Announcements page for n3fjps amateur radio logging and contesting software. Use the navigation tabs on the left to access information about specific contests. Jun 29, 2016 ive only been using lotw for a few weeks. Im struggling with the best way to ask this question so bear with me.
Arrl field day contest log by n3fjp software should i. I am looking for a good networkable field day logging software program. The arrl does not recommend one application over another. Welcome to the new arrl contests portal your onestop shop for all of your arrl contest interests.
P articipants are reminded that the preferred method of submitting entries after field day is via the web applet. The callsign in the file name for the log must be the same as the callsign used in the contest. They have the single program model with customizations for each supported contests rules. Arrl field day contest log n3fjps amateur radio software. To test logging a qso, enter a test call in the dx call field and press the log qso button. Temporary rule waivers announced for 2020 arrl field day. Setting up your n3fjp software to interface with fldigi for winter field day in this tutorial, i show you how to interface your n3fjp logging. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. If your logging software is not connected to your radio, any inband frequency is fine. Squirl field day logger makes all log entries to easily readable text files based on your callsign, band, and mode. To foster ham camaraderie, field operation, emergency operating preparedness, and just plain on the air, outdoor fun in the midst of winter for american, canadian, and dx amateurs. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, minos, tlf contest log, qsorder. Many people just use the arrls tqsl software to upload their sat qsos. Arrl field day contest log is a software program developed by n3fjp software.
To test out the config so far, start the apps in this order. This video is a step by step tutorial how to submit your field day results to arrl. Arrl is contacting logging program developers about the temporary rule waivers so developers can release updated versions of their software prior to field day weekend. Kb6nu arrl changes rules for 2020 field day radiobanter. Thanks for visiting our amateur radio software website. About field day logging program the resource is currently listed in in a single category. It would probably work best on a small tablet with a wireless keyboard. Although the bonus point documentation can be submitted at a later time, its recommended that you submit both at the same time. Scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for arrls happy 150. I became an amateur radio operator in 1976, at the age of 14 and have been enjoying many facets of amateur radio ever since. You can upload to lotw your contacts and then confirm the contacts. Some of these applications can directly upload your qsos to lotw, and update logged qsos to reflect their acceptance and confirmation by lotw. This year we extensively used the operator initials field in the n3fjp field day network 2. Logging satellite qsos with logbook of the world amsat.
N3fjp log for winter field day amateur ham radio how to. Jul 31, 2019 scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for arrls happy 150. Configuring wsjtx to log to n3fpj for arrl field day part 1. May 28, 2019 one of the things i like about scotts contesting software is the ability to go to setting transmit cw setup and populate the function keys with various cw contest exchanges. Arrl changes rules for 2020 field day kb6nus ham radio blog. This is the field day logger that will work for you. For those logging with the popular n3fjp amateur radio software, developer scott davis, n3fjp has posted an 11minute quick start video that should be sufficient to get you going. You can get it up and running in no time and dont need a manual to learn to use it. Created by the arrl letter on 20190801 scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day softwarethat bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program forarrls happy 150. The forms are designed for contesters who used paper logging or logging software that doesnt produce a cabrillo file. Results will be posted on the winter field day association website as. Davis calls his software hiram percy maxim contest log 1.
For example, if you are working 20 meters sideband under the call k8daa, entries would be logged to a file called k8daa20mssb. May 27, 2019 to use ft8 for field day, wsjt has a setting to customize the exchange to include the required class and arrl section. This program interacts with each field day station operator and synchronizes the log database across multiple computers via the usually wireless network. May 31, 2015 5 free amateur radio logbook programs worth a try. Jun 12, 2015 created as a quick start for folks brand new to my software and arrl field day, this video covers the very basics of using my arrl field day contest log program. Squirl field day logger a nofrills, easy to use software logger designed for. This program is designed for the arrl field day event held in june. Hiram percy maxim birthday celebration ontheair event that gets under way on august 31 and runs for 9 days. For field day the exchange is just the operating class and the arrl section, so i was 1d tn. Arrl field day arrl field day is the most popular ontheair event held annually in the us and canada. The process differs some depending on the logging program you use but the basics are the same. Configuring wsjtx to log to n3fpj for arrl field day.
Scott davis, n3fjp, perhaps best known for the arrl field day software that bears his call sign, has developed a free logging program for. Its a straight forward intuitive great program for clubs, groups or individuals. If youre still in the dark about how to use the logging software that your club or group will employ this weekend. May 29, 2020 arrl is contacting logging program developers about the temporary rule waivers so developers can release updated versions of their software prior to field day weekend. Mobilelog by n0hr this is a pocketpcwindows mobile pda. N3fjp software hi all, after a lot of hard work, i have. On the fourth weekend of june, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Aio by wd8knc all in one aio contest logging software by wd8knc. It might be a good option for logging with a smallfootprint 1b station. To submit your entry for field day, youll need both the data that describes your entry and any required bonus point documentation.
Field day amateur ham radio how to configure n3fjp logging. Free hiram percy maxim 150th birthday event logging software now available. If youre still in the dark about how to use the logging software that your club or group will employ this weekend, these videos may help. Submitting qsos from a logging application arrls logbook. The arrl field day software is designed for the arrl field day in june and wont work for this weekends winter field day contest.
To make it easier for digital programs, including jtalert, to interface with my software, ive added a new api command, contestex to all my contest software that includes a digital element. Free hpm 150th birthday event logging software now. All of the applications listed below can export a file that can be digitally signed by tqsl. Dont let those winter doldrums keep you locked up in the house get out and play some.
For the arrl field day up through 2010 my club used the network version of the n3fjp fdnet software. If the qso isnt logged when enter is pressed, one of the entry fields is wrong likely the section. This site is the home for the fdlog field day logging software. I have played with it, but never actually used it for logging during field day so ymmv. It is the search for this program that prompted these thoughts.
It will then briefly check your log for proper formatting and completeness before uploading to the log checking database. With one month to go before 2020 arrl field day, june 27 28, the arrl programs and services committee psc has adopted two temporary rule waivers for the event. Participants are reminded that the preferred method of submitting entries after field day is via the web applet. Serving the amateur radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. This tutorial assumes that you already have a lotw account, callsign certificate, and the tqsl software installed. We have used n3fjps network field day program but his adif format is not compatible with my mixw 2.
N3fjp software hi all, kimberly and i hope that you had. If you have the above software installed, the latest revision below is available at any time. Fdlog by wb6zqz field day logging software that runs on windows, linux and macintosh using python. Jun 21, 2010 with the arrl field day just around the corner, i decided, in the spirit of my own linux odyssey that i should find and use a new logging program. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday sep 7 2000, and till today field day logging program has been followed for a total of 2505 times. Fwiw, the iosandroid app hamlog has a built in field day logger. Our club uses his fd software for field day, networked to many different os with no problems. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. It cohesively ties the whole field day site together and facilitates not only logging but coordinating operations and band occupation. Jun 14, 2017 n3fjp field day software, setup and networking. W3km freeware hfvhfuhfmicrowaverover contest logging software. Fdlog is a very simple to use logging program for field day and vhf contestants has just been updated. I am connected to the network, the arrl field day logging software starts but i do not see any log entries be sure the logging software is connected to the shared log file and not a local file on your laptop.
I have to do a lot of editing to get it all to work after the contest. The main category is ham radio logging software that is about log program for ham radio log books software. Posted below with the arrls permission is an article entitled get on the satellites for arrl field day written by sean kutzko, kx9x, and published in the june 2018 issue of qst. If you are going to operate field day and have not used this software we suggest you download it and try it out before field day weekend. Last weekend was also my first time participating in field day. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. Note that the field day exchange is class and arrl section most sections are states, but there are several exceptions suggest keeping a list of arrl sections handy also.
If you are not familiar with field day, the objective, from the leagues site. Results will be posted on the winter field day association website as we check and score them. If you are going to operate field day and have not used this software we suggest you download it. As a reminder, amsat runs a field day event concurrently with arrl field day. Use this form to submit your cabrilloformatted log to the arrl for log checking. Free hpm 150th birthday event logging software now available. N1mm and writelog are two contest logging programs i am starting to use more often.
Computer logging specifically for arrl field day qrz now. It will then briefly check your log for proper formatting and completeness before uploading to the logchecking database. From here you can access everything from the starting bell of a contest to your postevent hardfought certificate of accomplishment. It runs on windows, linux and macintosh using python. At the main screen, select file and open and enter the following for filename \\192. The logging systems are networked together using a wireless lan based on ddwrt running on a set of wrt54g wifi routers. The form software will automatically recognize the correct contest from your log file no need to select the contest. During 2006 the suggestion for spar to sponsor a winter field day was made and after discussions in the forum, rules and a date were set. W3km freeware hfvhfuhfmicrowaverover contest logging. If you are looking for a program for the winter field day event held in january, you will find that here. Our wide area wireless network worked pretty well and every station could monitor progress of the whole group. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 2. Can you do the same thing when running the networked version of arrl field day log. N3fjp field day software, setup and networking youtube.
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