[amsat-bb] Logging and Recording Passes

[Bob- W7LRD]

forward this information on the bb - I can use it 
73 Bob W7LRD 


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From: "Gerald Payton" <gp_ab5r at outlook.com> 
To: "Amsat BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 10:33:33 AM 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Logging and Recording Passes 

In studying videos on the internet and reading emails on the BB, I have noticed a frequent mention of "recording" passes, and eventually "uploading to LoTW." 


My questions are: What is the most common used way of audio recording: a digital handheld recorder or computer software of some kind? I will have a stationary station; not portable handheld. 


Is it common to keep a personal log and then upload it to LoTW? If so, what personal log program is commonly used? 


I normally do not use a logging program and certainly not familiar with LoTW. I looked at it on the ARRL website and it looked complicated. I really do not understand the process 


I listened to a AO-85 pass with my IC-2730A and a Comet GP-6 dual band base antenna, without any preamp, and was very good copy considering. That was encouraging. 


Any help will be appreciated . 


73, 

Jerry AB5R 
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