no PC during POTA activation, now I need to manually enter... any tips?

[KA1YBS]

Hello,

I activated a POTA a couple of months back and am getting the time to enter my log. I had a crazy pileup which resulted in frenetic logging on paper.

I added a TQSL location to my call sign for the purpose of logging (I was in another state).

I need to manually enter 300 QSO's into Log4OM and somehow upload these to LOTW using the new location.

> Do I clone my Log4OM configuration, then change Grid Square, Radio, Antenna, Power, etc?
> Do I change my contact address to the best approximate locations address?
> What is the easiest way to manually enter without having to change things like band or mode over and over?
> Should I create a separate SQL database for POTA, SOTA, Mobile and Home QTH?

I don't know the best procedure to do this. If any of you have been through this, please point me in the right direction!

Thanks everyone.

Tim
KA1YBS

[G4POP]

Clone your config with the full POTA info

Then use Log4om Lazy Log to enter the QSO'S

[KA1YBS]

Thanks for the reply, Terry.

I am getting the hang of LazyLog. I don't see a way to enter multiple things on the same command line, or I'm doing it wrong.

I would like to do callsign RST and Comment all in one go. For now, I'm flying through the log using default RST and no comment.

Also, do you recommend a new profile for every location I operate from? No problem there, just would like to know if that is OK. I operate portable all the time!

Thanks!!!!

Tim

[G4POP]

A new profile helps if you are going to revisit a site, otherwise just edit the station profile etc if it's a one off

Yes you can enter a complete QSO, check the help file last item

[KA1YBS]

OK, I just can't get the comment field in there, everything else is working perfect.

after setting up day/time/freq/band/mode/grid, etc in LazyLog, my command line is:
[call] sent [report] recv [report] comment [comment]

The manual does not list comment as a field related to the final command line, maybe comment is the same for all LazyLog contacts, like Frequency? If so, I totally understand now!

Also, is there a way to do a "shortcut" for Sent and Recv like "S" and "R"?

One more thing... Do I need to pre-select my LOTW location prior to upload to LOTW? I failed to do that step, but my portable location grid was at least correct...

Thanks

[KA1YBS]

Oh no, my QRZ.com uploaded contacts all show my home county (Hillsborough) and state (NH) even though I set these in LazyLog to Piscataquis county, ME

I am guessing I have to set the "station location" data in my new profile to match the approximate location? I did set my grid square correctly.

I am sorry for bungling this all up

[G4POP]

Also, is there a way to do a "shortcut" for Sent and Recv like "S" and "R"?

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One more thing... Do I need to pre-select my LOTW location prior to upload to LOTW? I failed to do that step, but my portable location grid was at least correct...

Yes

[KA1YBS]

Thank You, Terry. I think I have the hang of it now with your pointers. I missed the ">" "<" symbols in the how to.
I'll do a new config for every LoTW location in the future and make sure the config is set up perfectly before doing the log.

Thanks for your guidance!