OK, another contesting newbie question... This contesting "back office" stuff is kinda getting to be a PITA...
I've always just logged by hand, scratching my contacts on paper and then transferring them to Excel for long-term storage. I have used a few logging programs in the past but haven't picked a favorite yet. I am leaning heavily towards the N3FJP software suite, I tried it out many years ago and have been impressed by the work he and his son have done on the package. If someone can give me a reason to look at another logging program, chime in!
Now, for my contesting question... How many logs do I need to keep? Some contests want paper QSL card verification (but will accept LOTW or eQsl), some want you to use their logbook (QRZ, eQSL), some want Cabrillo, some want ADIF... How do you keep up with all of the expected logging formats? Is it as simple as keep your own log and then upload it to every other online logbook? I have an eQSL account, do I need to get a LOTW account? QRZ? CQ?
Thanks and 73!