How do I log a FISTS member number in my logbook program?
Logbook programs normally have a field named "Comment", "Notes" or similar that allow you to type in
random information about the QSO.
Add the FISTS member number to this field like this with a space between 'FISTS' and the number: FISTS 98765
If you have other information you want to add, separate it from the 'FISTS' and the number by using spaces, e.g.
Temp 20C FISTS 98764 lots of QSB
Some logbook programs (including FISTS Log Converter's own 'internal' logbook) have a specific "FISTS" field
that you can use instead.
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Will FISTS Log Converter work on Linux or Mac?
FISTS Log Converter will run on Linux by using 'Wine' if these
instructions are used.
It may run on a Mac using Wine if the Mac has an x86 processor,
although I am unaware of anybody trying this.
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Do I really need to install the latest version of FISTS Log Converter?
If you want to use the program with a new on-air activity or award that is not supported by your current version of the program,
then yes.
Otherwise, no, you don't need to install new versions if you don't want to.
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How do I add or remove columns from the logbook's QSO List?
Right-click anywhere in the QSO list and choose the menu item "Show or Hide Columns" and
tick or un-tick the box for the column.
Alternatively to hide a column, right-click inside the column and choose the menu item "Hide 'xxx' Column"
where 'xxx' is the column title.
If you later want to restore the default columns and their order, right-click in the list and choose the menu item
"Reset Column Layout".
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How do I change the order of the columns in the logbook's QSO List?
Click on the column title (e.g. "Comment") and drag it left or right to the position that you want.
If you later want to restore the default columns and their order, right-click in the list and choose the menu item
"Reset Column Layout".
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How do I add or remove columns from the logbook's "Log new QSOs" window?
To add a column, right-click on any one of the existing column titles (e.g. "Comment"), choose the menu item "Show Column" and
choose the name of the column.
To had a column, right-click in the column title and choose the menu item "Hide xxx Column" where 'xxx' is the column title.
If you later want to restore the default columns and their order, click the
"Reset Layout" button at the bottom right.
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How do I change the order of the columns in the logbook's "Log new QSOs" window?
Click on the column title (e.g. "Comment") and drag it left or right to the position that you want.
If you later want to restore the default columns and their order, click the
"Reset Layout" button at the bottom right.
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Why do I have a list of QSOs under
"RECOMMENDED: Add FISTS member numbers to your log entries for these QSOs"?
For Awards, FISTS Log Converter will figure out current club members' numbers without the need to log them.
However, if they later cease to be a current member (e.g. become Silent Key),
they will be removed from the club's member list and FISTS Log Converter will no longer know their member number.
For this reason, it is best to
add member numbers to all QSOs
so that they will still be credited towards the Awards
even after their membership lapses or else your progress towards further awards could go backwards over time.
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Why is the award "Completed On" date in the program different to the date on my award certificate?
The "Completed On" date is based purely on the qualifying QSOs available to the program in your log,
so it represents the day on which sufficient points were achieved rather than
when a certificate was issued.
There can be significant discrepancies, e.g. if some of the QSOs you used to earn a certificate took place before you started using electronic logging.
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Why is the xyz on-air activity not in the list?
Activities are added by providing them in updated versions of the program,
so it may be necessary to install the
latest version.
The
Activities Calendar
web page includes the program version numbers necessary for specific on-air activities.
Also, note that the program includes FISTS Europe on-air activities that involve points / results tables rather
than purely social activities.
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