[WriteLog] Re: [RTTY] Master files

[Michael Furfari]

the problem with going from the FCC database is that a large % of people go
by middle names (like myself) or another totally unconnected nickname (e.g.,
Buzz, Jack, Red, etc).

I have sent multiple corrections in to multiple people to correct my name
from Jim to Mike but it keeps getting reset to Jim.

Not complaining, just pointing out a flaw in this methodology.

Now I feel better.

73,

Mike K3FH
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K4SB" <k4sb at earthlink.net>
To: <rtty at contesting.com>; <writelog at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 10:18 AM
Subject: [RTTY] Master files


>
> As you know, I have been working on a new master and friend file for
> RTTY. Don has informed me that several persons have inquired as to
> whether the new database will be
> available for SARTG, and I am going to try, which is why I won't be
> leaving the computer all day long.
>
> No promises, but I will try. New files contain only calls from late
> 2002 and all of
> 2003. There are an enormous number of calls which were in the old
> database which are
> absent from this one.
>
> So, one favor I ask. When I do the friend.ini file, I use a rather
> generic filter to change names; e.g., ROBERT=BOB, WILLIAM=BILL. But
> ONLY for USA calls. And the names are taken from the FCC database. So,
> and especially if you go by your initials, send me a short message
> letting me know. I especially need names from Europe, Oceania, and
> Japan.
>
> Time to get to work.
>
> 73
> Ed
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