Online Logbooks

Swisslog supports realtime logging for the following online logbooks:

• Club Log

• eQSL

• HAMLOG

• HAMQTH

• HRDLOG

• QRZ (subscription needed)

• Broadcast QSO data via UDP messages

IMPORTANT: Club Log and eQSL requires SSL connections with TLS 1.2 which is only supported in Windows Vista or higher. If you have Windows XP all Club Log and eQSL functions will be disabled.

For LoTW and eQSL Swisslog implement a special synchronization functions. Please read these chapters: LoTW Support.and eQSL Support.

The table below shows the functions available for every online logbook:

This chapter is divided in 2 sections:

• Configuration:
  • Club Log
  • eQSL
  • HAMLOG
  • HAMQTH
  • HRDLOG
  • QRZ
  • UDP
• Logbook upload:
  • Club Log
  • HAMLOG
  • HAMQTH
  • HRDLOG
  • QRZ

When a QSO has been succesfully uploaded to any online logbook, Swisslog will set the corresponding fields for every online logbook. For Club Log, HAMLOG, HAMQTH, HRDLOG and QRZ it will set the following fields (where LOGBOOKNAME is the name of the online logbook):

• L_LOGBOOKNAME_QSO_UPLOAD_DATE:     Date of upload.
• L_LOGBOOKNAME_QSO_UPLOAD_STATUS:  Indicator to designate if a QSO has been correctly uploaded (0 = not uploaded, 1 = Uploaded).

In case of eQSL the following fields will be set:

• L_eQSL_SEND_DATE:    Date of upload.
• L_eQSL_SENT:               Indicator to designate if a QSO has been correctly uploaded or accepted (0 = not uploaded, 1 = Uploaded).
• L_eQSL_Status:              This field will contain "Uploaded" when QSO has been correctly uploaded.

Configuration

Go to Options | Online Logbooks, select the corresponding tab and read the details for every online logbook:

Club Log

IMPORTANT: If you have defined different My QTH with different callsigns, you have to add ALL your callsigns in your Club Log account (in your Club Log account go to Settings | Callsigns). Otherwise you will get an error if you try to save QSO in real time or upload your logbook using a callsign which doesn't exists in your Club Log account.

• e-mail and Password: enter here your Club Log log in details in order to Upload/Save QSO in Club Log.
• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in Club Log everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). If you delete a QSO from the Add QSO function or in any Logbook view it will be also deleted in Club Log (if previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog, otherwise you will get an error message). If you edit a QSO previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog it will also be edited in Club Log. NOTE: if you delete more than one QSO from a logbook view these QSO won't be deleted in Club Log. You have to upload a new full logbook with the "Clear existing log" option checked (read Club Log - Upload logbook) or delete one QSO every time.

• Query and Set DXCC entity from ClubLog: The Swisslog's country table is very well maintained and updated regularly offering a very accurated and updated DXCC allocations. However this option may be useful to retrieve the correct DXCC allocation for a very new DX operation from entities where currently you can't get the DXCC allocation by its callsign (i.e: VK9). Just in case there is not available a recent updated country table.

  When activated (by default it's deactivated), when adding new QSOs or when a DX spot is received in the DX message window, Swisslog will perform a query to get the DXCC info from Club Log instead of the Swisslog's Country Table. This query is very accurated because the QSO Date is used for the query when adding new QSOs. In DX spots date used is when the DX spot is received.  

• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages.
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

eQSL

• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in eQSL everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). NOTE: If you delete or edit a QSO in Swisslog previously saved in eQSL, it won't be deleted/edited in eQSL! You have to delete/edit it manually in your eQSL account as well (eQSL doesn't offer this feature for external programs).
• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages. Also useful when editing QSOs in Swisslog and you want to avoid all "Dupe QSO" messages when saving again.
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

For eQSL Swisslog implements a special synchronization function. Read this chapter to know how to do it.

You can set the text to be specifically added as comments in your eQSL card. Please read Note field.

HAMLOG

Swisslog implements an unique feature supporting multiple callsign configuration for HAMLOG!

• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in HAMLOG everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). If you delete a QSO from the Add QSO function or in any Logbook view it will be also deleted in HAMLOG (if previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog, otherwise you will get an error message). NOTE: if you delete more than one QSO from a logbook view these QSO won't be deleted in HAMLOG. You have to delete one QSO every time.
• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages.
• Password: set your password for every of your different HAMLOG accounts (callsign used as user name). IMPORTANT: password must contain only numbers or letters, minimum 5 and maximum 10 characters length.
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

Swisslog also implements a function to upload your full/partial logbook to HAMLOG (read HAMLOG - Upload logbook).

HAMQTH

IMPORTANT: If you have defined different My QTH with different callsigns, you have to add ALL your callsigns in your HAMQTH account (in your HAMQTH account go to Settings | Add New Callsign based on this). Otherwise you will get an error if you try to save QSO in real time or upload your logbook using a callsign which doesn't exists in your HAMQTH account.

• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in HAMQTH everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). If you delete a QSO from the Add QSO function or in any Logbook view it will be also deleted in HAMQTH (if previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog, otherwise you will get an error message). If you edit a QSO previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog it will also be edited in HAMQTH.  NOTE: if you delete more than one QSO from a logbook view these QSO won't be deleted in HAMQTH. You have to upload a new full logbook or delete one QSO every time. Please also note that when editing a QSO you can change all fields except band, otherwise QSO will be rejected by HAMQTH.
• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages.
• Callsign and Password: enter here your HAMQTH log in details in order to Upload/Save QSO in HAMQTH.
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

Swisslog also implements a function to upload your full logbook to HAMQTH (read HAMQTH - Upload logbook).

HRDLOG

• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in HRDLOG everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). If you delete a QSO from the Add QSO function or in any Logbook view it will be also deleted in HRDLOG (if previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog, otherwise you will get an error message). If you edit a QSO previously saved in realtime with Swisslog it will also be edited in HRDLOG.  NOTE: if you delete more than one QSO from a logbook view these QSO won't be deleted in HRDLOG. You have to delete one QSO every time.
• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages.
• On Air status: send periodically frequency, mode, callsign, TRX and antenna used: check this option to set the ON AIR status in HRDLOG. Swisslog will send every 60 seconds the frequency, mode and callsign, transceiver and antenna defined in the selected MyQTH/Working Conditions. IMPORTANT: The QSO Entry window must be open otherwise no info is sent.
• User Name and Upload Code: enter here your HRDLOG User name and the Upload Code in order to Save QSO in HRDLOG. Please don't confuse the upload code with your password to access your account!
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

HRDLOG supports uploading QSO from different callsigns in the same HRDLOG account so you don't have to worry if you have defined different My QTH with different callsigns. Swisslog will do all the work for you.

Swisslog also implements a function to upload your full/partial logbook to HRDLOG (read HRDLOG - Upload logbook).

QRZ

IMPORTANT: In order to save QSO in realtime in your QRZ Account you have to be a QRZ subscriber. This feature doesn't work for free users.

Swisslog has an unique feature supporting multiple callsign configuration for QRZ!

• Upload QSO automatically when saving QSO (realtime logging): check this option to save your QSO automatically in QRZ everytime you save a QSO in Swisslog (deactivated by default). If you delete a QSO from the Add QSO function or in any Logbook view it will be also deleted in QRZ (if previously uploaded or saved in realtime with Swisslog, otherwise you will get an error message). NOTE: if you delete more than one QSO from a logbook view these QSO won't be deleted in QRZ. You have to delete one QSO every time.
• Disable error messages / warnings after saving: check this option if you want to disable error / warning messages such as "Dupe QSO", "Server is not responding" etc. sent by the server when QSO upload fails. This is especially useful when working linked with external programs such as MixW, WSJT-X, JTDX, etc. This way we avoid that saving request from the external program is not blocked by these kind of messages. Also useful when editing QSOs in Swisslog and you want to avoid all "Dupe QSO" messages when saving again.
• API Key: Set your logbook API Key for every of your different callsigns. Check your API Key in your QRZ account.
• Timeout (seconds): Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in this field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before halting the current operation. The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

Swisslog also implements a function to upload your full/partial logbook to QRZ (read QRZ - Upload logbook).

UDP

After saving a QSO, you can send basic QSO fields to external programs or services via UDP message to any IP address / port in N1MM XML and/or ADIF Format (selectable).

Swisslog will send the following fields: Callsign, Date, Start Time, End Time, Band, QRG, Mode, RSTS, RSTR, QTH Locator, Operator, QTH, Comments, Prop Mode, Sat Name, MyCall and Operator Call (these last two fields are defined in MyQTH). This is a sample of a QSO in N1MM XML format:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?>
<contactinfo>
<app>Swisslog</app>
<call>EA3GCV</call>
<timestamp>2024-03-15 16:52:26</timestamp>
<mycall>EA3GCV</mycall>
<operator>EA3GCV</operator>
<name>Jordi</name>
<qth>Sitges</qth>
<mode>PACKET</mode>
<band>420</band>
<rxfreq>43530800</rxfreq>
<txfreq>43530800</txfreq>
<snt>599</snt>
<rcv>599</rcv>
<gridsquare>JN01VF</gridsquare>
<propmode>SAT</propmode>
<satname>IO-117</satname>
<comment>This is sample of QSO</comment>

NOTE: N1MM XML format doesn't have a specific XML tag  for Prop Mode and Sat Name. Swisslog sends these fields as satname and propmode.

Logbook Upload

Club Log Upload

Read this section here which is included in the Club Log Tools chapter.

HAMLOG Upload

Use this function to upload your logbook into HAMLOG. Select the callsign to upload from the dropdown list (contains all callsigns added in all your My QTH). QSO will be uploaded in sequence (one QSO after another) sorted by date. 

NOTE: If you have not configured yet your HAMLOG log in details in Options | Online Logbooks, Swisslog will prompt you to enter the log in details the first time you run this function.

You can upload QSO within a range of dates. This is useful in very large logbooks to split the upload by periods of time or when you import QSO from another program and you want to upload only these QSO instead of the full logbook. The range of dates used will be saved so that next time you open this function user knows the last range of dates used. If this option is not checked (unchecked by default) the full logbook will be uploaded.

Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in the timeout field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before skipping to the next QSO.The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

When you are ready press the Upload button. A progress bar is displayed indicating record number and total number of QSOs to be uploaded. Please note that only QSOs not previously uploaded with Swisslog (the ones with L_HAMLOG_QSO_UPLOAD_STATUS = 0) will be selected to upload. In case of any error it will be displayed below. At the end of the process you can save the list of errors in a text file. You can cancel the process at any time by closing the window.

HAMQTH Upload

Use this function to upload your full logbook into HAMQTH. Select the callsign to upload from the dropdown list (contains all callsigns added in all your My QTH).

NOTE: If you have not configured yet your HAMQTH log in details in Options | Online Logbooks, Swisslog will prompt you to enter the log in details the first time you run this function.

When you are ready press the Upload button. Swisslog will export all QSO from the selected callsign in an ADIF file (containing all fields accepted by HAMQTH) then uploaded to HAMQTH. HAMQTH doesn't support partial uploads, full logbook must be always uploaded. The ADIF file will be saved in the HAMQTH folder (located where Swisslog is installed) with your callsign and current date as file name in the following format: CALLSIGN_YYYYMMDD.ADI. If everything is OK you will get a message that your logbook has been uploaded successfully. Otherwise you will get an error message informing you what went wrong.

HRDLOG Upload

Use this function to upload your logbook into HRDLOG. QSO will be uploaded in sequence (one QSO after another) sorted by date. 

NOTE: If you have not configured yet your HRDLOG log in details in Options | Online Logbooks, Swisslog will prompt you to enter the log in details the first time you run this function.

You can upload QSO within a range of dates. This is useful in very large logbooks to split the upload by periods of time or when you import QSO from another program and you want to upload only these QSO instead of the full logbook. The range of dates used will be saved so that next time you open this function user knows the last range of dates used. If this option is not checked (unchecked by default) the full logbook will be uploaded.

Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in the timeout field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before skipping to the next QSO.The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

When you are ready press the Upload button. A progress bar is displayed indicating record number and total number of QSOs to be uploaded. Please note that only QSOs not previously uploaded with Swisslog (the ones with L_HRDLOG_QSO_UPLOAD_STATUS = 0) will be selected to upload. In case of any error it will be displayed below. At the end of the process you can save the list of errors in a text file. You can cancel the process at any time by closing the window.

QRZ Upload

IMPORTANT: In order to upload your logbook in your QRZ Account you have to be a QRZ subscriber. This feature doesn't work for free users.

Use this function to upload your logbook into QRZ. Select the callsign to upload from the dropdown list (contains all callsigns added in all your My QTH). QSO will be uploaded in sequence (one QSO after another) sorted by date. 

NOTE: If you have not configured yet your QRZ log in details in Options | Online Logbooks, Swisslog will prompt you to enter the log in details the first time you run this function.

You can upload QSO within a range of dates. This is useful in very large logbooks to split the upload by periods of time or when you import QSO from another program and you want to upload only these QSO instead of the full logbook. The range of dates used will be saved so that next time you open this function user knows the last range of dates used. If this option is not checked (unchecked by default) the full logbook will be uploaded.

Depending on your internet connection and server work load, the time response from server may vary. Set in the timeout field the maximum time (in seconds) you want to wait before skipping to the next QSO.The default timeout value is 15 seconds.

When you are ready press the Upload button. A progress bar is displayed indicating record number and total number of QSOs to be uploaded. Please note that only QSOs not previously uploaded with Swisslog (the ones with L_QRZCOM_QSO_UPLOAD_STATUS = 0) will be selected to upload. In case of any error it will be displayed below. At the end of the process you can save the list of errors in a text file. You can cancel the process at any time by closing the window.

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