota.html
Winter Field Day and COVID-19 Rules Change Reminder!
Just a quick reminder that Winter Field Day is fast approaching!? Similar to ARRL's Summer Field Day accommodations for COVID-19 restrictions, the Winter Field Day folks are also again enabling individuals to operate under their own call signs from their individual homes and have their points credited to their cumulative club score!? All the details are in the WFD rules here:
https://a2a53e2b-2285-4083-9cff-c99fe5ba1658.filesusr.com/ugd/1c7085_f1652124f23c41459daeaf9bad29f2aa.pdf
If your club is planning to operate from your individual homes this year, please review these tips for enjoying the event together virtually, using our free Club Score Processor and other on line tools:
http://www.n3fjp.com/clubscore.html
If your club is gathering together, you plan to use a network for Winter Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking our Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html
Please take a little time well before the contest, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Amateur Contact Log 7.0.2 is Now Available & More!
Hi All,
Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that...
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.2 is now available!
The primary emphasis for this release is our added support for the annual Route 66 event, which runs from September 11 to September 19.? We received lots of encouraging words on our support for the annual 13 Colonies event and Route 66 works identically.? Just click View > Route 66 to display the Route 66 form.? More details on the annual Route 66 event are here:
https://w6jbt.org/
Other enhancements that you will also enjoy in this release include:
- Ability to disable audio alert when your station is spotted (Settings > DX Spotting > Play Audio Alert When My Call is Spotted)
- Ability to list QSOs with unconfirmed 4 character and 6 character Grids (List > QSOs with Unconfirmed > Grids)
- Checks date of the country list on the AD1C web site and prompts user to download latest if a newer file exists
- Watch list entries no longer require a description
- On 13 Colonies and Route 66 User forms - band evaluated when clicking on green spotted station
- Corrected WSJT coloring for states where new on band criteria was selected (Settings > New Contact and QSL Alert Options)
- Ability to launch TQSL for signing and upload from the LoTW form in a Linux environment.
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running AC Log 6.8 or later, AC Log will detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade (or you are running a version prior to 6.8), you can install AC Log 7.0.2 from here (you should not have to uninstall your previous version):
http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html
Updates to All Contest Programs Now Available!
Back in May, we detailed the new features for all the contest software we were working on and listed the programs we had completed at that time ( http://www.n3fjp.com/news/news2021-05-19.html ).? As promised, we have now completed revisions for all the 100+ programs in our package which include:
- Direct Interface with WSJT-X
- Font scaling based on manual form height changes of main form
- Frequency Privileges form enhanced to show current frequency and DX spots
- Winkeyer settings now saved along with your other CW settings when you click the Save Settings button
- Winkeyer: Use _ to merge characters and | to add a small amount of space between characters
- RI: commands in F1 now can be programmed with loop delay
- You can now toggle most rigs from transmit to receive with Ctrl + Shift + A
As always, upgrades are?free?to registered users. If you are currently running the last released version, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it on start, but if you have any problem, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest from the specific program's download link on n3fjp.com (you should not have to uninstall your previous version).??
Enjoy the new versions!
World Wide Digi DX Contest Reminder!
The World Wide Digi DX contest is this coming weekend!? Our World Wide Digi DX contest software is new to our package, so unless you've registered since last November, it is not in your password list.? As always, upgrades and any additional programs we add to the package are free to registered users.? If you are currently an N3FJP Software package subscriber planning to operate in this weekend's contest and the password is not in your list, please be sure to e-mail us now for an updated list.? Please don't wait until the last minute!
You will find the World Wide Digi DX contest software here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/wwdigi.html
The WW Digi DX Contest Rules here:
https://ww-digi.com/
And instructions for interfacing our WW Digi DX Contest Log with WSJT-X here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html#wsjtx
Enjoy the contest!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Reminder - 13 Colonies Starts Tomorrow & Field Day Submittal Steps!
Hi All,
We that hope you all had a fantastic Field Day! It was great to work so many of you!? We really appreciate all of your enthusiastic greetings and kind words!
2021 ARRL Field Day Submittal Steps
We've been receiving lots of the customary post Field Day "how do I submit my log" support questions, the answer to which you will find here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q68
Our Field Day software summarizes everything you need to enter in ARRL's Field Day submittal site.? Just carefully follow the steps above and you will find the submittal process quick and easy.
13 Colonies Event Starts Tomorrow!
Just a quick reminder that 13 Colonies starts tomorrow and runs for 7 days!? See how many bands you can work all 13 colonies on this time!
Complete details on the 13 Colonies event are here:
http://www.13colonies.us/
Support for 13 Colonies is built right into Amateur Contact Log 7.0 and later!? From AC Log's menu options, just click View > 13 Colonies.? When you close the 13 Colonies form, if you have any valid 13 Colony event QSOs, they will be summarized for you.? You will find Amateur Contact Log here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html
This has become a really neat event!? Jump in and enjoy!
Instant Help With Our Live Bot Juliet - Training Continues!
Last time we introduced Juliet, a live bot, who can answer many common N3FJP Software related questions instantly!? Since then, many of you have asked Juliet questions, which is awesome, as every one helps Juliet learn for next time.? Juliet is still learning the ropes and we are still adding content, but we very much appreciate you checking with her first.? As always we are happy to help with any questions Juliet isn't able to cover sufficiently.? You will find Juliet here.
http://juliet.affirmatech.com/
Juliet's responses should steadily improve in the coming weeks!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
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Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
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1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
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p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
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Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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K1USN SST in NAQP 5.3, FD - WSJT-X, Juliet & More!
Hi All,
Kimberly, Chris and I have three quick announcements for you!
NAQP Contest Log 5.3 is Now Available!
We have updated the NAQP software to also support scoring for K1USN SST!? Just click settings > Setup and select?K1USN SST on the Setup form.? You can also click View > K1USN 3830 Scores Submission Info for your submittal information.
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running the last released version, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it on start, but if you have any problem, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest from here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/naqp.html
WSJT-X and our Field Day Software Interface Reminder
If you have been following along, you know that our software now interfaces directly with WSJT-X and color codes dupes, needed entities, etc.!? In addition to AC Log, lots of folks used the new integration feature during the ARRL June VHF contest and LOVED seeing all the duplicates identified as red, right in WSJT-X!??
You can do the same thing with WSJT-X and the Field Day software!? The settings for interfacing with WSJT-X and all our software are easy, identical and detailed here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html#wsjtx
What we wanted to be sure to remind you of is that you do have to configure WSJT-X for Field Day on it's Advanced tab as show here:
Also, On WSJT-X's Reporting tab, make sure that you enable the option to Accept UDP requests to see the colors.
Instant Help With Our Live Bot Juliet Now Available!
In addition to all our other support options, we are excited to introduce Juliet, a live bot, who can answer many common questions instantly!? Juliet is still learning the ropes, we are still adding content and you may have to try a couple different phrasings of your question before you find the answer that you are looking for, but every question that you ask her will help train her for next time.? So, you might have to be patient with her right now, but please ask Juliet any N3FJP Software related questions you like!? You will find Juliet here:
http://juliet.affirmatech.com
Juliet's responses should steadily improve in the coming weeks!
Many Thanks to ARRL's LoTW Team!
Many thanks to the folks at ARRL, who quickly corrected and restored LoTW's functionality with AC Log last week!? LoTW is a tremendous service to the Amateur Radio community and we very much appreciate all of your hard work maintaining and enhancing LoTW!
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
?
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
Enjoy!
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Hi All,
Please be aware that LoTW is currently not working properly.? If you attempt to do an LoTW download from AC Log's LoTW form, you will receive a "(405) Method Not Allowed" error.? If you attempt to view the LoTW status page with your web browser (https://status.lotw.arrl.org/), this is returned:
We have been receiving lots of e-mail requests for updates on the LoTW outage.? Any status updates will have to come from ARRL, as we have no insights on the details of what may be occurring from here, but I have no doubt they are working hard to correct the problem.
Thanks for your patience!
73, Scott
N3FJP
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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Field Day 6.6, VHF 6.6, WW Digi 1.2, AC Log 7.0.1 and More Now Available!
Hi All,
Thanks so much for your great enthusiasm and kind words on last week's release of Amateur Contact Log 7.0!? Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
For those of you who missed last week's announcement detailing our direct WSJT-X integration, support for the 13 Colonies event and more, with lots of details and setup information, you will find that here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/news/news2021-05-13.html
We knew that you would really enjoy having the WSJT-X direct connect integration into Field Day, VHF and other contest logs that use the FT modes too, so we have been working hard on that as well.? As a result...
The following contest program upgrades are now available!
ARRL RTTY Roundup 3.9 (which also supports FT Roundup)
CQ WPX 4.9 (not WSJT-X applicable, but you can enjoy the rest of the enhancements in next week's CQ WPX CW contest)
Field Day Log 6.6
VHF Log 6.6
World Wide Digi DX 1.2
You will find all the details on directly connecting these programs with WSJT-X here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html#wsjtx
In addition to the WSJT direct connect feature, which will also display duplicates in red, right on the WSJT-X Band Activity list, etc., these programs also include many of the features you've already been enjoying in the recent releases of Amateur Contact Log including:?
- Font scaling based on manual form height changes of main form.
- Frequency Privileges form enhanced to show current frequency and DX spots.
-?Winkeyer settings now saved along with your other CW settings when you click the Save Settings button.
- Winkeyer: Use _ to merge characters and | to add a small amount of space between characters.
- RI: commands in F1 now can be programmed with loop delay.
-?You can now toggle most rigs from transmit to receive with Ctrl + Shift + A.
Lord willing, we plan to release upgrades for the rest of the contest programs with these new features within the next few months.
As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running the last released version, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it on start, but if you have any problem, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest from the specific program's download link on n3fjp.com (you should not have to uninstall your previous version).
Amateur Contact Log 7.0.1 Now Available!
Immediately after releasing Amateur Contact Log 7.0 last week, along with the great feedback, we received lots of requests for two features related to the WSJT-X decode coloring including:
- A color for AC Log Watch List decodes (displayed with a black background and different foreground, depending on duplicate status).
- The ability to control what defines a needed entity (new, new on band, new on mode or new on band and mode) based on your selection in Settings > New Contact & QSL Alert Options.
Not only have we accommodated both of those requests in AC Log 7.0.1, you can also optionally set an audio alert that will let you know when a call sign in your Watch List is decoded.? That way, rather than staring at the screen, waiting for that rare, juicy DXPexpedition callsign to appear, AC Log will let you know the moment WSJT-X decodes it!? After you click Settings > Application Program Interface and check the Listen for WSJT check box, just click the Configure button to enable audio alerts and customize the colors that will appear in WSJT-X.
We also corrected the circumstance in which grids were sometimes appearing with the purple color, indicating they were needed, when they had already been confirmed.
Also, immediately after releasing AC Log 7.0, the 13 Colonies folks contacted us to let us know that there will be an additional bonus station from France this year.? If?TM13COL (TM1 on the display) is not appearing in your 13 Colonies display (View > 13 Colonies), just click File > Download Country Files from AD1C and that form will update as well.
As always, AC Log upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running AC Log 6.8 or later, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it on start, but if you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running a version prior to 6.8, you can install AC Log 7.0.1 from here (you should not have to uninstall your previous version):
http://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html
A Couple Notes on Field Day!
- Field Day Log 6.6 is the last planned release before Field Day, so please go ahead and install it now.? Please do not wait until the week of Field Day to get set up!!!
- If you are operating in the Delta class, be sure that Settings > Enable Delta Station Scoring Waiver is checked, so that you can log and score other Delta stations properly per ARRL rules.
- If you can't find your Field Day password, please e-mail us direct now and we will be happy to look it up for you, but please do not wait until the week of Field Day!
If your club is planning to operate from your individual homes this year, please review these tips for enjoying the event together virtually, using our free Club Score Processor and other on line tools:
http://www.n3fjp.com/clubscore.html
If your club is gathering together, you plan to use a network for Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking my Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here:
http://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html
Please take a little time well before the contest, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking!
Whether you are a contester or not, please get on the air and make some Field Day contacts!
As we approach Field Day weekend, groups from all over the continent will be making final preparations, getting equipment, generators, food, rigs and computers together, antennas airborne, coordinating operating schedules and all the little things that make Field Day go. In many cases they will be on the air for many hours, striving to both show off the amazing hobby of Amateur Radio and turn in a competitive score. It is a huge amount of fun and a heck of a lot of work! Please help reward their great efforts by providing plenty of QSOs for their logs!
Even if you aren't a contester, and you only have an hour to spare from home, please fire up your rig and give as many stations as you can a contact. Every group you call will really appreciate your QSO, and it will make their Field Day that much more enjoyable! In addition, you might be able to pick up a few more states towards your Worked All States Award. If you are ambitious, it is very possible that you can achieve the goal of working every state on Field Day weekend alone!
For folks new to Field Day, if you are on a single transmitter home station with commercial power, your exchange is simple. You'll simply send your Call, your Class as 1D and your ARRL section. Just be aware you can't call other 1D stations for contest points, but all the other station categories will love for you to give them a call!
Here us a quick start video on using our Field Day software that you can share with your local group:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEIXuoKWqc
Encouraging visitors can change a life (and even affect yours)!
When I was 14 years old, a family friend took my Dad and me to a local Field Day on a Saturday evening. That was my first exposure to Amateur Radio. I didn't understand the significance at the time, but the guys had an amazing run going as we arrived at their site. Still, they took the time to explain what was going on, the exchange, and they were completely willing to abandon their run to encourage this shy, 14 year old to take over the mic. I got started, the run resumed and so much was happening, I forgot all about being nervous. Before I knew it I was having a blast! Anyone who has ever been at the bottom of a pile up, running a frequency, knows the thrill. They kindly said I was a natural, and I was hooked!
Had it not been for the positive, encouraging spirit of that great group, willing to forego an awesome run for the sake of possibly encouraging a kid, I'd very likely never have become an Amateur Radio operator. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing today, and there would never have been N3FJP Software for you to use. Those couple hours changed my life and hopefully, through my software, has brought some added enjoyment to yours, too!
If you see a visitor with a hint of intrigue in their eye, please offer them that same gracious encouragement that was given to me. It's very possible that you will be helping to shape a destiny, and we will all be better for it!
Have Fun!
Kimberly, Chris and I are planning to run 1E (home station emergency power) from here at the house this time. We hope to work you!
Above all, be safe, have fun and enjoy the Field Day experience!?
And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... ? ?
Package Upgrade Information... ??
If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. ??
N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications. In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. ?Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! ?You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here:?
Donations are Gratefully Accepted!?
And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are?very?grateful... ?
"I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" ??
Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: ?
or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: ?
G. Scott Davis
118 Glenwood Road
Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 ?
Thank you so much for your continued support! ?
Thanks!??
As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it!??
73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris
N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN
?
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
?
1 Peter 3 vs 15:?Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give?. But do this with gentleness and respect...
?
p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements....?
If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps:
73, Scott
N3FJP
Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
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