You need to have a QRZ subscription which covers their XML access.
Info from QRZ is better then what I might have cached in N1MM from previous contests.ġ) Using Ham Radio Deluxe Utilities (HRDU) by WD5EAE, I update My Station data using the info pulled from my default logbook.Ģ) Using HRDU, I then update all the imported records based on the QRZ data that matches that call sign. Depending on the number of contacts made, the initial wrap up takes about 30 mins for a small contest to 2 hours or so for a larger contest, not counting writing out paper QSL cards.ġ) Rescore the current contest to make sure everything is up to date.Ģ) File / Export the contacts in a ADIF file.Ĥ) File / Export the Score Summary sheet.ĥ) Go to, select the contest at the top, and submit my claimed score using the details within the N1MM Score Summary sheet.ġ) Create a new logbook (database)in Ham Radio Deluxe to import the contest contacts into.Ģ) Logbook / Import the ADIF file exported from N1MM.ģ) Bulk edit the data to remove the Name which might have been imported as well as the Locator. I use N1MM for contest logging and I use Ham Radio Deluxe as my general logging program and where I import all contacts into if logged in N1MM. At the bottom of the entry window in the Call History Text area you can see that N1MM has found the Operator’s name “Tim” in the call history file.After spending as much time as you can in 48 hours over a weekend to participate in a ham radio contest, there is plenty to do when the clock hits 0000z and the contest comes to an end. You should double check that you have the correct call. But note in the check window above, N1MM has found 2 similar valid calls which both differ by one letter.
The tick to the right of the callsign indicates that the callsign has been found in one of the check files so it MIGHT be correct. I have entered the callsign G0OOD in the entry window. I like to have the “Check Log” window above the entry window, but it is a personal choice as to where on the screen you place it. Secondly, under the “Config” tab check the “Use call history” item To make use of the files you need to set up two items:įirstly, in the main N1MM entry screen click on “Window”, then click on “Check”.
Note that for the major international contests such as CQWWDX, clicking on change may take you to a download server where you can download the latest file provided by N1MM or the contest organiser. This file is then set for every new contest of the same type eg RSGB80mCC – you don’t need to change it for every weekly session. After starting a new log and entering the details of the contest, before clicking ok move to the “Associated Files” tab shown below.Ĭlick on change next to the file type you want to select and navigate to the appropriate folder and file on your PC. The files are selected when you set up each new contest in N1MM.
Both types of files can be edited with a standard windows editor such as Notepad. They can also contains names and comment texts.
Call History files on the other hand can contain other data such as the contest exchange eg CQ Zone, ITU Zone, CW Ops number etc. Partial check files just contain callsigns. Partial Check files are text files with a *.scp extension placed in your windows documents folder under: Documents/N1MMLogger+/SupportFilesĬall History files are text files with a *.txt extension placed in your windows documents folder under: Documents/N1MMLogger+/CallHistoryFiles
Obviously it doesn’t work for the serial number part of a contest exchange. They are an aid to checking that the callsign you have typed in the entry window is likely to be correct, and populate the N1MM entry window with contest exchange information eg CQ Zone, Postcode area, US State etc. Partial Check Files and Call History files contain lists of stations that have previously participated in contests in general or a particular contest.