Re: Missing QSOs

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For the first time ever I got the backup questions on restart today. They are crafty in the way it's presented. I'm glad I was following this thread and read Mikes advice on how to handle it. Not that I would have fallen for it but I could now skip past it rather then try to figure out what was being offered. 

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Fred
K2DFC

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

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Don’t sweat it dude.? Do what works for you.? I very much prefer dedicated location files, been doing it way before the change and I’m not inclined to fix what ain’t broke.

However works for you is good enough.

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Vy73 ?– ?Mike ?– ?KD5KC – WRFF851 – ?El Paso – Texas ?– ?DM61rt. ?

SOTA W5T-Texas Association Manager.

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The canyons are calling, colorful and deep. ?But I have promises to keep.

And miles to go still in my Jeep...? ?And miles to go still in my Jeep...

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ADVENTURE: ?The respectful pursuit of trouble.? ?

An EXIT is really an ENTRANCE to someplace new. ?

It isn’t an ADVENTURE until something goes wrong!

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of NF6P - Dave
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 20:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [N3FJPSoftwareUsers] Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

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Jim,

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Sorry I upset your day.? I was just trying to help a POTA Opp.? I was hoping he would see LOTW as a benefit.?

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I for one did not know TQSL changed, because I log and upload and make sure that the ops know my location details.

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73 - Dave NF6P

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

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Jim,

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Sorry I upset your day.? I was just trying to help a POTA Opp.? I was hoping he would see LOTW as a benefit.?

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I for one did not know TQSL changed, because I log and upload and make sure that the ops know my location details.

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73 - Dave NF6P

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64130

I've posted this so many times it seems like it should be a pinned post.

You DO NOT need to change your station location in TQSL for each activation!

Since April of 2020 TQSL (version 2.5.2) has had an override to use station information contained in the ADIF file. Relevant release note attached.

On Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:34:07 -0700
"NF6P - Dave via groups.io" <dave@...> wrote:

At each location, in Settings/Setup change the Lat/Long, Grid, State and County for the POTA location.? I have my Setup page by default to come up when I start AClog, so I don't forget to change this info.
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-Jim
NU0C

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Re: Missing QSOs

#64129

For those who prefer videos....How to recover from enabling "Onedrive Backup"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy_8LxY40Eo

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64128

Hi Fred,

Thanks for your follow up.? You will find details for loading the standardized POTA template for AC Log here:

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...

On Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:22:12 AM EDT, Fred, W9KEY via groups.io <fred.schwierske@...> wrote:

I wish there was a standardized N3FJP ACLog "template" for POTA -

?? or perhaps better stated, "a type of preconfigured contest log specifically to be used by a POTA activator" with all required Fields already set up in the proper manner to eventually be imported (via ADIF) into the main ACLog, and also used to report activity to the POTA website.?

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But I suppose that might still have problems with LoTW, which I believe requires a new TQSL entry for each new POTA location?

Do most POTA operators also confirm contacts via LoTW?

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

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Fred,

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Since you asked about LOTW, I believe every POTA operator should upload QSO's to LOTW.? It's as much a curtesy as any QSL.? For hams that want to earn WAS or even 5BWAS, LOTW is much more economical than paper QSL cards, so please make it a habit.

I have activated 34 POTA locations with more than 13K QSO's, all using just N3FJP.? I only have one TQSL.? It's done using tools inside of ACLog.?

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The basic procedure:

At each location, in Settings/Setup change the Lat/Long, Grid, State and County for the POTA location.? I have my Setup page by default to come up when I start AClog, so I don't forget to change this info.
Operate the park location as normal.? The cool thing is all previous QSO info with a station will come up.? No internet, no problem.? Turn off "look up" and use Scott's free database info if you want.?

After the operation, highlight all of the operations QSO's.? File/Export/Selected records and save to your usual location.? That file get's uploaded to POTA.??

Then, setup LOTW for the new location.? Go to eLogs/LOTW.? On the left, under LOTW Location click ADD.? Update grid, zones, state and county. Provide a new station name and click Finish. Now, go back and select the new location under LOTW Location.? Close page.? Highlight all of the new POTA operation QSO's again, click on elogs/LOTW and click "Selected Contacts From Main Form".? It will upload those POTA contacts to LOTW.? You must have setup AClog to work with TQSL certificate and have all of those functions working obviously.??
I also upload the POTA QSO's to elogs/Club Log too.
To update QRZ records, I sync those from LOTW.? In QRZ, click your callsign/My Logbook, then Settings and Import. That updates your QRZ records, including LOTW confirmations.

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You can log park numbers if you want, but frankly, it's on the activator to upload there log for the operation, and it's tied to the park number.? The system will track park to parks, activations and hunters with no effort.

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I don't need any special software, this is all built into AClog, and works like a dream.

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73,

Dave - NF6P (51,000 AClog QSO's so far)

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Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64126

I wish there was a standardized N3FJP ACLog "template" for POTA -

?? or perhaps better stated, "a type of preconfigured contest log specifically to be used by a POTA activator" with all required Fields already set up in the proper manner to eventually be imported (via ADIF) into the main ACLog, and also used to report activity to the POTA website.?

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But I suppose that might still have problems with LoTW, which I believe requires a new TQSL entry for each new POTA location?

Do most POTA operators also confirm contacts via LoTW?

Re: Missing QSOs

#64125

i have sent my one drive writeup out several times...
one of the great things about scotts software...is his logic of handling files...etc
within the windows framework....
if you do not want to use the MS cloud...there are many in the ether to choose from.
i have been using onedrive for years now...without any problems..
i addition to pc's listed below...i have added my xyl's pc's to the same onedrive.
all of our files are accessible from any of our pc's
below is a copy of my writeup...
any questions or if anyone needs help...pls email me
73
jim
wa4yiz

onedrive?????????????

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onedrive is the? MS storage cloud that is included in every windows OS.?? you get 5 gig free.

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when windows is installed,? the OS will ask if you want to "back up or protect" files.? If? you answer yes then onedrive moves your documents folder (and others) to the onedrive on the pc and the cloud .

this also can happen with a major windows update or if you enable onedrive later.

i have seen new pc's with onedrive enabled already.

Be very careful about answering “yes”.? Win 10/11 also ask me often if I want to “backup” my

Files”..i always say NO

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you can bypass onedrive at install or updates and enable it later.? i chose to enable it later.

under onedrive settings...I chose NOT to “back up” any of my "important folders" (documents/pictures/etc)

Then you can select which folders or files to keep in onedrive.

many programs will keep a folder under the "documents" folder including n3fjp.

this is the "affimatech" folder.?

if you want to keep a copy of any folder or file that is in

the onedrive folder on your pc...just highlight it..right click..select keep a copy on this pc.

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i have two pc's and a laptop with n3fjp software installed.?

one for a ic7300

one for a ic7000

laptop for portable ops

all three use the same ACL log file located in a folder i created in the onedrive cloud.

the onedrive account is the same on all pc's ( MS account id and password)

i only allow one pc to access the log file at one time.? i use the "kiss theory "

i have selected one pc to be the "master" for uploading/downloading my

log to other services ..ie lotw.

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if you chose to enable onedrive after pc setup and OS install just link it to

your MS account.? be sure to look at the "settings" icon for more info.

beware of any "do you want to backup your files" msg.

you then can create folders as you wish.

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i have not had any problems using onedrive for my log file.

if the internet is down, i still have a copy of the file on my pc.

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i would not recommend using onedrive for contests with more than

one station.? it is best to use "file sharing".

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hope this helps

jim

wa4yiz

8/15/2020

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Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64124

On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 08:59 AM, N5JGE - Jim wrote:

THANKS JIM!!!! THIS WORKS EVEN BETTER!!!!!!!

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64123

I do exactly as WA2NWN described for POTA activations.? However, when hunting, I use an app called hunterlog (.? This was written as a self-contained app to replace POTAPlus.? While more difficult to get setup and to maintain, it works perfectly for transferring QSOs to ACLog (or several other loggers).? hunterlog can also do rig control via ACLOG, flrig and more.? It has made my POTA and SOTA hunting a lot easier.

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Jim - N5JGE

Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64122

I use Polo app for when activating which uses the Sig_info and my_sig_info.?

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In N3FJP I have other 1 and other 2 set to the same names.

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When I export from Polo to ADIF then into ACLOG the data works fine.?

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When I use the QSL button on PoTA PLUS app on chrome it never pulls over the park number. I also get a pop up saying "please enter a call sign before pressing enter." So I have to tab over from the callsign field, it plops in everything but the park number which I manually type. Then I can log the QSO.?

Re: Missing QSOs

#64121

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Not quite true.

Windows will not arbitrarily just turn on one-drive.? But any update that forces you to answer questions upon a restart – be very careful what and how you answer.? This is where one-drive took over for me.? And since that day I am real careful when any update needs user input to complete.

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Vy73 ?– ?Mike ?– ?KD5KC – WRFF851 – ?El Paso – Texas ?– ?DM61rt. ?

SOTA W5T-Texas Association Manager.

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The canyons are calling, colorful and deep. ?But I have promises to keep.

And miles to go still in my Jeep...? ?And miles to go still in my Jeep...

?

ADVENTURE: ?The respectful pursuit of trouble.? ?

An EXIT is really an ENTRANCE to someplace new. ?

It isn’t an ADVENTURE until something goes wrong!

?

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Garber via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 21:45 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [N3FJPSoftwareUsers] Missing QSOs

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watch updates, it may try to reactivate one drive

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Dave Garber

VE3WEJ / VE3IE

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 5:11?PM Jim Shorney via <jimNU0C=[email protected]> wrote:

This sounds like treachery given that a backup has always been understood to be COPY of files in another location. That places Onedrive in the malware category for me. I have always kept my log files in a dedicated log file folder in the root of my C drive for no real reasons other than to make it easier to navigate to when I need to and easier to share with another computer. Seems that I out-foxed Microsoft meddling in advance (not that Onedrive will ever inhabit this PC).

On Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:20:19 -0700
"Bill? - W1WRH via " <w1wrh=[email protected]> wrote:

> when windoze started up the next time, it asked me to do a backup with One Drive.? Since I thought I was using One Drive ONLY for backup I allowed it to do that.

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73

-Jim
NU0C

Re: System Error Query

#64120

did you remember to select the 10 qsos??? I have been using the bulk editor, also editing the power settings.? ?no errors.? ?I selected power tab, incorrect power entered for it to change, and then the correct power.

can you perhaps include the edit window you are using? ( filled in)

Dave Garber

VE3WEJ / VE3IE

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 5:43?PM Dennis - WU6X via <wu6x=[email protected]> wrote:

I made a simple edit of my AClog, just to add power settings to 10 QSOs that I forgot, and now getting this error:

Any idea what I broke or how to fix it?

Dennis - WU6X

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Re: Pota Plus extension logging to ACL

#64119

I have pota going into? "sig_info"? as per n3fjp instructions.? is this pota plus something different than doing that??

Dave Garber

VE3WEJ / VE3IE

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 7:36?PM WA2NWN via <WA2NWN=[email protected]> wrote:

I have the exact problem. did you find a fix?

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WA2NWN

Re: Missing QSOs

#64118

watch updates, it may try to reactivate one drive

Dave Garber

VE3WEJ / VE3IE

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 5:11?PM Jim Shorney via <jimNU0C=[email protected]> wrote:

This sounds like treachery given that a backup has always been understood to be COPY of files in another location. That places Onedrive in the malware category for me. I have always kept my log files in a dedicated log file folder in the root of my C drive for no real reasons other than to make it easier to navigate to when I need to and easier to share with another computer. Seems that I out-foxed Microsoft meddling in advance (not that Onedrive will ever inhabit this PC).

On Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:20:19 -0700
"Bill? - W1WRH via " <w1wrh=[email protected]> wrote:

> when windoze started up the next time, it asked me to do a backup with One Drive.? Since I thought I was using One Drive ONLY for backup I allowed it to do that.

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73

-Jim
NU0C

Re: Transfer ACLog layout to another PC

#64117

Check the FAQ section of the ACLog web dsite.

On Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:05:09 -0700
"Brian Waligorski N6RZR via groups.io" <bgorski56@...> wrote:

Greetings,
When I go portable I use another PC. Is there a way to duplicate the layout from one PC to another. I know how to transfer the log contacts via ADIF and resetting the counter to zero prior. But how to transfer the layout of the fields of ACLog to another PC

Thanks..
N6RZR-- 

73

-Jim
NU0C

Transfer ACLog layout to another PC

#64116

Greetings,

When I go portable I use another PC. Is there a way to duplicate the layout from one PC to another. I know how to transfer the log contacts via ADIF and resetting the counter to zero prior. But how to transfer the layout of the fields of ACLog to another PC

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Thanks..

N6RZR

Re: Jt alert setup

#64115

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Click “View>Show Log Fields”

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Kevin

N9VPV

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of mike shoemaker via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [N3FJPSoftwareUsers] Jt alert setup

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It now appears that the jt alert is linked to acl.but I can't get this line to open up

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM, mike shoemaker via groups.io
<k3ygc1@...> wrote:
On a new w11 Dell laptop i only get a single line display of jtalert with settings etc and it says no log.im trying to get ac log linked but? can't get this jt alert screen to open. This 78 yo guy needs help opening jtalert and linking it to acl

Re: Jt alert setup

#64114

It now appears that the jt alert is linked to acl.but I can't get this line to open up

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On Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM, mike shoemaker via groups.io
<k3ygc1@...> wrote:

On a new w11 Dell laptop i only get a single line display of jtalert with settings etc and it says no log.im trying to get ac log linked but? can't get this jt alert screen to open. This 78 yo guy needs help opening jtalert and linking it to acl