Thanks for your help. I was actually expecting the variables to be defined and used when used in a split. That does make sense now that I think about it. I made new variables ($address1, $address2...) but I only asked to print the hash $dbm{$_} leaving the only part I was looking for in the dust.

Again, thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

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