[Dx4win] How to Reconcile LoTW/DX4Win Data?

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

--- Eric Rosenberg <wd3q at starpower.net> wrote:

> I've uploaded my logs to LoTW and gotten the results, which are a bit 
> confusing.
> 
> - The DXCC numbers are different, as they (obviously) don't include the 
> cards I've gotten since my last DXCC submission (cards only) are 
> (again, obviousl) not included in my LoTW upload information.
> 
> Therefore I assume I'll need to separately submit the cards for 
> checking. Can I also assume the results will be added to my LoTW 
> database for me to download from the LoTW site?

Hi Eric,

Let's first separate CONFIRMATIONS from SUBMISSIONS.  The LoTW report file you
can download from ARRL only shows confirmations, not DXCC totals or standings. 
This file can be imported into your DX4WIN log for the purpose of updating the
"Upload Confirmed" flags.  This allows you to track your DXCC confirmed status
based on both paper and LoTW confirmations.

You can also access your DXCC ("submitted and approved") standings (award
totals) via the LoTW web site once your log and DXCC standings are linked
together (one-time action).  This will only reflect those confirmations which
you have submitted and ARRL has approved.  You still need to submit an
endorsement application in order to update your DXCC award totals.

If you have QSL cards that confirm entities that are NOT confirmed on LoTW,
then you must submit them the way we always have done in the past.  LoTW
entries must be submitted separately.  One thing I don't understand is how to
combine these into a "single" submission for the purposes of avoiding the
multiple submission per year fee.

I hope this makes sense.

73 - Jim AD1C


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