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IW5ELL Cosimo Musca
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Joined: Sep 9, 2005



Posted: Feb 25, 2007 01:50 AM          Msg. 1 of 2
Hi all!

I've found, in eqsl propagation modes, this "strange" value.

It's valid for eAwards this "echolink" mode? I hope not!

73 de Cosimo iw5ell

73 de Cosimo iw5ell

WA2RSX 73 de OPR: VINCE
Posts: 67
Joined: Apr 3, 2000




Posted: Feb 25, 2007 08:51 AM          Msg. 2 of 2



Ciao Cosimo!

The eQL.cc requirements for acceptable ADIF logging is described at http://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/ADIFContentSpecs.cfm

Echolink, CQ100, etc., are not presently acceptable as an ADIF "MODE".

However, from the FAQ:

How do I handle IRLP or echolink cards?

IRLP and echolink are not "pure" amateur radio modes, so they must be given special treatment. You MUST distinguish between a normal 70cm FM QSO and one that was assisted by an Internet connection, otherwise you are cheating the regular 70cm hams when you enter your logs for a contest or an award.

ADIF logs: Get one of the newer logging programs that supports ADIF 2 and the Prop_Mode field. Then make sure you properly flag your IRLP and echolink QSOs as using that propagation mode.
Manual logs: The Manual Log Entry screen now has a dropdown list for special propagation modes and we have made provisions for IRLP, echolink, and Satellites. There are many other propagation modes possible, such as EME, F2, etc. but we are mostly concerned with IRLP and echolink, because they "cheat" by using the Internet for the long haul.
eQSLs for IRLP or echolink QSOs will be marked as such with verbiage such as "Confirming our 2-way IRLP FM QSO..." etc. and both InBox and OutBox log entries will display IRLP or echolink in the Mode column.

Please make sure your logs have been properly set up with the new propagation mode so that you are not found to be in violation of any of the rules of our contests and awards. If you have any questions about how to change your logs, please Contact a Support Volunteer.


So, perhaps what you are seeing is proper per the FAQ instructions given above. It is my understanding that echolink records are not qualified for the eAwards program from eQSL.cc, but I might be wrong !

73 es HV fun.
de Vincenzo
WA2RSX



WA2RSX 73 de OPR: VINCE