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KQ6X Raymond Tompkins
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 07:47 PM          Msg. 1 of 7
Well, I guess I must be doing something silly because I cannot save the outbox .adi file in .adi format. I'm running Windows 7 and when the file is displayed there is no [save] icon. If I click [Ctrl], it only gives me the option to save as a .txt file. If I try to import into Excel, it rejects the file. I know I've downloaded .adi files in the past and I'm not sure if this is a senior moment, a Windows 7 moment, or what. I'm sure help is on its way, right? Thank you.
KQ6X Raymond Tompkins

N1ORK Orest Andy Zajac
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Posted: Oct 27, 2011 09:29 PM          Msg. 2 of 7
Ray,
In your OutBox scroll down to the bottom and hit the link that says 'Download Log in ADIF format'
On the next screen, hit the link that says '.ADI File'
You should get a window that asks if you want to open or save the file. It should be named KQ6X.ADI. Then you just hit the save and tell it where you want to save it, such as your Download folder.

At least that's how I just did it. Also, I am using VISTA.
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Andy - n1ork

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Edited by N1ORK Orest 'Andy' Zajac on Oct 27, 2011 at 09:30 PM

N2NXZ James
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Posted: Oct 29, 2011 02:05 AM          Msg. 3 of 7
I will make it simple...EQSL`s are great...but the whole ADIF file thing is off the wall.
Life is too short to figure that stuff out.
Not about to search the FORUM looking for answers...as it is like a second job.
Sending an EQSL should be easier than what it is...PERIOD.
Jim,N2NXZ...computer sick :(
N2NXZ James

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Posted: Oct 29, 2011 10:02 AM          Msg. 4 of 7
What are you having trouble with Jim? Maybe someone here can help. Don't want you to be discouraged with eQSL.
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VE3OIJ P. Darin Cowan
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Posted: Nov 8, 2011 04:36 AM          Msg. 5 of 7
I've oft wondered how many people think eQSL is hard, but use LotW which is harder by any measure since it involves software, digital certificates, and a lot of hassle.
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VE3OIJ Darin Cowan

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Posted: Nov 8, 2011 12:16 PM          Msg. 6 of 7
Well said Darin. LOTW is hard to set up and is not user friendly. Just wait till people have to renew their certificates. It took me 3 calls to ARRL to get it fixed. I finally got my DXCC with LOTW, so I don't know if I will bother with LOTW after my certificates expire.
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KQ6X Raymond Tompkins
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Posted: Nov 29, 2011 06:01 PM          Msg. 7 of 7
Well, I did finally get the .adi file to "work" by clicking "save target as". I then imported it into my logger, N3FJP's ACLog. I had to download and import the eQSL's because I needed to check things. Now, about LoTW Certificates. I found it to be easier than expected the second time around. The published instructions are easy to follow but to each his own regarding what is easy and what is not. I do eQSL for those who do not use LoTW and/or the Bureau. Now, I am having a problem with eQSL. See next post.
KQ6X Raymond Tompkins