At 05:01 PM 7/6/03 -0400, Jack wrote: >The 60 mtr was not around when the latest version of DXbase was released.
I am not trying to be argumentative, but in my opinion, that is not a excuse. As an example, the LoTW was only recently released as a beta in May, but it was incorporated in the latest version. The 60M allocation didn't appear suddenly, we knew of the impending allocation. On the other hand, I also realize that it would be a large task to not only incorporate it, but to test it before releasing it. But it will have to be done at some point. >It is therefore not a supported band at the present. It also is not valid >for any awards pending review by the various award sponsers. Yes it is. There is at least one award that I am aware of and it is called Worked All Bands (confirmed QSO's on all bands, 160M through 300+GHz) sponsored by the New England Weak Signal group http://www.newsvhf.com/wab.html. Although not an award that many can achieve, I happen to be friends with the first recipient, who will also be getting an endorsement for the 60M band. >In order to >get the Qs into your log, it will be necessary to pick one of the bands that >you don't use and select that. You can also make a special entry into one >of the special fields or one of the user check box entries. This would let >you identify the 60mtr Qs in your log for the time being. > >Regards, >Jack
