[PPRAANet] Help with logging software

[dennis raphael]

Since getting my general lic about 4 months ago I finally purchased an Icom 7300 that had an antenna tuner with it. I have connected an end feed 60 foot antenna, downloaded the FT8 software, gridtracker, signed up for qrz.com, and even got registered on LOTW with its postcard, password etc.  I am amazed I have actually made some ft8 contacts and heard folks talk but currently I am maintaining a vow of silence. I understand there are many approaches to logging software but assume for now I will use LOTW and QRZ. At some point in the future, I may change and can learn to upload my files to a new logger?  Gridtracker appears to be downloading some contacts to lotw and qrz ie I see contacts in both programs only a couple confirmations.

That is the backstory here is what I need:
I would like to meet with someone (I will buy a coffee, donuts, drinks?) or meet at your house or mine with my laptop to talk me through:

uploading files between lotw and qrz (elsewhere in the future)
how to confirm contact requests on lotw and qrz
how to manually input contacts if I want and when would I do so
where are the logs if any on wsjtx or do they live in gridtracker
etc
Bottom line is I really don't understand the process of logs and would like to see it on my computer and in the programs I have. I am usually available in the afternoons or evenings. After playing with  LOTW , gridtracker and QRZ I really would like to see it in person and not try to figure it out by email. It will be much easier and faster for all concerned. If anyone is interested in  this task...PS I live near flintridge and academy ie near NE colo spg. Thanks,
dennis

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Dennis Raphael
719-650-4071
dennisraphael at hotmail.com