I certainly am watching for the + sign. If I see two countries, spotted, I go for the +. Especially if I need that band/mode confirmed.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Stordahl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 3:36 PM Subject: [Dxbase] Wish list > This might be of some value: > > AR-Cluster now is including a '+' sign before the prefix for stations > known to have confirmed Q's via the LoTW. Here is how this appears in a > spot: > > DX de N5IN: 21050.0 VK9NS ...comments...... +VK9N 1100Z MN > > In the worst case were AR-Cluster cannot classify the spot, then the > prefix part would be missing but the + would still appears thus: > > "............................ + 1100Z MN" so you would have to deal with > that possibility as well. Notice that a single space separates the time > from the preceding + or +pfx. > > Perhaps you could highlight the spot or call in some way to convey this > information including when it is reflected in the DX Info box. > > But first let's see if anyone regards this as something of value to them. > > Since you currently transfer the comment portion with spaces minimized > into the DX Info box the + information is visible currently. > > By the way, there are currently about 12,000 users of LoTW and the > AR-Cluster database has the calls of about 95% of them. It looks like > for HF spots about 1 in 20 will have the LoTW + sign. Too bad it's not > more. > > Ron, N5IN > ______________________________________________________________ > Dxbase mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] >
