On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange.
On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted <k7trkra...@charter.net> wrote: > Ben, > > 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and > indicate > 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat > including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the > contact in LoTW. > > 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best overall > CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will > disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups > that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer) > > 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you > highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the > process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and > highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the > entire > log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a Monday > (after a contest or weekend sat passes) > > 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality > and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google it) > Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at > the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout) > > 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his QRZ.com > page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even > with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you > could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime depending > on your age. > > Good hunting, Ted K7TRK > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Ben Napper > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts > > Wow! > > I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first > satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as > mundane > sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is > as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech > ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life takes > its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - WA4NV, > and #5 - K8TL. > > That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the > satellites. > - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to > get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from the > wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) > - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how > hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. > - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. > > Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I > hear > of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often should > I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? > Best practices? > > Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do > you > usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? > > Thanks, > > Ben Napper - KC0PCQ > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
