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Hi All,


I have several announcements to share...


ARRL School Club Roundup Contest Log 1.2 is Now Available!


The School Club Roundup folks are implementing rule changes for October's SCR event including:


- Stations may be worked once per band and mode instead of just once per mode.


- CW will be counted as a separate mode from digital.


In addition to upgrading the software for these rule changes, I've also added an optional Name field. Please be sure to upgrade to 1.2 before October's SCR so you don't leave any student's CQs unanswered!


The ARRL School Club Roundup software is absolutely free for everyone! Please enjoy it (individuals can operate SCR too) and share it anyone who may be interested. You'll find the software here:





And if you have an interest in working with your local school to get students in your community involved in Ootober's SCR, I really encourage you to pursue it. There is no doubt it will be fun and rewarding for you and everyone involved!




Italian A.R.I. International DX Contest Log Now Available!



Just in time for tomorrow's Italian A.R.I. International DX Contest, this program includes all the features you've come to expect in N3FJP Software including dupe checking, scoring, DX spotting, rig interface, super check partial, sending CW, Cabrillo output, etc. Best of all, you'll likely find it very easy and intuitive to use!


Just completed late yesterday afternoon, this program is literally hot of the presses. I had planned to complete this program sooner, but it required more extensive modifications under the hood that took longer than planned. As a result, I haven't had the opportunity to test this program quite as extensively before release as usual, but I will certainly correct anything that comes to light promptly.


As always, additional programs I add to the N3FJP Software Package are free to N3FJP Software Package users. Just e-mail Kimberly and me direct and we will send you a password for this new program!


You'll find the Italian A.R.I. International DX Contest Log 1.0 here:







North Dakota QSO Party Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!


Programs for both in state and out of state users for the North Dakota QSO Party are now available! As always, these additional programs are free to N3FJP Software Package users! Just enter the state QSO party password we sent with your package list and you will be all set!


You can download the new programs 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 or N3FJP's Software Package and CD 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 approximately 80 programs for contesting, net management, general logging and other Amateur Radio related 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 is added to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. 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 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 and I really appreciate it!




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 the reason for the hope that you have. 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....


The way Yahoo groups are set up, it is much easier for subscribers to unsubscribe from the old e-mail address than for the list owner to do it for you. In addition, Yahoo now prohibits list owners from adding anyone, so it is impossible for me to add your new e-mail address.


Fortunately, it is very easy for subscribers to unsubscribe and resubscribe.


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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 the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hello,


This email message is a notification to let you know that
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File : /K6RV_Presentation_on_N3FJP_Software.pdf
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Description : Presentation by K6RV in PDF format. Also has Youtube Video with a live demo of AC Log:


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snkdavis <SNKDavis@...>

Hi All,


An excellent way to keep our QSO rates up and hobby vibrant is to introduce and encourage young and new folks to Amateur Radio. What's more, the time we spend will likely pay dividends far beyond radio in these young people's lives. Much of the recent coding effort at N3FJP headquarters has been in support of these sentiments.



The announcements in this e-mail include:


- ARRL Rookie Roundup Contest Log 1.0 Now Available (free)!


- Jamboree On The Air Log 1.0 Now Available (free)!


- Field Day Planning: A School Club Roundup Challenge!


- ARRL Kid's Day Log 2.0 Now Available (free)!


- Winter Field Day Log Submittal E-mail Address




ARRL Rookie Roundup Contest Log 1.0 is Now Available!


This new program, designed for use by both new hams and veterans, has all the features you've come to expect in N3FJP Software including dupe checking, sections changing color when worked, scoring, DX spotting, rig interface, super check partial, sending CW, etc. Best of all, you'll likely find it very easy and intuitive to use! Please encourage the new folks at your club and community to give contesting a try and work them on the air during the event!


Whether you are an N3FJP Software package subscriber or not, Rookie Roundup Contest Log 1.0 is free to everyone. I've developed this program to help encourage new folks to pursue the great hobby of Amateur Radio. All I ask is that you help spread the word and enjoy the software!


You'll find Rookie Roundup Contest Log here:




Jamboree On The Air Log 1.0 is Now Available!


I've also developed free software to support the scout's Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) event as well. I've never operated JOTA and since JOTA doesn't have a defined exchange, I sought input from users. The varied suggestions more than stretched the limits of what one of my contesting templates could be morphed into, but I did my best. This program might not meet everyone's JOTA style, but feedback so far has been positive. Please give it a try and if you find it useful, enjoy it!


You'll find Jamboree On The Air Log 1.0 here:




Field Day Planning: A School Club Roundup Challenge!


If you haven't been paying attention to the School Club Roundup (SCR), held twice a hear, you should! It may not be evident by the name, but the SCR rules are designed to encourage participation, not only from schools (worth 5 multipliers), but non school clubs (2 multipliers) and individuals (everyone is worth a point) as well! It means a lot to these kids to have an active radio experience during the contest and every QSO you and your club provide makes it that much better!


The text covering all the great reasons for you to operate during SCR here would be too long, but what I'd like to challenge you to consider is, as you plan your Field Day event, also spend some time planning how your club can partner with your local school to bring the School Club Roundup opportunity to more students.


Many schools don't have anyone involved with radio on their faculty, so they never have the opportunity to be exposed to Amateur Radio. We demonstrate every year we can set up quickly and operate entirely on our own resources. Not that you'd have to bring your own power, but there is no doubt that setting up a station for a few hours during SCR week as an in school or after school activity is well within out ability and very worthwhile!


Think about what you club can do, whether it be a one day set up on 20 meters, a week long event or maybe even an ongoing after school activity and then meet with your school's principal to discuss it. You won't earn extra Field Day bonus points, but the rewards for everyone involved will be far greater!


If you have questions about SCR and to learn more, the SCR folks have an e-mail group here:


I have free software for SCR as well:




ARRL Kid's Day Log 2.0 is Now Available!


I've supported Kid's Day for quite s while, but I've just rewritten the software in C#.net, so it now has the appearance, features and functionality of the rest of my new rewrites. Kid's Day Log is still free, and you'll find it here:




Winter Field Day Log E-mail Submittal Address.


The SPAR folks have a new e-mail address for your to submit your Cabrillo Winter Field Day Logs. Please be sure to address your e-mail and send your log here: winterfd@...




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 or N3FJP's Software Package and CD 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 approximately 80 programs for contesting, net management, general logging and other Amateur Radio related 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 is added to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. 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 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 and I really appreciate it!




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 the reason for the hope that you have. 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....


The way Yahoo groups are set up, it is much easier for subscribers to unsubscribe from the old e-mail address than for the list owner to do it for you. In addition, Yahoo now prohibits list owners from adding anyone, so it is impossible for me to add your new e-mail address.


Fortunately, it is very easy for subscribers to unsubscribe and resubscribe.


Here are the links to the announcements group:





And users group:





Please go ahead and make that change.




73, Scott











N3FJP


Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.

Hi All,


Lots of good stuff happening! This e-mail includes information on:


- New versions of all contesting programs are now available!


- Winter Field Day password reminder.


- New E-mail group to help you work needed states.


- Update on Worked All States / Counties QSO Party.




New Versions of All Contesting Programs are Now Available!


I've added the new, larger, resizable, floating DX Spots list form, currently in Amateur Contact Log 5.2, to the rest of the contesting programs. With DX spotting enabled, just press Ctrl + Shift D to display the form.


Other enhancements in this round of releases include:



- Ability to save and load CW settings for easy transfer to other N3FJP logging programs.
- Ability to save and load phone wave settings for easy transfer to other N3FJP logging programs.
- Removed Tech + from frequency privilege form.


As always, upgrades are free to registered users, including all N3FJP Software package subscribers! You'll find all the latest versions of the software on their respective download pages here: www,n3fjp.com




Winter Field Day Password Reminder.


Winter Field Day is next weekend (January 24 - 25)! The Winter Field day software is a free, additional program for all N3FJP Software package customers. If you registered my software package before I released the program in October 2014, the password is not in your list. If you plan to operate the contest, please e-mail Kimberly and me for your password. Please don't wait until the day before the contest to e-mail us!


You'll find all the details on Winter Field Day here:




New E-mail Group to Help Work Needed States!


Joe, KJ8O and Dave, W0DR are running a new e-mail group to help you work needed states towards your multi band WAS awards! Any Amateur radio operator who would like to help complete the needed state contacts or who needs states is welcome to join WAS_USA! You'll find all the details here:




Update on Worked All States / Counties QSO Party.


Everyone, thanks so much for your enthusiasm, encouragement, thoughts and suggestions on the QSO Party we are brainstorming! Your excellent response leaves no doubt that there is great interest!


Several suggestions had clear consensus, strong support and we've modified the rules accordingly. The rules, detailed below, now include digital, eliminate the WARC bands (in addition to 60 meters) while adding the rest of the Amateur Radio bands.


A number of you suggested some really cool ideas including:


- Schedule an emphasis on specific states each week, similar to the Centennial. The schedule for each state may be close to the time of that state's QSO party weekend. Coordinators in that state would encourage activation of as many counties as possible.


- Create a web site of specific calls signs in counties to look for and when.


- Issue plaques, certificates to leaders in each state, overall, etc.


- Issue awards to stations who have the largest number of states with a "clean sweep". You earn a "clean sweep" for a state when you have worked all the counties in that state.




I have to reign in some expectations for now, while opening the door to these and other possibilities. This project is something my son Chris, KB3KCN, friend Dave, N3HCN and I are working on in our "spare" time. I'm not planning to write a program for this project. AC Log will work fine, as it did for the Centennial.


With the volume of work I already have creating, supporting and maintaining N3FJP Software, my involvement in this QSO party is very enthusiastic, but limited to helping craft the rules and working with Chris to create the web site infrastructure for log scoring. Answering contest support e-mail, organizing on air scheduling, coordinating plaques, etc., simply isn't something we have the resources to do here.


I first thought we would simply create rules, build the web infrastructure and leave it on automatic pilot. If that is in fact what happens, that's fine and we will have a lot of fun!


That said, it's clearly possible this can become much more! In case you missed it last week, ARRL President Kay Craigie reflected on the success of the Centennial QSO Party and included these thoughts (President Craigie's full message is here: ):


President Craigie said some have asked what the ARRL will do next. She said that while the League doesn't want to wear out the exuberance and goodwill the Centennial events engendered, "it's clear that operating challenges outside of the traditional menu of contests and awards have a great appeal." She expressed the hope that, in the months and years ahead, all hams will seek out other operating challenges sponsored by all sorts of ham radio groups and keep the bands alive with signals.


Together, we can help make that happen! This Worked All States / Counties QSO party came about solely because a group of us had a blast during the Centennial, we are missing the challenge / activity and are looking for an annual event to replace it. It's not tied to N3FJP Software and I couldn't be more pleased if an experienced organization or contesting group would like to take the lead on this idea and take it to the next level. Chris and I are having a lot of fun working on the scoring infrastructure, we are happy to continue with that part of the project as our schedules allow and if your group would like to support this event and make some the of these other suggestions happen, please e-mail me!


Here are the updated rules. These are getting close to being final:







Worked All States / Counties QSO Party


Draft (1/131/15):




Objective:


Create a fun operating event that will be engaging and encourage on air activity on multiple bands and modes for a long duration (12 months). This event will facilitate reaching personal, multi band Worked All States (WAS) goals and county hunter objectives.




Rules:


- Contest Period: This is a 12 month, annual contest, January 1 through December 31. Everyone starts fresh January 1st each year.


- Bands: Any Amateur Radio band except 12, 17, 30 and 60 Meters.


- Modes: CW, PH and DIG. PH includes any voice mode such as SSB, AM, FM, etc. DIG includes any digital mode such as RTTY, PSK31, etc.


- Choosing an Operating Frequency: In addition to FCC rules and regulations, please always be mindful of the Considerate Operator's Frequency Guide () and be careful to choose a frequency that will not interfere with other QSOs and operating nets.


- Making Contacts: Call "CQ Counties" on phone and CQ CNTY on CW / Digital, similar to the ARRL Centennial QSO Party. All QSOs, including QSOs made during other contests, as well as casual operating, can be counted for points and multiplier credit.


- Exchange: Exchange of state and county is encouraged, but not required. The county and state do not actually have to be exchanged during the QSO, but must be included in your upload for multiplier credit. Using another data source to determine the state and county after the contact and adding it to the QSO record is fine.


- Score: Multiply the number of unique counties and DXCC entities worked on each band and mode (CW, PH and DIG) times the number of QSOs (QSOs are one point each). Your score will be calculated for you when you upload your log and we encourage you to do that often. Please see Reporting / Score Tracking for more details.


- Multipliers: 3,077 counties and 340 DX entities are counted for multiplier credit on each band and mode. For example, assuming you work Harford County MD on 5 different bands on CW, SSB and Digital, Harford County MD will be counted as a multiplier 15 times (5 CW, 5 PH and 5 Digital).


- Duplicates: The same station may be worked once on each band and mode for QSO points and multiplier credit (if applicable). There is no penalty for working the same station on the same band and mode again, but no additional points or multipliers will be earned. Exception - if the station worked is a rover and has activated a different county, the contact is eligible for QSO points and multiplier credit.


- County List: Counties and their spellings must match this list: . Missing or misspelled counties will not be counted for multiplier credit.


- Categories:


Power: High (1,500 watts or less), Low (150 watts or less) and QRP (5 watts or less).


Band: Single Band, Single Mode, All Band, All Mode.


Rover: There isn't a separate rover category, but rover operation is fine. Rovers may activate any county and apply QSOs made while rover to their yearly total. Rovers who work the same station on the same band and mode from a different county do not receive additional QSO points as defined by the duplicate rule.




Reporting / Score Tracking:


Participants are encouraged to upload their ADIF logs often throughout the year to see their score and leader board rank on line in near real time. Your final log file must be uploaded before January 7th of the following year.




Achievement Levels:


First Level:


10,000 points (Could be achieved with 100 QSOs with 100 unique multipliers)


Second Level:


150,000 points (Could be achieved with 500 QSOs with 300 unique multipliers)


Third Level:


500,000 points (Could be achieved with 1000 QSOs with 500 unique multipliers)


Fourth Level:


2,000,000 points (Could be achieved with 2000 QSOs with 1000 unique multipliers)


Top Level:


10,000,000 points (Could be achieved with 5000 QSOs with 2000 unique multipliers)


These QSO and unique multiplier values are just examples. Points can be earned with any QSO / multiplier combination.


Thanks for your interest in the Worked All States / Counties QSO party!




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 or N3FJP's Software Package and CD 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 approximately 80 programs for contesting, net management, general logging and other Amateur Radio related 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 is added to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. 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 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 and I really appreciate it!


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 the reason for the hope that you have. 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....


The way Yahoo groups are set up, it is much easier for subscribers to unsubscribe from the old e-mail address than for the list owner to do it for you. In addition, Yahoo now prohibits list owners from adding anyone, so it is impossible for me to add your new e-mail address.


Fortunately, it is very easy for subscribers to unsubscribe and resubscribe.


Here are the links to the announcements group:





And users group:





Please go ahead and make that change.




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 the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...