[Dxbase] Mode Dupes

Tue Apr 18 07:42:39 EDT 2006

I have never been able to put a handle on why DXB includes or omits some qsls.
I have made all sorts of tests and can not find the clue.
But I also get an occasional qsl added or missing on the application.
I've made this suggestion before, I have a workaground.
Every qsl that I received that I want to be included for submission, I put a special code 
in the Special 1 field.
C06-1 which means Card 2006-1st submission of 2006
Then in the Awards module, I tell it to only select qsls that contain C06-1 in the Special 
1 field.
I DO NOT mark cards waiting to be submitted as credited for DXCC until I receive the 
report back.
Because my log is an import from maybe 2 previous logging programs (prior to DXBase) some 
errors crept in from those previous logging programs as to what was, was not, and should 
not have, been credited.
Possibly a dxpedition had not offered documentation or changes in country status caused 
these errors.
Possibly I mismarked it for Awards and DXB thinks it's still eligible.
This occasionally gives me a incorrect qso if I request DXB to make the choices for me.
Usually DXCC desk is correct. When they say 'previously credited' and I start searching 
through my cards I find they are correct and I just credited a card for the wrong country 
or just plain forgot.
But while this workaround does require your intervention, it has been very successful for 
me.
(plus this allows me to use a card that may have multiple qso's I wish to submit over a 
previously received card for that band/mode)
Hope I explained this clearly and it helps.
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