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--- howto:fielddaylog [2020/06/26 15:04] – va7fi
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-====== Field Day Log ======
+~~NOTOC~~
+====== 2020 Field Day Log ======
-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.
 ===== During the Contest =====
-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.
-  * 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 **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 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.
 {{ :howto:log1.png }}
 ===== 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}}.
 {{ :howto:log2.png }}
+u===== 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]]
-  * 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 }}
   * Copy the green sections from the spreadsheet at the bottom of the next screen: \\ {{:howto:log4.png }}
+  * 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.
+===== 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''.
+  * 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.