Transferring Paper Logbook
w5ec
I found an old paper logbook that I want to transfer to DXKeeper. What is the quickest way to manually do this?
Bill W5EC
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Pit
Hi Bill DF3CB have FLE program for make a log Export as ADIF and import it in DXkeeper GL Pit YO3JW În vin., 25 nov. 2022 la 15:22, w5ec <bhw5ec@...> a scris:
I found an old paper logbook that I want to transfer to DXKeeper. What is the quickest way to manually do this?
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Joe Subich, W4TV
Unless you are an Excel wiz, using DF3CB's FLE is probably the easiest
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way to convert paper logs to any logger. FLE generates an ADIF file that can be imported to DXKeeper. Just make sure you have the correct "substitutions" set in DXK's import so your call (as used for those QSOs) and the correct "My QTH" get set for each imported QSO. 73, ... Joe, W4TV
On 2022-11-25 8:22 AM, w5ec wrote:
I found an old paper logbook that I want to transfer to DXKeeper. What is the quickest way to manually do this?
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Dave AA6YQ
+ AA6YQ comments below
I found an old paper logbook that I want to transfer to DXKeeper. What is the quickest way to manually do this? + There are two good ways to do this: A. DF3CB's "Fast Log Entry" (FLE) application, as already suggested:
B. Unchecking the "Optimize for realtime QSO entry" box in the "Main Log QSOs options" panel on the General tab of DXKeeper's Configuration window. This optimizes the operation of the "Log QSOs" tab of DXKeeper's Main window for entering already-completed QSOs, e.g. from a paper logbook. https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper/Help/LogCompletedMain.htm
Both approaches work, but using DXKeeper has two advantages over Fast Log Entry: 1. Errors you make while entering QSOs with FLE will only be reported when you import the ADIF file exported from FLE into DXKeeper; DXKeeper immediately reports entry errors. 2. Ops who have employed both approaches report that entering QSOs with DXKeeper is faster -- after they've mastered its keyboard shortcuts: https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper/Help/KeyboardShortcuts.htm#Main%20window%20shortcuts
If you decide to use FLE, I strongly suggest recording the first 10 QSOs from your paper logbook, directing FLE to generate an ADIF file, and importing that file into DXKeeper to quickly expose any misunderstanding you may have about how to enter QSOs in FLE, If you decide to use DXKeeper, the Capture window will continue to be optimized for recording QSOs in real time, but it's a good idea to check the "Optimize for realtime QSO entry" box after a session of entering "already completed" QSOs. 73,
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w5ec
I did use FLE. Once I got the hang of it, it was a snap. All my paper logs are now on DXKeeper.
Thanks for the info. Bill W5EC
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