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🔍 Are you aiming for the DXCC but unsure where to begin? Or are you seeking effective strategies to enhance your performance and boost your rankings quickly? 🚀

💪 "Mastering the DXCC" is the definitive resource for radio enthusiasts aiming to learn, excel, and attain the esteemed DX Century Club (DXCC)

💡 Authored by seasoned radio amateurs and software developers with over 35 years of expertise, this ebook merges their knowledge with proven DXing strategies, tested by the Top DX-ers working alongside the EasyLog Team. With this guide, you can enhance your operating skills, improve your station, and make connecting with the most elusive countries simpler. 

✅ The legacy and prestige of the DXCC – Discover why it stands as the most sought-after accomplishment in amateur radio and how it can elevate your journey.

✅ Rules and Certificates: All the Essentials – A straightforward and comprehensive guide to achieving your DXCC accurately.

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✅ Effective strategies for engaging with rare entities – Discover top DX-ers' methods to reach elusive countries and outshine the competition.

✅ Enhanced QSL and Log Management – Optimal methods to verify your contacts through direct QSL, bureau, QSL Manager, LoTW, and OQRS.

✅ DXing Tools and Software – Optimize your station's performance using SDR, online platforms, and accessories

✅ Propagation and pile-up – Effective strategies to manage band conditions and boost your chances of success.

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📡 Whether you're new or a seasoned DX-er, this guide is the perfect companion to help you reach new and greater goals!

⚡ The definitive DXCC guide is on its way! Get ready to enhance your skills and reach new goals. Launching soon on our website. Stay tuned! 🚀

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Tips & Tricks

What is the meaning of the colors in the Log area?

The colors in the Log area indicate the QSL status of the QSOs. Below is the legend explaining their meanings:

1. QSO confirmed with a paper QSL only, but QSL not sent.
2. QSL received through LoTW.
3. Paper QSL sent, but neither paper QSL nor LoTW confirmation received.
4. Paper QSL sent and received, but LoTW confirmation not received.
5. QSL received exclusively via LoTW.

How to copy QSO into the QSL Buffer

How to use the Reserved Area menu

FT8 and FT4 without secrets

This guide has already become a go-to resource for countless radio enthusiasts, offering strategies, techniques, and practical tips all in one. Get your copy for just €9.95 and elevate your operations today!

Readers' Testimonials

"This evening I read the guide on FT8 and FT4 that I purchased for 10 euros. Although I have been using this technology for a long time, I must say that the manual is really well done and absolutely essential for beginners: clear, comprehensive, and capable of explaining all the fundamental aspects.

Even for those, like me, who already have experience, it still offers some interesting technical insights, with small useful tips to verify and explore further. Overall, I believe the 10 euros were well spent. The only suggestion I feel like giving would be to expand the section related to spectrum configuration and perhaps integrate information on emerging new software, especially those used in expeditions.

A guide I truly recommend to anyone interested in these digital modes!

73 de Stefano, IV3JAK

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User Testimonials

"Perhaps not everyone knows that the Easylog Team is a sponsor of the IY4FGM Marconi commemorative station that broadcasts from Villa Griffone, and the station's log is managed through Easylog. As the QSL manager of the station, I have been using it for many years to respond to the QSLs requested from us worldwide. Thanks again to Pietro Paolo and his Team.

73 de Publio, I4KMW

User Testimonials

Not everyone may know that the Easylog Team proudly sponsors the IY4FGM Marconi commemorative station broadcasting from Villa Griffone, with its station log efficiently managed through Easylog. As the QSL manager, I’ve been using Easylog for many years to handle QSL requests from around the globe. A big thank you to Pietro Paolo and his Team.

73 de Publio, I4KMW

Extremely user-friendly compared to others, effortlessly prints labels and on QSL (simple to set up), and support is always responsive and attentive if any issues arise.

IT9IRL, Ignazio

I have been using EasyLog since its inception, you could say since its early days. A friend introduced it to me back in 1989 when they had just purchased it, and I immediately found it user-friendly, well-designed, and straightforward. Of course, it was still in its early stages with fewer features compared to today, but it showed great potential. I recall the Pirrone brothers being inundated with calls for assistance or guidance, and I must sincerely acknowledge their kindness, expertise, and patience with everyone; they truly deserve recognition for that.
Since then, I’ve continued using EasyLog, though not all of its features. For instance, I don’t use antenna pointing or some minor functionalities. I was highly satisfied with the automatic QSO logging in FT8 and other digital modes from WSJT, but I was particularly impressed by the two latest features introduced by the Pirrone brothers. The first is the instant sending of courtesy QSLs, and the other is the cloud saving, which makes it easy to update logs across multiple computers.
Kudos to the Pirrone brothers, and I hope they continue supporting this fantastic program.

73 to everyone from I1YHU Gianni

This is an excellent product, user-friendly, and requiring minimal customization. I truly value Franco's dedication to keeping it updated with the latest technologies used daily. I hope future updates include eQSL management for confirmations from this system, enabling the handling of Diplomas like AMERICAN COUNTIES, which are challenging to obtain since LOTW confirmations are currently excluded. I also want to express my gratitude to Franco for his commitment over the years in keeping this program updated and addressing the minor issues that arise due to the complexity and volume of data involved. THANK YOU!!!!

I8OCA, Antonio

DX-Pedition, news and activities from around the world.

D68Z, COMOROS

Until March 18

Elvira, IV3FSG is active as D68Z on HF in CW, SSB, and FT4/FT8 with livestream on ClubLog.

QSL via IK2DUW and LoTW

HH0A, SAN ANDRES

Until March 19

Ray, K3ARC will be QRV until March 19. He will operate from 20m to 10m in CW and SSB.

QSL via home call direct or LoTW.

PJ7AA, ST MAARTEN

Until April 5

Tom, AA9A will be QRV from 40m to 6m IN CW, FT4/FT8.

• All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW and ClubLog.
• Direct QSL via my home call AA9A. Use ClubLog OQRS to request direct QSL for faster results.
• Direct deliveries outside the USA 2US$ with SASE plus pre-stamped envelope.
• For direct deliveries within the USA send a SASE.

Please no QSL via bureau

V7, MARSHALL ISL

March and April

Tim, KZ4V will be active in March and April. Part of a scientific mission in several atolls including Enewetak (OC-087), Bikini (OC-028), Rongelap (OC-028), Majetto (OC-028), Wotje (OC-029) and Majuro (OC-029). Most of the operations will be /MM in SSB although he hopes to operate in FT8 portable on several atolls including Bikini. 

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From our community 

April 1993, Massimo IK1GPG at his station using EasyLog 3.2, just before the release of version 4.0, which was transitioned to Windows.

A newly discovered image from Massimo IK1GPG's archives features Franco IW1DGL and Piero IK1TZO at the CQWW contest in October 1994!

Thank you, Massimo, for the wonderful memories! 😍 

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