I should apologize for the broken band map function in last two versions (1.5.5 and 1.5.6). I do not write the code, I maintain the country files, QSL routes database and some of membership lists. Also, I designed many options, including the band map. The original idea came from the TR Log by N6TR (DOS contesting program) - the band map window should display band and/or mode (selectable) filtered spots from the cluster accompanied with the own spot list which is used to store call signs and frequencies to which you want to return (unsuccesful calling etc.). Until ver. 1.5.4 it was functional, no doubt many active DXers appreciated this option.

Of course, every own "spot" stored with the + key on numerical keyboard (or Ctrl-A) shuld behave as a normal spot, you can click on the spot, the call is rewritten into Call box and the radio is tuned to the frequency. There are two main differences to an "usual" cluster spot - the call is marked with an asterisk and the frequency is listed with more resolution (actually I note the freq down to 1 Hz so my own spot can be 14015.213 while a regular cluster spot is 14015.2 only but listed here as 14015.200). The proper function (following my idea) was to keep listing of own spots with better resolution while the cluster spots should be listed with its actual "incoming" resolution, ie. 14015.2. I do not find anything wrong with the 14015.200 format, also the band map can stay as it was in ver. 1.5.4.

Any other notes in the band map window, ie. UP, QSX, QSY etc. is an unnecessary overkill unless it will switch the radio into split mode and set VFO A = VFO B. It is known fact that some (older) radios do not support this, therefore no reason to make any changes in the 1.5.4 band map scheme.

Please note that I am not responsible for the defective band map, although I am listed as the co-author. I would ask for any suggestions BUT (contributing programmers) PLEASE discuss any prospective changes before commiting. CQRLOG was a top notch program for the DXer until 1.5.4 and I hope it will continue in this way.