[Ham-Mac] QST for OS X, fldigi and Aether Users

[Richard Kriss]

If you use OS X, fldigi and Aether for logging and uploading QSOs to LoTW, you may be interested in an AppleScript that I have been using.

The AppleScript works in conjunction with a fldigi macro button that logs the QSO to the fldigi logbook and at the same time transfers key QSO data to Aether so the QSO can be uploaded to LoTW with a mouse click. 

I use the script for normal daily QSO’s but it is really useful for working the National Park on the Air (NPOTA) stations. It transfers the park unit ID number from the fldigi Xch box to Aether; and Aether’s search engine will let you know if you have already worked that Park ID number and if the QSO has been confirmed on the ARRL’s LoTW.

Do not confuse this AppleScript with the orphaned (no longer supported) Python script that used to transfer only LoTW data to Aether.

There may be a better way manage the NPOTA contacts but this one works for me.

If interested, drop me an email at aa5vu at arrl.net.

73 Dick AA5VU