[Dxbase] A few LoTW reminders

[Fred Handscombe]

> 1. Probably your log contains qso's while using a number of different 
> calls.
> (I had my novice call, my Advanced call, and now my Vanity call)
> Each of these callsigns requires that it be included in the .reg file that 
> you obtain from DXBase upon purchase/renewal.
>
> 2. Each call in your log must be in the Operator Callsign field during the 
> proper date timeframe.
>

I think there is a BIG difference in interpretation outside the US as "our" 
system does not work like this (above)

1- The logbook (and computor file) is for ONE callsign used on the air, I 
have multiple lookbooks for each of the callsigns I have and use.  I believe 
this is the UK licence requirement to have each callsigns logbook in a 
discrete file (No, I havent read the "rules" carefully in a long time)

2 - This may be specific to the UK.  I am not obliged to enter MY call if I 
operate my own station.  However if another ham operates my station with my 
callsign I am obliged to note this in the log.  This is my interpretation of 
the "operator callsign" meaning the person operating for that QSO.  By 
default my own call is the operator to "fill the box" with something 
otherwise which is no big deal.

The nett result of this, and this is where in my opinion DXbase is very 
wrong, is that I CANNOT send QSL cards using DXbase for any legitimate 
contacts made from my station(s) by another operator.  The field in the 
label select which says use "*" for all actually means "all registered 
callsigns" which is a different thing.  So in fact I need to register ALL 
the station operators I have ever had and get new registrations each time a 
new person operates!  This will keep Jack busy!

The problem I have is that I am managing stations which have had many 
operators and cannot get the DXbase to print cards unless I register every 
operator.  This seems to be a "new" (and totally unwanted) feature in 2006 
as I have not had any problems with prior versions.

I respect Jack's right to protect his programme but this is not the way to 
do it!

But I need a proper solution!

73 Fred
G4BWP