NZART JWFD Log Converter

A Python utility to convert VK3AVV VK Contest Log format to ADIF for the NZART Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

Usage

The basic command line syntax is:

python log_converter.py input_file [-o output_file]

Arguments

• input_file: Required. The VK Contest Log file to convert (e.g., ZL2AS.TXT)
• -o, --output: Optional. Specify the output ADIF filename. If not provided, the output will be created with the same name as the input file but with a .ADI extension.

Examples

Convert a log file using default output name:

python log_converter.py ZL2AS.TXT
# Creates ZL2AS.ADI

Convert a log file with a custom output name:

python log_converter.py ZL2AS.TXT -o my_contest_log.adi

Input File Format

The input file should be in VK3AVV VK Contest Log format, which includes:

• Header section with station details (callsign, operator name, address, etc.)
• QSO entries with date, time, callsign, mode, frequency, sent/received reports, and points

Output Format

The tool generates an ADIF (Amateur Data Interchange Format) file containing:

• ADIF header with program information
• QSO records with standard ADIF fields
• All contest-specific information preserved in the conversion

Support

For issues or questions, please open an issue in the project repository.