[Dxspider-support] Re: length of spots

[Dave Edwards]

Hi all

> From: Dirk Koopman <djk at tobit.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Dxspider-support] Length of Comments
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> On Thu, 2005-01-20 at 16:57 -0800, Lee Sawkins wrote:
> > Hi Dirk.
> > 
> > The length of the comments field in dx spots received by Dx Spider users
> > varies depending on the spot format.  CC11 comments are the longest,
> > SH/FDX are shorter and SH/DX are shorter still.  Some Cluster software
> > sends much longer comment fields.
> 
> There is no limit on comment fields other than as is required to render
> it. So for CC11 you get what comes in. SH/(F)DX are special cases. They
> give you a 'standard' (normalised) view. Changing these breaks other
> software. I have had specific complaints in the past about this.
> 
> Dirk
>

I think that the current length is long enough, for most spot info 
27char is long enough. Maybe a more organised approach to the way of 
sending spots / educating spotters? or the use of chat instead of 
spots for nattering? I am experimenting with spotting in a way that 
the rxer of the spot gets the most benefit (for vhf+ anyway), I am 
sure you have seen the format I use.
OK, that's my input but of course I will try (time permitting) to 
make live muf client work whatever is decided :-)

73 de Dave (G7RAU-9)

Dave Edwards (G7RAU)
dave at g7rau.co.uk
dave.edwards at iwcollege.ac.uk
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