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How does MacLoggerDX determine the Map position for a call/prefix ?

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How does MacLoggerDX determine the Map position for a call/prefix ?

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The Locator field in the DX and Contest Panels will tell you what Geolocation method MacLoggerDX has used for each lookup: • MacLoggerDX resolves all call signs to the DXCC country level using the data published in the ARRL Operating guide: Locator: Country subject to special issue call overrides for dxpeditions: Locator:DXp. • Then it resolves specific prefix based locations – Locator: Call. • QRZ, HamCall or WM7D.net lookup may provide a zip code which can be resolved with the US census zip to post office latitude and longitude data Locator:Zip. • If the city is known and found the latitude and longitude can be resolved: Locator: City. • If the call is in your log, that location data is found in a lookup Locator: Log GS. • If QRZ, HamCall or WM7D.net Internet Lookup is enabled and if there is a grid square or Latitude and Longitude data provided on the Internet this will be used: Locator: iNet GS, Locator: iNet LL, this is usually the most accurate since the operator has provided thi

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