Looking at the log checking reports, I was surprised at the number of
stations who apparently fill in the exchange information from a previous
year's database.
My son used my call in 2007 and his check is 93. In 2008 I operated
with a check of 67.
There were 22 instances in 2008 where received logs did not make a
correction, had the check listed as 93, they lost the QSO and perhaps,
for some, a mulitplier. I would assume there were perhaps hundreds who
made the correction from 93 to 67.
There were other instances where it was somewhat close to 93 (not even
close to 67) and the log checking report from the previous year shows
the check was miscopied in 2007, and then the incorrect information was
used for 2008 and the contact would have been lost even if Kevin had
operated instead of me.
There may be some advantage in using the fill but something that you
would really need to watch in order for it to not hurt you more than it
helps. For those who choose to use it, it would be good to go to the
log checking report and correct any errors in your log so it will be the
best it can be for the next time.
Stan, K5GO
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