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Not in the log? That does happen for a variety of reasons and can be a problem when trying to work not only us but any DXpedition running big pile-ups. To improve your chances of getting into the log correctly in the first place we suggest you try the following; |
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Use standard phonetics - see the sidebar >>. |
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Unexpected non-standard phonetics can make difficult copy. |
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Listen
to the operator. Simple huh? ...many don't do it. |
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Are you 100% sure our operator was returning your call? There could have been another station calling us with a similar call to your own - listen. |
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If you believe you made a 100% QSO but don't appear in the log it may be due to a simple and unintentional typing error. It may be possible to resolve problems of this nature, but you must be able to prove it was a good contact. The following will assist: |
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Record your QSO on audio tape, MiniDisc or on your PC. |
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Replay it to yourself and check. Was it a good QSO? |
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Can you clearly hear our operator repeat your callsign 100%? If it is absolutely clear and you are logged incorrectly then it must be a typing error during entry. If you can't make it out 100% then unfortunately you never made the QSO. |
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What next? Get a copy of your QSO recording into your computer. |
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Please don't send us a WAV file - they are way too large! |
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Real Audiotm encoder software is freely available from; http://jimhartley.com/ratutor.html RealProducertm 8.5 Basic available from (bottom of page); http://www.realnetworks.com/products/producer/basic.html Both of these will convert a large WAV file into a smaller RA file. Have a play, they're easy to use! |
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Send us your QSO details (Date, UTC, Band, Mode & Callsign) and the RA file so our QSL Manager (who has the final say) can make an informed decision on the validity of your log entry. |
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If in doubt, and you are able to, then please re-work us... just to make sure |
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Contact the VK9ML QSL Manager here: |
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...good luck in the pile ups! |