Hi All, Just a few tips and reminders as we prepare for Field Day next weekend! As we approach Field Day weekend, groups from all over the continent are making final preparations, getting equipment, generators, food, rigs and computers together, antennas airborne, coordinating operating schedules and all the little things that make Field Day go. In many cases they will be on the air for many hours, striving to both show off the amazing hobby of Amateur Radio and turn in a competitive score. It is a huge amount of fun and a heck of a lot of work! Please help reward their great efforts by providing plenty of QSOs for their logs! If you aren't already part of a group and would like to be, please reach out to your local club. It's likely they will be thrilled to have you participate with them! You can find clubs participating in Field Day in your area here: https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator Even if you aren't a contester and you only have an hour to spare from home, please fire up your rig and give as many stations as you can a contact. Everyone you call will really appreciate your QSO and it will make their Field Day that much more enjoyable! In addition, you might be able to pick up a few more states towards your Worked All States Award. You will find a quick start video for using our Field Day log here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEIXuoKWqc Don't wait for Field Day morning to realize you can't find your registration information! Please check now! If you can't find your Field Day password, please go ahead and retrieve it here: https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords If you plan to use a network for Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking our Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here: https://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html Please take a little time well before Field Day, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking! Enjoy tracking how your Field Day is going, even when you are away from the site, as well as how your group is doing collectively on HamDash! We already have 1,225 stations on board! https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/ Encouraging Field Day visitors can change a life (and even affect yours)! When I was 14 years old, a family friend took my Dad and me to a local Field Day on a Saturday evening. That was my first exposure to Amateur Radio. I didn't understand the significance at the time, but the guys had an amazing run going as we arrived at their site. Still, they took the time to explain what was going on, the exchange, and they were completely willing to abandon their run to encourage this shy, 14 year old to take over the mic. I got started, the run resumed and so much was happening, I forgot all about being nervous. Before I knew it I was having a blast! Anyone who has ever been at the bottom of a pile up, running a frequency, knows the thrill. They kindly said I was a natural, and I was hooked! Had it not been for the positive, encouraging spirit of that great group, willing to forego an awesome run for the sake of possibly encouraging a kid, I'd very likely never have become an Amateur Radio operator. I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing today, and there would never have been N3FJP Software for you to use. Those couple hours changed my life and hopefully, through our software, has brought some added enjoyment to yours, too! If you see a visitor with a hint of intrigue in their eye, please offer them that same gracious encouragement that was given to me. It's very possible that you will be helping to shape a destiny, and we will all be better for it! And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our

Hi All, We have two quick announcements for you from N3FJP Software headquarters... Maryland QSO Party 4.6.6 is Now Available! We've updated the in state and out of state versions of the Maryland QSO Party software (4.6.6) for the latest rule changes. As always, upgrades and new programs are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, each program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest versions directly from our web site. ARRL Log Book of The World (LoTW) Server Disruption. The ARRL LoTW server is experiencing a service disruption. We've been receiving lots of e-mail regarding the sudden, recent inability to upload to ARRL's LoTW server, requests for fixes and insights on the timeline for service resumption. The LoTW server requires restoration by ARRL before you will again be able to upload QSOs from our software. Please note that we are not directly affiliated with ARRL. While we have no doubt that the good folks at ARRL are working extremely hard to correct the problem as quickly as possible, we do not have any additional insights to provide regarding LoTW repair time estimates, beyond what ARRL has posted on their web site. For ARRL's latest updates, please visit their link here: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption And for the latest LoTW server status, check this site here: https://status.lotw.arrl.org/ Currently, for this event, (from the link above) ARRL reports that: "We are in the process of responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services, such as Logbook of The World® and the ARRL Learning Center, are affected. Please know that restoring access is our highest priority, and we are expeditiously working with outside industry experts to address the issue. We appreciate your patience. This story will be updated with new developments." And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software.

Hi All, We've been receiving lots of requests from POTA users for Other field capitalization in support of the new POTA parks naming convention, so we've gone ahead and added the option to force upper case characters for each of the Other fields in Amateur Contact Log 7.0.10. Just click Settings > Other Field Titles and Fill Behavior to configure each Other field to your preference. As always, upgrades and new programs are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, each program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest versions directly from the web site. You will find AC Log here: https://www.n3fjp.com/aclog.html And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN https://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here: https://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q61 Enjoy! 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know that.... In Region and Out of Region versions of the New England QSO Party Contest Software (4.3.6) are Now Available! We've updated the in region and out of region versions of the New England QSO Party software (4.3.6) for the new abbreviations and rule changes. It is very important that you upgrade to the latest. The previous versions will still automatically retrieve the new abbreviation list on start, they will be able to log QSOs and appear at first glance to work fine, but because of the new, flipped state / county format, the previous versions will not work properly for anyone that does not upgrade. As always, upgrades and new programs are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, each program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest versions directly from the web site. VHF Contest Log 6.6.8 With Solar Eclipse QSO Party Support is Now Available! We mentioned that we've updated our VHF Contest Log (6.6.8) to also include support for the Solar Eclipse QSO Party in our January announcement, but it wasn't part of the title and a lot of folks missed it. While the SEQP includes HF, the existing grid exchange in the VHF software was the best fit for SEQP's inclusion. Just click Settings > Setup and select Solar Eclipse QSO Party in our VHF Contest Log to operate the SEQP. And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN https://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mai

Hi All, I hope you enjoyed Winter Field Day this past weekend! When I went to submit my Cabrillo file for Winter Field Day yesterday, I discovered that the Winter Field Day folks changed their submittal URL. We've updated Winter Field Day Contest Log 2.8.8 for the new URL. With version 2.8.8, when you click the Open Winter Field Day Log Submission Form link from the WFD Cabrillo form, 2.8.8 will take you to their new submittal URL here: https://winterfieldday.org/submit_report.php As always, upgrades and new programs are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, each program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. You will find the latest Winter Field Day software here: https://www.n3fjp.com/winterfieldday.html To submit your Winter Field Day log, just click File > Write Cabrillo File and complete the form that appears. Then go here to submit your log. You will indicate any bonus points on their submittal form. https://winterfieldday.org/submit_report.php More details are here: How do I submit my contest log entry after the contest is finished? https://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q52 And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN https://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here: https://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q61 Enjoy! http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general

Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know the following updates are now available! VHF Contest Log 6.6.8 - updated to also support the Solar Eclipse QSO Party. While the SEQP includes HF, the existing grid exchange in the VHF software was the best fit for SEQP's inclusion. Just click Settings > Setup and select Solar Eclipse QSO Party. RAC Contest Log 3.6.6 - updated for VE3RHQ point assignment. South Carolina QSO Party Contest Logs 2.7.6 (in state and out of state) - updated for rule change of multipliers by band and mode. Delaware QSO Party Contest Log 1.0.1 (in state and out of state) - we added these new programs to support the Delaware QSO Party! As always, upgrades and new programs are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, each program should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. Reminder - Winter Field Day is This Weekend! Winter Field Day is always loads of fun and I'm looking forward to jumping into the fray this weekend! Make sure you have your program set up and registered before leaving for your Field Day site. If you need to recover your password, you can do that here: https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords Watch the action in real time here on HamDash! Just click Settings > Web Upload Contest Status to configure. https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/session?id=11130 I hope to work you! And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN https://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be remo

Hi All, We hope that everyone is getting set to enjoy the upcoming holidays! This is just a quick note to let you know that we've updated the following programs for the newer Prince Edward Island (PE) and Northwest Territories (NT) abbreviations where applicable. We had already updated the rest of the programs some time ago. ARRL 10 Meter Contest Logs ARRL RTTY Roundup CQ 160 DX North American QSO Party North American Sprint CW Ten - Ten As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. Also, we just renewed our code signing certificate, so you might see the Windows SmartScreen unrecognized program form on installation. If you do, just click More info and then click Run anyway to complete the installation. Lots more installation details are here: https://www.n3fjp.com/help/installation.html Chris, Kimberly and I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, a wonderful Holiday season! And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please see this page here for more information: https://n3fjp.com/upgradetopackage.html N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: https://n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: https://n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN https://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here: https://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q61 Enjoy! http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason

Hi All, Windows 7, 8 & 8.1 users, Chris and I have found a solution, so that your World Map will display! If you've not yet upgraded to AC Log 7.0.9 and then clicked View World map to upgrade Affirmatech Extensions, you are all set. Simply proceed with the automatic upgrade as detailed in our earlier announcement. If you have already installed the latest Affirmatech Extension package, please do the following: - Close AC Log. - Uninstall Affirmatech Extensions from Windows Control Panel - Start AC Log and click View > World Map. This will prompt the reinstallation of AE. Thanks so much for your patience. We really appreciate it! Enjoy! 73, Scott N3FJP http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hi All, It has come to light that one of the embedded tools that Affirmatech Extensions requires to display the maps no longer supports Windows 7. Windows 7 left active Windows support back in 2020. We are looking to see if there is an alternative we can incorporate into Affirmatech Extensions that will also work on Windows 7. If you are running Windows 7 (or possibly Windows 8), please just click the X when prompted for the upgrade for now. We will let you know if we find a solution for Windows 7 users. Thanks for your patience! Stay tuned.... 73, Scott N3FJP http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hi All, We hope you are having a wonderful summer and looking forward to the excitement of the fall / winter contest season! This is just a quick announcement to let you know that... VHF Contest Log, 6.6.5, CA QSO Party 4.4.5 & WA Salmon Run QSO Party 4.3.5 are Now Available! All three programs have been updated for rule changes including: VHF Contest Log 6.6.5 - modified for 10 GHz and up rule changes. CA QSO Party 4.4.5 - Modified for rule changes including revised section abbreviation list. WA QSO Party 4.3.5 - Modified for rule changes including revised section abbreviation list. As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: http://www.n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: http://www.n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps: http://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q61 Enjoy! 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hi All, A few reminders for next weekend's Field Day event: Upgrade to Field Day Log 6.6.7 Required! ARRL Field Day is just 7 days away! If you haven't started to prepare, now is the time! First, please be sure to upgrade to version 6.6.7 of our ARRL Field Day software in advance, so that you can log the new Canadian section abbreviations and apply the latest rule changes. This is a required upgrade. There are several Canadian section abbreviation changes effective January 1, 2023 and you won't be able to log these abbreviations unless you upgrade. Please make sure everyone at your Field Day site is running version 6.6.7! Please check with your buddies and club members now, to make sure they are aware of the needed upgrade! We don't want anyone disappointed next weekend, or any Field Day sites thrown into confusion when an operator attempts to log a changed Canadian section abbreviation with an old version of our software. As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site: https://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html And please also remember that: You will find a quick start video for using our Field Day log here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEIXuoKWqc If you can't find your Field Day password, please go ahead and retrieve it here. https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords If you plan to use a network for Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking our Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here: http://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html Please take a little time now, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking! And the steps to interface many digital programs with our software are here: https://www.n3fjp.com/help/digitalsetup.html Enjoy Field Day! We will be operating from N3FJP headquarters as 1E (home station, emergency power - 100% powered by our new Tesla solar panels and powerwall). We hope to work you! And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our HamDash, WX Warn weather and Amateur Exam Study Buddy applications! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: http://www.n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: htt

Hi All, Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that... Amateur Contact Log 7.0.8 is Now Available! AC Log 7.0.8 upgrades include: MY_State and MY_County fields added to Setup form (Settings > Setup) API enhancements to support Carsten's SatPC32 interface https://moonbounce.dk/hamradio/satpc32-to-aclog-interface.html Updated HamDB to restore functionality for new URL Spot Me on DX Spotting form and via Ctrl + Shift + H Comments now upload to and downloaded from QRZ logbook Awards form labels change to confirmed when appropriate after running Calculate None - Ctrl X now works for rig interface. Restored statistics values in AC Log (View > Statistics). Club Log form saves resize and position Watch List DX spotting alert now displays who spotted the station As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps: https://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html ARRL Field Day Reminder! ARRL Field Day is just 23 days away, so if you haven't started to prepare, now is the time! First, please be sure to upgrade to version 6.6.7 of our ARRL Field Day software in advance, so that you can log the new Canadian section abbreviations and apply the latest rule changes. There are several Canadian section abbreviation changes effective January 1, 2023 and you won't be able to log these abbreviations unless you upgrade. As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site: https://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html As we approach Field Day weekend, groups from all over the continent will be making final preparations, getting equipment, generators, food, rigs and computers together, antennas airborne, coordinating operating schedules and all the little things that make Field Day go. In many cases they will be on the air for many hours, striving to both show off the amazing hobby of Amateur Radio and turn in a competitive score. It is a huge amount of fun and a heck of a lot of work! Please help reward their great efforts by providing plenty of QSOs for their logs! If you aren't already part of a group and would like to be, please reach out to your local club. It's likely they will be thrilled to have you participate with them! You can find clubs participating in Field Day in your area here: http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator Even if you aren't a contester and you only have an hour to spare from home, please fire up your rig and give as many stations as you can a contact. Everyone you call will really appreciate your QSO and it will make their Field Day that much more enjoyable! In addition, you might be able to pick up a few more states towards your Worked All States Award. You will find a quick start video for using our Field Day log here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJEIXuoKWqc If you can't find your Field Day password, please go ahead and retrieve it here: https://juliet.affirmatech.com/passwords If you plan to use a network for Field Day and haven't already done so, it's time to get all the PCs you'll be using together and make sure your network is all set. Complete details on networking our Field Day software using both File Share and TCP methods are here. http://www.n3fjp.com/help/networkinghelp.html Please take a little time well before Field Day, get your PCs together and your network up and running. As always, problems easily solved in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking! Encouraging Field Day visitors can change a life (and even affect yours)! When I was 14 years old, a famil

Hi All, Chris, Kimberly and I are excited to let you know that... ARRL Field Day Log 6.6.7 is Now Available! ARRL has new scoring rules for Field Day 2023, including separate scoring for GOTA stations and an additional power category, so we have updated our Field Day software accordingly. For proper scoring from GOTA stations, please click Settings > Apply GOTA Point Scoring so that it is checked. We've also added the ability to display your score with your power multiplier applied. Just click Settings > Power Multiplier to select. ARRL's complete 2023 Field Day rules are here: https://contests.arrl.org/ContestRules/Field-Day-Rules.pdf As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site: https://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html Upgrades for All Contest Programs are Now Available! We've updated all our 120+ contest programs to include: - Interface with our HamDash online real time scoreboard - Spot Me on DX Spotting form and via Ctrl + Shift + H from the main form to accommodate new self spotting rules - Notes List - click on header to sort by call or frequency As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. Update on HamDash and Developer API Info! HamDash, our new fun, real time, online scoreboard has been running for two major contests now and it is working great, with participation already far exceeding our expectations! We had 617 stations on HamDash for ARRL DX SSB and 656 stations for CQ WPX SSB, with lots of kind words following both contests! https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/ HamDash isn't just for N3FJP Software users. Whichever contest software you choose, we would love to have you join in the fun with us on HamDash! We've just published the HamDash API specifications, so that any contest logging software developer can interface with HamDash. If you would like to see your contest software interface with HamDash too, please encourage your program's developers to implement these HamDash API specs: https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/docs/developers For more details on HamDash, please see our HamDash announcement here: http://www.n3fjp.com/news/news2023-02-27.html And our HamDash help page here: https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/docs/help And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software and Amateur Exam Study Buddy! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: http://www.n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I a

Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know that... CQ WPX Contest Log 4.9.6 is now available! We've updated CQ WPX Contest Log 4.9.6 to interface with our HamDash on line, real time scoreboard! Following HamDash's very successful debut in ARRL DX SSB, we've already been receiving requests from folks eager to enjoy HamDash in CQ WPX SSB next weekend. With CQ WPX Contest Log 4.9.6, you are all set! As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. https://www.n3fjp.com/cqwpx.html HamDash's Debut a Success! We had over 600 stations enjoying HamDash's debut during ARRL DX SSB and lots of kind words for HamDash following the contest! https://hamdash.affirmatech.com/ HamDash is a great platform to reenergize your club members and have even more fun in the contest chair! You'll find lots more details on HamDash in our previous announcement here: http://www.n3fjp.com/news/news2023-02-27.html A Reminder for Jim's AD1C Country List E-mail Updates Now that Amateur Contact Log silently downloads Jim's AD1C country list updates automatically, you may not even be noticing Jim's continued hard work. If you wish to be notified of Jim's country list changes, please be sure to join his announcement e-mail group here: https://mail.country-files.com/mailman/listinfo/announce_country-files.com Maintaining the country list to the detail that Jim freely provides is a much bigger job than you likely realize, so please be sure to thank Jim for his very hard work, for which we are very grateful! And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software and Amateur Exam Study Buddy! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: http://www.n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: http://www.n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the

Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know that a Cabrillo formatting error came to light on submitting my EU-DX log. I also discovered that the country multiplier was not being added, in addition to the zone, for EU countries, so I have corrected that as well. If you participated in the contest this weekend, you will need to use EU-DX Contest Log version 1.0.3 to create your Cabrillo file in a format that will be accepted by the contest robot (File > Write Cabrillo File). Next time you start the EU-DX contest log, it should detect the new version and offer to upgrade for you, but if you have any trouble, you can download the latest directly from the web site: http://n3fjp.com/eudx.html On submitting with EU-DX Contest Log 1.0.3, the robot accepted my QSOs fine and our score calculation was in sync with the robot's. Enjoy! 73, Scott N3FJP http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...

Hi All, Kimberly, Chris and I have several announcements for you! Amateur Contact Log 7.0.7 is Now Available! AC Log 7.0.7 includes the following enhancements: - Added 10 memory fields to the Frequency Change form (Ctrl + F) - Option to silently detect and download AD1C country list updates (File > Download Country Files from AD1C > Ask Before Download) - Upgraded behavior of Watch List alert form (clears automatically, continued access to main form, click Go to tune to spot) - Detects POTA in user customized settings file name and offers to properly configure Other field titles automatically, if necessary - Links added to WXWarn and Amateur Exam Study Buddy from AC Log's View menu - ADIF satellite tags (SAT_NAME and PROP_MODE) on LoTW download, filling fields in AC Log if they are currently empty As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, AC Log should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can follow these AC Log upgrade steps: https://www.n3fjp.com/upgradestepsaclog.html Please be sure to use Winter Field Day version 2.8.5 next weekend! Winter Field Day is next weekend! Please be sure to upgrade to version 2.8.5 of our Winter Field Day software in advance, so that you can log the new Canadian section abbreviations and latest rule changes. There are several Canadian section abbreviation changes effective January 1, 2023 and you won't be able to log these abbreviations or the newly allowed categories for this year unless you upgrade. As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021 and are Internet connected, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site. Additional Amateur Exam Study Buddy Enhancements Now Available! Since releasing Amateur Exam Study Buddy last month, we've received lots of enthusiastic encouragement and great suggestions! We've incorporated as many of your enhancement ideas as possible into the latest version, including: - Added graphics for questions as referenced - Exam mode for simulated exams - Ability to retry missed questions - Ability to select responses by keyboard Amateur Exam Study Buddy is free, there is nothing to download, it is operating system agnostic, will run entirely in your browser and will even work on your phone! Use Chrome or Firefox for best results. Whether you want to upgrade your own license or help a prospective ham along, you will find Amateur Exam Study Buddy here: https://study.affirmatech.com/ Contest Program Updates Now Available! The following contest program updates are now available: All Asia DX 2.2.4 - corrected Cabrillo output format West Virginia (in state 3.3.4 and out of state 3.3.4) - point value QSO rule change New Mexico (in state 2.2.4and out of state 2.1.4) - contest exchange change where RST replaces name These upgrades are free! Just use the same upgrade procedure as detailed in the Winter Field Day section above. ARRL Volunteers on the Air (VOTA)! There's been lots of excitement for ARRL's 2023 year long VOTA event! If you remember the ARRL Centennial in 2014 on which VOTA is structured, you know why! If you are new to Amateur Radio since 2014, you are in for a treat! Following the 2014 Centennial, I had multiple folks tell me that was the most fun year in Amateur Radio that they ever had! I loved it too! Like the early days of the Centennial, many folks have been wondering if we will write a separate program for VOTA, but since ARRL tracks everything on line based on LoTW uploads, Amateur Contact Log works perfectly as is and will do everything we need! For folks operating W1AW/X, we put together a FAQ page that will answer all of your common questions here: http://www.n3fjp.com/news/

Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know that we have updated Canada's new RAC section abbreviations in all our affected contest programs. Details on these changes are here: http://va7eca.ca/radio-amateurs-of-canada-making-changes-effective-jan-1-2023 These upgrades are required to properly log Canadian sections in contests effective January 1, 2023, so please be sure to install the latest versions. The affected programs include: ARRL 160 Meter Contest Log 5.0.3 ARRL Field Day Contest Log 6.6.5 ARRL November Sweepstakes Contest Log 7.3.5 Pennsylvania QSO Party Contest Log 4.8.4 Winter Field Day Contest Log 2.8.5 (additional rule changes also incorporated) We have also updates these state QSO party programs for miscellaneous rule changes: Arizona QSO Party Contest Log (Out of State) 2.4.4 North Carolina QSO Party Contest Log 3.3.4 As always, upgrades are free to registered users. If you are currently running a version of our software released after January 2021, it should detect the new upgrade and offer to retrieve it for you on start. If you have any problem with the automatic upgrade, or you are running an older version, you can install the latest version directly from the web site And in response to the questions we always receive when we neglect to include the following in our e-mail announcements... Package Upgrade Information... If you have registered one or more individual programs and would like to upgrade to N3FJP's Software Package for full use of all our Amateur Radio software, we would be glad to apply the amount that you have registered so far as a credit towards that purchase. Please send us an e-mail directly and we'll let you know your balance. N3FJP's Software Package includes more than one hundred programs for contesting, net management and general logging Amateur Radio applications, as well as our WX Warn weather software! In addition to full use of all these programs, registered package customers are also entitled to receive free passwords for any new software that we add to the package and free upgrades to existing programs. There are no annual / maintenance costs of any kind. Simply register once and you are set with N3FJP Software for life! You'll find all the details on the Register Now page here: http://www.n3fjp.com/purchasepackage.html Donations are Gratefully Accepted! And in response to the often asked question, for which Kimberly, Chris and I are very grateful... "I know your upgrades are free, but I also realize how much time and effort coding these enhancements and new programs take and that your pricing policy doesn't fully reflect that. Can I send you something to show my appreciation for your continued efforts?" Yes, thanks so much, your continued support in any amount is very welcome and deeply appreciated! You can use this page: http://www.n3fjp.com/donations.html or send your contribution by mail, payable to Affirmatech Inc., to: G. Scott Davis 118 Glenwood Road Bel Air, MD 21014-5533 Thank you so much for your continued support! Thanks! As always, thanks for your kind words, support, linking to our web site and spreading the word about our software. Kimberly, Chris and I really appreciate it! We hope that you have a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season!!! 73, Scott, Kimberly and Chris N3FJP, KA3SEQ and KB3KCN http://www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect... p.s. If you want to unsubscribe or need to change your e-mail address for future announcements.... If you wish to be removed from this e-mail list, or you would like to change your e-mail, please see this FAQ here for all the steps: http://www.n3fjp.com/faq.html#q61 Enjoy!