I have been thinking about doing this Lotw,

Can I use any type of logbook, for example can I just enter in my
logbook info into any spreadsheet program like Works, and then convert
it to the proper format (ADIF).

What info needs to be in the logbook that I convert and send to Lotw.

Thank You,

Craig
N0BSA

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I have been thinking about doing this Lotw,

Can I use any type of logbook, for example can I just enter in my
logbook info into any spreadsheet program like Works, and then convert
it to the proper format (ADIF).

What info needs to be in the logbook that I convert and send to Lotw.

Thank You,

Craig
N0BSA


So long as it's in proper ADIF format, it shouldn't be a problem. Most
computer logging programs, if you use one, can produce and ADIF
automatically.

For most ARRL awards, you'll need the following (but check their website for
the definitive requirements)
Call sign
Date & time
Band
Mode

You do not need RST. The mode has to be in the form that they recognize.
Again, check their website.

Dee, N8UZE

wrote:
I have been thinking about doing this Lotw,

Can I use any type of logbook, for example can I just enter in my
logbook info into any spreadsheet program like Works, and then convert
it to the proper format (ADIF).

What info needs to be in the logbook that I convert and send to Lotw.

Thank You,

Craig
N0BSA

My fancy electronic logbook is an Excel spreadsheet. This makes it easy
to asve in any format. I also have an Excel template in which I can
paste my basic data to create an adif file. Very easy to do. LOTW needs
the callsign, date, time, band, and mode. Paste the raw data to the
template, grab and paste the results to a text file, save as text and
give it a .adi suffix.

Gary
AB5RM