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====== Field Day Log ====== | ~~NOTOC~~ |
| ====== 2020 Field Day Log ====== |
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This is a quick how-to on how to submit electronic logs for for the 2020 Field Day for those who don't have a logging software. | This is a quick how-to for submitting electronic logs for the 2020 Field Day for those who don't have a logging program. |
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===== During the Contest ===== | ===== During the Contest ===== |
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Use the {{:howto:fielddaylog.ods |Field Day Log Spreadsheet}} to log your contacts. | Use the {{:howto:fielddaylog.ods |Field Day Log Spreadsheet}} to log your contacts.((ODS files can be edited using the free and open source program [[https://www.libreoffice.org/ |Libre Office]])) This is optional, but it'll be faster than using paper copies of the {{http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20FD%20Log%20Sheet.pdf |Log Sheet}} and {{http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2018-Field-Day-2-page-dupesheet.pdf |Dupe Sheet}}. |
* Only enter information in the green cells. | * Only enter information in the green cells. |
* Information must be formatted as in the example (case is not sensitive): | * Information must be formatted as in the example (not case sensitive): |
* The **Band** can be a general frequency of the band or the exact frequency. Only the general frequency will end up being submitted. HF are in kHz, and VHF/UHF in MHz. | * The **Band** can be a general frequency of the band or the exact frequency.((Exact frequencies will automatically be converted to the general frequencies later)) HF frequencies are in kHz, and VHF/UHF frequencies in MHz. |
* The **Mode** can be ''cw'', ''dg'' (digital), ''ph'' (phone), or ''fm''. | * The **Mode** can be ''cw'', ''dg'' (digital), ''ph'' (phone), or ''fm''. |
* The **Date** must be either 6/27 or 6/28 in Zulu time. | * The **Date** must be either ''6/27'' or ''6/28'' in UTC time. No other format will work. |
* The **Time** must be in 100's in Zulu time. | * The **Time** must be in hundreds in UTC time. |
* The **Section Code** must be exact. If an operator uses the name instead of the code (ex. "Georgia"), you can use the "Lookup" tab to find the code. | * The **Section Code** must be exact. If an operator uses the name instead of the code (ex. "Georgia"), you can use the "Lookup" tab to find the code. |
* The sections in red are to help and will NOT be copied in the log later. | * The **Notes** column is for your own use. It will not be copied to the log later. |
| * The sections in red are here to help you and will NOT be copied in the log later. |
| * The **Duplicate** column shows callsigns that have already been logged. This may or may not be counted depending on the particular rules. FIXME: I'm not sure if duplicate callsigns count if they are using a different band and/or mode. |
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{{ :howto:log1.png }} | {{ :howto:log1.png }} |
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===== Calculating Points ===== | ===== Calculating Points ===== |
Using the Scoring Tab, fill in the multiplier and bonus points using page 4-5 of the {{http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2020/2020%20Field%20Day%20Packet.pdf |Field Day Packet}}. | Using the Scoring Tab, fill in the multiplier and bonus points using [[https://field-day.arrl.org/fdhelp.php?ref=epwr#epwr |Field Day Entry Form Help]] link or page 4-5 of the {{http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2020/2020%20Field%20Day%20Packet.pdf |Field Day Packet}}. |
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{{ :howto:log2.png }} | {{ :howto:log2.png }} |
===== Formatting The Log ===== | ===== Formatting The Log ===== |
Before the log file can be submitted, the information from the spreadsheet must be converted to the proper format. To do that, use the [[http://b4h.net/cabforms/arrlfd_cab3.php |ARRL Field Day Cabrillo Form]] | Before the log file can be submitted, the information from the spreadsheet must be converted to the proper format. To do that, use the [[http://b4h.net/cabforms/arrlfd_cab3.php |ARRL Field Day Cabrillo Form]] |
* Fill in your station information with the total number of points. Also type the full club name: "Sun Coast Amateur Radio Club Society" : \\ {{ :howto:log3.png }} | * Fill in your station information with the total number of points. Also type the full club name: \\ "Sun Coast Amateur Radio Club Society" : \\ {{ :howto:log3.png }} |
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* Copy the green sections from the spreadsheet at the bottom of the next screen: \\ {{:howto:log4.png }} | * Copy the green sections from the spreadsheet at the bottom of the next screen: \\ {{:howto:log4.png }} |
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* Copy the text generated on the next page into a text file and save it as ''CALLSIGN.CBR'' For example, mine would be ''VA7FI.CBR''. This is the file that will need to be uploaded to the ARRL website. | * The next page will format all that information into the Cabrillo format. Copy the text generated into a text file and save it as ''CALLSIGN.CBR'' For example, mine would be ''VA7FI.CBR''. This is the file that will need to be uploaded to the ARRL website. |
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===== Uploading The Log File ===== | ===== Uploading The Log File ===== |
* Go to the [[https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php |2020 Field Day Entry]] page and click on ''Go To Data Entry''. | * Go to the [[https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php |2020 Field Day Entry]] page and click on ''Go To Data Entry''. |
* The ''CALSIGN.CBR'' file will need to be uploaded in the "Band/Mode QSO Breakdown" and the table on the page also needs to be filled out. | * Unfortunately, the "Band/Mode QSO Breakdown" section of the website needs to be filled in manually (copy/paste doesn't work), but the summary is calculated in the spreadsheet: \\ {{:howto:log5.png}} |
| * That section is also where you upload the ''CALSIGN.CBR'' file from before. |
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