The problem with your 'telling' them is you it appears you don't understand what Clublog is and isn't.

Clublog is a online analysis tool to allow you to see statistics/reports about your logbook/QSLs when compared to their set of filters and other logbook QSO information.

Clublog IS NOT an online logbook for logging and editting QSO data on the fly. This is why it DOES NOT have any EDIT features that you have 'told them to add' nor should it have this feature.

The only ONLINE LOGGING apps that I know of are eQSL.cc and QRZ Logbook, neither of which I use since they don't fit my needs and are not very user friendly IMHO. I do however run the entire DX Lab Suite environment for my logging, DXing and digital operating and find it to be very easy to use and a powerful set of tools. I think if you took a little more time and tried to get more familiar with DXKeeper, you'd find it will do exactly what you are asking for. I know it does it for my needs of tracking confirmed QSL cards and LOTW credits.

One other thing I might point out is the LOTW is also NOT a online Logging application but rather a online QSL management system designed to match up QSO info from users and provide statistics on the found matches with the addition of a user interface to allow that data to be used to apply for awards. This is why there is no EDIT function in LOTW also. If you change something in a QSO, you have to re-upload it to LOTW and allow the LOTW database to be updated.

Gene W5DQ

John,

How are you?

From my research, CDE Ham III (and up) controllers WILL not work with the TR-2 rotor. Had 2 of those and could not find a good controller for them so tossed them into the scrap metal heap. I believe the TR-2 was a predecessor of the AR-22 which is a very light duty rotor. Hope you get it going after buying from eBAY.

How the WX in OK these days? My mom told me they have been having cold temps and lots of rain in SW Arkansas lately.

Gene W5DQ

IIRC, I believe the U100/110 controller resolution is 5 degrees per click. I highly doubt that any loop antenna is that narrow on the nulls to make a difference. I have the Pixel Technologies RF Pro-1B loop (38" diameter wide band - no butterfly cap) on the roof using a U110 rotor and it works perfectly. Look on eBAY and get a used on that works and you're in bizness!

Gene W5DQ

All you need is http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/map.php?Lan=E&Frec=50&ML=M&Map=NA&DXC=N&HF=N&GL=N and the ability to copy CW for beacons. With that, if there is any 6M activity into your area, you should be able to see and hear it.

Gene W5DQ

Never been on 60M. 5 channels??? Forgetaboutit!!

Being one of those 'old timers' you refer to (licensed for nearly 40 years - Novice thru Extra), let me say that we're not all like the few you hear grumping about newbies. Many of us old timers like nothing better than to pass on what we have learned to newly licensed hams and to help create a better cohesive brother/sisterhood of fellow hams. Now having said that, I would like to pass on a suggestion concerning your foray into new territory of HF ham radio. It cannot be emphasized enough to listen to the bands (which you sound like you are doing, great!) and see what works and what draws the ire of the community at large. Read up on operating hints for specific modes you're interested in, learn the band plans and gentlemen's agreements for the bands of interest and if possible, visit a station of a local who is active in the modes/bands you're looking at getting into. Ask questions both locally and here on the internet. Provide enough details in your question so that it is clear what you are seeking.

But by all means, get setup and get active. You're going to make mistakes - we all did starting out. Lord knows I still make more than my share of them and hear about it from DX cops and my local buddies (when they catch me ). But "LEARNING BY DOING" is the key.

Welcome to the General segments and have a great time in using the allocations you've earned by upgrading. Along the way, remember to study for the Extra in conjunction with learning about maximizing your current privileges and soon you'll be an Amateur Extra class with full privileges on all bands.

73,

Gene W5DQ
www.radioroom.org

Warned by whom??? What's the penalty being imposed???

I agree that power should be held to the minimum to get the job done but there are times when I hear a station at -20dB and they appear not to hear me when I am running 20W into a 2 el Force 12 C3S. I turn up the power to 30 and try. If I get a reponse, and my report is high, say -10 to -12dB, I can assume I can slide the power back down to 25W but usually I leave it there at 30W for that QSO. I have had to go as high as 45W to make some JT65 QSOs but usually 15-25W is more than enough. I have tinkered with using 5 to 10W but find that that level doesn't get solid results for some of the DX I am chasing on JT65. My default starting level is 20W for all QSOs.

Gene W5DQ

My copy of Don's first book on HF Mobileering was also given to me by the guy that gave me the antenna. It was also signed by Don. I never met Don but I did speak to him on the phone once when I was setting up my mobile station. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to.

73

Gene W5DQ

Tom,

Haven't heard about this. Where did you get the info?

I own a DK-3 (bought from Don years ago) and it is a great mobile antenna. I have worked lots of DX on it. In fact, I worked 3Y0X on Peter I Island using the DK-3 and an FT-100D mobile on 40M.

I also have all 3 of Don's treatises on HF Mobileering. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who does or is planning on doing any HF mobile ops. I also have a prototype remotely tunable antenna (prior to the DK-3 and the screwdriver design) that was given to me from the son of a friend of Don's who reportedly gave Don the idea to use a screwdriver motor to tune his antennas. Not sure if that is all really true but it is a neat antenna design.

Gene W5DQ

Being a Gov't employee, thanks to the 'O'-man, I just earned every Friday off via the Sequestration that kicked in March 1st. Starting in mid April, I'll be at home on the radio, from late Thursday night thru Sunday evening for 22 weeks, as I was forced to take a 20% paycut to "earn" my Fridays off and now CANNOT afford to do much else.

Gene W5DQ

As an added point, I also use N1MM for contesting and DX Lab Suite for everyday logging/ops. On the DXLab website, there are several software 'bridges' listed for download that allow cooperative operating between DXLab and other programs. I use the one for 'bridging' between N1MM to DXKeeper and while I operate N1MM during the contest, DXKeeper is updated in the background and once the contest is over, N1MM easily generates a Cabrillo file to submit for the contest and DX Keeper easily handles uploading to LOTW for QSLing. Since all the interaction was handled in real time during the contest, there is no need for me to create an ADIF file and do any transferring between the 2 programs. Easy as falling down and done in a snap.

Good Luck and once again, a big thanks to AA6YQ and N1MM for outstanding amateur radio software.

73

Gene W5DQ

Art,

If you're referring to Gene W5DQ,  you replying to the wrong fellow.  The OP had the tremors.

Gene W5DQ

That a good deal if it happened like that. I guess I read it a bit different that someone had given someone else 'a helping hand' to complete the exchange. Glad you bagged a new one!

Occasionally if I am bored and hear nothing exciting to fight for, I'll drop in on a DX list net and listen for the entertainment value. Once I actually heard other net stations telling the station attempting to work the DX what the DX had reported to him and then after all the verbal 'hi-fives', the net control boldly exclaimed to the net "GOOD CONTACT GOOD CONTACT" which I guess gave it that seal of approval for DX count Guess those types do their fishing in a barrel with a high powered rifle.

Gene W5DQ

That a good deal if it happened like that. I guess I read it a bit different that someone had given someone else 'a helping hand' to complete the exchange. Glad you bagged a new one!

Occasionally if I am bored and hear nothing exciting to fight for, I'll drop in on a DX list net and listen for the entertainment value. Once I actually heard other net stations telling the station attempting to work the DX what the DX had reported to him and then after all the verbal 'hi-fives', the net control boldly exclaimed to the net "GOOD CONTACT GOOD CONTACT" which I guess gave it that seal of approval for DX count Guess those types do their fishing in a barrel with a high powered rifle.

Gene W5DQ

NO SANDPAPER - Creates rougher surface - even high grit numbers. Use 00 or 000 stell wool and polish them smooth.
No spray. Use No-OX (available in small tubes from most ham supply) or Butternutt 'copper grease'. Do not use an regular oil or lube on the joints. Will not allow good metal to metal contact.
Make sure all solder joints are solid and then cover them back up. You should not need to mess with the rivets unless corroded.
Does the SWR jumping occur during a wind or sitting still? Is the tube clamps between section VERY tight. When I assembled my new 6BTV a while back, I found I had to REALLY crank down to get the tubes to not slip after I put on a very fine layer of No-OX. Ensure your radials are secured too. Are you using any feedpoint impedance loading coil (like the one from DX Eng)?

Good Luck. Let us all know how you progress.

Gene W5DQ