[DXBase] Corrupted Database

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Art Searle W2NRA" <w2nra@birdsandbeacons.com>
To: "DxBase Reflector" <dxbase@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [DXBase] Corrupted Database


> Hi Dale,
> 
> I don't know what could have caused the problem.
> 
> However, I do have a suggestion.  I never delete pirates.
> This is my station log and it is someone I worked.  It could
> be determined to be real at some time in the future.  I do
> remember that happening many times with contacts that were
> ruled invalid and later reversed.  And I thought for sure
> some were slims.  Here are just some examples that later
> became good QSLs: 6O0DX, A6XJC, G3JKI/5A, DJ6SI/T5.  If, as
> dxers our motto is WFWL [Work'em First, Worry Later] it
> follows that we HAVE TO leave them in the log.  Instead of
> deleting go the "Valid" column and uncheck both boxes.  I've
> still got P5RS7 in my log.


I agree.
I just mark them INVALID and if the situation changes, you can
adjust that.
The other reason, Sometimes a question is put out about the status
of a station. You have the info to relay that you have it marked as
invalid/pirate.

The other reason. Joe is working on a new Report
WORKED ALL DXCC PIRATES.
When you get 100, you qualify for the Award.
I'm pretty close.
Roman's close to the top of my list also. ;-)



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