Having trouble getting QSL confirmations
I've been using VARAC on an off for a few years. I have logged and uploaded all of my VARAC contacts with mode=DYNAMIC as per ADIF standard. However, out of about 50 contacts, I have yet to receive one confirmed contact in any of the logging systems that I participate in: LOTW, QRZ, eqsl.cc . I am thinking that it must be some error with how I am logging. Can anyone provide info about how they log QSOs on VARAC in their logging software, especially if they are getting confirmations. I am using Ham Radio Deluxe & have followed the instructions provided by that maker within their online manual. Thanks in advance for any replies. 73 de kg9ni
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Ernie, you are correct on QSOs being confirmed as DATA QSOs and I meant to mention that in my original response. I also meant to mention that with QRZ, this is no problem at all as they do accept Vara HF for a mode. Everyone should keep in mind their personal objectives and goals for QSO confirmations (QSLs). If you are looking for ARRL awards, it's one thing. If you just like to have confirmations that won't count for any ARRL awards, that is another. QRZ has tons of great awards. They just don't have anything to do with the "official" ARRL awards program. Same thing goes for the neat email QSLs that everyone is sending now. They are nice but they do not count for anything in the ARRL awards system. Jason made a good comment also, having Vara HF map to DATA in the LOTW system. I also use N3FJP ACL and it is fantastic, by the way.
David ND1J