[Dx4win] FFMA in Custom Database

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

BTW, the format that emphasizes needed grids is the one I have been using
this year.  It is much easier to see what is needed compared to the example
sheet on the DX4WIN web page.


On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 7:54 AM Larry Burke <wi5a at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Thanks, Jim.
>
>
>
> *From:* Jim Reisert AD1C <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 17, 2021 8:52 AM
> *To:* Larry Burke <wi5a at sbcglobal.net>
> *Cc:* Mike Cizek W0VTT <mgcizek at gmail.com>; DX4WIN Reflector <
> DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Dx4win] FFMA in Custom Database
>
>
>
> This might help:
>
>
>
> https://dx4win.ad1c.us/VUCC/
>
>
>
> I am still working on it.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 7:19 AM Larry Burke <wi5a at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks, Mike. If that's the case, you're right. DX4WIN seems pretty useless
> for FFMA tracking. I'm familiar with Lance's spreadsheet and KV5W's
> database. I was hoping for something more "automated" based on my log.
>
> Larry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Cizek W0VTT <mgcizek at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 8:15 AM
> To: 'Larry Burke' <wi5a at sbcglobal.net>; DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [Dx4win] FFMA in Custom Database
>
> Hello Larry,
>
> There are better tools for tracking FFMA.  When you use one of the custom
> awards in dx4win, you must first tell the program to apply a QSO to a
> custom
> award.  So, for every 6m QSO, you would need to go back and fill in the
> Custom Award (FFMA) and Custom Award Value (grid square) for each QSO
> individually.
>
> W7GJ has a tracking program on his web site: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/
> and KV5W maintains an on line database for FFMA chasers.  Info on his QRZ
> page.  These are probably the most convenient tools to use.
>
> GL with the chase.
>
> ----
> 73,
> Mike Cizek W0VTT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net <dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Larry Burke
> Sent: Thursday, 17 June, 2021 07:57
> To: DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Dx4win] FFMA in Custom Database
>
> I'm feeling a bit ignorant on how to create a report showing the grids I
> have worked for credit towards the Fred Fish Memorial Award (488 US
> mainland
> grids).  I've never had the need to create a custom report until now, so
> this part of my DX4WIN experience is lacking.
>
>
>
> I have the Custom Award Database (v 21.3 2021/04/03 21:44:03) in my "save"
> directory and can generate a report showing the grids that are in the
> program, but that report is not populated with the grids I have worked. It
> actually shows no grids worked.
>
>
>
> I am missing something somewhere. Can someone walk me through,
> step-by-step,
> the process of  getting a report that shows FFMA award status using logbook
> data?
>
>
>
> Larry K5RK
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> DX4WIN mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> DX4WIN mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:DX4WIN at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>
>
> --
>
> Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, https://www.ad1c.us
> <http://www.ad1c.us>
>


-- 
Jim Reisert AD1C, <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>, https://www.ad1c.us
<http://www.ad1c.us>