[Dxbase] LOTW Download

[George Harlem W1EBI]

I avoid the problem by updating my main archive DXbase log manually from the 
LoTW QSL record (I only enter DX QSL's, but most of my QSO's are DX).  I 
created a separate database in DXbase called "lotw.mdb" and that's the log 
into which I import the full LoTW .adi file, warts and all.  While there are 
obviously some errors, I am not putting my archive database at risk with the 
download.

George W1EBI

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From: "Bill" <w5vx at hiline.net>
To: <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 09:51:59 -0500
Subject: [Dxbase] LOTW Download

> I know this isn't strictly a DXBase question but...
> 
> I downloaded my info from LOTW back in early July.  The process went 
> fine. I have gotten many additional QSLs showing up on LOTW now and 
> I want to import these as well.  I know that I don't want to 
> download everything again.  When I call up the download window I 
> notice there is a place to put in a date.  I think that the date 
> that is populating that window is about the date that I downloaded 
> last time. Should I use this date? I don't remember the exact date 
> that I downloaded last time so I'm not positive that this is it.  I 
> checked "My account" and it only shows when I uploaded info not downloaded.
> 
> Secondly, the first time I did this I included all information in the
> download.  I ended up getting some info imported into incorrect locations.
> I understand that this isn't the fault of DXBase. Is it better to 
> just include the minimum when queried?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Bill, W5VX
> 
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