[arrl-odv:17526] LoTW website Improvements

Hi, There have been some recent upgrades to the Logbook of the World Website. I asked Norm Fusaro to list a few of these improvements and I have included his comments below. Through the efforts of Dave Patton and Jon Bloom, we have also added an automated results table on the Logbook Users Home Page that lists members who have achieved the Triple Play Award in numeric order. Jon has also fixed a number of longstanding issues with Logbook in recent weeks and he assures us that some additional enhancements are underway. 73, Harold From: Fusaro, Norm W3IZ Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 4:29 PM To: Kramer, Harold, WJ1B Subject: LoTW website Hi Harold. The LoTW webpage www.arrl.org/lotw has been updated to better accommodate new users as well as existing account holders. Some things that have been added are: 1. An LoTW user's corner with quick links to log onto your account, save or renew a certificate and address PC failure. 2. The GET STARTED section has been simplified with links for each of the four steps in the certificate process. 3. LoTW instructions are available in nine foreign languages. These links have always been available but now we have moved them up front to the GET STARTED page. The languages are identified with icons of flags the nation for each language. 4. The GET STARTED pdf file has been updated to include new screenshots and refinement of some of the processes. 5. The software download section now consists of only three icons representing the three operating systems for which software is available. (Windows, Mac, Linux) The user simply selects their operating system and they are redirected to the download only for their system. 6. A new link has been added for QSL Manager, Club Calls and DX-peditions. This link gives details on establishing account for these special operations and includes a section for 1x1 callsigns. 7. A new PowerPoint overview is now available from the LoTW site. This PPT has also been added to our multimedia library www.arrl.org/multimedia The program is an overview of LoTW and what users can expect from the service. There are screenshots to explain what the people are viewing and a condensed version of the certificate process as well as the award application process. Kathy Allison, KA1RWY, and I made these improvements based on tracking the LoTW help questions and listening to the users. Micah Murray, KB1RPF made the changes to the website. Norm Fusaro, W3IZ Assistant Manager, Membership & Volunteer Programs Department ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06011 w3iz@arrl.org 860-594-0230
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Kramer, Harold, WJ1B