HRD and a new call sign

[KE4JOY]

I recently got a new call sign and was wondering how to handle this in HRD. I have several hundred contacts logged in HRD under the previous call but I could not see anywhere how to either start a new log or 'migrate' contacts into a new log.

I ask here because at the moment HRD's website is not responding.

[N4IAG]

I haven't needed to try this, but maybe this is what you're looking for. 

On top menu select Logbook > Databases > Manager > Add. Name it what you want. Then open it by selecting that name you entered.

[KB0ASQ]

That should do it, you just have to make sure you select the correct log when you are running it.  It should default to the last one open.

[W5DQ]

That should do it, you just have to make sure you select the correct log when you are running it.  It should default to the last one open.

If I am understanding this correctly from what you're saying, HRD limits to one own callsign per log? What if I have multiple callsigns to account for in my logbook.

If what is being implied is correct, I might recommend the OP take a look at DX LAB SUITE's DXKEEPER. It allows multiple own calls in a single log file. I have had 3 calls over the years and all three are present and usable in counting for awards and such as well as being able to seperate them out very easily for seeing individual own call's results.

And yes, I have tried HRD and although I didn't dig that deep into it, I found it to be not to my liking hence why I am using DX Lab Suite.

Just my 2 cents into the pot,

Gene W5DQ

[KB0ASQ]

If he doesn't want to create a new database, you can change your callsign under Logbook > Configure > My Station.  It should start logging with the new call sign.  I believe but am not sure that then it will keep all the statistics for awards and such.

And as always make a backup of your database.

[AD6KA]

I recently got a new call sign and was wondering how to handle this in HRD. I have several hundred contacts logged in HRD under the previous call but I could not see anywhere how to either start a new log or 'migrate' contacts into a new log.

You don't want to migrate (add) your QSO's under your old callsign
to ONLY the new callsign log, do you?
Why would you want to do that?
Not all DX stations or even non DX stations keep computer logs
or even have Internet access.

If your old call was KB1XYZ, the stations you worked back then all have
you logged with that call. If you send him a AE1YZ (example of new call) card,
do you think he will send you a card? No. Or if he has Net connection will he
lookup your old call to see if it has changed? No.

Just start a new log with your new call and use that from now on.

For QSLing, awards, DX Tracking and archiving old QSL's,  then COMBINE
the two logs and call them "COMBO LOG" or "ALL QSO's LOG" something.
HRD will let you create as many logs as you want and call them what you want.

When using the "ALL QSO'S LOG" you will know when the callsign switchoff date occured,
most of that have that memorized...or if you forget, just open your NEW callsign log and check the date of your first QSOwith the new call. Simple.
GL ES 73, Ken  AD6KA

[KE4JOY]

Yes, apologies for such a long delay in response.

You are correct I will start a new log for the new call as described.... That is now that I know how.

I can see advantage to multi calls for one book clubs, contests, etc. But not much of concern to me.

Besides I am so used to HRD now.