[DXBase] WPX Prefix handling logic

[Gintaras Sakenas LY2KW]

Gintaras Sakenas LY2KW wrote:

> Thanks to all who replied.
>
> Jim, I understand /P is not a part of the callsign. The developers of the program should add the
> issue to a wish list though. I'm pretty sure it is easy enough to change the logic and make DXB
> derive the *right* prefix. /P /M /A should not be treated as P0 M0 A0. I want to log the callsign as
> I copy it (not sure, but guess /P's are significant in Field Day type contests). Even if I quit
> logging /P now, it is a pain going through hundreds of /P's as I recently imported  my 20+ year old
> log and manual WPX column data adjustment is a headache.
>
> I just thought I configured something the wrong way, wonder why Sergey UX1UA has the DXB showing the
> right prefix in both "WPX" and "PREFIX" columns and Al K8SIX has it different. They are both using
> DXB 2004. I am on 2003 version.
>
> I plan to operate from at least six countries in Europe later this month. I hate signing /P, but
> there is not a heck of a lot of choice left since they stupidly require that. CU and thanks for your
> input.
>
> 73, Gintas LY2KW
>
> Jim Preston wrote:
>
> > The /P is not part of the call. While it might be required by the
> > country in question (or not, as the case might be), it is not necessary
> > to include it in your log. Leave off the /P and all will be well.
> >
> > 73, Jim N6VH