Multi-op/Clearing all logs before the start
Often in a multi-operator networked environment, QSOs are logged before the actual start of the contest for practice purposes, and also to test the network for RFI issues. How do you remove these QSOs from all logs right before the start of the contest?
It is possible to do this without having to exit Win-Test, rename files, etc.
Run these commands on all networked machines
To save the practice log, one machine should make a copy of the .wtb file beforehand, using Windows Explorer, or the copy command in a Windows Command Prompt window. Using the Backup contest feature is not recommended as is not needed in a networked environment, and selecting it will enable periodic backups that may slow things down, especially if the backup is done to a diskette (the default).
Run the following text commands on all networked machines:
- NOSYNC -- disables log synchronization. You cannot delete QSOs without doing this first.
- CLEARLOG or CLEARLOGNOW -- this removes all QSOs. Use CLEARLOGNOW with caution as it does not ask for confirmation.
- SYNC -- enables log synchronization
- (optional) REOPEN or REOPENNOW -- to ensure that all machines are truly clear of all "practice" QSOs.