[Dxbase] Refdata update for Russian Prefixes/Callsigns - Joe wa6axe

[Joe WA6AXE]

Gary,

The DATE is really YOURS to call --- I can not find a definative DATE anywhere --
BUT -- I have used the Feb 28, 2010 in the current REFDATA.mdb file for any of
the RU changes that I had already included ... THERE was probably a PHASE-IN
over time -- and, FYI -- looking at the SPOTS from DXSUMMIT -- the earliest
RI1FJ is spotted on  Aug 24, 2010 ... and the earliest  RI1AN  Sep 20, 2010 ..

I recall that we got the info about the earliest READING of the RU Prefix updates
in EARLY 2010 --- but, this last RU Prefix reading is different from that early one ..

I am going with  Feb 28, 2010 for the LAST full day of the old method ...

I recall that the email I rcvd from the RU callsign/pfx expert (DXbase-wise) mentioned
that the date for the breakup of the soviet-union and the follow-on prefix/callsign changes
were made OVER a period of time .. NO EXACT date -- so, the date of   DEC 31, 1993
was selected to be used for DXbase ... 

I can see that with the RU pfx/calls there is nothing hard and fast to get your hands on..

If someone finds a DATE that is CERTAIN/FIRM then we can change at that time.

73 Joe wa6axe


> From: al9a at mtaonline.net
> To: dxbase at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:28:52 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Refdata update for Russian Prefixes/Callsigns - Joe	wa6axe
> 
> First, let me add my kudos for all the efforts Joe has made and continues to 
> make to keep DXBase a great logging and awards tracking program.  Your 
> efforts are greatly appreciated Joe!
> 
> Unfortunately, I'm one of those still running DXB2006 so Joe's 
> Refdata/Logbook Analyzer and Updater program won't work for me.  I know I 
> could upgrade to 2007, but haven't yet convinced myself to go through the 
> pain of that process.  I keep hoping Neal's rewrite of DXB will materialize 
> soon so I only have to do the deed once! :)
> 
> In the meantime, I will try to update my Refdata with the new Russian prefix 
> allocations by hand.  Does anyone have a date that these changes went into 
> effect?  I think a date certain is needed to help with updating any recent 
> Russian QSO data if necessary and for awards tracking reports.  Any date 
> info help would be appreciated.
> 
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joe WA6AXE" <wa6axe at hotmail.com>
> To: <dxbase at mailman.qth.net>; <dxbase at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: June 09, 2011 7:54 PM
> Subject: [Dxbase] Refdata update for Russian Prefixes/Callsigns - Joe wa6axe
> 
> 
> >
> > ALL:
> >
> > This one is going to turn out to be one of those "tough-ones" .. Looking
> > at the extent of changes that need to be made - I am ONLY going to
> > program/update my ::
> >
> > Refdata/Logbook Analyzer and Updater program
> >
> > So, that if it finds the need of the Russian Prefixes/callsigns to be 
> > changed
> > or added to either the CallMap or AliasMap tables -- my program will 
> > simply
> >
> > USE my Refdata.mdb file -- but, the program WILL bring-over YOUR
> > own  Bandplan, Bandplan-alt, Events, Favfreq, and Grayline tables --
> > JUST like the current one works -- but of course, I will be adding a CHECK
> > for the Russian Prefixes/callsigns ...
> >
> > If you - as the DXbase2007 user - has some special items in your CallMAP 
> > table
> > or Manager address/mapping tables -- then I would NOT recommend that
> > you RUN the updated program (when I have it ready) -- and, that you
> > make the adjustments to your Refdata manually.
> >
> > The program which I will be making/updating  IS ONLY FOR DXbase2007 ...
> > Any DXbase2006 and earlier user will have to make any modifications 
> > manually
> > at their QTH ..
> >
> > These changes RUN the gamit within the CallMap and AliasMap tables -- and 
> > there
> > are just way TOO MANY to program --- the simplest is that " I make the 
> > mods to
> > my own Refdata.mdb file " -- "and, you update your - using mine" ..
> >
> > If I come up with another way - I will let you know -- but, for now, this 
> > is
> > how I will plan the mods to my
> >
> > Refdata/Logbook Analyzer and Updater program
> >
> >
> > I will send Neal the newest Refdata.mdb file - once I have mine 
> > fixed-up -- so that
> > (if he wants) he can add it to the upcoming ver 1.09 of DXbase2007 ...
> >
> >
> > 73 Joe wa6axe
> >
> >
> >
> >
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