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It's an area I get asked about a lot. I also like to participate in contests, so I would welcome that as well. However, there are several mental barriers preventing its implementation in QLog:

1. QLog was initially defined as a non-contest log.
2. While adding a couple of fields for exchange isn't problematic, I fear it won't stop there. We'll likely need to export to several contest formats (EDI, Cabrillo, etc.).
3. If we support adding fields for Exchange and Export QSO, why not consider adding Voice Macros? I've already received such a request.
4. If Voice Macros are included, we can't overlook calculating points together with multipliers. Every contest is different therefore it will be needed to create a pseudo-language to define contest rules.
5. Exchange can contain more than just a serial number; it also includes a special area, ITU/CQZ zones, etc. We'll need to define Value-Lists for these "special" exchanges and, most importantly, keep them up-to-date.
6. There are special contests with stages and various restrictions (10-minutes rule etc).
   

These are just some of the considerations for implementation. If we start with the exchange fields then QLog can become N1MM.

We can open the data discussion, whether I am wrong and if my ideas are too complicated.

Regards

Ladislav