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Subject: [TRLog] Two radio feature
From: mccarty@hal-pc.org (David & Amy McCarty)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 05:39:42 -0600
n6tr@teleport.com wrote:
> 
> K5GN suggested:
> 
> > 2.  After completing an Alt-D QSO, the computer is all set to send a CQ
> > on the run radio.  This is not appropriate if the "dummy" CQ sent while
> > receiving the Alt-D QSO exchange got an answer.  May I suggest that the
> > program check to see if there are characters entered in the callsign
> > window; if the call window is not empty then don't send the CQ, merely
> > return to CQ Mode on the run radio and begin processing the contents of
> > the callsign window, as usual.
> 
> Well, this did require some thought - about as long as it took me
> to go downstairs and finish the dishes.  If you have an answer to
> the "dummy" CQ, you can now enter the call.  The characters will
> be echoed into the call window.  This feature is only enabled if
> you used the CARRIAGE RETURN to initiate sending the exchange to
> the station on the second radio and therefore have a blank call
> window to work with.
> 
> Gee - I can't wait until the next CW contest to play with this one!
> 
Tree,

You're awesome.  Thanks.  I'm glad I took the time to document these
little issues for you.  And, now we understand your motivation, too, you
want to use the good software you wrote.  Goes right back to the start
doesn't it.

Thanks, again.

GN


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