For those who need a copy of GLIST 1.10 to run the programs created by Frosty, there is a copy on the FILE section of the tool bar, but in addition, please find one attached below.

NEW LOGGING FILE FROM FROSTY

For those of you using the N3FJP logging software, in conjunction with tracking GERATOL QSO’s and endorsements, please note, that a new file has been placed out on the website. Go to the main tool bar at top of opening page, then to FILES then to ADDITIONAL AIDS AND FORMS FOR THE GERATOL NET and you will find the latest GNECAC file from Frosty there.

From: Frosty – W0FP
New GNECAC FILE
I added the AC on the end of the name to identify that it is for
N3FJP’s ACLog that produces Microsoft Access database Log files.
One thing that I found out is ACLog doesn’t put the Canadian province abbreviation.
in the state field of the log, so everyone will have to modify their log file
in ACLog adding the 2 letter province abbreviation in the State field
I found out that I can run both ACLog and GNECAC at the same time
that ACLog does not lock the log file while it is open.
ACLog is a great program.

One other thing, I put all of the abbreviations.
for the different items like initial call (IC) in the Comments field of ACLog
I moved the Other8 ACLog field on the main ACLog screen and placed it
between the County field and Country field and I renamed the Other8 field
GERATOL that is where I put the Geratol number.

If there are any questions, just ask. If people are moving their Win-EQF file
to ACLog with an ADIF file, to move the Geratol number from the EQF Track field
to the ACLog Other8 field, you have to rename the ACLog Other8 field
to APP_EQF_TRACK during the ADIF Import in ACLog. After the import
is complete, you name the Other8 field to GERATOL

I hope people enjoy this effort
73 Frosty W0FP

Frosty, thanks for the hard work and time you put into making all our logging files so useful.

GERATOL SILENT KEY UPDATE

With sadness, we have been informed that Fred, W0ULU GERATOL # 878 is now a Silent Key. Fred was a resident of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

We would like to pass along our condolences to all his family and friends on his passing.

NEW GERATOL CALL AREA CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE UPDATE

Well, guys continue to work toward completing the newest GERATOL Certificate being offered, entitled the CALL AREA CHALLENGE.

No one has completed or applied for the certificate as yet, but listening to the net, it is obvious that folks are having fun chasing QSO’s to complete the requirements. There have been a few new stations on frequency this season, some invited up by folks chasing the requirements for the certificate. So, if there are some call sign formats you need, regardless of what call area they currently reside in, feel free to fire off an invite, and have them come on frequency, to say hi and make a few QSO’s.

For example, if a station from Maine, (1st call area) checks in, and his/her call sign is W7XYZ, that call sign is good for the 1×3 format from 7th call area.

As the administrator of the certificate, I declared myself ineligible for the certificate, but will be confirming Logs submitted, for completion of the challenge, and to send those ops who complete the requirements, a nice copy of their certificate. (See example below) I can’t wait to issue the first one !!!

And don’t forget, we have a special ENDORSEMENT sticker, for those who work W1G, the Special Event call sign, commemorating the GERATOL Net, which will be activated on St. Patrick’s Day, 3/17 and remain active for an entire week.

All the best, and good hunting folks, and above all “have fun” chasing it.

73 from the Website Administrator

PS My thanks to Al, AE2T for his recent assistance on some of our website file placements. Thanks for always being on hand to assist Al !! Much appreciated N1KL

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Greetings fellow GERATOLers. On behalf of the GERATOL BOARD of DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND NCS OPERATORS, we would like to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to each and every one of you. Enjoy the time with Family and Friends. We hope you get to relax and enjoy the day.

STEVE – KA4CZL

Hi all. It has come to our attention that Steve, KA4CZL has recently undergone surgery on his leg and is recovering. We have not heard him on the net, due to this, and the fact his ham shack is located a distance from the house, and he is not able to make the trek out to the ham radio shack at this time.

He does plan to get back on the net, as soon as he is strong enough to do so. If you would like to mail Steve a get well QSL card, his address is as follows:

KA4CZL
STEVEN W HARRIS
PO BOX 197
FALCON, NC 28342

From: N1KL, Kevin Website Administrator

UPDATE TO THE CALL AREA CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE

The good news is, folks are continuing to work toward completing the requirements for this new certificate, and seem to be having fun doing so !! That’s what it is all about.

Also, we have been asked if OTHER call signs, such as Canadian Province calls like VE3SIQ would count toward the THIRD call area 2×3 requirement. Unfortunately, the answer is NO. This particular challenge is for the United States Call Areas, 1 through 0 only, as the map on the certificate (See above) illustrates. But it was a great question, and hey, who knows, maybe a Canadian Call Area Challenge may be something we consider down the road, to engage even more of our neighbors to the north to jump on the net.

We have updated the requirements for the Call Area Challenge certificate located on our previous post, to reflect U S Call areas only.

We would be curious to see how folks are progressing on this CHALLENGE. If you feel like doing so, fire a note off to Kevin, N1KL at n1kl@arrl.net and let him know how many of the 50 QSO’s you have under your belt already, this early in the GERATOL season.

GERATOL SILENT KEY UPDATE

We are very sad to announce that one of our true regulars, who put Oregon into many, many log books before moving to Texas has passed away. Ed, K7OC was a trooper, who would attempt to check into the net through thick and thin on the conditions front. Ed was an avid amateur radio enthusiast, and served as the Vice President of the COWTOWN ARC in Forth Worth, TX. We will miss you Ed, may you RIP.

Thanks to Louis, N9LY for alerting us of Ed’s passing, and keeping us informed.