ARRL Information Technology Manager Michael Keane, K1MK, is reporting
that while Logbook of The World (LoTW
<http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world>) system is currently down, it
is expected to be back up by 9 AM EST (1400 UTC) on Friday, November 9.
"While the system is temporarily down, radio amateurs are not able to
access LoTW or upload their logs," Keane explained. "No data has been
lost, and everyone's records are intact. We understand the problem and
we are in the process of restoring service to LoTW. Since both the
Logbook of The World service and the Online DXCC
<http://www.arrl.org/news/online-dxcc-application-to-debut-april-2>
service are connected to the ARRL Awards System, radio amateurs are not
able to access either service until the system is restored. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause, and want to assure the amateur
community that the ARRL is working diligently to restore service to
these popular programs."
From the ARRL Letter.......
Steve, N4JQQ
On 11/8/2012 2:02 PM, Richard Schweizer wrote:
Go to Staten Island there are hundreds of people who just lost
EVERYTHING they own and are sleeping is houses (or on the street) with
no heat.
Ham radio is a HOBBY. Let's not forget that point.
*Richard T. Schweizer W2CF*
377 Canterbury Dr.
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Telephone: (201) 825-4318
> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:32:52 -0600
> From: wn3...@verizon.net
> To: dx-news@njdxa.org
> Subject: Re: RE: [DX-NEWS] LOTW still off-line
>
>
> Look guys... I know that Logbook being down is unfortuante, and it's
a pain, but things like this happen sometimes, despite the best
intentions, procedures, precautions, and backups. Just ask any other
IT professional... we've all dealt with situations like this (or
worse) at one time or another, given enough time in the field.
> Wild speculation isn't going to help any.
> It is unfortunate that DX World published the claim that "~45%" of
"recent data" had been lost -- and I don't blame MM0NDX for publishing
it, as he received the alleged story from two or more sources. But
pending accurate information from the League to the contrary, I would
take any such claim (especially one that vague) with a huge grain of salt.
> Now with that all in mind... maybe the time has come to upgrade the
LotW servers & related infrastructure. And the user interface could
certainly use a little sprucing up, it's age is showing (though
granted, it's clearly designed to be functional, not pretty). These
things can cost money... lots of money. (Even if you, as a web
designer, donate your time, your time is has value to it). So I'd
humbly suggest that you start thinking of ways to improve the system,
and ways to present them in a positive way to the League... and that
may include outright cash donations or other fund raisers.
> That strikes me as a more positive exercise that wringing our hands,
going "oh woe is us! LotW is down" and otherwise acting like the
proverbial Chicken Little.
> 73, ron w3wn
>
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