Logging Software

WE HAVE BEEN EVALUATING contest logging software for use with OSPOTA. So far, two acceptable programs have emerged. Both are DOS-based.
SD by EI5DI, which requires you to update this year’s park changes manually. Shareware, cost 25 Euros.  The free demo version is good for 30 QSO’s.
NA Logger, which has been updated with all of the [...]

OSPOTA - 2010

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 11, 2010, for this year’s Ohio State Parks on the Air contest.  The contest will always be held on the first Saturday after Labor Day.
Watch for announcements here as well as at the OSPOTA Yahoo group for additional details about this year’s contest.  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has [...]

And the 2009 Winners are…

Congratulations to all the top scorers in OSPOTA 2009. All winners receive framed certificates  Complete details can be downloaded here.
Overall High Score Winner
W8DYY with 8214 points.
Club or Multi - From a State Park - High Power
W8DYY with 8214 points from Cowan Lake. Prize: DX Engineering 80 Meter Dipole Kit
Club or Multi - From a [...]

Worked All Ohio State Parks Award

Contacts made after September 1, 2008 qualify for this award.
Contacts must be verified by QSL card or EQSL card only. Card must specify the Ohio State Park claimed for credit.
Contacts can be on any of the Amateur HF and VHF bands, any mode. Repeater contacts are not eligible for this award, nor can a repeater [...]