QSO Data

### Managing QSO Data

TQSL contains a simple ADIF file creator and editor that can be used to create small files that can then be signed as TrustedQSL files.

N.B. The QSO Data editor in TQSL is quite rudimentary, intended only as a means for those who do not have access to a full-featured logging program to create TrustedQSL files. The QSO Data editor handles only the most critical QSO data fields. If you load an ADIF file created by a logging program into the TQSL QSO Data editor, then save the file, fields of the records will likely be lost in the editing process. Bottom line: Don't use the QSL Data editor to edit a file generated by a logging program. Or if you do, save the file into a new ADIF file, leaving the original file intact.

Enter QSO data by selecting the File menu Create New ADIF file command. That will display the QSO Data dialog:

This dialog allows you to enter the QSO data used in TrustedQSL files.

Once a QSO record is entered, you can add another by choosing the Add QSO button. When more than one QSO record is present, you can use the arrow buttons to step through the records. Note, though, that you cannot step away from a record that has an error in it. This includes the blank record at the end if you have just clicked Add QSO.

You can delete a QSO record from the list via the Delete button.

Once the QSO records have been entered, click Ok to save them to an ADIF file of your choice.

You also can edit an ADIF file you've saved. Choose Edit existing ADIF file from the File menu. You'll be able to choose the file to edit, after which the QSO Data dialog will appear containing the QSO records from that file.

The following fields are required by ARRL's Logbook of the World server to match your QSO:

Call Sign

The call sign of the station worked.

UTC Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

The QSO date in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC, sometimes called GMT) must be entered in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2002-08-11 for August 11, 2002).

UTC Time (HHMM)

The QSO time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC, sometimes called GMT or Zulu time) can be entered in HHMM or HH:MM format. Seconds may be used too (HHMMSS or HH:MM:SS).

Mode

This list shows the modes recognized by TrustedQSL. See the ADIF Modes tab in the Preferences section of the File menu to create a mapping for modes not listed here.

Band

This is the band that the QSO took place on. In the case of crossband QSOs, this is the band that your station transmitted on. All amateur bands from 137 kHz (2190 meters) through the millimeter waves are supported by TrustedQSL.

The following fields are optional:

RX Band

This field should be left blank unless you are recording a crossband QSO (where you transmit on one band and receive on another). In the case of crossband QSOs, this is the band that your station received on. All amateur bands from 137 kHz (2190 meters) through the millimeter waves are supported by TrustedQSL.

Frequency

This field allows you to enter the exact frequency that the QSO took place on. It corresponds to the Band field; in the case of crossband QSOs, this is the frequency that your station transmitted on. Frequency is not required. In fact, the contents of the frequency field are not checked at all. Whatever you enter there will be placed into the ADIF file.

RX Frequency

This field should be left blank unless you are recording a crossband QSO (where you transmit on one band and receive on another). It corresponds to the RX Band field. In the case of crossband QSOs, this is the frequency that your station received on. Frequency is not required. In fact, the contents of the frequency field are not checked at all. Whatever you enter there will be placed into the ADIF file.

Propagation Mode

This field is used to record the propagation mode used for the QSO, if known. It is used primarily to distinguish among the various VHF/UHF propagation modes for those awards that use the information. It is also used to designate Satellite QSOs for DXCC, WAS, VUCC and other awards or endorsements available for contacts via amateur satellites. Note: The propagation modes listed on this menu are those found in the ADIF specification and is not necessarily a complete list of all possibilities.

Satellite

If you have selected Satellite as the Propagation Mode, you can use this field to select the specific amateur satellite that you used for the QSO.