Sandy, A large number of customers prefer the detail that DXbase provides for tracking modes. They like to differentiate between LSB and USB instead of just SSB. They also like to identify the unique digital modes that they use such as PSK31, BPSK, etc., instead of simply "digital". So, many years ago DXbase incorporated this kind of functionality.
The confusion you mention about LoTW is to be expected when we are talking about a project as big as what LoTW is. I think the ARRL has done a good job in trying to eliminate confusion when it surfaces. Once users understand how to use the mapping capabilities for modes in the ARRL's LoTW software, it's pretty easy to handle modes effectively while still preserving the ability to track mode uniqueness. Regards, Jack ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sanford Ardern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DXbase Reflector" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 2:55 AM Subject: [Dxbase] Why LSB/USB designation? > This thing about the 160 mtr USB has surfaced several times and I > realize there's a patch to correct it. > However I've never understood why anyone would want to designate > which sideband they used on any band? It seems like just entering a > contact as SSB would suffice and would stop the LoTW confusion. If anyone > has some reason to list which sideband they can put it in their notes. > Maybe there's some reasoning behind this that escapes me. ??? > > 73 Sandy Ardern W4DUP > ______________________________________________________________ > Dxbase mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] >
