Mapping Page - User Guide
Select a continent from the "Continents" dropdown above the map:
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all DXCC entities in that continent will be loaded into the "DXCC Entities" dropdown;
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all IOTA groups in that continent will be loaded into the "IOTA Groups" dropdown;
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rectangles representing these IOTA groups will be displayed in the map.
Select a continent from the "Continents" dropdown above the map:
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all DXCC entities in that continent will be loaded into the "DXCC Entities" dropdown;
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select the desired entity from the "DXCC Entities" dropdown;
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rectangles representing all IOTA groups in the chosen DXCC entity will be displayed in the map.
This can be done in one of two ways:
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select an IOTA group from the "IOTA Groups" dropdown above the map, or
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if multiple IOTA group rectangles are displayed in the map, zoom in until the rectangles' titles become visible; double-clicking
on the title of the desired IOTA group will cause that group to be loaded, and it's islands will be displayed.
In both cases, a dialog will also appear, displaying details of the IOTA group, plus a listing of all islands in that group.
Click on the "Options" control in the upper right-hand corner of the map.
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select the "Show Search dialog" check-box - the Search dialog will appear;
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use the controls in the Search dialog to start a search on either IOTA group or island name.
Click on the "Options" control in the upper right-hand corner of the map.
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select the "Show Preferences dialog" check-box - the Preferences dialog will appear
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use the controls in the Preferences dialog to:
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enter your callsign or nickname (optional);
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enter latitude and longitude of your location - you may pick this from the map using the controls provided.
These details will be stored in the Local Storage area of your browser, and nowhere else - your details will not be used
for any purpose other than to enable the program to place an icon in the map at your location.