[Dxbase] 4O - Montenegro : changes that will be made to theRefdata and Logbook mdb files

Mon May 21 19:45:38 EDT 2007

The issue is not just an updated country file as Jim AD1C keeps the CTY.DAT
used in Contest Loggers very current. What we have in our need is the
database that follows the changes storing all changes and dates the changes
to DXCC entities came into effect. For instances, Montenegro contacts
before they separated from Serbia and became a separate DXCC entity, do not
count for the new Montenegro DXCC entity. A Country file only would not
have that info. The database that the DXB uses is one of the major items
that sets DXB apart from other loggers.
What is needed is some form of a Patch that would patch the Access
refdata.mdb database. However this is probably a major challenge and may
not be an easy fix.
At minimum we need a well vetted step-by-step process for the change/s. I
am very hesitant to make changes until they have been blessed by Jack, Joe
WA6AXE or someone else very close to DXB who are aware of all items that
need to be changed to assure the integrity of the DXCC entities and dates
they came or went.
Trust the above make sense?
Paul VE3SY
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Kourey (K4KL) [mailto:rkourey at carolina.rr.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 7:28 PM
> To: Paul Cassel
> Cc: dxbase at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] 4O - Montenegro : changes that will be made to
> theRefdata and Logbook mdb files
>> Paul,
>> I was talking to DX4WIN at Dayton and they release a new "updated country
> file" as soon as a change in country status is announced. You simply copy
> or import this file into your DX4WIN program and it is up to date to that
> point in time. I would really want a similar process like this added to
> DXBase for simplicity and to keep me from corrupting anything.
>> Rick Kourey (K4KL)
> Marvin -- Charlotte, NC
> rkourey at carolina.rr.com
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Cassel" <paul at ve3sy.com>
> To: "'DXBase Reflector'" <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: "'Paul VE3SY'" <Paul at ve3sy.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 5:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [Dxbase] 4O - Montenegro : changes that will be made to
> theRefdata and Logbook mdb files
>>> >I really think Jack needs to revisit how Country records get updated or
> > issue official DXb step by step instructions for same. At the moment it
> > appears by this on-going threat that DXb country file updates are not
> real
> > user friendly for the vast majority of users.
> >
> > It appears that the issue is not adding the new prefix but rather the
> > implications there are may be on the previous changes and dates for
> these
> > 2
> > evolving entities.
> >
> > Is there an official document listing the complete process for this 4O
> etc
> > change/s?
> >
> > Paul VE3SY
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: dxbase-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dxbase-
> >> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Greg
> >> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 5:30 PM
> >> To: Joseph Glockner
> >> Cc: DXBase Reflector
> >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] 4O - Montenegro : changes that will be made to
> >> theRefdata and Logbook mdb files
> >>
> >> I will wait for the updated country file !
> >>
> >> N8TDL
> >> Greg
> > ailto:Dxbase at mailman.qth.net
> >
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